**Charming Waterfront Home on the Dead River Canal** Discover the perfect blend of tranquility and community living with this affordable block home situated on the picturesque Dead River Canal, part of the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes. This well-maintained property boasts beautiful landscaping, featuring several fruit trees, and offers a private boat house with a lift, complete with a concrete interior seawall for added protection. Enjoy direct access to dockside dining at various restaurants, including the popular Hurricane Dockside Grill and Kalua Beach Bar to name just a few. The canal connects to multiple lakes, including Harris, Eustis, and Dora—ideal for boating enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Step inside to find newly installed luxury vinyl flooring that is scratch, dent, and stain resistant, making it perfect for high-traffic areas. Elegant crown molding and neutral paint colors provide a clean, finished look throughout the home. The generously sized bonus room offers amazing canal views and features a recently installed mini-split A/C unit for climate control, ensuring comfort year-round. Relax on the covered back patio, savor serene water views, and enjoy perfect Florida mornings. Additional amenities include a storage shed for lawnmower and gardening supplies, lush St. Augustine grass that stays green thanks to canal irrigation, and a recently replaced roof—less than two years old—for peace of mind. This home is equipped with a well and water purification system, conveniently located in the boat house storage unit. Don’t miss your chance to live the Florida lifestyle—imagine hopping in your boat and heading out for lunch or a day of fishing, all from your backyard! Schedule your viewing today and experience the charm of waterfront living!
Sold for $435,000
$435,000
11820 Watts Ct, Tavares, FL 32778
2beds
1,584sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
10,584 Square Feet Lot
$428,400 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$1,810 Estimated rent
Home value
$428,400
$394,000 - $467,000
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Picturesque dead river canalNeutral paint colorsRecently replaced roofGenerously sized bonus roomWaterfront homeWater viewsElegant crown molding
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Listing Provided by:
Kelly Monroe 352-901-0494,
LPT REALTY, LLC 877-366-2213,
Dustin Hansen 352-223-1134,
LPT REALTY, LLC
Bought with:
Kelly Monroe, 3408068
LPT REALTY, LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5092769
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x15
Bonus room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x25
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x16
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6.5x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17x12
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,909
- Total interior livable area: 1,584 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal
- Waterfront features: Canal - Freshwater, Freshwater Canal Access, Lake Privileges, River Access, Seawall
- Body of water: DEAD RIVER
Lot
- Size: 10,584 sqft
- Dimensions: 98 x 108
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Street Dead-End
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Boat House, RV/Boat Storage, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 251925110000003100
- Zoning: R-6
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Well
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Tavares
- Subdivision: VENETIAN PARK
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2025 | Sold | $435,000$275/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #G5092769 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Pending sale | $435,000$275/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5092769 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $435,000+114.8%$275/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5092769 Report a problem | ||
| 1/25/2018 | Sold | $202,500$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,000 +2.6% | $203,970 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,925 +10.9% | $198,230 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,638 +7.5% | $192,460 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,455 +3.6% | $186,860 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,369 -5.7% | $181,419 |
| 2020 | $2,512 -7.5% | $181,419 +17.9% |
| 2019 | $2,716 +137.6% | $153,849 +70.3% |
| 2018 | $1,143 | $90,348 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,143 +5.4% | $88,490 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,085 +0.7% | $86,670 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,077 -1.6% | $86,068 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,095 +59.4% | $85,385 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $687 +1.8% | $84,124 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $675 +5.5% | $82,718 +3% |
| 2011 | $640 +1.3% | $80,309 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $631 +5.3% | $79,123 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $600 +0.3% | $77,043 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $598 -21.1% | $76,967 +3% |
| 2007 | $757 -3.8% | $74,726 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $787 +3.6% | $72,904 +3% |
| 2005 | $760 +4.2% | $70,781 |
| 2004 | $729 -0.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $732 +14.2% | $69,057 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $642 | $65,859 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $642 +3.3% | $64,822 +0.3% |
| 2000 | $621 | $64,633 |
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Neighborhood: 32778
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Tavares Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Tavares Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 4/10Tavares High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Florida
- Lake County
- Tavares
- 32778
- 11820 Watts Ct
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