Tavares / Deer Island Homes with Water View

Tavares / Deer Island Homes with Water View

Welcome to Tavares, Florida, a charming city nestled in the heart of Lake County, where picturesque landscapes and serene lakeside living come together to create an idyllic lifestyle. Known as the "Seaplane Capital of the World," Tavares offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant community spirit, making it a perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil yet engaging environment.

One of the most alluring features of Tavares is its stunning waterfront properties, particularly on Deer Island. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of water lapping against the shore, with breathtaking views of the shimmering lake just outside your window. Homes with water views in this area provide not only a picturesque backdrop but also a lifestyle filled with outdoor activities, from boating and fishing to kayaking and paddleboarding.

Deer Island, a hidden gem within Tavares, is renowned for its lush landscapes and exclusive residential options. Here, you can find beautifully designed homes that take full advantage of the stunning water views, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of nature right from your living room. The tranquility of this area is complemented by a close-knit community feel, where neighbors become friends, and every sunset feels like a celebration.

With its rich history, vibrant downtown, and numerous parks, Tavares is not just a place to live—it's a place to thrive. Whether you're looking for a serene retreat or an active lifestyle, Tavares and Deer Island offer the perfect blend of both. Come discover your dream home with a water view in this enchanting region of Florida!

Newest Tavares / Deer Island Homes with Water View

$339,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Lake Saunders Pointe Lt 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Lake Saunders is calling! Enjoy the Florida waterfront lifestyle in this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in Tavares’ Lake Saunders Pointe community. A desirable split-bedroom floor plan offers comfortable, easy living, while the kitchen sits at the heart of the home with wood cabinetry, generous counter space, a stainless-steel dishwasher, double-basin sink, and a convenient breakfast bar/pass-through connecting the kitchen to the dining and living areas. Step outside to the patio overlooking the water, a wonderful spot for morning coffee, relaxing in the Florida sunshine, or simply taking in the peaceful lakeside setting. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and an updated bath with a spacious walk-in shower featuring modern tile, pebble-stone flooring, built-in seating, and a glass-block accent that brings in natural light. A two-car garage provides additional parking and storage, and furnishings are negotiable for added convenience. Lake Saunders Pointe offers plenty of ways to enjoy life on and off the water with a community pool, shuffleboard, clubhouse, private marina access, boat ramp, and covered boat slips. With lawn care included in the HOA fees, you can spend less time on yard work and more time enjoying the community and the lake. Whether you're ready to launch the boat, relax by the pool, or unwind on your patio by the water, Lake Saunders is calling you home!

1827 Lake Villa Drive, Tavares
$299,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Venetian Village First Add SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
WATERFRONT OPPORTUNITY with direct freshwater canal access to the Harris Chain of Lakes! ****ROOF 2024**** This 3BR/2BA home with 1-car garage offers a rare opportunity to own waterfront property with incredible potential. The home is dated but has good bones and is ready for renovation and personal touches .Enjoy peaceful canal views from the Florida room and spacious backyard overlooking the boathouse and water. The canal provides access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, with boating routes toward Lake Beauclair, Mount Dora, Tavares and even Lake Apopka. Manatees can also be seen right from the canal.The laundry room includes a half bath and convenient access to the backyard and waterfront. Whether you're looking to create your own waterfront retreat, renovate for increased value, or add an investment property to your portfolio, this home offers the location, water access and potential to make it your own. Bring your vision and transform this into a fantastic Florida waterfront property! Call for your private tour today!

