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Property Description
Welcome to 5596 Freeport Drive, a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1,655 square feet of living space, located in the desirable gated Royal Harbor 55+ community. This thoughtfully designed home features high ceilings and a split-bedroom floor plan, with the private primary suite on one side and the second and third bedrooms, along with a full guest bathroom with a tub and shower, on the opposite side. Throughout the home, you'll find charming nooks, thoughtful details, and plenty of storage. The kitchen features a sunny dining nook with beautiful plantation shutters, while the screened-in lanai offers newer windows for comfortable year-round enjoyment. Additional highlights include a 2023 water heater, a newer HVAC system, and a spacious two-car garage with built-in storage cabinets. Royal Harbor offers an exceptional active-adult lifestyle on the shores of Little Lake Harris. Community amenities include a waterfront clubhouse, heated Junior Olympic-size swimming pool and spa, fitness center, ballroom, billiards room, card room, library, computer room, arts-and-crafts studio, tennis and bocce courts, horseshoe pits, scenic walking and biking paths, a fishing pier, lakefront picnic pavilion, and designated RV and boat storage. Come enjoy comfort, space, recreation, and the wonderful Royal Harbor lifestyle!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5596 Freeport Dr
General
- Price: $280,000
- HOA FEE: $232/month
- Taxes: $1,953 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: G5116769
- Updated: 9/25/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 6 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Irrigation System
- Deck/Patio: Front Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- County: Lake
- Development Name: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- Subdivision: ROYAL HARBOR PH 01
- Driving Directions: rom 441 and Hwy 19 head south on Hwy 19 to Entrance to Royal Harbor on the left. Stay on Royal Harbor Boulevard, past the Clubhouse, and take the next Right on Clipper Way. Turn left on Freeport Drive.
- Direction Faces: North
Community
- Community Name: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Leland Management - Lian Sierra
- Pet Restrictions: Buyer/Buyer's Agent to verify all pet restrictions with HOA and local government.
- Adult Community: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Exterior Const.: Block, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,655
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 2002
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,195
- Lot Size: 9195
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $232
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $1,953
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: TAVARES ROYAL HARBOR PHASE I SUB LOT 84 PB 42 PGS 1-5 ORB 1887 PG 892 ORB 2094 PG 2208
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 132025180000008400
- Property ID: 132025180000008400
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Schools
Schools serving 5596 Freeport Dr
School District:Lake County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Astatula Elementary School 13925 Florida Avenue, Astatula, FL 34705 | PK-5 | 3.5 mi |
Tavares Middle School 1335 Lane Park Cutoff Road, Tavares, FL 32778 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Tavares High School 603 North New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778 | 9-12 | 4.4 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 5596 Freeport Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2026
Listed
$280,000
636.84%
MLS
12/08/2000
Sold
$38,000
—
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 5596 Freeport Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,953
3%
$147,930
3%
2024
$1,905
—
$143,770
3%
2024
$1,905
6%
$139,720
3%
2023
$1,799
6%
$135,650
6%
2021
$1,702
-4%
$127,864
-3%
2022
$1,770
4%
$131,700
4%
2021
$1,702
2%
$126,099
4%
2018
$1,664
3%
$120,966
2%
2017
$1,617
1%
$118,478
2%
2016
$1,600
—
$116,042
1%
2015
$1,596
-8%
$115,236
-7%
2019
$1,734
9%
$123,264
8%
2014
$1,595
7%
$114,322
1%
2013
$1,492
—
$112,633
—
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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5596 Freeport Drive, Tavares, FL 32778 (MLS# G5116769) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5596 Freeport Drive is currently listed for $280,000 and was received on September 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 5596 Freeport Drive? 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.

