Beautiful starter home or ideal downsizing opportunity just minutes from downtown Tavares, known for its charming small-town atmosphere, lakeside parks, playgrounds, great dining, and year-round festivals. Located in a well-established neighborhood with very little turnover and no HOA. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features like-new wood-look ceramic tile throughout, an updated kitchen with refreshed cabinetry, granite countertops, stylish tile backsplash, and newer stainless appliances including the refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Enjoy the spacious screened lanai overlooking a large backyard complete with a 9x10 Smithbilt Backyard Studio — perfect for a home office, hobby space, or extra storage. All bedrooms include ceiling fans for added comfort. Major updates include: Roof (2017) Water heater (2015) HVAC system and ductwork (2022) with WiFi thermostat Move-in ready and conveniently located near shopping, dining, and waterfront recreation.
Pending
Price cut: $9K (7/21)
$248,000
580 FERN AVENUE, TAVARES, FL 32778
3beds
1,053sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Granite countertopsUpdated kitchenStylish tile backsplashRefreshed cabinetry
- 104 days
- 211
- 4
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kennedy Donofrio 352-223-7734,
TANGERINE LAND COMPANY, LLC 352-223-7734
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5112592
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Single Vanity, Water Closet/Priv Toilet, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 147.74 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2x12.11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 101.92 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.1x11.2
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 83.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x9.3
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x30
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 67 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.7x10
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.1x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 207.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x14.8
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,750
- Total interior livable area: 1,053 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 11x27
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Fire Pit
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 135
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 311926040000E02600
- Zoning: RSF-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: TAVARES SUMMERALL PARK HEIGHTS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tavares
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $201,881
- Annual tax amount: $3,897
- Date on market: 5/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 105 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Pending sale | $248,000$236/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Price change | $248,000-3.5%$236/sqft |
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| 7/5/2026 | Price change | $257,000-3%$244/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Price change | $265,000-3.5%$252/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $274,500-3.5%$261/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $284,500-2.7%$270/sqft |
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| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $292,500+14.7%$278/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Sold | $255,000-3.8%$242/sqft |
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| 3/31/2024 | Pending sale | $265,000$252/sqft |
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| 3/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000+112%$252/sqft |
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| 12/15/2017 | Sold | $125,000-3.1%$119/sqft |
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| 11/10/2017 | Pending sale | $129,000$123/sqft |
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| 11/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $129,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,897 +179.5% | $201,881 +77.8% |
| 2024 | $1,394 +6.3% | $113,540 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,312 +2.3% | $110,240 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,282 +4.3% | $107,030 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,229 -2.9% | $103,914 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,266 -1.8% | $102,480 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $1,288 +1.5% | $102,360 |
| 2018 | $1,270 | $102,360 +68.5% |
| 2017 | $1,270 +115% | $60,745 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $590 -0.8% | $59,496 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $595 -0.7% | $58,821 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $599 +5.6% | $58,355 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $567 -0.7% | $57,493 |
| 2012 | $571 -8.1% | $57,493 -8.5% |
| 2011 | $622 -3% | $62,837 -2.2% |
| 2010 | $641 +5% | $64,226 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $610 +0.2% | $62,538 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $609 -15.2% | $62,476 +3% |
| 2007 | $719 -1.1% | $60,657 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $727 +4% | $59,178 +3% |
| 2005 | $699 +5.1% | $57,455 |
| 2004 | $665 +0.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $660 +4.4% | $56,055 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $632 +13.1% | $53,459 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $559 +3.5% | $52,618 +2.3% |
| 2000 | $540 | $51,433 |
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Neighborhood: 32778
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Tavares Elem
- Middle: Tavares Middle
- High: Tavares High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






