Tavares / Deer Island Homes with Tennis Court(s) Amenities

Tavares / Deer Island Homes with Tennis Court(s) Amenities

Welcome to Tavares, Florida, a charming city nestled in the heart of Lake County, where the serene beauty of nature meets vibrant community living. Known as the "Seaplane City," Tavares boasts a picturesque waterfront, inviting parks, and a rich array of recreational activities. Just a short drive from Orlando, this delightful locale offers residents the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, making it an ideal place to call home.

One of the most sought-after features in Tavares is the stunning homes on Deer Island, where luxury living meets an active lifestyle. Many of these exquisite properties come equipped with private tennis courts, catering to both avid players and those looking to enjoy leisurely matches with family and friends. Imagine stepping out of your beautifully designed home onto your own court, surrounded by lush tropical landscaping and the soothing sounds of nature.

The tennis amenities in this region not only provide an opportunity for exercise but also foster a sense of community. Residents often engage in friendly matches and social events, creating lasting friendships and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere.

With its stunning lake views, abundant outdoor activities, and a welcoming community, Tavares and Deer Island offer a unique lifestyle that combines relaxation with recreation. Whether you’re a seasoned tennis player or simply someone who enjoys the beauty of a well-maintained court, you’ll find your dream home in this enchanting region. Discover the perfect blend of elegance and activity in Tavares, where your ideal lifestyle awaits!

Newest Tavares / Deer Island Homes with Tennis Court(s) Amenities

$339,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Welcome home to this beautiful, concrete block property featuring excellent curb appeal and wheelchair accessibility. Located in a highly sought-after active retirement community, this home boasts a roof and A/C replaced in 2018, along with newer laminate flooring throughout. The kitchen has been updated with new granite countertops, a stylish backsplash, a new composite sink, and a newer dishwasher. It also includes beautifully refinished cabinets featuring rebuilt extended drawers, soft-close hinges, and pull-out shelves. Additional highlights include Plantation shutters, Inside laundry room, home generator hookup, dual vanity and new toilet in the master bathroom, a screened-in back porch, and an outdoor back patio. The rich HOA package completes the package by offering a clubhouse, fitness center, community pool, tennis courts, RV and boat storage, and direct access to the Chain of Lakes. Seller is motivated so schedule your private showing today!!

3204 Antigua Bay Lane, Tavares
$349,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Welcome to the Royal Harbor Family. This home sits high on the hilltop with barely any view of the neighbors behind you. This home has a bright open floor plan with a split bedroom plan. Facing the home to the right you have in the front a large bedroom or office area with french doors to the living area of the home. When you fully enter the front door you are greeted by a spacious open floor plan with dining area to the right, open living room with a decorative fireplace and a wonderful view out to the back yard area. The primary bedroom is just off the main living area with sliders to the oversized lanai attached is a large walk-in closet and bath area with garden tub and separate shower stall. You have an inside laundry room just off the kitchen area and the kitchen has a breakfast nook for the quick breakfast and also a seating area at the bar top. THE ROOF ON THIS HOME WAS REPLACED DECEMBER 2024!! This home is located just behind the clubhouse so just walk to the pool and activities or events that are always happening. Located one mile from two of the most well known golf courses at the Mission Inn Resort, located three miles to downtown Tavares and a short distance to Mount Dora and Eustis town Centers.Owner is very motivated and this could be just what you have been looking for in your forever new home.

5475 Bounty Circle, Tavares
$340,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Royal Harbor Ph 05 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Welcome to effortless Florida living in the highly sought-after Royal Harbor, a premier 55+ community in Tavares. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and a relaxed resort-style lifestyle. Step inside to discover a spacious, light-filled floor plan featuring a large eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry and ample counter space, perfect for preparing meals or gathering with family and friends. The generous primary suite is a private retreat, complete with a large walk-in closet and a well-appointed en-suite bath. Enjoy year-round indoor-outdoor living from the inviting Florida room, which opens to a screened-in patio. Just beyond, you'll find an additional patio featuring a fire pit, creating the perfect space for entertaining or relaxing under the Florida sky. Best of all, the backyard offers added privacy with no rear neighbors, allowing you to enjoy peaceful outdoor living. The oversized garage provides plenty of room for both your vehicle and golf cart, making it easy to embrace the active lifestyle Royal Harbor is known for. For added peace of mind, this home has been thoughtfully updated with a 5-year-old roof, a 4-year-old HVAC system, and a 4-year-old water heater, offering modern efficiency and confidence for years to come. Located in the desirable Royal Harbor community, residents enjoy an active, maintenance-friendly lifestyle with outstanding amenities and convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and the charming downtowns of Tavares and nearby Mount Dora. This is more than just a home, it's an opportunity to enjoy comfort, convenience, and the very best of Florida's 55+ lifestyle.

