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Property Description
Discover the potential of this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home situated on a generous lot in the heart of Tavares. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or investor, this property offers a blank canvas for renovation or personalization. Enjoy a prime location just minutes from downtown Tavares, schools, parks, and local conveniences. With strong value and endless possibilities, this is your chance to turn vision into reality!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 495 Fern Ave
General
- Price: $149,850
- Taxes: $3,995 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: O6361859
- Updated: 12/2/2025
- Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 8-12 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Other, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Storage
Location
- Area: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- County: Lake
- Development Name: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- Subdivision: TAVARES SUMMERALL PARK HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: From State Road 19 (SR-19 N). Turn left onto Palm Ave. Turn right onto Fern Ave.
- Direction Faces: East
Community
- Community Name: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Other
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Other, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,198
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1930
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,750
- Lot Size: 6750
- Frontage: Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,995
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Government Owned
- Legal Description: TAVARES SUMMERALL PARK HEIGHTS LOT 7 BLK F PB 8 PG 44 ORB 6147 PG 325
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 311926040000F00700
- Property ID: 311926040000F00700
- Block/Lot/Section: 00F
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Schools
Schools serving 495 Fern Ave
School District:Lake County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Tavares Elementary School 720 East Clifford Street, Tavares, FL 32778 | PK-5 | 1.5 mi |
Tavares Middle School 1335 Lane Park Cutoff Road, Tavares, FL 32778 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Tavares High School 603 North New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 495 Fern Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/19/2025
Listed
$149,850
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MLS
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 495 Fern Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,995
33%
$204,543
2%
2023
$3,012
25%
$199,707
43%
2021
$2,402
-14%
$139,458
-23%
2022
$2,801
17%
$180,230
76%
2021
$2,402
86%
$102,536
69%
2019
$1,294
-16%
$60,703
-16%
2018
$1,535
20%
$72,355
6%
2017
$1,279
15%
$67,993
32%
2016
$1,117
202%
$51,676
23%
2015
$370
1%
$42,030
1%
2014
$367
9%
$41,697
1%
2013
$337
—
$41,081
—
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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495 Fern Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778 (MLS# O6361859) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 495 Fern Avenue is currently listed for $149,850 and was received on November 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 495 Fern Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Tavares? You can browse all Tavares real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

