2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas Ph 01 Amd SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code

Virtually Staged. Welcome to easy Florida living in this meticulously maintained, 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa in Summit Chase Villas, a desirable 55+ community. This well-maintained home offers an inviting open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, skylight, an abundance of natural light and easy to maintain tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring. The newly updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinets, tile backsplash and quartz countertops. Recent updates include fresh interior paint, new ceiling fans, new lighting, new toilets, new blinds and new washer and dryer. Enjoy additional flexible living space in the enclosed rear porch, plus a paver patio and covered front porch perfect for relaxing outdoors. A covered carport with two designated parking spaces and exterior storage add convenience. Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle. The HOA covers the grounds, roofs and exterior building maintenance. Enjoy the convenience of the community amenities directly across from this villa, which includes the sparkling pool, shuffleboard, clubhouse and sidewalks. Ideally located near downtown Tavares, the Harris Chain of Lakes, waterfront dining, shopping, entertainment, and charming Mount Dora. Tavares, Mount Dora, and Eustis form the Golden Triangle, a cluster of three neighboring lakeside cities in Lake County, Florida known for their small-town charm, Boutique shopping, fine dining, art galleries, scenic lakefront walking paths, and annual festivals. Tavares is known as "America's Seaplane City," featuring seaplane tours, waterfront parks, and casual eateries. Whether you’re looking for a full-time Florida retreat, seasonal escape, or a carefree 55+ lifestyle, this exceptional villa offers the opportunity to live more and maintain less.

12422 Clubhouse Court, Tavares

$199,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code

Enjoy easy, low-maintenance living in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner villa located in a desirable 55+ community in Tavares, Florida. Light, bright, and move-in ready, this well-maintained home features an updated kitchen and bathrooms, fresh interior paint, and easy-care flooring throughout with no carpet. The open floor plan connects the living room, kitchen, dinette, and Florida room, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. The thoughtfully updated interior offers a fresh, modern feel while maintaining a warm and inviting atmosphere. Additional features include a covered parking space, an additional parking space, and a private storage closet. The HOA includes a great selection of amenities and services, including a community pool, clubhouse with activities and social gatherings, walking trails, exterior maintenance, and landscaping. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the charming lakefront downtown area of Tavares, this villa offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and an easy Florida lifestyle. Highlights include: Roof (2018), HVAC (2018), Water Heater (2018), Interior Paint (2024).

12435 Orangewood Circle, Tavares

$209,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code

Virtually Staged. Welcome to easy Florida living in the desirable 55+ community of Summit Chase Villas at America's Seaplane City in Tavares! This beautifully updated end-unit corner villa offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and low-maintenance living with a low HOA and an unbeatable location. Step inside and be greeted by an abundance of natural light, soaring high ceilings, and a spacious open floor plan designed for effortless entertaining. The beautifully redesigned kitchen serves as the heart of the home, showcasing luxurious Cahara Quartz countertops, recessed lighting, updated fixtures, brand-new stainless steel appliances, and a brand-new Samsung washer/dryer and ample cabinetry. Sliding glass doors lead to a beautifully tiled, enclosed patio—an ideal space to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evenings. The spacious primary suite offers generous closet space and a beautifully renovated ensuite bathroom featuring a luxurious glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Both bathrooms have updated tile flooring, while both bedrooms and the living room are equipped with new energy-efficient ceiling fans to keep you comfortable during Florida's warm summers. Additional updates include luxury vinyl flooring throughout, a 2017 A/C system, and a brand-new water heater. Enjoy the convenience of two assigned parking spaces located directly in front of the home, along with a private storage unit adjacent to the parking area. Added window blinds throughout provide privacy and make this home truly move-in ready. The HOA provides exceptional value by covering the roof (replaced in 2017), clubhouse, two community pools, shuffleboard courts, and exterior maintenance—allowing you to spend more time enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Located just one block from Publix, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and everyday conveniences, everything you need is just moments away. Whether you're looking to downsize, enjoy an active retirement, or simply embrace maintenance-free living, this beautifully updated villa offers the perfect opportunity to experience the relaxed lifestyle that makes Tavares, America's Seaplane City, one of Central Florida's most desirable retirement destinations.

12441 Orangewood Circle, Tavares

$185,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas Ph I SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code

Welcome to easy Florida living in the desirable 55+ Summit Chase Villas community! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers an inviting open floor plan with tasteful updates throughout and is ready for its next owner. Step inside to discover luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh neutral paint, and a spacious living and dining area that provides plenty of room for entertaining or simply relaxing. The updated kitchen features attractive countertops, stainless steel appliances, a deep sink and abundant cabinet space. The generously sized primary suite includes a large walk-in closet and an updated ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The guest bedroom is perfect for visitors or a home office and is conveniently located near the remodeled guest bathroom. Enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the enclosed Florida room overlooking the peaceful green space behind the home. Additional features include an interior laundry room, covered front porch, covered carport, and exterior storage. Summit Chase Villas offers a low-maintenance lifestyle with community amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool, shuffleboard courts, and beautifully maintained grounds. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, downtown Tavares, Mount Dora, and the Harris Chain of Lakes, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and carefree Florida living. Don't miss your opportunity to own this move-in ready villa in one of Tavares' most desirable active adult communities!

