Price Reduction! Owner is motivated! Welcome to your Florida dream home in Royal Harbor, a sought-after 55+ waterfront community along the scenic shores of Little Lake Harris. This one-owner home has been meticulously cared for, and it shows! Enjoy an active lifestyle with pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, a sparkling pool, relaxing sauna, and a vibrant clubhouse offering events and card games for residents. This beautiful three-bedroom, two-bath home features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, adorable breakfast nook, formal dining room, convenient inside laundry, spa tub, and numerous extras throughout. From your enclosed back porch, relax and take in views of the community lighthouse and park-like setting, the perfect spot to enjoy Florida's sunshine year-round. From your screened front porch, unwind and enjoy your morning coffee. Step inside to find a home that has truly been loved and maintained with care. New Roof 2018, New AC 2024. This one won’t last long—schedule your showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $9K (7/2)
$329,999
5685 Gulf Stream St, Tavares, FL 32778
3beds
1,823sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
7,624 Square Feet Lot
$323,100 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$232/mo HOA
What's special
Sparkling poolThree-bedroom two-bath homeScreened front porchConvenient inside laundrySpa tubRelaxing saunaFormal dining room
- 151 days |
- 366 |
- 9 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darlene Fritzke 352-636-1421,
WATSON REALTY CORP 352-536-6530
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5107595
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Dining Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Linen Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bathroom 2
- Features: Linen Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x9
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x8
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Florida room
- Level: First
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x6
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x16
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments, Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,723
- Total interior livable area: 1,823 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Playground, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Privileges
Lot
- Size: 7,624 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Oversized Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Tennis Court(s)
- Parcel number: 132025180000014000
- Zoning: PD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dock, Fishing, Lake, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Gated Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: ROYAL HARBOR PH 01
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Recreation Facilities, Sauna, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s)
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance
- HOA fee: $232 monthly
- HOA name: Royal Harbor/Leland Management/Lian Sierra
- HOA phone: 352-742-2300
Location
- Region: Tavares
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $290,890
- Annual tax amount: $1,654
- Date on market: 2/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 152 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$323,100
$307,000 - $339,000
$2,129/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $329,999-2.7%$181/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $339,000-2.9%$186/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+869.4%$191/sqft |
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| 6/21/2000 | Sold | $36,000$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,654 -23.5% | $157,230 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,161 +5.8% | $152,800 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,043 +1.5% | $148,350 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,013 +3.9% | $144,030 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,938 -3.4% | $139,838 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,007 +1.4% | $137,908 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,980 +4% | $134,808 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,904 | $132,295 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,904 +2.8% | $129,574 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,852 +1% | $126,909 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,835 +0.2% | $126,027 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,830 +6.8% | $125,027 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,714 -10.1% | $123,180 -7.6% |
| 2012 | $1,905 -5% | $133,361 -2.2% |
| 2011 | $2,005 -7.7% | $136,342 -4.6% |
| 2010 | $2,172 -18.6% | $142,878 -16.1% |
| 2009 | $2,669 +0.2% | $170,217 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $2,664 -5.7% | $170,047 +3% |
| 2007 | $2,823 -2.4% | $165,095 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $2,893 +2.3% | $161,069 +3% |
| 2005 | $2,828 +3.2% | $156,378 |
| 2004 | $2,740 -1.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,788 -0.1% | $150,732 |
| 2002 | $2,792 +335.7% | $150,732 +375.9% |
| 2001 | $641 -2.2% | $31,672 |
| 2000 | $655 | $31,672 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32778
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Astatula Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.5 mi
- 5/10Tavares Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Tavares High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
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- Florida
- Lake County
- Tavares
- 32778
- 5685 Gulf Stream St