28100 Lois Drive, Tavares
$519,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Venetian Village First Add SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
A rare opportunity to enjoy stunning views, privacy, nature, and true waterfront living! Enjoy peaceful waterfront living with Direct access to Lake Beauclair and the Harris Chain of Lakes! This beautifully maintained canal-front home overlooks the canal and a peaceful wildlife preserve with no back neighbors. This well appointed home was built in 2000 and has been updated kitchen and bathrooms, and offers the ultimate Florida lifestyle with no HOA. One of the newer properties in the area, it features charming Key West-inspired colors and décor, plantation shutters, soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main living areas, and lovely solid wood interior doors. The chef’s kitchen showcases striking stone countertops, large island, wood cabinetry, soft-close features, and plenty of workspace for family gatherings. The updated bathrooms feature stylish finishes and walk-in showers, while the spacious primary suite offers a beautifully appointed in-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower with multiple showerheads, thoughtfully designed tilework, and built-in seating. The Master suite has French doors that lead to the screened in patio. Step outside to enjoy a 39x9 ft screened-in patio, a 20’ x 20’ deck, and steps leading down to a 66’ x 10’ deck secured, treated dock area—perfect for your boat, relaxing, fishing, watching wildlife, and entertaining family and friends. The deep and wide canal is just a short boat ride away and direct access to Lake Beauclair and the Harris Chain of Lakes, opening the door to boating, fishing, kayaking, and endless days on the water. New Roof and HVAC 2016, New electric water heater 2025. Oversized garage is decorated workshop with billiard table ! Come see this beauty before it gets away!

28116 Lois Drive, Tavares
$750,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Lakeside At Tavares Sub SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT LIVING ON SPRING-FED LAKE IDAMERE! This beautifully maintained, furnished and truly move-in-ready home was thoughtfully designed to bring indoor and outdoor Florida living together. Enjoy gorgeous lake views, unforgettable sunsets, a private dock with TWO BOAT LIFTS, AND 2 BOATS! Sparkling pool and spa, and multiple outdoor living and entertaining spaces—all from your own backyard. Built in 2003, this impressive 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 2,229 heated square feet, a desirable split-bedroom floor plan and a 3-car garage. The spacious family room features a wood-burning fireplace, while French doors from the great room and primary suite open directly to the pool and covered lanai. The outdoor living is exceptional! A 12' x 26' covered entertaining area by the pool and spa, which features automated gas and electric heating. A custom outdoor shower and dressing area adds even more convenience. Continue toward the lake to a second entertainment area complete with an outdoor kitchen featuring stainless-steel cabinetry, full-size refrigerator and sink, TV and two infrared heaters—the perfect setting for year-round gatherings on the water. Inside, the UPDATED KITCHEN features cabinetry, appliances, generous storage and TWO PANTRIES. Bathroom vanities and countertops have also been updated to coordinate beautifully with the kitchen finishes. Additional highlights include a NEW ROOF installed July 2026 and a 30-amp RV hookup. Situated on beautiful 100-acre, spring-fed Lake Idamere, this property offers a rare combination of waterfront recreation, exceptional entertaining space and a meticulously cared-for home. Invite your friends and start enjoying the Florida lakefront lifestyle from day one. THE SUNSETS ARE SPECTACULAR! NOT ALL personal items convey but are negotiable. Exterior security cameras around entire home.

3716 Bayshore Circle, Tavares
$100,000
32778 Zip Code
Build your piece of the Florida lifestyle on this canal-front vacant lot in Lake Harris Shores in Tavares! This property offers a great opportunity to design and build a home that fits your vision while enjoying the peaceful setting and natural beauty of waterfront living. Located along E Cove Dr, the lot features canal frontage, giving you the chance to create your own outdoor waterfront retreat. Imagine relaxing by the water, launching a kayak, fishing from your backyard, or simply enjoying Florida sunsets from your future home. Lake Harris Shores offers a laid-back Central Florida setting while keeping you convenient to Tavares, Leesburg, Mount Dora, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and all that Lake County has to offer. Whether you're planning a full-time residence, seasonal Florida getaway, or looking to invest in waterfront land, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Bring your builder and your plans and start creating your own slice of waterfront Florida. Vacant canal-front properties like this provide an opportunity to build from the ground up and make the property truly your own.