3393 Baltic Sea Boulevard, Tavares
$325,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Royal Harbor Ph 03 Lt 350 Orb 02 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Welcome to 5809 Bounty Circle, a beautifully maintained and affordably priced three-bedroom home in Royal Harbor, a sought-after 55+ gated community along the shoreline of Little Lake Harris and the Harris Chain of Lakes. Designed for comfort, convenience, and an active Florida lifestyle, this inviting residence offers screened lanais, a two-car garage, and a bonus golf-cart garage bay—all set on a quiet, tree-lined street. Royal Harbor offers an exceptional blend of recreation and relaxation, with walking trails, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, a Junior Olympic pool, hot tub, clubhouse, fitness center, crafts room, card room, billiards room, computer lab, catering kitchen, and convenient boat and RV storage. Whether you prefer a full social calendar or a peaceful retreat, this golf cart-friendly neighborhood makes it easy to enjoy each day your way. A paved walkway leads to the welcoming front screened lanai, where a private courtyard feel creates the perfect setting for morning coffee, container gardens, flowers, or a soothing fountain. Inside, the home opens to a bright, comfortable layout with gleaming wood floors, a neutral color palette, and generous natural light throughout the main living areas. The open living and dining area is ideal for everyday living and entertaining, with an expansive glass slider that extends the gathering space to the rear screened lanai. The kitchen combines style and practicality with abundant wood cabinetry, Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, a spacious dining alcove with French doors to the front courtyard lanai, and a convenient pass-through window to the dining room. An adjacent laundry room provides additional storage and direct access to the oversized garage. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for owners and guests alike. The primary suite features wood flooring, plantation-shuttered windows, two walk-in closets, and a private en-suite bath with dual sinks, a makeup vanity, and an easy-access tiled walk-in shower. Two additional guest bedrooms share a full bathroom in the hallway. Relax in the peaceful rear screened lanai, enjoy the community amenities just moments from your door, and take advantage of convenient access to nearby towns, Orlando International Airport, Central Florida attractions, and Florida’s beautiful beaches. With its welcoming setting, thoughtful floor plan, and desirable Royal Harbor lifestyle, this home is a wonderful place to call your own.

5809 Bounty Circle, Tavares
$479,900
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Etowah SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Welcome to this spacious home in the gated Etowah community, offering nearly 3,000 square feet of living space on a 0.24-ACRE HOMESITE, LARGER THAN MANY HOMESITES IN THE COMMUNITY. Built in 2014, this 3-BEDROOM PLUS OFFICE, 2.5-BATH home features generous living and entertaining spaces, a dedicated office, a spacious primary suite, and a well-appointed kitchen with abundant cabinetry and counter space. From the front of the home, enjoy DISTANT VIEWS OF LAKE EUSTIS, adding to the peaceful setting of this established community. The private backyard provides plenty of space to relax, entertain, or enjoy Florida's outdoor lifestyle. Residents of Etowah enjoy access to a COMMUNITY POOL, CABANA, PLAYGROUND, TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, AND A PRIVATE FISHING DOCK ON LAKE EUSTIS. Conveniently located just minutes from PINECREST ACADEMY TAVARES, PUBLIX, AND ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN, this home also offers easy access to Downtown Tavares, historic Downtown Mount Dora, the Harris Chain of Lakes, nearby marinas and boat storage, shopping, dining, parks, and waterfront recreation. Recent improvements include a BRAND-NEW 5-TON HVAC SYSTEM (2026), WASHER (2026), DISHWASHER (2022), and LIVING ROOM FLOORING AND RANGE HOOD (2021). With NEARLY 3,000 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE, a LARGER-THAN-AVERAGE HOMESITE, DISTANT VIEWS OF LAKE EUSTIS, and the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, healthcare, recreation, and commuter routes, this property offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy Central Florida living.

