Tavares 32778 is the Lake County seat in Central Lake County, median home prices $340,000-$390,000, new construction $350,000-$520,000. Branded America's Seaplane City, Tavares sits on the Harris Chain of Lakes with a revitalized waterfront downtown, 55+ and waterfront communities like Royal Harbor, and easy access to Mount Dora, Eustis, and Leesburg.
Is 32778 a buyer's or seller's market?
Updated October 28, 2026: active listings as of October 28; sales through September 2026. Stellar MLS.
Zip code 32778 in Tavares leans toward a buyer's market right now. There are 4.8 months of supply here against 4.4 across the four counties we track, and the typical seller is closing at 94.8 percent of their original asking price against 96 percent regionally. Both measures favor the buyer.
Months of inventory, also called months of supply, is how long the homes listed for sale would last at the past year's sales pace if nothing new came on the market: 255 active listings in 32778 divided by 53.42 closed sales a month comes to 4.8 months.
The asking price figure is the median close price against the original list price across 641 sales in the last twelve months, so a price cut counts as part of what the seller gave up.
32778 zip code is our specialty. The Homes In Orlando Team is committed to making the buying and selling of real estate in 32778 Tavares, FL a pleasurable and rewarding experience. Our website allows you to search all active 32778 homes, condos, townhouses, new construction & established community properties for sale.
Why 32778 Tavares?
Chain-of-Lakes County Seat: Tavares 32778 sits at the center of the Harris Chain of Lakes and brands itself America's Seaplane City, with a revitalized waterfront entertainment district, splash park, and seaplane base. Buyers find waterfront and 55+ communities like Royal Harbor, affordable established neighborhoods, and newer construction. As the Lake County seat with central access to Mount Dora, Eustis, and Leesburg, it suits retirees, lakefront buyers, and value seekers.
Current market conditions for Tavares's 32778 zip code, calculated from Lake County MLS data. Sale price and days on market cover homes that closed in July 2026; active listings is a current count.
Active Listings
245
Median Sale Price
$313,000
Homes Sold (July)
65
Average Days on Market
82
Tavares 32778 Neighborhoods and Community Highlights
America's Seaplane City
A revitalized waterfront with a seaplane base, Wooton Park, and a downtown splash park.
Harris Chain of Lakes
Central access to the connected Harris Chain for boating, fishing, and lakefront homes.
County Seat
As the Lake County seat, Tavares offers central access to Mount Dora, Eustis, and Leesburg.
55+ & Waterfront
Communities like Royal Harbor offer gated active-adult and waterfront living.
Schools (address-specific)
Area schools include Tavares High; confirm zoning via the Lake County Schools locator.
Affordable Value
Central Lake County pricing below the South Lake / Clermont market.
Where homes in 32778 actually sell
We keep neighborhood pages across Tavares. On the 68 of them with sales at 32778 addresses, 548 homes closed in the twelve months to October 26, 2026: 379 houses and 169 condos, townhomes, villas or manufactured homes. The busiest all-ages house neighborhood was Avalon Park Tavares, with 71 sales at a median $356,490. Of the houses sold in the neighborhoods below, 54.69% were built in 2020 or later; among them the newest stock is in Avalon Park Tavares, Seaport Village and 3 other neighborhoods (median year built 2025) and the oldest in Lakewood Park (1962).
Houses only. Closed market sales with a 32778 address, October 31, 2025 to October 26, 2026, Stellar MLS, from each neighborhood's own page. Neighborhoods with fewer than 3 sales in 32778 are not listed. 55+ marks an age-restricted or active-adult community, as its own listings describe it. Acreage marks a neighborhood whose typical lot is an acre or more.
Condos, townhomes and manufactured-home communities in 32778
These are priced and sold differently from the houses above, so they are kept apart:
Lake Frances Estates: 39 sales, median $155,000 (manufactured home, mobile home, 55+)
The median home price in 32778 Tavares ranges from $340,000-$390,000, with new construction homes ranging from $350,000-$520,000.
What schools serve the 32778 zip code?
Because 32778 spans several Lake County Schools attendance zones, the assigned schools depend on the exact address. Use the Lake County Schools locator to confirm. Area schools include Tavares High; Tavares Middle; and elementaries such as Tavares and Astatula.
Why is Tavares called America's Seaplane City?
Tavares has a working seaplane base on its revitalized Lake Dora waterfront, along with Wooton Park and a downtown splash park, earning it the America's Seaplane City brand.
Are there waterfront homes in 32778?
Yes. Tavares sits on the Harris Chain of Lakes, with waterfront and lake-access homes in communities like Royal Harbor and along Dead River Road.
Are there 55+ communities in 32778?
Yes. Royal Harbor is a gated waterfront active-adult community, and the area has additional 55+ options.
How far is 32778 from Orlando?
Tavares 32778 is approximately 45-55 minutes from downtown Orlando via US 441 and SR 429.
Brenden Rendo and his team specialize in 32778 Tavares. We track the market every week with Stellar MLS data and show homes from the waterfront downtown to Royal Harbor and lakefront properties. Buyers get help with 55+ community rules, waterfront value, and school zoning. Sellers get pricing built on a real comparative market analysis, not a Zillow Zestimate.
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32778 Tavares Real Estate Resources
The 32778 zip code covers Tavares, the county seat of Lake County, Florida, on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Neighborhoods: Waterfront Downtown, Royal Harbor (55+), Etowah, Deer Island, and Dead River Road lakefront. Schools (zoning is address-specific, so confirm via Lake County Schools locator): area schools include Tavares High; Tavares Middle; and elementaries such as Tavares & Astatula. Attractions: Wooton Park, the seaplane base, Tavares splash park, and the Harris Chain of Lakes. Access: US 441, SR 19, and SR 561.
