28537 Columbia Road

Sold 1/14/26
Sold 1/14/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$734,000
4 beds2,702 sqft$272/sqft
28537 Columbia Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
Single FamilyProperty Type
5.42 acresLot Size
2007Year Built
$272/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Major price improvement! Seller highly motivated and will consider all reasonable offers! Don’t miss this beautifully remodeled, turn-key POOL HOME on over five fenced acres offering privacy, upgrades, and space for your Florida lifestyle. This property includes two storage sheds and a private communication tower, making it truly one of a kind. Inside, enjoy a welcoming front porch, formal living and dining rooms, and a spacious great room opening to the screened-in pool and patio. The updated kitchen...Major price improvement! Seller highly motivated and will consider all reasonable offers! Don’t miss this beautifully remodeled, turn-key POOL HOME on over five fenced acres offering privacy, upgrades, and space for your Florida lifestyle. This property includes two storage sheds and a private communication tower, making it truly one of a kind. Inside, enjoy a welcoming front porch, formal living and dining rooms, and a spacious great room opening to the screened-in pool and patio. The updated kitchen features a new counter-height breakfast bar, granite countertops, and new dishwasher—perfect for entertaining. The split, four bedroom floor plan includes a Jack-and-Jill bath between two bedrooms, a private mini-suite, and a luxurious primary suite with two walk-in closets, garden tub, separate shower, and separate dual vanities. Major updates include a new roof (2019), new AC (2023) with 10-year warranty, new screen enclosure (2024), and comprehensive renovation (2025) with waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint, new granite countertops, and updated fixtures. Additional updates include a new pool motor, garage door opener, gate motor, and enhanced landscaping. With every major improvement complete and a transferable one-year renovation warranty, this home is move-in ready and offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and acreage living.
  • Listed by: Karen Mercer 352.406.1769 g8rlady@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #2034196 • WORTH CLARK REALTY
Listing closed: 01/14/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: G5102407

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$715,000

Avg days on market

90

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Tavares, FL

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Property Information for 28537 Columbia Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,743 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Subdivision Name: SUNSET GROVES UNIT 02
  • Township: 20
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Lot Size: 5.42 AC / 236,095 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3618.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Community Mailbox
  • Direction Faces: Southeast
  • Directions: From US 441 turn on to US-19 (N. Duncan Dr.), turn left on 561 So., turn left on 448 No., turn left on Shirley Shores Rd., turn left on Challenger Dr., turn right on Columbia. Property is on the left.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Unpaved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 28537
  • Street Name: COLUMBIA
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: TAVARES
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 0/0
  • Tax Book Number: 21-28
  • Tax Legal Description: SUNSET GROVES UNIT 2 LOTS 19-23 INCL PB 21 PG 28 ORB 2343 PG 97
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: In County
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 502' x 472'
  • Parcel Number: 092026020000001900
  • Total Acreage: 5 to less than 10
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: A
  • Living Area: 2702
  • Lot Dimensions: 502' x 472'
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2007
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 26
  • Public Survey Section: 09
  • Dock YN: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Pool Features: Deck, Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Gate
  • Spa: No
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Great Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Skylight(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 12.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bathrooms Half: 1

Property History for 28537 Columbia Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 14, 2026

Sold

MFRMLS #G5102407

$734,000—
Jan 12, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926813470

$734,000

+11.0% / yr

Dec 17, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #G5102407

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/14/2026

Sold

MFRMLS #G5102407

$734,000
01/12/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1926813470

$734,000

+11.0% / yr

12/17/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #G5102407

—

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

Public Records for 28537 Columbia Road

Taxable ValueLand$179,914Additions$126,866Total$306,780
Tax Record2024$4,941 ($412 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,702 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,702 SqFtStories1Lot Size236,095 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007Year Renovated2023CountyLAKEAPN09-20-26-0200-000-01900

Schools near 28537 Columbia Road

This home is within Lake County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Astatula Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Tavares Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Tavares High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lake County Acer Program
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: 28537 Columbia Road, Tavares, FL 32778
$734,000
4
2,702
236,095
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236,966
14525 Challenger Drive, Tavares, FL 32778
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1,869
43,560
28623 Columbia Road, Tavares, FL 32778
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1,904
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2,003
272,805
28431 Columbia Road, Tavares, FL 32778
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