16951 Deer Island Road, Tavares, FL 32778

$893,475
3
BD
3
BA
3,230
SqFt

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Sold Price
$893,475
List Price
$990,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
35
Closing Date
Feb 27, 2026
MLS#
G5104554
Property Style
Single Family
Architectural Style
Custom
Year Built
1992
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Baths Half
1
Living Area
3,230
Lot Size
21,228
Acres
0.49
Total Acreage
1/4 to less than 1/2
Legal Subdivision Name
Deer Island Estates
MLS Area Major
Tavares / Deer Island

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!

Additional Information

Taxes
$6061
Minimum Lease
No Minimum
Location
In County, Near Golf Course
Community Features
No Deed Restriction
Property Description
Two Story, Attached
Zoning
AE
Interior Layout
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
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
Floor
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Fireplace Description
Living Room, Wood Burning
Exterior Construction
Block, Stucco
Exterior Features
Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Pool
No Pool
Garage Carport
3 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
3
Garage Features
Driveway, Workshop in Garage
Garage Dimensions
33x23
Elementary School
Astatula Elem
Middle School
Tavares Middle
High School
Tavares High
Water Name
Lake Dora
Water Extras
Boathouse, Lift - Covered, Skiing Allowed
Water View
Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Access
Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Frontage
Lake Privileges
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
AE
Parcel ID
022026010000000100
Legal Description
Deer Island Estates Lot 1 PB 17 Pg 28 ORB 706 PG 2333 Orb 5942 pg 1395

Listing courtesy of ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC. 407-992-8955

Selling Office: TEAMCONNECT REALTY LLC.

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