3254 Landing View, Tavares
$449,990
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Cresswind At Lake Harris SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with a versatile flex room offers a seamless blend of comfort and functionality. The open-concept layout features a spacious great room that flows effortlessly into the dining area, enhanced by a floor outlet for added convenience. A dramatic 12’ x 8’ sliding glass door fills the space with natural light and opens to a covered lanai with a 5’ privacy wall, creating the perfect setting for indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen is both stylish and highly functional, featuring frameless European-style cabinetry, luxurious 3cm veined quartz countertops, and a striking subway tile backsplash in a herringbone pattern. Upgraded crown molding, a 24” deep cabinet above the refrigerator with side panel, pot and pan drawer storage, and a sleek slide-in range complete this well-appointed culinary space. Designer finishes continue throughout the home, including laminate wood plank flooring in the main living areas and flex space, and upgraded cut/loop carpet in the bedrooms for added comfort. The Owner’s Bath features a frameless glass shower enclosure, while all bathrooms are enhanced with tile-to-the-ceiling showers and integrated niches for convenient storage. Additional details such as a ¾ glass front door and washable flat interior paint throughout further elevate this home, offering both style and practicality in every space. Residents of Cresswind at Lake Harris enjoy exclusive amenities, including 8 championship pickleball courts, a grand clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style swimming pool with lakefront views, and marina access to the pristine Lake Harris. Nestled on a peninsula in between Lake Harrs and Lake Dora, this location puts you right in the center of the Chain Of Lakes area and all it has to offer. Experience privacy, security, and an active lifestyle in a highly desirable location. Club Cresswind will overlook the lake and feature a wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities such as Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM. To learn about all the ways, you can have this home, contact a Cresswind Lake Harris New Home Guide.

1457 Santorini Way, Tavares
$389,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac with beautiful views overlooking peaceful Lake Laemont, this thoughtfully designed, impeccably maintained home is ready for you to move right in and enjoy all that this beautiful home and exceptional community have to offer. Located in the gated 55+ waterfront community of Royal Harbor on Little Lake Harris, part of the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes, this home overlooks Lake Laemont, a private interior lake within the community, where a graceful fountain, colorful sunsets, and frequent visits from Egrets, Ibis, and other native birds create a beautiful backdrop for everyday living. Featuring 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, and a private Den/Office with French Doors, this desirable Split Bedroom floor plan is filled with natural light. Volume Ceilings, abundant windows, Plantation Shutters throughout, and soft neutral décor create a bright, welcoming atmosphere from the moment you enter. The spacious Living Room opens through sliding glass doors to the expansive screened Florida Room with vinyl windows, allowing you to enjoy the fresh Florida breeze, or easily enclose the space for added comfort during changing weather, while still taking in the lovely views. Just beyond, a Paver Patio provides the perfect place to grill, relax, entertain, or simply unwind at the end of the day. The beautifully updated Kitchen features Quartz Countertops, quality appliances, a convenient Breakfast Bar, and a Solar Tube that fills the room with natural light. The adjoining Breakfast Nook, surrounded by windows, is the perfect place to begin your day while enjoying the view. The Primary Suite also overlooks Lake Laemont and features new carpet along with an updated En-Suite Bath offering Quartz Countertops, dual sinks, a beautifully renovated Walk-In Shower, and a jetted Garden Tub. The Guest Bedroom also features new carpet. Rich Armstrong laminate flooring extends throughout most living areas, while tile enhances the Florida Room and Baths. Beautiful mature Oaks, colorful landscaping, and specimen plantings surround the home, while a Paver Walkway encircles the property. Recent improvements include Impact-Rated Argon Gas Windows (2022), Roof (2020), and A/C (2017). New in 2026: Interior professionally repainted in soft designer colors, Exterior Trim repainted, New Bedroom Carpet, extensive Landscape enhancements, Painted Garage Walls and Floor, widened Driveway with additional Pavers, and beautiful Built-In Dining Room Storage Closets. Royal Harbor residents enjoy a Resort-Style Clubhouse, Heated Pool & Spa, Fitness Center, Social Hall, Library, Craft Room, Billiards, Tennis, Pickleball, Shuffleboard, Bocce, Community Dock, Walking & Biking Paths, Community Garden, RV & Boat Storage, and an active calendar of clubs, activities, and social events. Whether you’re seeking an active Florida lifestyle or a peaceful place to call home, you’ll discover why so many are proud to call Royal Harbor home.

