Tavares Homes with Waterfront

Tavares Homes with Waterfront

Welcome to Tavares, Florida, a charming gem nestled in the heart of Lake County. Known as the "Seaplane City," Tavares is a delightful blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, making it a perfect place for families, retirees, and anyone looking to embrace a vibrant community lifestyle. With its stunning lakes and lush landscapes, Tavares offers a unique waterfront living experience that is hard to resist.

Imagine waking up to the serene sounds of nature, with picturesque views of sparkling waters right outside your window. Homes with waterfront access in Tavares provide not just a residence, but a lifestyle filled with tranquility and adventure. Whether you’re kayaking on the Harris Chain of Lakes, fishing from your backyard, or simply enjoying a sunset cruise, the possibilities for outdoor enjoyment are endless.

Tavares boasts a rich history and a welcoming atmosphere, with a variety of local shops, restaurants, and parks that cater to all ages. The downtown area is bustling with activity and hosts numerous events throughout the year, from farmers' markets to festive celebrations.

With a strong sense of community and a commitment to preserving its natural beauty, Tavares is an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful yet engaging environment. Explore the waterfront homes available in this enchanting city and discover the perfect place to create lasting memories. Embrace the Tavares lifestyle, where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Tavares Homes with Waterfront

$400,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ O6439737 MLS
Welcome to 27544 Lisa Drive, a recently updated canal-front home offering direct access to the Harris Chain of Lakes. This inviting three-bedroom, two-bath residence features a comfortable living space on a generous sized lot. This home has a new roof and water heater, both installed in 2025. Enjoy waterfront living from your own backyard, complete with peaceful canal views. After a day on the water, relax in the temperature controlled hot tub, warm and inviting during the winter months and refreshingly cool in the summer. The property also offers an attached garage plus a second detached garage/workshop. With a rear porch/backyard oasis, no HOA, and convenient boating access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, this versatile property is ideal as a full-time residence, seasonal getaway, or waterfront retreat. Schedule your private showing and experience the best of Florida Lake Country living!

27544 Lisa Drive, Tavares
$339,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5117635 MLS
Lake Saunders is calling! Enjoy the Florida waterfront lifestyle in this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in Tavares’ Lake Saunders Pointe community. A desirable split-bedroom floor plan offers comfortable, easy living, while the kitchen sits at the heart of the home with wood cabinetry, generous counter space, a stainless-steel dishwasher, double-basin sink, and a convenient breakfast bar/pass-through connecting the kitchen to the dining and living areas. Step outside to the patio overlooking the water, a wonderful spot for morning coffee, relaxing in the Florida sunshine, or simply taking in the peaceful lakeside setting. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and an updated bath with a spacious walk-in shower featuring modern tile, pebble-stone flooring, built-in seating, and a glass-block accent that brings in natural light. A two-car garage provides additional parking and storage, and furnishings are negotiable for added convenience. Lake Saunders Pointe offers plenty of ways to enjoy life on and off the water with a community pool, shuffleboard, clubhouse, private marina access, boat ramp, and covered boat slips. With lawn care included in the HOA fees, you can spend less time on yard work and more time enjoying the community and the lake. Whether you're ready to launch the boat, relax by the pool, or unwind on your patio by the water, Lake Saunders is calling you home!

1827 Lake Villa Drive, Tavares
$299,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ O6440619 MLS
WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY with direct freshwater canal access to the Harris Chain of Lakes! ****ROOF 2024**** This 3BR/2BA home with 1-car garage offers a rare opportunity to own waterfront property with incredible potential. The home is dated but has good bones and is ready for renovation and personal touches .Enjoy peaceful canal views from the Florida room and spacious backyard overlooking the boathouse and water. The canal provides access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, with boating routes toward Lake Beauclair, Mount Dora, Tavares and even Lake Apopka. Manatees can also be seen right from the canal.The laundry room includes a half bath and convenient access to the backyard and waterfront. Whether you're looking to create your own waterfront retreat, renovate for increased value, or add an investment property to your portfolio, this home offers the location, water access and potential to make it your own. Bring your vision and transform this into a fantastic Florida waterfront property! Call for your private tour today!

