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$990,000 - 16951 Deer Island Road, TAVARES

3
Bedrooms
3
Baths
3,230
SQ. Feet
0.49
Acres

Under contract-accepting backup offers. PRICE IMPROVEMENT - You are going to love this LAKE VIEW, not to mention the SUNSETS! This stately 3230' home sits on 164' of LAKE DORA shoreline. Lake Dora is a 4,500-acre lake, one of the seven lakes of the Harris CHAIN OF LAKES, known for fishing and recreational boating. The DORA CANAL connects Lake Dora to Lake Eustis to the north and Lake Dora is connected to Lake Apopka to the south by way of Lake Beauclair and the Apopka-Beauclair Canal. As you enter the home you will notice the custom oak details, oversized staircase, wood burning fireplace flanked by gorgeous, custom bookshelves, built in china cabinets and unique bar. The spacious floorplan complete with formal dining room, great room, breakfast room, lovely kitchen, a mysterious cabinet revealing a hidden, cozy space for storage, two bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bath on first floor, primary bedroom with en suite located upstairs large walk in closet, huge bath and an adorable screened balcony perfect for morning coffee. There is no shortage of entertaining spaces, the large lanai measures 31x11 and is completely screened. Three a/c units and a window unit in the garage. The home is designed to capture lake views with numerous doors leading to the screened porches facing the lake. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Approx. 70' of decked walkway with new supports lead to the covered, one stall with electric boat lift. There is a workshop space in the garage, the laundry room is conveniently located off the garage with a spiral staircase leading to the primary suite. DEER ISLAND GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB is nearby and opened to the public. NO HOA required for this property! Did I mention the view, it is amazing!

Essential Information

  • MLS® #:
    G5104554
  • Price:
    $990,000
  • Bedrooms:
    3
  • Bathrooms:
    3.00
  • Full Baths:
    2
  • Half Baths:
    1
  • Square Footage:
    3,230
  • Acres:
    0.49
  • Year Built:
    1992
  • Type:
    Residential
  • Sub-Type:
    Single Family Residence
  • Style:
    Custom
  • Status:
    Pending

Community Information

  • Address:
    16951 Deer Island Road
  • Area:
    Tavares / Deer Island
  • Subdivision:
    DEER ISLAND ESTATES
  • City:
    TAVARES
  • County:
    Lake
  • State:
    FL
  • Zip Code:
    32778

Amenities

  • Parking:
    Driveway, Workshop in Garage
  • # of Garages:
    3
  • View:
    Water
  • Is Waterfront:
    Yes
  • Waterfront:
    Lake Privileges

Interior

  • Interior Features:
    Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Appliances:
    Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating:
    Central
  • Cooling:
    Central Air
  • Fireplace:
    Yes
  • Fireplaces:
    Living Room, Wood Burning
  • # of Stories:
    2

Exterior

  • Exterior Features:
    Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
  • Lot Description:
    In County, Near Golf Course
  • Roof:
    Shingle
  • Foundation:
    Slab

School Information

  • Elementary:
    Astatula Elem
  • Middle:
    Tavares Middle
  • High:
    Tavares High

Additional Information

  • Days on Market:
    43
  • Zoning:
    AE

Listing Details

  • Listing Office:
    Arrowsmith Realty, Inc

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Listing information last updated on February 1st, 2026 at 7:04am EST.