3354 Saint Lucia Court, Tavares
$329,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor Ph 1 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Some photos have been Virtually Staged. SPACE, PRIVACY, POTENTIAL—and a wonderful Central Florida lifestyle await in Royal Harbor, a gated 55+ waterfront Community on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home with private Office offers 2,163 square feet of heated and cooled living space, an impressive 824-square-foot Oversized Garage, and a generous .29-acre homesite backing to mature trees with no rear neighbors. The split-bedroom floor plan provides comfortable separation for owners and guests and includes a spacious Great Room, Kitchen with adjacent Dining Area, Office with French Doors, and a heated and cooled Florida Room overlooking the expansive backyard and peaceful wooded setting. The Primary Suite features two Walk-In Closets and an ensuite Bath with dual vanities, Garden Tub, and separate Shower. The oversized Guest Bedroom has direct access to a full Bath that also serves visitors, and a convenient Half Bath is located near the Laundry Room and Garage entry. The exceptionally spacious Garage offers room for multiple vehicles, golf cart parking, storage, hobbies, and workshop space. Roof replaced in 2021 and Water Heater in 2022. Bring your ideas and make this spacious home your own, updating and personalizing it to reflect your individual style while enjoying a homesite and setting that are increasingly hard to find. Beyond the gates, discover the best of the Florida lifestyle. Just across SR 19, Hickory Point Recreation Park provides convenient access to the Harris Chain of Lakes and has hosted major bass fishing tournaments, while the surrounding area offers an abundance of lakes, springs, and waterways for boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Enjoy the waterfront attractions of Tavares, America’s Seaplane City, the shops, restaurants, and charm of nearby Mount Dora, and convenient access to major Central Florida roadways for trips to Orlando, Walt Disney World, and other Central Florida attractions—perfect for day trips and adventures with visiting family and friends before returning home to the quieter pace of Lake County. Within Royal Harbor, residents enjoy a Clubhouse, Social Hall, heated Pool and Spa, Fitness Center, Pickleball, Tennis, Bocce, Shuffleboard, Billiards, Craft Room, Library, Community Dock, Walking Paths, RV/Boat storage, and a full calendar of social activities. Come discover the space, setting, and possibilities this Royal Harbor home has to offer.

2852 Cape Horn Court, Tavares
$815,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Squirrel Point Sub SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Step through the double glass doors and the home opens straight to the water. The great room sits beneath a coffered ceiling with an inlaid hardwood medallion underfoot, and through the French doors the pool is the first thing you see. It's the view that greets you every time you walk in. The kitchen is built for the way people actually gather. Espresso cabinetry with glass-front uppers, deep granite in gold tones, and a wood island at the center with room to pull up alongside. The window over the sink looks out to the pool, so the water stays in view while you cook. The living room centers on a wall of custom built-ins, with shelves and niches for the things you want close at hand. A gas fireplace anchors one corner, set with a Turkish limestone hearth, split stone surround, and wood mantle. Transom windows keep the room bright through the day. The covered lanai is destined to become your favorite place to spend time. Stamped concrete decking, ceiling fans overhead, and a screened pool that's solar heated and saltwater, all opening to a wide fenced lawn shaded by oaks and Spanish moss. The primary suite shares the same view, with a sitting area facing the water. The lot runs 0.76 acres, with room to store the boat or RV. Squirrel Point's community ramp puts you on Lake Dora and the 75,000-acre Harris Chain of Lakes, one of Central Florida's great playgrounds for boating, fishing, and long afternoons on the water. Downtown Mount Dora and Tavares are minutes away, with their waterfront restaurants, local shops, and small-town charm, and Deer Island Golf Club is close enough for a cart ride, the kind of neighbor that makes the week feel like a vacation. The home has been well maintained and updated where it counts, including the A/C, roof, and water heater, so the next owners can move in with confidence. Schedule your private tour and experience life on the Harris Chain of Lakes.

