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16951 DEER ISLAND RD Tavares, FL 32778
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Key Details
Sold Price $893,475
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,230 sqft
Price per Sqft $276
Subdivision Deer Island Estates
MLS Listing ID G5104554
Sold Date 02/27/26
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Completed
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1992
Annual Tax Amount $6,061
Lot Size 0.490 Acres
Acres 0.49
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Stellar MLS
Property 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 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!
Location
State FL
County Lake
Community Deer Island Estates
Area 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
Zoning AE
Rooms
Other Rooms Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Formal Dining Room Separate, Great Room
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace true
Appliance Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Parking Features Driveway, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Utilities Available BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Waterfront Description Lake Privileges
View Y/N 1
Water Access 1
Water Access Desc Lake - Chain of Lakes
View Water
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Attached Garage true
Exposure Northwest
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description In County, Near Golf Course
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Slab
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Architectural Style Custom
Structure Type Block,Stucco
New Construction false
Construction Status Completed
Schools
Elementary Schools Astatula Elem
Middle Schools Tavares Middle
High Schools Tavares High
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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