Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds3,230 sqft

16951 Deer Island Rd, Tavares, FL 32778

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.49 acresLot Size
1992Year Built
$277/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

PRICE IMPROVEMENT - You are going to love this LAKE VIEW, not to mention the SUNSETS! This stately 3230' home sits on 164' of LAKE DORA shoreline. Lake Dora is a 4,500-acre lake, one of the seven lakes of the Harris CHAIN OF LAKES, known for fishing and recreational boating. The DORA CANAL connects Lake Dora to Lake Eustis to the north and Lake Dora is connected to Lake Apopka to the south by way of Lake Beauclair and the Apopka-Beauclair Canal. As you enter the home you will notice the custom oak...PRICE IMPROVEMENT - You are going to love this LAKE VIEW, not to mention the SUNSETS! This stately 3230' home sits on 164' of LAKE DORA shoreline. Lake Dora is a 4,500-acre lake, one of the seven lakes of the Harris CHAIN OF LAKES, known for fishing and recreational boating. The DORA CANAL connects Lake Dora to Lake Eustis to the north and Lake Dora is connected to Lake Apopka to the south by way of Lake Beauclair and the Apopka-Beauclair Canal. As you enter the home you will notice the custom oak details, oversized staircase, wood burning fireplace flanked by gorgeous, custom bookshelves, built in china cabinets and unique bar. The spacious floorplan complete with formal dining room, great room, breakfast room, lovely kitchen, a mysterious cabinet revealing a hidden, cozy space for storage, two bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bath on first floor, primary bedroom with en suite located upstairs large walk in closet, huge bath and an adorable screened balcony perfect for morning coffee. There is no shortage of entertaining spaces, the large lanai measures 31x11 and is completely screened. Three a/c units and a window unit in the garage. The home is designed to capture lake views with numerous doors leading to the screened porches facing the lake. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Approx. 70' of decked walkway with new supports lead to the covered, one stall with electric boat lift. There is a workshop space in the garage, the laundry room is conveniently located off the garage with a spiral staircase leading to the primary suite. DEER ISLAND GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB is nearby and opened to the public. NO HOA required for this property! Did I mention the view, it is amazing!
  • Listed by: Janine Arrowsmith 407.797.1488 janine@arrowsmithrealty.com Brokerage DRE #1037854 • ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC
Listing closed: 02/27/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: G5104554
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$835,000

Avg days on market

129

Sale-to-list ratio

87.5%

Tavares, FL

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Location

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Sold By TEAMCONNECT REALTY LLC, Paula Hemani

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Property Information for 16951 Deer Island Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,061 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Subdivision Name: DEER ISLAND ESTATES
  • Township: 20
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,228 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 5617.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Directions: County Rd. 448 to Shirley Shores Rd. to Deer Island Rd.
  • Elementary School: Astatula Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tavares Middle
  • High School: Tavares High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 16951
  • Street Name: DEER ISLAND
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: TAVARES
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 33x23
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Workshop in Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 0000
  • Tax Book Number: 17/28
  • Tax Legal Description: Deer Island Estates Lot 1 PB 17 Pg 28 ORB 706 PG 2333 Orb 5942 pg 1395
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2024

Property

Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Additional Water Information: Lake Dora, a 4,500-acre lake, one of the seven lakes of the Harris Chain of Lakes, from Lake Dora you can access many other lakes and the east coast.
  • Lot Features: In County, Near Golf Course
  • Parcel Number: 022026010000000100
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: LAKE DORA
  • Water Extras: Boathouse, Lift - Covered, Skiing Allowed
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Boathouse, Lift - Covered, Skiing Allowed
  • Zoning: AE
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 3230
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1992
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 12-18-2012
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12069C0370E
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 26
  • Public Survey Section: 02
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Composite, Dock - Covered, Dock w/Electric, Lift
  • Dock Lift Capacity: 960
  • Dock Year Built: 1995
  • Dock Dimensions: 24x10
  • Dock Maintenance Fee Frequency: N/A
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
  • Waterfront Features: Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 164
  • Number Of Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Formal Dining Room Separate, Great Room
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Porcelain Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 12.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathrooms Half: 1

Rental

Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 16951 Deer Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 27, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930698853

$893,475

+4.1% / yr

Feb 27, 2026

Sold

MFRMLS #G5104554

$893,475—
Jan 24, 2026

Pending

MFRMLS #G5104554

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/27/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1930698853

$893,475

+4.1% / yr

02/27/2026

Sold

MFRMLS #G5104554

$893,475
01/24/2026

Pending

MFRMLS #G5104554

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

16951 Deer Island Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

4,213 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,213 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

23,163 SqFt

Schools near 16951 Deer Island Road

This home is within Lake County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Astatula Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Tavares Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tavares High School
Public9 to 12

Lake County Acer Program
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 16951 Deer Island Road, Tavares, FL 32778
$893,475
3
3,230
21,228
–
4
4
3,376
35,088
$460,000
3
2,207
18,282
$115,000
–
–
–
66,730
$115,000
–
–
–
37,144
$630,000
4
2,689
16,830

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Listing Courtesy of ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC, Janine Arrowsmith

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