Charming Lakeview Home Near Downtown Tavares Welcome to 1214 E. Caroline Street, a well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with lake views of Lake Tavares, perfectly positioned just minutes from downtown. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, rental income, Airbnb, or a private guest or in-law home, this property offers flexibility and value. Recent updates include a 2019 roof, 2022 A/C, 2020 water heater, updated plumbing (2020), new windows (2022), and a new front deck (2022). The home features a carport, washer and dryer that convey, and a functional layout filled with natural light. Enjoy golf cart access to downtown Tavares waterfront dining, live music, and year-round events, with Mount Dora just minutes away. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with lake views in a prime location.
Sold for $205,000
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$205,000
1214 E Caroline St, Tavares, FL 32778
2beds
1,024sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$205,000 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$1,478 Estimated rent
Home value
$205,000
$195,000 - $215,000
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Listed by:
Brandy Lake 352-223-3199,
LAKE LIFE REALTY 352-223-3199
Bought with:
Erica Diaz, 3301261
HOMEVEST REALTY
Tambria Naginey, 3278555
HOMEVEST REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5105965
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,024
- Total interior livable area: 1,024 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Body of water: LAKE TAVARES
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 281926130000A00600
- Zoning: RSF-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: TAVARES MINNETONKA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tavares
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,987
- Annual tax amount: $1,817
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Sold | $205,000-18%$200/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #G5105965 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$244/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5105965 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+316.7%$244/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5105965 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2020 | Sold | $60,000$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,818 +5.3% | $92,420 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,727 +9.1% | $84,020 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,583 +6.7% | $76,390 +11.1% |
| 2022 | $1,485 +20.4% | $68,730 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,233 -5.6% | $62,487 +0.1% |
| 2020 | $1,307 +19.7% | $62,450 +36.3% |
| 2019 | $1,091 +23.5% | $45,827 +10% |
| 2018 | $884 +9.5% | $41,661 +9.5% |
| 2017 | $807 +4% | $38,053 +6% |
| 2016 | $776 +1.3% | $35,892 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $766 +0.3% | $35,293 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $764 +7% | $34,748 +2.1% |
| 2013 | $714 +1.5% | $34,040 |
| 2012 | $703 -4% | $34,040 -2% |
| 2011 | $733 -18.5% | $34,748 -17.5% |
| 2010 | $899 -16.4% | $42,114 -19.2% |
| 2009 | $1,076 -4.9% | $52,134 -5% |
| 2008 | $1,131 +6.7% | $54,859 +4.3% |
| 2007 | $1,060 -5.2% | $52,606 |
| 2006 | $1,118 +15.3% | $52,606 +16.8% |
| 2005 | $970 +0.7% | $45,049 |
| 2004 | $963 +123.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $431 +2.5% | $42,743 +125.7% |
| 2002 | $421 +12.7% | $18,940 +2.7% |
| 2001 | $373 +0.4% | $18,450 +2.7% |
| 2000 | $372 | $17,960 |
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Neighborhood: 32778
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- 5/10Tavares Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Tavares Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 4/10Tavares High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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- Lake County
- Tavares
- 32778
- 1214 E Caroline St
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