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6105 Dory Way, Tavares
$287,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
YOUR FLORIDA DREAM HOME JUST GOT EVEN BETTER! PRICE ADJUSTMENT + MOVE-IN READY The lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of in Royal Harbor, a beautiful 55+ community where every day feels like a relaxing escape! With a recent price adjustment, plus the home that has been emptied and professionally cleaned, this inviting property is ready for you to move in and make it your own. Imagine swaying palms, friendly neighbors, and beautiful waterfront views along Lake Harris. This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath split-plan home combines comfort, style, and thoughtful upgrades in a wonderful Central Florida setting.From the moment you enter, you’ll appreciate the elegant ceramic tile foyer, soaring 9-foot and vaulted ceilings, impressive 8-foot doors, rounded corners, and classic six-panel doors. The well-appointed kitchen features beautiful 42-inch wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and TWO pantries for exceptional storage. The spacious great room showcases REAL WOOD FLOORS and opens to an all-weather patio, creating the perfect spot for morning coffee, entertaining friends, or unwinding at the end of the day. The private primary suite offers a walk-in closet behind a convenient pocket door and an attractive en-suite bath with upscale cabinetry, Corian countertops, and a generous walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms provide plenty of flexibility for visiting family, hobbies, or a home office. Situated on a corner lot, the home offers manageable outdoor space and added privacy. Even better, important updates include a NEWER ROOF, NEW HVAC SYSTEM, and NEW WATER HEATER, along with a water softener system for added everyday comfort. THE ROYAL HARBOR LIFESTYLE IS WAITING FOR YOU! Enjoy golf cart rides around the neighborhood, stroll along accessible walking paths, or visit the waterfront dock on Lake Harris (right around the corner) to take in the beautiful scenery. Conveniently located near the Florida Turnpike, medical facilities, shopping, and dining, you’re also just minutes from the charm of Mount Dora, the entertainment and attractions of The Villages, and Tavares, the famous Seaplane City. If you’ve been waiting for a home that offers comfort, convenience, and the Florida lifestyle you deserve, this could be the one! With a NEW PRICE and a home that’s CLEAN, EMPTY, and READY FOR YOU, there’s never been a better time to make your move. Come see why life is better at Royal Harbor—your next chapter in Florida living starts here.

6105 Dory Way, Tavares
5245 China Sea Drive, Tavares
$326,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Beautiful custom Huntly model offering timeless charm and comfortable living in the sought-after 55+ lakefront community of Royal Harbor on the Harris Chain of Lakes. From the moment you enter, you’ll appreciate the warm Hickory Hardwood Floors, plantation shutters, and bright open living spaces that make this home feel welcoming and comfortable. Hickory Hardwood Floors extend through the Foyer, Great Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, and Hallway to the Guest Bedrooms. Plantation Shutters throughout add classic Southern charm, while volume ceilings enhance the bright, open feel of the home. The Great Room showcases elegant wainscoting, decorative columns, and a custom cornice above triple sliding glass doors that open to the enclosed Lanai, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor living space. The Kitchen overlooks the Great Room and Breakfast Nook and offers a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, transom and herb windows, and ample counter space for cooking and entertaining. The spacious Primary Suite features private access to the enclosed Lanai, walk-in closets, and an En-Suite Bath with dual sinks, a soaking tub, separate shower, and a large linen closet. Guest Bedrooms are thoughtfully split from the Primary Suite for privacy. Bedroom 3 features a Murphy Bed with matching desk and custom closet system, making it ideal as a guest room, home office, or hobby space. Enjoy relaxing in two inviting outdoor spaces — a charming front screened porch and a 13×18 enclosed Lanai with acrylic windows and screens, creating a comfortable Florida Room for year-round enjoyment. Recent improvements and features include a NEW ROOF (January 2024), a spacious 2-car plus golf cart garage with excellent storage, screened garage door, separate irrigation meter, a Culligan water treatment system, and solar tubes that bring additional natural light into the home. Royal Harbor is a beautifully landscaped, vibrant lakefront community featuring a spacious clubhouse, social hall, heated Jr. Olympic pool and spa, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, walking trails, community dock, and a full calendar of clubs and activities. RV, boat, and trailer storage are included in the HOA. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a seasonal Florida retreat, this home offers comfort, charm, and the wonderful Royal Harbor lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today.

5245 China Sea Drive, Tavares
5732 Freeport Drive, Tavares
$339,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Price Reduction. Enjoy the best of Florida lakefront living in this beautifully maintained single-family home in Royal Harbor, a gated 55+ waterfront community on the Harris Chain of Lakes in Tavares. Residents enjoy access to one of Central Florida’s most scenic and navigable waterways, perfect for boating, fishing, kayaking, and sunset cruises. Built in 2002, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers 1,756 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a .25-acre lot. The open floor plan features cathedral and volume ceilings, a spacious Florida room, and three-panel hideaway sliding doors that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living. Major updates include a new roof in 2023 and AC in 2021. Royal Harbor delivers a true resort-style lifestyle with a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, walking trails, and a community dock on Little Lake Harris, along with a full calendar of social activities. Just minutes from downtown Tavares and Mount Dora, this home offers the perfect balance of community living and everyday convenience.

