$824,900
209 Delaware Street
Tavares, FL 32778
Listing updated: June 23, 2026 at 8:47 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
WELCOME TO YOUR PRIVATE WATERFRONT PLAYGROUND ON THE HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES! This exceptional canal-front estate was thoughtfully designed for the buyer who wants it all—BOATS, RVs, COLLECTOR CARS, WORKSHOP SPACE, AND RESORT-STYLE OUTDOOR LIVING. Located on a WIDE CANAL WITH VIEWS TOWARD LAKE EUSTIS, this meticulously maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a split-bedroom floor plan, formal dining room, spacious living areas, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen featuring GRANITE & QUARTZITE COUNTERTOPS, CUSTOM CABINETRY, DESIGNER BACKSPLASH, and stunning waterfront views. The real showstopper is the incredible outdoor entertainment area featuring nearly 3,000 SQ. FT. OF SCREENED LIVING SPACE complete with: • SALTWATER POOL & SPA • ELECTRIC & GAS POOL HEATERS • OUTDOOR KITCHEN WITH TECH INFRARED GRILL • ELECTRIC AWNING • OUTDOOR SHOWER • FIRE PIT • CUSTOM PRIVACY CURTAIN SYSTEM • BEAUTIFUL CANAL VIEWS Need space for your toys? This property delivers: • AIR-CONDITIONED 3-CAR GARAGE • AIR-CONDITIONED WATERFRONT WORKSHOP • PROFESSIONALLY BUILT RV PARKING PAD • 50-AMP RV SERVICE • TONS OF STORAGE • GENERATOR-READY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • NO HOA Boaters will appreciate the DOUBLE BOATHOUSES, TRI-TOON LIFT, SEAWALL, and direct access to the HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES. Additional upgrades include ANDERSON IMPACT WINDOWS, IMPACT SLIDERS, NEW TRANE HVAC SYSTEM, NEW DUCTWORK, MINI-SPLIT A/C SYSTEMS, CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS, EXTENSIVE ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, PVC FENCING, and LOW-MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING. Located in a GOLF CART FRIENDLY COMMUNITY just minutes from downtown Tavares, the Seaplane Capital of the World, you’ll enjoy easy access to waterfront dining, festivals, shopping, entertainment, and everything that makes lakefront living so special. THIS ISN’T JUST A HOME—IT’S A LIFESTYLE DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND ROOM FOR EVERY PASSION
Local Insight
At $379/sqft for a 1984 waterfront home on Lake Dora, you're paying for direct water access and the seaplane/boating lifestyle Tavares is built around—but the AE flood zone (high-risk area requiring flood insurance) will add several thousand annually to your carrying costs, so factor that heavily into your true cost of ownership. The pool and 3-car garage are nice quality-of-life features, but this property's real value hinges entirely on whether you're genuinely committed to lake recreation; if you're not planning to use the water access regularly, you're overpaying for an older home in a small town with limited job markets and services nearby.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveJun 23, 2026
- Listed$824,900Jun 23, 2026
- Price increased$824,900
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Tavares Vista Del Largo Water Plant Site
- County
- Lake
- Year built
- 1984
- Living area
- 2,176 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $379
- Building area
- 4,019 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 18,639 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- AE* (12069C0355E)
- Garage
- 3 spaces
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $3,895 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 20-19-26-0400-000-03100
- Zoning
- RSF-A
- MLS #
- G5114162
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- North
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Open, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, Workshop in Garage
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, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Awning(s), Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower, Private Yard, RV Hookup, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Construction materials
- Brick, Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Pool
- Private pool
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 28x42 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 16x17 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 11x12 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 11x12 |
| Family Room | First | 12x24 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x24 |
| Utility Room | First | 6x6 |
| Living Room | First | 20x20 |
| Dining Room | First | 11x17 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-06-23
- On market date
- 2026-06-23
- Original list price
- $824,900
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- Listing AOR
- Lake and Sumter
- Status changed
- 2026-06-23
- Tax legal description
- TAVARES VISTA DEL LARGO LOT 31 PB 20 PG 55 ORB 4742 PG 622 ORB 4756 PG 1587 ORB 6066 PG 1475
Flood risk
FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (1% annual-chance / “100-year” floodplain). Flood insurance is generally required by mortgage lenders.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From Mount Dora take 441 towards Tavares, Right on Banning Beach Rd, Left on Delaware, home will be down on the Left
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