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Property Description
HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES-Living the Florida Lifestyle at its BEST! This beautiful Harris Chain Lakefront pool home features 4 bedrooms, with 4 baths and was custom built in 2014 with an exceptional comfortable lifestyle in mind. Nestled between Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire on a 1.3 acre lot with 120 feet of direct Lake Beauclaire waterfront, this luxury property offers breathtaking sunrises and sunsets with front views of Lake Dora and back views of Lake Beauclaire. Double entry glass doors welcome you to the spacious foyer and the open floorplan showcasing the soaring ceilings with quality custom finishes throughout. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this waterfront pool home offers a split plan for a very private owner's suite as well as a spacious 4th bedroom situated on the opposite side of the main floor. French doors in the gathering room lead to a covered lanai overlooking the screened solar-heated pool with tranquil fountains, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor Florida lifestyle. The private backyard retreat features a charming pergola draped in beautiful flowering plants, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. Follow the paved walkway to the impressive two-story boathouse and private dock setting on the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes, offering endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation. This exceptional Central Florida lakefront home combines luxury, privacy, and convenient to downtown Mount Dora and Tavares dining, shopping, and entertainment. Close to Deer Island Golf Course but without the HOA! County taxes with the benefit of public amenities- city water and sewer. Just a short distance to beautiful Downtown Mount Dora by the way of car or boat! Don't miss out on seeing this amazing Chain of Lakes property!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 16948 Deer Island
General
- Price: $1,395,000
- Taxes: $7,378 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: O6406612
- Updated: Today (5/25/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 7 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Open Floorplan, Pest Guard System, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Wine Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- Area: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- County: Lake
- Development Name: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- Subdivision: DEER ISLAND ESTATES
- Driving Directions: CR 448 to Shirley Shores road. Follow to E. Shirley Shores Rd and turn right. E. Shirley Shores Rd turns into Deer Island Rd. Home is the last one on the right before entering Deer Island.
- Direction Faces: North
Community
- Community Name: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water District: LAKE BEAUCLAIRE
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sprinkler Recycled
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 2,834
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 2014
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Boat House
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.31
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 57,307
- Lot Size: 1.3156
- Frontage: Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Lake - Chain of Lakes
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: LAKE BEAUCLAIRE
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,378
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: DEER ISLAND ESTATES UNIT 1 LOT 6 PB 22 PG 50 ORB 5138 PG 1702
- Flood Zone Info: AE
- APN: 22026020000000600
- Property ID: 22026020000000600
Listed by Watson Realty Corp
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Schools
Schools serving 16948 Deer Island
School District:Lake County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Astatula Elementary School 13925 Florida Avenue, Astatula, FL 34705 | PK-5 | 5.3 mi |
Tavares Middle School 1335 Lane Park Cutoff Road, Tavares, FL 32778 | 6-8 | 3.9 mi |
Tavares High School 603 North New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778 | 9-12 | 3.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 16948 Deer Island
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/25/2026
Listed
$1,395,000
32.86%
MLS
10/30/2023
Sold
$1,050,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 16948 Deer Island
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,211
—
$521,340
3%
2024
$7,211
3%
$506,652
-1%
2023
$7,003
3%
$510,030
3%
2022
$6,773
4%
$495,180
3%
2021
$6,531
—
$480,762
1%
2021
$6,531
-5%
$474,125
2%
2019
$6,840
5%
$463,466
3%
2018
$6,497
25%
$449,899
24%
2017
$5,206
6%
$363,255
8%
2016
$4,902
-2%
$336,635
1%
2015
$5,026
203%
$334,295
218%
2014
$1,658
6%
$104,993
—
2013
$1,562
—
$104,993
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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16948 Deer Island, Deer Island, FL 32778 (MLS# O6406612) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 16948 Deer Island is currently listed for $1,395,000 and was received on May 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 16948 Deer Island? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Deer Island? You can browse all Deer Island real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

