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$414,900

26638 E COVE DR
TAVARES, FL 32778
Listed by Natalie Arrowsmith · ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,410 sqft
Year built
1991

About this home

Lakefront living begins here! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront home located in the desirable Lake Harris Shores community. Situated on 70 feet of freshwater canal frontage with direct access to Little Lake Harris and the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes, this property is a dream for boaters, anglers, and anyone who loves the Florida waterfront lifestyle. Step outside to your covered dock complete with electric and boat lift, making it easy to spend your days exploring miles of interconnected lakes, waterfront restaurants, parks, and world-class fishing. The private community boat ramp provides added convenience for launching additional watercraft. Inside you'll find a spacious floor plan featuring a welcoming living area with a fireplace, Florida room, split-bedroom layout, walk-in closets, and an attached two-car garage. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a brand-new roof (2026), new A/C (2026), hotwater heater (2026), septic system replaced approximately three years ago, a replaced seawall, and shoreline stabilization with land pinning. The home is also known for its surprisingly low electric bills, making waterfront living even more enjoyable. Whether you're searching for a year-round residence, weekend retreat, or boating paradise, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, updates, and direct access to one of Central Florida's most sought-after chain-of-lakes communities.

Highlights

WaterfrontFireplace

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRG5114954
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
LAKE HARRIS SHORES
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
July 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.16 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
ASTATULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1.73 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
645
Student:teacher ratio
15.0:1
District
LAKE
Middle
TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.5 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,028
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
LAKE
High
LAKE COUNTY ACER PROGRAM
4.62 mi away · Grades 6-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
Not yet rated
Local Score not yet available for this school
Enrollment
7
District
LAKE

Walkability

Blended score for TAVARES's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

15
Very car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.0 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
0 / 100
Restaurants & cafes0
Grocery stores0
Parks0
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in TAVARES, from live MLS data.

On the market 1 days -- 132 fewer days than TAVARES's current average of 133 days.
For reference, the median list price across 397 active listings in TAVARES right now is $315,000.

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$2,649/mo
$82,980 down
$331,920 loan
Principal & interest$2,153
Property tax (est.)$346
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 12, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.