16951 DEER ISLAND RD, Tavares, FL 32778
$893,475
$990,000
9.8%
Est.Price: ?

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3 BD
3 BA
3,230 SqFt

16951 DEER ISLAND RD Tavares, FL 32778

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 02/27/2026

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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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Stellar MLS
Listed by Janine Arrowsmith ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC
Bought with Paula Hemani TEAMCONNECT REALTY LLC

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