5732 Freeport Drive, Tavares
5685 Gulf Stream Street, Tavares
$329,999
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Price Reduction! Owner is motivated! Welcome to your Florida dream home in Royal Harbor, a sought-after 55+ waterfront community along the scenic shores of Little Lake Harris. This one-owner home has been meticulously cared for, and it shows! Enjoy an active lifestyle with pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, a sparkling pool, relaxing sauna, and a vibrant clubhouse offering events and card games for residents. This beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, adorable breakfast nook, formal dining room, convenient inside laundry, spa tub, and numerous extras throughout. From your enclosed back porch, relax and take in views of the community lighthouse and park-like setting, the perfect spot to enjoy Florida's sunshine year-round. From your screened front porch, unwind and enjoy your morning coffee. Step inside to find a home that has truly been loved and maintained with care. New Roof 2018, New AC 2024. This one won’t last long—schedule your showing today!

5685 Gulf Stream Street, Tavares
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Royal Harbor, Tavares

Royal Harbor is a 2000s neighborhood in south Tavares, in the 32778 zip code. Homes are block and stucco, predominantly single story. Most homes fall between about 1,500 and 2,400 square feet under air, the median lot is roughly a fifth of an acre, and a two car garage is standard.

Homes here carry an HOA, billed monthly, typically around $142. Confirm the figure on a specific parcel before relying on it.

What the homes are

  • Built Essentially all built in the 2000s.
  • Construction Block and stucco. Shingle roofs are near universal.
  • Style Contemporary, Florida, Custom. Predominantly single story.
  • Size Most homes fall between about 1,500 and 2,400 square feet under air.
  • Bedrooms Three bedrooms is the most common plan.
  • Garage A two car garage is standard.
  • Lot The median lot is roughly a fifth of an acre.
  • HOA Billed monthly, typically around $142. Confirm on a specific parcel before relying on it.

Where Royal Harbor is

Royal Harbor, centered at 28.751289, -81.760073. Drag to explore.
Street level, inside the neighborhood. Drag to look around.

Drive times below are measured on the road network from the center of Royal Harbor, not straight-line distance, in free-flowing traffic. Treat them as the floor rather than the school-run average.

Driving toTimeMiles
Downtown Orlando47 min40.8
Walt Disney World52 min47.7
AdventHealth Waterman15 min7.2
Downtown Mount Dora21 min10.9

Public schools nearby

  • Lake Hills Elementary School 8 min, 4.2 mi
  • Astatula Elementary School 12 min, 7.3 mi

Private schools nearby

  • Lake Success Academy 7 min, 3.4 mi
  • Astatula Christian School 12 min, 7.0 mi

Parks and recreation

  • Hickory Point Recreation Park 3 min, 1.0 mi
  • The Miracle Field at Lake Idamere Park 5 min, 2.2 mi
  • Tavares Nature Park 7 min, 3.8 mi
  • Grove Square Park 6 min, 3.4 mi

Groceries and errands

  • Publix Super Market at Tavares Crossroads 7 min, 3.3 mi
  • Astatula Mexican Meat Market 9 min, 5.8 mi

Nearest is not the same as zoned. The schools above are the closest ones to Royal Harbor by distance. School attendance zones are set by the district, change from year to year, and can differ street to street inside one neighborhood. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with Lake County Public Schools before it matters to a decision.

Places and drive times from Google, checked 12 September 2026. Businesses open and close; if something here has changed, tell me and I will correct it.

This page tracks what homes in Royal Harbor actually sold for over the last twelve months, how long they took, and what moved the price. It is built from 37 verified closed sales in the Stellar MLS feed, not from public estimates. Every figure is a net-of-concessions number, which is explained at the bottom. Updated October 2026.

What homes sold for in Royal Harbor

$336,676Median sale price
$178Median per square foot
64 daysMedian days to contract
37Homes sold in 12 months

Sale prices ran from $235,000 to $735,000, which is a wide spread and the reason a single neighborhood median is a starting point rather than an answer.

By size

Home sizeSalesMedian priceMedian $/sq ftMedian days
Under 2,000 sq ft20$322,500$18584 days
2,000 to 3,000 sq ft16$366,500$16518 days

Larger homes usually show a lower price per square foot. That is normal and it is why a price per foot taken from the whole neighborhood should never be applied straight to one house.

Homes priced right sold far faster

Median days to go under contract. Shorter is better.

Never reduced 15 sales, closed at 99.4% of asking8 days
Reduced at least once 22 sales, closed at 97% of the reduced price142 days

Sellers who priced correctly and held their number went under contract in a median 8 days. Sellers who had to reduce took 142 days and still closed at 97% of their already reduced price, after a typical cut of $15,000. Opening high costs time and money, in that order.

Seller concessions

30%Of sales included a seller credit
$7,000Typical credit when there was one
11 of 37Sales carrying a credit

A seller credit covers part of the buyer's closing costs and comes off the seller's proceeds, so the headline sale price overstates what the seller kept. Budget for it if you are selling, and ask for it if you are buying.

How buyers paid

Cash 18 sales49%
Conventional 16 sales43%
VA 2 sales5%
FHA 1 sale3%

Cash was 49% of purchases. A high cash share means a seller has buyers who do not depend on an appraisal, and a buyer using a loan is competing against offers that can close faster.

Questions about a specific home in Royal Harbor, or want to know what yours would sell for?
Call or text Brenden Rendo at 407-616-9019 or send a message.

About this data. Source is the Stellar MLS feed for Royal Harbor in Tavares, Lake County, covering closed sales from 31 October 2025 through 26 October 2026, refreshed monthly and current as of October 2026. Prices are net of seller concessions, so they reflect what the seller actually received rather than the headline number. 2 records were excluded as off-market transfers rather than open market sales. Data believed accurate but not guaranteed; listings and closings change daily.

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