1210 E Caroline St, Tavares, FL, 32778
About This Home
Mid-Century Modern Lakefront Living in Tavares Welcome to your opportunity to own a beautifully updated lakefront home in the heart of Tavares, America’s Seaplane City. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers nearly 2,500 sq. ft. of thoughtfully renovated living space. Completely updated in 2020, the home features an open-concept layout with oversized bay windows that capture stunning lake views and bring in natural light. The kitchen and bathrooms have been tastefully updated, along with upgraded electrical and plumbing, a water softener, and a 2019 roof. Outside, enjoy the convenience of a two-car carport, dual driveways, and partial fencing plus the true Florida lifestyle. Boat Dock and public boat ramp just minutes away. Located golf cart distance to downtown Tavares, you’re just moments from waterfront dining, festivals, live music, and the entertainment district.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Water Softener
- Laundry features: Inside
Bathroom2
- Level: First
- Area: 50
- Dimensions: 10x5
Bathroom3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14x13
Bedroom2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom4
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 207
- Dimensions: 11.5x18
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 215.05
- Dimensions: 11.5x18.7
Features
- Attic Fan,Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Open Floorplan,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Stone Counters,Thermostat
- Window features: Blinds,Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Fireplace features: Electric,Living Room
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,897
- Total interior livable area: 2,427 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 368
- Dimensions: 23x16
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 349.69
- Dimensions: 18.7x18.7
Primary Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 94
- Dimensions: 10x9.4
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 261.8
- Dimensions: 14x18.7
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 281926130000A00500
- Zoning: RSF-1
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front,Lake Privileges
Lot
- Lot size: 8,750 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Covered spaces: 2
- Carport: Yes
- Carport spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Lake County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,997 | $23,964 |
| Home Insurance * | $230 | $2,760 |
| Property Taxes | $459 | $5,508 |
| Electricity | $244 | $2,930 |
| Total | $2,930 | $35,160 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Price change | $410,000 |
| 2026-02-24 | Price change | $420,000 |
| 2026-01-23 | Price change | $430,000 |
| 2025-12-25 | Price change | $445,000 |
| 2025-11-10 | Price change | $450,000 |
| 2025-10-16 | Price change | $475,000 |
| 2025-09-25 | Listed for sale | $499,000 |
| 2021-03-24 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2020-03-18 | Sold | $200,000 |
| 2020-01-23 | Listed for sale | $195,000 |
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