28100 Lois Drive, Tavares
$519,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5117465 MLS
A rare opportunity to enjoy stunning views, privacy, nature, and true waterfront living! Enjoy peaceful waterfront living with Direct access to Lake Beauclair and the Harris Chain of Lakes! This beautifully maintained canal-front home overlooks the canal and a peaceful wildlife preserve with no back neighbors. This well appointed home was built in 2000 and has been updated kitchen and bathrooms, and offers the ultimate Florida lifestyle with no HOA. One of the newer properties in the area, it features charming Key West-inspired colors and décor, plantation shutters, soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, and lovely solid wood interior doors. The chef’s kitchen showcases striking stone countertops, large island, wood cabinetry, soft-close features, and plenty of workspace for family gatherings. The updated bathrooms feature stylish finishes and walk-in showers, while the spacious primary suite offers a beautifully appointed in-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower with multiple showerheads, thoughtfully designed tilework, and built-in seating. The Master suite has French doors that lead to the screened in patio. Step outside to enjoy a 39x9 ft screened-in patio, a 20’ x 20’ deck, and steps leading down to a 66’ x 10’ deck secured, treated dock area—perfect for your boat, relaxing, fishing, watching wildlife, and entertaining family and friends. The deep and wide canal is just a short boat ride away and direct access to Lake Beauclair and the Harris Chain of Lakes, opening the door to boating, fishing, kayaking, and endless days on the water. New Roof and HVAC 2016, New electric water heater 2025. Oversized garage is decorated workshop with billiard table ! Come see this beauty before it gets away!

28116 Lois Drive, Tavares
$495,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ O6438235 MLS
Waterfront bargain on canal to Harris Chain of Lakes! MUST SEE this adorable home in a quiet neighborhood. Your back yard has been professionally maintained and rests on a freshwater canal that leads to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Lake Beauclair is about a 5-10 minute boat ride from your back door. Enjoy boat trips to downtown Mount Dora (approx 20 minute boat ride) or downtown Tavares (approximately 25 minute boat ride) where you can visit shops and restaurants and festivals. To the south, Lake Apopka is about a 30 minute ride for excellent fishing opportunities. Better yet, fish from your back yard! Backyard is fenced and is level. Inside the home you will find a great layout with large bedrooms. Home has been well maintained and is ready to move into. Area has that "Old Florida" feel but is still close enough to everything you need for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Also close to toll roads for quick commute to Orlando, Sanford, area attractions, airports, and other excursions. If you have always dreamed of living on the water, take advantage of this opportunity! Don't wait! Call your Realtor today for a private showing. Re-Roof 2025 RePiped 2026 Seawall, Covered Dock and lift install 2020 New Energy Efficient Air Conditioning 2025 Hot Water Heater 2026......Move in Ready!

28050 Lois Drive, Tavares
$750,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5116677 MLS
SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT LIVING ON SPRING-FED LAKE IDAMERE! This beautifully maintained, furnished and truly move-in-ready home was thoughtfully designed to bring indoor and outdoor Florida living together. Enjoy gorgeous lake views, unforgettable sunsets, a private dock with TWO BOAT LIFTS, AND 2 BOATS! Sparkling pool and spa, and multiple outdoor living and entertaining spaces—all from your own backyard. Built in 2003, this impressive 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,229 heated square feet, a desirable split-bedroom floor plan and a 3-car garage. The spacious family room features a wood-burning fireplace, while French doors from the great room and primary suite open directly to the pool and covered lanai. The outdoor living is exceptional! A 12' x 26' covered entertaining area by the pool and spa, which features automated gas and electric heating. A custom outdoor shower and dressing area adds even more convenience. Continue toward the lake to a second entertainment area complete with an outdoor kitchen featuring stainless-steel cabinetry, full-size refrigerator and sink, TV and two infrared heaters—the perfect setting for year-round gatherings on the water. Inside, the UPDATED KITCHEN features cabinetry, appliances, generous storage and TWO PANTRIES. Bathroom vanities and countertops have also been updated to coordinate beautifully with the kitchen finishes. Additional highlights include a NEW ROOF installed July 2026 and a 30-amp RV hookup. Situated on beautiful 100-acre, spring-fed Lake Idamere, this property offers a rare combination of waterfront recreation, exceptional entertaining space and a meticulously cared-for home. Invite your friends and start enjoying the Florida lakefront lifestyle from day one. THE SUNSETS ARE SPECTACULAR! NOT ALL personal items convey but are negotiable. Exterior security cameras around entire home.