E Cove Drive, Tavares
$175,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Mobile Home Estates SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Centralized, peaceful, and on the water! Wake up to waterfront living with direct access to Lake Dora and the Harris Chain of Lakes—and enjoy the added peace of mind of a Generac whole-home generator! Located in a peaceful 55+ community, this furnished home at 1521 Lakeview Drive offers the best of the Florida lifestyle without sacrificing convenience. Enjoy serene canal frontage right outside your door with opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply relaxing by the water on your private dock. Situated in the golf-cart-friendly City of Tavares, you’re just minutes from shopping, dining, medical services, parks, recreation, and everyday conveniences. The peaceful community atmosphere provides a welcome retreat, while the waterfront location makes it easy to enjoy all that the Harris Chain of Lakes has for you. The Generac generator provides added peace of mind and comfort, while the home being sold furnished makes moving in and enjoying the Florida lifestyle that much easier. Waterfront, furnished, golf-cart-friendly, and generator-equipped—this is Florida living made easy.

1521 Lakeview Drive, Tavares
$385,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Venetian Village Fourth Add SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Private, peaceful, and on the water! Set along a peaceful canal, experience a rare opportunity to enjoy canal-front living access to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Surrounded by a tranquil setting, this property is perfect for those who appreciate privacy, nature, boating, fishing, and simply relaxing by the water. Launch from your own waterfront and explore one of Central Florida's premier lake systems. Your choice of relaxation or outdoor adventure is right in your backyard. Whether you are looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful getaway, this property offers privacy, nature, and the best of Florida waterfront living.

28800 Tammi Drive, Tavares
$100,000
Sparks Village SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Boaters Paradise Build your dream home Homesite backs up to canal to Harris Chain of Lakes This property will not last moments from Shopping and restaurants off US HWY 441 Tavares Boat from your own back yard to the World Famous Harris Chain of Lakes

Memory Lane, Tavares
$325,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Imperial Mobile Terrace Add 04 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Canal-Front Living with Direct Access to the Harris Chain of Lakes! - (Professional photos will be loaded 8/4/26) Wake up to peaceful canal views and enjoy a Florida lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation! This partially furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is move-in ready and includes the bed in second bedroom and outdoor patio furniture, making it even easier to start enjoying waterfront living. Outside, you'll appreciate the covered boat lift, complete with a sitting area that's perfect for relaxing or hosting a backyard barbecue. The home also features canal-fed irrigation, a circular driveway, a one-car carport, two storage sheds, and a seawall that's approximately six years old. Inside, you'll find: Vinyl Plank flooring throughout, spacious living areas filled with natural light from large single-pane windows, A bright Florida Room that's ideal for morning coffee, afternoon reading, or entertaining guests, A screened patio with tile flooring overlooking the canal as well as a screened front patio with concrete flooring. A well-equipped kitchen with all appliances included, featuring a 3-year-old microwave and a 6-year-old range, Spacious bedrooms with built-in closets - Two bathrooms, full primary bath and 2nd bath is a walk-in shower. A flexible third room currently used as an office/storage space with its own private entrance, making it perfect for guests, a home office, hobby room, or easily converted back into a bedroom. An inside laundry room just off the third bedroom, with the washer and dryer included (laundry room refrigerator does not convey) For added peace of mind, the seller is providing a home warranty. The lifestyle doesn't stop at the property line. Enjoy all the amenities this active waterfront community has to offer, including a community pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard courts, golf cart-friendly streets, and, of course, direct boating access to the beautiful Harris Chain of Lakes. Spend your days fishing, cruising, or making memories on the water with family and friends. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, a winter retreat, or the perfect waterfront getaway, this canal-front gem offers the Florida lifestyle you've been dreaming of.

