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$326,000

5245 CHINA SEA DR
TAVARES, FL 32778
Listed by Catherine Landry-Sonstegard · BHHS FLORIDA REALTY
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,862 sqft
Year built
2005

About this home

Beautiful custom Huntly model offering timeless charm and comfortable living in the sought-after 55+ lakefront community of Royal Harbor on the Harris Chain of Lakes. From the moment you enter, you’ll appreciate the warm Hickory Hardwood Floors, plantation shutters, and bright open living spaces that make this home feel welcoming and comfortable. Hickory Hardwood Floors extend through the Foyer, Great Room, Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, and Hallway to the Guest Bedrooms. Plantation Shutters throughout add classic Southern charm, while volume ceilings enhance the bright, open feel of the home. The Great Room showcases elegant wainscoting, decorative columns, and a custom cornice above triple sliding glass doors that open to the enclosed Lanai, creating a wonderful indoor-outdoor living space. The Kitchen overlooks the Great Room and Breakfast Nook and offers a breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, transom and herb windows, and ample counter space for cooking and entertaining. The spacious Primary Suite features private access to the enclosed Lanai, walk-in closets, and an En-Suite Bath with dual sinks, a soaking tub, separate shower, and a large linen closet. Guest Bedrooms are thoughtfully split from the Primary Suite for privacy. Bedroom 3 features a Murphy Bed with matching desk and custom closet system, making it ideal as a guest room, home office, or hobby space. Enjoy relaxing in two inviting outdoor spaces — a charming front screened porch and a 13×18 enclosed Lanai with acrylic windows and screens, creating a comfortable Florida Room for year-round enjoyment. Recent improvements and features include a NEW ROOF (January 2024), a spacious 2-car plus golf cart garage with excellent storage, screened garage door, separate irrigation meter, a Culligan water treatment system, and solar tubes that bring additional natural light into the home. Royal Harbor is a beautifully landscaped, vibrant lakefront community featuring a spacious clubhouse, social hall, heated Jr. Olympic pool and spa, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, bocce, walking trails, community dock, and a full calendar of clubs and activities. RV, boat, and trailer storage are included in the HOA. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a seasonal Florida retreat, this home offers comfort, charm, and the wonderful Royal Harbor lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today.

Property details

MLS
Stellar MLS
MLS #
MFRG5109305
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
ROYAL HARBOR
Status
Active
Days on market
53
On market date
March 10, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.2 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
3.67 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
1.49 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
3.55 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 53 days -- 80 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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Est. monthly payment
$2,113/mo
$65,200 down
$260,800 loan
Principal & interest$1,692
Property tax (est.)$272
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 2, 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.