12520 Orangewood Court, Tavares

$199,800

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas Phase I SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code

Easy Living Awaits in This Beautifully Updated End Unit Villa! Experience a great Florida retirement in a 55+ community of Summit Chase Villas. This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom end unit villa offers the ultimate low maintenance lifestyle in "America’s Seaplane City" in Tavares, FL. This location is well known for its scenic Harris Chain of Lakes. Start your mornings on the inviting front porch and spend your afternoons relaxing in the private, screen enclosed patio. This home has been meticulously maintained. There is an updated kitchen and new lighting and other upgrades. The HVAC unit is less than one year old; the HOA has replaced the roof with an architectural shingle roof in 2017. This stunning home is walking distance to new retail amenities, gas station and a Publix Grocery Store and restaurants. It includes a covered carport and also a dedicated storage unit. Residents enjoy community amenities such as a social clubhouse, a sparkling community pool, and shuffleboard courts. Request your private tour today and start enjoying this awesome Florida living.

12532 Orangewood Court, Tavares

$175,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code

Welcome to your new home! This is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa in the 55+ community of Summit Chase Villas, where low-maintenance living meets everyday comfort. With just 50 units in the entire community, you’ll enjoy a more intimate, peaceful setting while still having access to great amenities. Inside, the open floor plan creates a bright and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by gorgeous laminate flooring that flows throughout the home. The layout is designed for both relaxation and flexibility, offering not one, but two outdoor patio spaces, one in the front and one in the back, plus an enclosed interior lanai for year-round enjoyment. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, entertaining friends, or simply unwinding, there’s a perfect spot for every moment. This home also offers exceptional value with low HOA fees and impressively low utility costs, including an average water bill of $78 a month and average electric bill of $75-95 a month, helping keep monthly expenses manageable. The HOA covers the roof (replaced in 2017), exterior paint, and grounds maintenance, allowing you to spend less time on upkeep and more time enjoying your surroundings. Convenience continues with a covered parking space, an additional uncovered spot, and a private storage closet nearby, perfect for keeping everything organized. The community itself is designed for an active and social lifestyle, featuring a pool just steps from your door, a clubhouse with regular events, and shuffleboard courts. Located just one block from Publix and close to excellent medical facilities, you’ll have everyday essentials right at your fingertips. Plus, with easy access to downtown Tavares and nearby Leesburg, Eustis, and Mount Dora, you’re never far from charming shops, dining, and waterfront activities. Don't miss out on this amazing home, schedule your private showing TODAY!!!

12418 Orangewood Circle, Tavares

$174,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Tavares, this recently updated villa is a must-see. Ideally located, this beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa features brand-new carpet in the bedrooms, new flooring in the main living areas, and all-new appliances, straight from the box! Nestled in a peaceful 55+ community, you’ll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Amenities include scenic walking trails, a sparkling pool, shuffleboard courts, and a welcoming clubhouse for social gatherings. Schedule your private showing today and experience it for yourself—this one won’t last long!

12449 Orangewood Circle Unit 17, Tavares

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Summit Chase Villas, Tavares

Summit Chase Villas is a 1980s neighborhood in southwest Tavares, in the 32778 zip code. Homes are block and stucco, predominantly single story. Most homes fall between about 900 and 1,000 square feet under air, and the median lot is about 0.03 acres.

Homes here carry an HOA, billed monthly, typically around $175. Confirm the figure on a specific parcel before relying on it.

What the homes are

Built Essentially all built in the 1980s.
Construction Block and stucco. Shingle roofs are near universal.
Size Most homes fall between about 900 and 1,000 square feet under air.
Bedrooms Two bedrooms is the most common plan.
Lot The median lot is about 0.03 acres.
HOA Billed monthly, typically around $175. Confirm on a specific parcel before relying on it.

Where Summit Chase Villas is

Summit Chase Villas, centered at 28.787777, -81.74902. 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 Summit Chase Villas, not straight-line distance, in free-flowing traffic. Treat them as the floor rather than the school-run average.

Driving to	Time	Miles
Downtown Orlando	50 min	36.5
Walt Disney World	55 min	46.9
AdventHealth Waterman	12 min	4.9
Downtown Mount Dora	19 min	8.6

Public schools nearby

Tavares High School 10 min, 3.3 mi
Tavares Elementary School 12 min, 4.0 mi

Parks and recreation

Tavares Nature Park 5 min, 1.5 mi
Summerall Park 6 min, 2.1 mi
Tavares Park 7 min, 2.4 mi
Tavares Ecological Park 8 min, 2.8 mi

Groceries and errands

Publix Super Market at Tavares Crossroads 4 min, 0.7 mi
Tavares Fish and Meat Market 5 min, 2.0 mi
Village Market Place of Tavares Shopping Center 10 min, 3.7 mi
Cigarette Outlet 11 min, 5.3 mi

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Nearest is not the same as zoned. The schools above are the closest ones to Summit Chase Villas 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 13 September 2026. Businesses open and close; if something here has changed, tell me and I will correct it.

This page tracks what homes in Summit Chase Villas actually sold for over the last twelve months, how long they took, and what moved the price. It is built from 2 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 September 2026.

Read this one loosely. Fewer than eight homes closed here in the last year, so every median on this page rests on a small sample and can swing on a single sale.

What homes sold for in Summit Chase Villas

$181,000Median sale price

$186Median per square foot

90 daysMedian days to contract

2Homes sold in 12 months

Sale prices ran from $172,000 to $190,000, which is a wide spread and the reason a single neighborhood median is a starting point rather than an answer.

How buyers paid

FHA 2 sales100%

Cash was 0% 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 Summit Chase Villas, 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 Summit Chase Villas in Tavares, Lake County, covering closed sales from 18 September 2025 through 13 September 2026, refreshed monthly and current as of September 2026. Prices are net of seller concessions, so they reflect what the seller actually received rather than the headline number. Data believed accurate but not guaranteed; listings and closings change daily.