15900 Acorn Circle, Tavares
$404,990
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Cresswind At Lake Harris SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Pre-Construction. To be built. Residents of Cresswind at Lake Harris enjoy exclusive amenities, including 8 championship pickleball courts, a grand clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center, a resort-style swimming pool with lakefront views, and marina access to the pristine Lake Harris. Nestled on a peninsula in between Lake Harrs and Lake Dora, this location puts you right in the center of the Chain Of Lakes area and all it has to offer. Experience privacy, security, and an active lifestyle in a highly desirable location. Club Cresswind will overlook the lake and feature a wide range of indoor and outdoor amenities such as?Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center?powered by?EGYM. This versatile 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath floorplan provides an open main living space and options built to accommodate families of any size and structure. A spacious main living area overlooks the Lanai through a large triple slider, while the Owner’s Suite provides you with privacy in the rear of the home. You can personalize this floorplan with structural options, including Extended Garage, Owner’s Suite 2, In-Law Suite, Summer Kitchen, second-story Bonus Room, and more. To learn about all the ways you can have this home built around you, contact a Cresswind at Lake Harris New Home Guide. Photos of a decorated model home are for reference only. Actual home will differ.

1580 Bellagio Loop, Tavares
$499,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Cresswind/Lk Harris Ph 1 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Price to sell!! Why wait 7–9 months for a new build when you can move right in? This beautiful home is ready now and offers a premium location with open space behind you—no rear neighbors and added privacy. Enjoy all the benefits of new construction for less than building - without the wait! Experience Spectacular Lakeview! Wake up to tranquil lake views and end each day with breathtaking sunsets from this exceptional new home in the highly sought-after 55+ community of Cresswind at Lake Harris. Perfectly positioned on a premium lot, this home offers stunning views of Lake Harris, enhanced privacy with green space behind the property, and plenty of room to add your dream pool. Designed with both luxury and comfort in mind, this beautifully upgraded residence features a gourmet kitchen with premium GE appliances, upgraded cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, designer lighting, and custom vertical shades. The spacious primary suite boasts a deluxe bathroom with a seamless glass shower, while the extended bathroom layouts provide additional comfort and functionality. Additional upgrades include a tankless water heater, epoxy-coated garage floor, and attractive paver driveway. One of the home’s most impressive features is the expansive 25’ x 12’ screened lanai with paver flooring and a wind-resistant, nearly invisible panoramic screen enclosure. Enjoy unobstructed views of the serene waters of Lake Harris while relaxing, entertaining, or simply taking in the natural beauty that surrounds you. The versatile flex room offers endless possibilities as a third bedroom, home office, den, hobby room, or guest space. Residents of Cresswind at Lake Harris enjoy a true resort-style lifestyle with planned amenities that include: Eight championship pickleball courts A grand clubhouse State-of-the-art fitness center Resort-style swimming pool overlooking the lake Walking and nature trails Docks and boat slips with direct access to Lake Harris Located in Tavares, known as “America’s Seaplane City,” this vibrant community is just minutes from the charming downtown of Mount Dora, approximately 30 minutes from The Villages, and about an hour from Orlando and its international airport along with parks and attractions. Outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring the expansive 70,000+ acre Lake Harris Chain of Lakes, famous for world-class freshwater fishing, boating, waterfront dining, and interconnected waterways that stretch across Central Florida. This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today and discover why Cresswind at Lake Harris is one of Central Florida’s most exciting active-adult communities. Your lakefront dream home awaits!

1599 Bellagio Loop, Tavares
$315,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Nice open floor plan! Kitchen with breakfast bar overlooking the great room & dining room. Living room has a transom window that lets in lots of natural light and gives you wall space for your furniture. You’ll love the extra storage cabinets added to the kitchen and the bay window overlooking the front yard. Almost all the appliances have been updated in the past few years. No carpet tile in at the wet areas and laminate flooring throughout the rest of the home. Tastefully decorated in neutral colors. Master Bathroom shower and countertop & sinks were updated with Jetta Stone solid surface. Great for easy cleaning and no grout to deal with. Owner enclosed the screen porch with the Plexiglass (shatter resistant) windows in 2014. This gives you some extra living space. HVAC system & Rheem Hot water replaced in May 2024, Roof replaced in May 2021, exterior was painted in 2021, the house also has Hurricane shutters. Everything is ready for you to just move in and unpack! Call and make an appointment today this gem won’t last long.

5052 China Sea, Tavares
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