495 Fern Ave

1,198 Sq. Ft.
$117 / Sq. Ft.
1,198
Sq. Ft.
$117
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming completely updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home. As you enter the home you will notice the newly installed hardwood floors, and hardwood like Tile along with the ceiling wood beams, giving the home a nice country feel. Freshly painted inside and out, new roof, brand new AC, Updated plumbing and electrical. The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms have been updated with new vanities and fixtures. The exterior features mature tree with a ton of shade and a huge detached workshop...Charming completely updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home. As you enter the home you will notice the newly installed hardwood floors, and hardwood like Tile along with the ceiling wood beams, giving the home a nice country feel. Freshly painted inside and out, new roof, brand new AC, Updated plumbing and electrical. The kitchen has new stainless steel appliances. Bathrooms have been updated with new vanities and fixtures. The exterior features mature tree with a ton of shade and a huge detached workshop with concrete floor. Located close to shopping and downtown Tavares area which is the County Seat. This one won't last long.
  1. Listed by Bryan Blake • Brokerage DRE #1001763 • HOMEVEST REALTY
    P: (321)-557-2829 bryan@bryanblaketeam.com

Property Details for 495 Fern Avenue

Subdivision Name
TAVARES SUMMERALL PARK HEIGHTS
Township
19
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 12/14/2021 07:02 PM

Property Details for 495 Fern Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #O5779512
Days on Market122
Taxes$1,535 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF
CountyLake County

Location

Listing Courtesy of HOMEVEST REALTY, Bryan Blake

Sold By RIGHT REALTY CONNECTION, INC., Bethany Burge Bosbous

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Building Information for 495 Fern Avenue

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,750 SF

Payment Calculator

$810 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$682

Property Taxes

$128

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 495 Fern Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1324.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Directions: Go south on hwy 19 tavares right on dead river road 1/2 mile then left on fern, house 500 ft on right.
  • Elementary School: Tavares 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: 495
  • Street Name: FERN
  • Street Suffix: AVENUE
  • State: FL
  • City: TAVARES
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: F
  • Tax Book Number: 8-44
  • Tax Legal Description: TAVARES, SUMMERALL PARK HEIGHTS LOT 7 BLK F PB 8 PG 44 ORB 5171 PG 111
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Year: 2018
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 311926040000F00700
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RSF-1
  • Living Area: 1198
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1930
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 12-18-2012
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12069C0361E
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 26
  • Public Survey Section: 31
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 3.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 495 Fern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 24, 2026

Expired

MFRMLS #O6361859

$149,850—
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6361859

—
Nov 19, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #O6361859

—
Nov 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6361859

$149,850—
Oct 27, 2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #O6332659

$166,500—
Aug 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6332659

$185,000—
Aug 1, 2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #O6330112

$185,000—
Jul 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6330112

$185,000—
Dec 16, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #661352908

$140,000

+91.6% / yr

Dec 13, 2019

Sold

MFRMLS #O5779512

$140,000—
Oct 10, 2019

Pending

MFRMLS #O5779512

—
Apr 24, 2019

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5779512

$150,000—
Sep 10, 2018

Sold

MFRMLS #G5001549

$60,000—
Aug 27, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631063506

$60,000—
Aug 20, 2018

Pending

MFRMLS #G5001549

—
May 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G5001549

$74,900—
Nov 19, 2013

Expired

MFRMLS #G4689218

$45,000—
Nov 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G4689218

$45,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/24/2026

Expired

MFRMLS #O6361859

$149,850
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6361859

—
11/19/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #O6361859

—
11/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6361859

$149,850
10/27/2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #O6332659

$166,500
08/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6332659

$185,000
08/01/2025

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #O6330112

$185,000
07/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6330112

$185,000
12/16/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #661352908

$140,000

+91.6% / yr

12/13/2019

Sold

MFRMLS #O5779512

$140,000
10/10/2019

Pending

MFRMLS #O5779512

—
04/24/2019

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O5779512

$150,000
09/10/2018

Sold

MFRMLS #G5001549

$60,000
08/27/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631063506

$60,000
08/20/2018

Pending

MFRMLS #G5001549

—
05/16/2018

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G5001549

$74,900
11/19/2013

Expired

MFRMLS #G4689218

$45,000
11/19/2012

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G4689218

$45,000

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

Public Records for 495 Fern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$47,460Additions$157,083Total$204,543
Tax Record2024$3,995 ($333 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,198 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,198 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated2010CountyLAKEAPN31-19-26-0400-00F-00700Fireplace TypeSingle

Schools near 495 Fern Avenue

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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