Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,685 sqft$362/sqft
31215 Cove Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.07 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$362/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to your canal front oasis in Tavares — just 500 feet from Lake Harris! Tucked away on over an acre of beautifully landscaped property, this custom-built home offers two separate lots, detached 25x30 garage, Perfect for both the car enthusiasts and waterfront living. This is very hard to find the best of both worlds! Step inside to find soaring vaulted ceilings, sun tubes that flood the home with natural light, and French doors framing serene views of the canal and lake. The remodeled kitchen...Welcome to your canal front oasis in Tavares — just 500 feet from Lake Harris! Tucked away on over an acre of beautifully landscaped property, this custom-built home offers two separate lots, detached 25x30 garage, Perfect for both the car enthusiasts and waterfront living. This is very hard to find the best of both worlds! Step inside to find soaring vaulted ceilings, sun tubes that flood the home with natural light, and French doors framing serene views of the canal and lake. The remodeled kitchen features an island, updated appliances, and a pass-through window to the screened porch — perfect for entertaining or hosting family gatherings. The adjoining cozy family room offers a fireplace for perfect ambiance, while the spacious primary suite boasts a fully remodeled bathroom with double vanities, a walk-in shower, and large closet. Outdoor living takes center stage with a sparkling 14x32 inground pool with heat pump inside a large, screened enclosure, a covered front porch with pergola, and a large, screened back porch overlooking the water and separate covered grilling area. Boaters will love the new covered dock with lift, aluminum seawall, and easy access to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Hobbyists and RV enthusiasts will appreciate the 25x30 detached garage/workshop equipped with 200 AMP service, fully equipped with air compressor and plumbed lines, 30-amp RV hookup, in addition to the attached 2-car garage, carports, and multiple storage buildings. Recent updates bring peace of mind: water heater (2017), roof (2019), irrigation well (2020), bathroom remodels (2021), flooring (2021), septic (2023), AC (2024), and more! Whether you’re searching for a waterfront retreat, a space for hobbies and toys, or simply a place to enjoy Florida’s lake lifestyle, this property offers it all with the opportunities for multi-family living or the possibly of building another home on the other lot. This rare opportunity of land and waterfront lifestyle will not last!
  • Listed by: Ruth Back, LLC 352.805.7020 rback@eragrizzard.com Brokerage DRE #2023557 • ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 10/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: G5102363

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$475,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Tavares, FL

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Location

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Property Information for 31215 Cove Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,598 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Subdivision Name: THE PINES
  • Township: 19
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Canal, Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 1.07 AC / 46,671 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2640.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: From US Hwy 441 in Tavares, turn south onto SR-19, then turn right onto Dead River Road. Travel about 1 mile and turn left onto Cove Road. Follow to 31215, home is on the right.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 31215
  • Street Name: COVE
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: TAVARES
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 25x30
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Boat, Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Other, RV Parking, Workshop in Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Pet Restrictions: Confirm Pet Restrictions with Lake County Zoning Department.
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: PB16, PG12
  • Tax Legal Description: FROM SE COR OF GOV LOT 5 RUN N 1060 FT W 317.1 FT TO W LINE OF R/W OF PAVED RD FOR POB. RUN N ALONG RD 80 FT TO PT A. BEG AGAIN AT POB RUN W 328 FT N 110 FT TO CEN- TER OF CANAL E'LY ALONG CENTER OF CANAL TO CENTER OF ""TEE"" OF CANAL S'LY ALONG CENTER OF ""TEE"" OF CANAL TO PT W OF PT A E TO PT A ORB 3931 PG 2043
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Year: 2024
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels Description: 1185122
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Water Information: *Canal frontage measurements calculated from Property Appraiser's website measurement tool for each parcel (Home-79.4' & Lot-213.6'). Boat house with electric boat lift capable of holding a 20' boat or pontoon (both straps available).
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Oversized Lot
  • Parcel Number: 251925090000000500
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Water Access: Canal - Freshwater, Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: CANAL TO LAKE HARRIS
  • Water Extras: Boathouse, Lift - Covered, Seawall - Other, Skiing Allowed
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Boathouse, Lift - Covered, Seawall - Other, Skiing Allowed
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Zoning Compatible: Yes
  • Living Area: 1685
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1990
  • Flood Zone Code: X, AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 12-18-2012
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12069C0345E
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Number Of Lots: 2
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 25
  • Public Survey Section: 25
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Private, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Private, See Remarks, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Dimensions: 14x32
  • Pool Features: Deck, Fiberglass, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 293
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room, Inside Utility
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Skylight(s), Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 8.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Rods
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Property History for 31215 Cove Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2025

Sold

MFRMLS #G5102363

$610,000
Oct 4, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #G5102363

Oct 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G5102363

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2025

Sold

MFRMLS #G5102363

$610,000
10/04/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #G5102363

10/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G5102363

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

Public Records for 31215 Cove Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$2,706 ($226 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,685 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,685 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,242 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated2020CountyLAKEAPN25-19-25-0900-000-00500Fireplace TypeSingle

Schools near 31215 Cove 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
Tavares 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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$610,000
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$186,550
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1,628
10,790
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2
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24,835

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