3716 Bayshore Circle, Tavares
$100,000
G5116454 MLS
Build your piece of the Florida lifestyle on this canal-front vacant lot in Lake Harris Shores in Tavares! This property offers a great opportunity to design and build a home that fits your vision while enjoying the peaceful setting and natural beauty of waterfront living. Located along E Cove Dr, the lot features canal frontage, giving you the chance to create your own outdoor waterfront retreat. Imagine relaxing by the water, launching a kayak, fishing from your backyard, or simply enjoying Florida sunsets from your future home. Lake Harris Shores offers a laid-back Central Florida setting while keeping you convenient to Tavares, Leesburg, Mount Dora, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and all that Lake County has to offer. Whether you're planning a full-time residence, seasonal Florida getaway, or looking to invest in waterfront land, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Bring your builder and your plans and start creating your own slice of waterfront Florida. Vacant canal-front properties like this provide an opportunity to build from the ground up and make the property truly your own.

E Cove Drive, Tavares
$175,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ R4911831 MLS
Centralized, peaceful, and on the water! Wake up to waterfront living with direct access to Lake Dora and the Harris Chain of Lakes—and enjoy the added peace of mind of a Generac whole-home generator! Located in a peaceful 55+ community, this furnished home at 1521 Lakeview Drive offers the best of the Florida lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy serene canal frontage right outside your door with opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply relaxing by the water on your private dock. Situated in the golf-cart-friendly City of Tavares, you’re just minutes from shopping, dining, medical services, parks, recreation, and everyday conveniences. The peaceful community atmosphere provides a welcome retreat, while the waterfront location makes it easy to enjoy all that the Harris Chain of Lakes has for you. The Generac generator provides added peace of mind and comfort, while the home being sold furnished makes moving in and enjoying the Florida lifestyle that much easier. Waterfront, furnished, golf-cart-friendly, and generator-equipped—this is Florida living made easy.

1521 Lakeview Drive, Tavares
$385,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ R4911815 MLS
Private, peaceful, and on the water! Set along a peaceful canal, experience a rare opportunity to enjoy canal-front living access to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Surrounded by a tranquil setting, this property is perfect for those who appreciate privacy, nature, boating, fishing, and simply relaxing by the water. Launch from your own waterfront and explore one of Central Florida's premier lake systems. Your choice of relaxation or outdoor adventure is right in your backyard. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful getaway, this property offers privacy, nature, and the best of Florida waterfront living.

28800 Tammi Drive, Tavares
$369,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ G5116446 MLS
Virtually Staged. Waterfront living, generous space and exceptional value come together at 1021 Hilltop Road in Tavares. Located in the established 55+ Imperial Terrace East community, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,528 square feet of living area along with approximately 70 feet of canal frontage, a covered boat dock and lift, and convenient access to the Central Florida boating lifestyle. One of the home's greatest advantages is its size. With considerably more living space than many canal-front homes in the community, the floor plan includes an impressive 26' x 24' living room, a 19' x 15' primary bedroom with two walk-in closets, a spacious 17' x 20' Florida room, and a separate TV/office area. A very large laundry room with abundant storage adds even more functionality. Whether entertaining, accommodating guests, enjoying hobbies or simply wanting room to spread out, this home provides flexibility that can be difficult to find in waterfront properties at this price point. The spacious Florida room and large covered 16' x 26' back porch both offer canal-front views, creating inviting spaces for morning coffee, reading, dining, entertaining or simply relaxing while enjoying the waterfront setting. Outside, enjoy your own canal frontage and covered dock with boat lift. These features make it easy to spend more time enjoying the water and less time trailering a boat. The standing-seam metal roof and low-maintenance exterior add to the home's practicality. At Imperial Terrace East, you own the land—there is no lot rent—and the community offers an appealing collection of amenities with a low HOA fee of approximately $50 per month. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, swimming pool, tiki bar, billiards, library, shuffleboard and private boat launch. Boat trailer and RV storage is also available to owners for an additional annual fee. The location adds another layer of value. Situated just off Highway 441, the home is convenient to shopping, dining, medical facilities and everyday services, while downtown Tavares, Mount Dora, Leesburg and The Villages are all within an easy drive. Central Florida's location also provides convenient access to Orlando, area airports and both coasts. For buyers comparing canal-front homes, 1021 Hilltop Road offers a compelling combination of waterfront access, private dock and lift, more than 2,500 square feet of living area, two walk-in closets, extensive storage, an oversized laundry room, canal-front views from the Florida room and large covered back porch, land ownership and a highly convenient Tavares location.

