$205,000
SOLD APR 20, 2026

1214 E Caroline St Tavares, FL 32778

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft
6,250 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 20, 2026

$200 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Furnished
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Open Floorplan
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2026

Charming Lakeview Home Near Downtown Tavares Welcome to 1214 E. Caroline Street, a well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with lake views of Lake Tavares, perfectly positioned just minutes from downtown. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence, rental income, Airbnb, or a private guest or in-law home, this property offers flexibility and value.
Recent updates include a 2019 roof, 2022 A/C, 2020 water heater, updated plumbing (2020), new windows (2022), and a new front deck (2022). The home features a carport, washer and dryer that convey, and a functional layout filled with natural light.
Enjoy golf cart access to downtown Tavares waterfront dining, live music, and year-round events, with Mount Dora just minutes away. A rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with lake views in a prime location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brandy Lake

LAKE LIFE REALTY Brokerage Phone: 352-223-3199 License #3365603 Listed on: 12/30/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Diaz

HOMEVEST REALTY License #3301261

HOMEVEST REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,818

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is zoned RSF-1

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,024 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Lake Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Tavares Minnetonka Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,818

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1024
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Building Area Total: 1024
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: E
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 95.13
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 200.20
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 352-223-3199
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Living Area Meters: 95.13

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Body Name: LAKE TAVARES
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View: Lake
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Public
  • Cooling: Mini-Split Unit(s)
  • Heating: Other
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RSF-1
  • Parcel Number: 28-19-26-1300-00A-00600
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x125
  • Flood Zone Code: x

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1817.98
  • Tax Block: 00A
  • Tax Book Number: 6-73
  • Tax Lot: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 30, 2025
Closed on
Apr 20, 2026
Sold by
Brandy Lake
Bought by
Hillis Phillip
Seller's Agent
Brandy Lake
LAKE LIFE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Erica Diaz
HOMEVEST REALTY
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$205,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-18%
Views
122

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7609.52%
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Outstanding Balance
$164,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,913

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2020
Sold by
Rogers Paul W
Bought by
Lake Brandy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2016
Sold by
Rogers Mary Harris and Rogers Paul W
Bought by
Rogers Paul W
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $205,000 Magnolia Closing Co
Warranty Deed $60,000 Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $164,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/20/2026 04/20/26 Sold $205,000 -18.0% $200 / Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2025 12/30/25 For Sale $250,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $1,727 $97,955 $13,292 $84,663
2025 $1,583 $97,987 $13,292 $84,695
2024 $1,583 $97,987 $13,292 $84,695
2023 $1,583 $95,243 $13,292 $81,951
2022 $1,485 $89,130 $7,975 $81,155
2021 $1,233 $62,487 $0 $0
2020 $1,307 $62,450 $0 $0
2019 $1,091 $62,450 $0 $0
2018 $884 $41,661 $0 $0
2017 $807 $38,053 $0 $0
2016 $776 $35,892 $0 $0
2015 $766 $35,293 $0 $0
2014 $764 $34,748 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: G5105965

Stellar MLS

APN: 28-19-26-1300-00A-00600

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