928 Morningview Drive, Tavares
$269,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Cypress Cove Condo SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
CANAL FRONT • FULLY INSULATED 2-CAR GARAGE • SUNROOM • FRONT COURTYARD • GRANITE AND CORIAN • INDOOR LAUNDRY • COMMUNITY POOL & BOAT DOCKS • HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES ACCESS ***** Nestled along a peaceful canal in the desirable Cypress Cove community, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath condominium with a fully insulated two-car garage offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living. Whether you're enjoying the peaceful canal views or spending the day on the Harris Chain of Lakes, this home offers the lifestyle that makes Florida waterfront living so desirable. Enjoy two private outdoor living spaces—a charming front courtyard and a canal-side rear paver patio—creating the perfect places to relax, entertain, and embrace the Florida lifestyle. Step inside to a bright, inviting floor plan featuring Corian countertops in the kitchen and granite in the bathrooms, ceramic tile throughout the main living areas, and comfortable carpet in the bedrooms. The thoughtfully designed layout offers an abundance of natural light and inviting spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in shower, private water closet, and generous walk-in closet space, while the guest bathroom offers a convenient tub/shower combination, making the home equally comfortable for owners and guests. Just beyond the main living area is a light-filled sunroom overlooking the peaceful canal—the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, read a good book, entertain friends, or simply unwind while taking in the tranquil water views. Step outside onto the rear paver patio, where you can relax beside the canal, enjoy Florida's beautiful weather, and watch the abundant wildlife. One feature that truly sets this home apart is its fully insulated two-car garage with a unique ventilation system. Simply open the interior door leading from the home into the garage and the rear patio door, then switch on the powerful ventilation fan to create an impressive cross-breeze. The garage stays remarkably cool, making it an ideal workshop, hobby room, fitness area, or comfortable space for projects—all without opening the overhead garage door. It's a feature that truly has to be experienced to be appreciated. Residents enjoy outstanding community amenities, including a community pool, spa, gazebo, and multiple community boat docks available on a first-come, first-served basis. One of the docks is conveniently located directly behind this condo, making it especially easy to head out for a day of boating, fishing, or exploring the beautiful Harris Chain of Lakes. Ideally located just minutes from the waterfront restaurants, shopping, entertainment, festivals, and medical facilities of downtown Tavares, Eustis, and charming Mount Dora, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful waterfront living and everyday convenience. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence or the perfect seasonal retreat, this exceptional canal-front condominium offers beautiful water views, two inviting outdoor living spaces, a fully insulated two-car garage, outstanding community amenities, and the relaxed Florida lifestyle you've been dreaming of. Bring your boat, your fishing gear, or simply your favorite chair—this is Florida living at its best. Welcome home.

2214 Cypress Cove Drive Unit 4, Tavares
$340,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Pines At Lake Saunders Ph 02 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Wake up to breathtaking views of Lake Saunders and experience the waterfront lifestyle you've been searching for. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers direct lake frontage with a private dock, making it easy to spend your days fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying the peaceful setting from your own backyard. A spacious screened lanai and the primary suite both overlook the water, providing beautiful lake views from sunrise to sunset. Offering approximately 1,822 square feet of comfortable living space, this home features a functional floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. The backyard is fenced along both sides with vinyl fencing, providing added privacy while maintaining the open waterfront feel. Buy with confidence knowing the major updates have already been completed, including a new roof in 2025, a new HVAC system in 2020, and recently refreshed exterior paint. The interior has been lovingly maintained over the years and presents an excellent opportunity for the next owner to add their own style and personal touches. Located in the desirable Pines at Lake Saunders community, residents enjoy a low HOA along with access to a community dock, providing even more opportunities to enjoy life on the lake. Conveniently situated near downtown Tavares, Mount Dora, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the Harris Chain of Lakes, this home offers the perfect combination of waterfront living, comfort, and convenience. Whether you're looking for a year-round residence, a weekend escape, or your own piece of Florida paradise, this Lake Saunders waterfront home is ready to welcome its next owner. This home can be purchased with NO MONEY DOWN or NO INCOME VERIFICATION!

1324 Kellogg Drive, Tavares
$189,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Imperial Mobile Terrace Add SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Welcome to this waterfront retreat in a highly desirable Tavares 55+ community, where active living meets relaxation. This 1,296 heated square foot home features a rare double-primary layout, offering two bedrooms each with its own attached bathroom for ultimate privacy and comfort. Relax in the bright Florida room or step onto the screened-in porch to enjoy peaceful water views of the canal. Boaters and fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the private, covered dock right in the backyard. The property also includes a convenient one-car carport and two extra storage rooms ideal for a workshop, hobbies, or tools. Schedule your private tour today to experience this waterfront lifestyle firsthand!

1023 Southland Drive, Tavares
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