1021 Hilltop Road, Tavares
$100,000
O6433269 MLS
Boaters Paradise Build your dream home Homesite backs up to canal to Harris Chain of Lakes This property will not last moments from Shopping and restaurants off US HWY 441 Tavares Boat from your own back yard to the World Famous Harris Chain of Lakes

Memory Lane, Tavares
$540,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ O6432373 MLS
**BOATER'S PARADISE! WATERFRONT CANAL HOME WITH ACCESS TO THE HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES!** Bring your boat, golf cart, and love of waterfront living! This beautifully renovated **4-bedroom, 3-bathroom canal-front home** offers an exceptional Central Florida lifestyle with access to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Enjoy fishing, wildlife, beautiful sunsets, and boating adventures right from your own private backyard dock. The possibilities are endless. Cruise to approximately **20 waterfront restaurants**, enjoy a round of golf at **Deer Island Golf Course**, or explore some of Central Florida's most charming downtown destinations by boat. Downtown Mount Dora is approximately a **5-mile boat ride**, Tavares approximately **10 miles**, Eustis approximately **15 miles**, and Leesburg approximately **20 miles**. Numerous marinas throughout the chain offer boat parking and fueling options. Enjoy peaceful, rural waterfront living while remaining conveniently close to major highways, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Located in a **golf-cart-friendly waterfront neighborhood with NO HOA**, this move-in-ready home offers approximately **2,083 heated square feet** and a desirable split-bedroom floor plan with **4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and TWO primary suites**. The open-concept kitchen and butler's pantry feature beautiful white cabinetry with soft-close drawers, quartz countertops, and ** stainless steel appliances**. The spacious butler's pantry is perfect for entertaining and includes a **30-bottle locking Kalamera stainless steel wine refrigerator with blue LED lighting** and a matching **154-can beverage refrigerator**. The spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet, an oversized shower with built-in bench, and a luxurious **heated two-person spa tub**. All three bathrooms have been updated with new vanities, showers, bathtubs, tile, and toilets. Major updates include **new electrical, new plumbing, and a new HVAC system with UV sanitizing duct light**. Additional features include flush-mounted LED lighting throughout the home and closets, **new 9" x 47" ceramic tile flooring throughout**, ceiling fans in every bedroom and the family room, and new fully opening cordless blinds offering beautiful views, filtered natural light, and privacy. The oversized garage features a **new insulated garage door with a SMART opener**, allowing convenient operation from your cell phone, plus keypad and remote access. The home has been freshly painted inside and out, and the roof was replaced in **August 2018**. A **new well pump** has also been installed, providing private well water without a municipal water bill. Electricity is supplied by SECO Energy. The waterfront lifestyle doesn't end at your dock. It's approximately a **3-mile boat ride to Deer Island Country Club** and approximately **5 miles by boat to downtown Mount Dora**, Whether you're an avid boater, fisherman, golfer, nature lover, or simply looking for a peaceful waterfront retreat with extensive modern updates, this property offers a rare combination of **waterfront living, recreation, privacy, and convenience**. **A MUST-SEE WATERFRONT HOME AND TRUE BOATER'S PARADISE!**

27821 Lois Drive, Tavares
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