Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,902 sqft$179/sqft
3950 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
2000Year Built
$179/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away on a private, dead end road in an established neighborhood, sits this lakefront home that features a heated swim spa and jacuzzi. The west-facing view from the front of the home and the dock on Lake Harris provides 365 beautiful sunsets with 164 ft lake frontage with dock plus canal in back! Inside the home built in 2000, enjoy the HIGH ceilings, the living room with gas fireplace and the dining room with windows overlooking the lake view. Recent upgrades and updates include a new roof...Tucked away on a private, dead end road in an established neighborhood, sits this lakefront home that features a heated swim spa and jacuzzi. The west-facing view from the front of the home and the dock on Lake Harris provides 365 beautiful sunsets with 164 ft lake frontage with dock plus canal in back! Inside the home built in 2000, enjoy the HIGH ceilings, the living room with gas fireplace and the dining room with windows overlooking the lake view. Recent upgrades and updates include a new roof in 2018, solar panels, a completely new AC system in 2014. Set up a private showing TODAY!
  • Listed by: TJ Agosto 407.487.3177 arealtymvmt@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #1045941 • EMPIRE NETWORK REALTY
Listing closed: 01/10/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: O5727445

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$540,000

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

Tavares, FL

9 comparable properties found

a view of a house with a yard
1/40
1

$455,000

Sold 07/23/26

3
Bedrooms
2,451
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/2
2

$645,000

Sold 12/18/24

3
Bedrooms
2,378
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$540,238 | 1706 Point Grace Road, Tavares, FL 32778
1/2
3

$540,238

Sold 07/08/26

3
Bedrooms
2,196
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$420,000 | 31903 Bay Street, Tavares, FL 32778
1/2
4

$420,000

Sold 09/20/24

3
Bedrooms
2,175
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$895,000 | 11322 Dead River Road, Tavares, FL 32778
1/13
5

$895,000

Sold 08/14/26

3
Bedrooms
3,163
Square Feet
0.67
Acres
a patio with a table and chairs under an umbrella
1/2
6

$470,000

Sold 05/22/26

3
Bedrooms
2,296
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/2
7

$610,000

Sold 10/24/25

3
Bedrooms
1,685
Square Feet
1.07
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and potted plants
1/2
8

$490,000

Sold 02/17/26

3
Bedrooms
1,980
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$540,000 | 1618 Bellagio Loop, Tavares, FL 32778
1/49
9

$540,000

Sold 08/28/26

3
Bedrooms
2,129
Square Feet
0.15
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of EMPIRE NETWORK REALTY, TJ Agosto

Sold By BHHS FLORIDA REALTY, Cheryl Christ

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$3,003 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,643

Property Taxes

$360

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 3950 Dead River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,317 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Subdivision Name: DEAD RIVER ESTATES
  • Township: 19
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Lake, Lake - Chain of Lakes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 25,034 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: FROM OLD 441 TURN RIGHT ON 19 RIGHT ON DEAD RIVER FOLLOW TO HOME ON THE RIGHT
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 3950
  • Street Name: DEAD RIVER
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: TAVARES
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 20X37
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 00
  • Tax Book Number: 40-15
  • Tax Legal Description: TAVARES, DEAD RIVER ESTATES SUB LOT 1 PB 40 PG 15 ORB 1616 PG 2197 ORB 3728 PG 1428
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Year: 2017
Virtual Tour
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 251925025000000100
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: Lake, Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: LAKE HARRIS
  • Water Extras: Skiing Allowed
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Skiing Allowed
  • Zoning: RSF-A
  • Living Area: 2902
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2000
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Flood Zone Date: 12-18-2012
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12069C0345E
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 25
  • Public Survey Section: 25
  • Dock Description: Dock - Open, Dock - Wood, Dock w/Electric, Dock w/Water Supply
Utilities
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated, Swim Spa
  • Spa: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 164
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Loft
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 3.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 3950 Dead River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637807515

$520,000
Jan 10, 2019

Sold

MFRMLS #O5727445

$520,000
Nov 12, 2018

Pending

MFRMLS #O5727445

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637807515

$520,000
01/10/2019

Sold

MFRMLS #O5727445

$520,000
11/12/2018

Pending

MFRMLS #O5727445

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

Public Records for 3950 Dead River Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$3,190 ($266 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,334 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,334 SqFtStories2Lot Size29,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000Year Renovated2023CountyLAKEAPN25-19-25-0250-000-00100Fireplace TypeSingle

Schools near 3950 Dead River 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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 32778

$150,000 | 3215 Wekiva Road, Tavares, FL 32778
1/23
New

$150,000

2
Bedrooms
1,284
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$425,000 | 3347 Saratoga Drive, Tavares, FL 32778
1/55
Open: 9/12 09:00AM - 12:00PMNew

$425,000

3
Bedrooms
2,058
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
$414,990 | 1463 Santorini Way, Tavares, FL 32778
1/37
Open: 9/12 11:00AM - 02:00PMNew

$414,990

2
Bedrooms
1,434
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$245,000 | 128 Baytree Boulevard, Tavares, FL 32778
1/48
New

$245,000

2
Bedrooms
1,339
Square Feet
0.06
Acres
$295,000 | 2257 Martins Run, Tavares, FL 32778
1/25
New

$295,000

3
Bedrooms
1,664
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$195,000 | 1083 David Walker Drive, Unit C3, Tavares, FL 32778
1/11
New

$195,000

2
Bedrooms
1,057
Square Feet
$519,000 | 28116 Lois Drive, Tavares, FL 32778
Coming Soon

$519,000

3
Bedrooms
1,706
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$189,999 | 695 Buccaneer Boulevard, Tavares, FL 32778
1/47

$189,999

2
Bedrooms
1,056
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$399,000 | 5090 Indian Ocean Loop, Tavares, FL 32778
1/39

$399,000

3
Bedrooms
2,035
Square Feet
0.27
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3950 Dead River Road, Tavares, FL 32778
$520,000
3
2,902
25,034
$425,000
4
3
2,028
31,732
$850,000
3
3,003
39,440
$525,600
4
2,170
27,440
$670,000
4
2,702
22,880
3
2,199
27,239

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of EMPIRE NETWORK REALTY, TJ Agosto

The information being provided by MFRMLS and Daytona Multiple Listing Service is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. Any information relating to real estate for sale referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of MFRMLS or Daytona Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this site owner are marked with the IDX/MLS logo. Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by MFRMLS or Daytona Multiple Listing Service. Last updated: 02/26/2024 09:40 PM