$299,000
About this home
Enjoy comfortable Florida living in the desirable 55+ community of Baytree in Tavares! Meticulously maintained by its original owner, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,620 square feet of living space, an open floor plan, and vaulted ceilings that create a bright, spacious feel. Solar tubes throughout provide abundant natural light, enhancing the home's welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen features solid hardwood cabinetry and convenient built-in features, including a built-in desk, with matching solid hardwood cabinetry in the bathrooms. The split-bedroom layout provides added privacy, while the additional air-conditioned Florida room offers versatile year-round living space for relaxing, entertaining, or pursuing hobbies. A covered, screened patio provides an inviting place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. With no immediate rear neighbors, the backyard features mature oak trees that provide generous natural shade, creating a peaceful outdoor setting for relaxing on the patio and enjoying pleasant Florida evenings. Select furnishings are included in the sale, offering added convenience as you settle into your new home. Baytree offers an active 55+ lifestyle with an impressive clubhouse and community center featuring an auditorium for social gatherings, fitness center, library, and full kitchen, along with a swimming pool, spa, and pickleball court. The golf-cart-friendly community makes it easy to enjoy the neighborhood and connect with neighbors. Conveniently located just minutes from historic downtown Tavares and Mount Dora, you'll enjoy easy access to local dining, shopping, waterfront attractions, and community events. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Harris Chain of Lakes, offering opportunities for boating and fishing, as well as the scenic Dora Canal, renowned for its beautiful natural surroundings and picturesque boat tours beneath a canopy of cypress trees. Discover a well-maintained home with flexible living spaces, a shaded backyard retreat, and appealing community amenities in a convenient Central Florida location!
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRG5119424
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- TAVARES BAYTREE PH 02
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 23, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres
Location
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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.
- Enrollment
- 889
- Student:teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
- District
- LAKE
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
- District
- LAKE
- 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in TAVARES, from live MLS data.
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