$284,500
580 Fern Avenue
Tavares, FL 32778
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
Beautiful starter home or ideal downsizing opportunity just minutes from downtown Tavares, known for its charming small-town atmosphere, lakeside parks, playgrounds, great dining, and year-round festivals. Located in a well-established neighborhood with very little turnover and no HOA. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features like-new wood-look ceramic tile throughout, an updated kitchen with refreshed cabinetry, granite countertops, stylish tile backsplash, and newer stainless appliances including the refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Enjoy the spacious screened lanai overlooking a large backyard complete with a 9x10 Smithbilt Backyard Studio — perfect for a home office, hobby space, or extra storage. All bedrooms include ceiling fans for added comfort. Major updates include: Roof (2017) Water heater (2015) HVAC system and ductwork (2022) with WiFi thermostat Move-in ready and conveniently located near shopping, dining, and waterfront recreation.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history3 days on market
- Status: ActiveMay 23, 2026
- Listed$292,500May 23, 2026
- Price reduced$284,500
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 3
- Subdivision
- Tavares Summerall Park Heights
- County
- Lake
- Year built
- 1980
- Living area
- 1,053 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $270
- Building area
- 1,750 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 13,500 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12069C0361E)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $3,897 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 31-19-26-0400-00E-02600
- Zoning
- RSF-1
- MLS #
- G5112592
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Appliances
- Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Awning(s), Fire Pit
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Public
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 14x14.8 |
| Dinette | First | 6.7x10 |
| Kitchen | First | 9.1x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 12.2x12.11 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 9.1x11.2 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 9x9.3 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 10x30 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-05-23
- On market date
- 2026-05-23
- Original list price
- $292,500
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- Listing AOR
- Lake and Sumter
- Status changed
- 2026-05-23
- Tax legal description
- TAVARES SUMMERALL PARK HEIGHTS S 1/2 OF LOT 26 LOT 27 BLK E N 1/2 OF VALENCIA ST LYING S OF LOT 27 BLK E PB 8 PG 44 ORB 5041 PG 869 ORB 6199 PG 1968
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From 441, take State Rd. 19 headed toward Howie In The Hills, take a right on Palm Ave and a right on Fern Ave. Home is on the right.
Property sale history
Public records580 FERN AVE, TAVARES 32778
- Apr 2024$255,000
1,053 sq ft · Built 1980 · 0.3115 acres
Sale data from Florida public records (Department of Revenue / county property appraiser). Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; may not reflect current market or MLS status. Not Stellar MLS data.
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