$244,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2025

401 Baytree Blvd Tavares, FL 32778

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,392 Sq Ft
9,231 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$175 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Oak Trees
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Fitness Center
  • Active Adult
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of September 2025

WELCOME TO THE IMPROVED PRICED HOME IN BAYTREE, one of the most picturesque 55+ Communities in Tavares. Conveniently located close to shopping, dining, and lakefront activities, you will LOVE living here! Upon entering the canopy-lined streets, you will notice the pride taken in this golf cart friendly community with the manicured landscaping of each home. A glass door welcomes guests to your tasteful 2 bedroom, 2 bath home plus bonus room, stylishly upgraded with luxury vinyl floors and built-in shelving in the living room. The kitchen is updated with newer cabinets, corian counters and a custom banquette nook, complete with table, chair and a large window with a view. The light and bright, open floor plan is inviting with easy access to dining room, kitchen, bonus room. French doors open to the bonus room for use as a library, office, TV room. The large screened patio is perfect for your morning coffee or favorite evening beverage overlooking the peaceful green space with its birds and sand cranes! BAYTREE is a low maintenance lifestyle ... with friendly neighbors, clubhouse activities and special events. Life is relaxing in BAYTREE. Lawn maintenance is included in the affordable HOA, as well as annual pressure washing of the home. Your sprinkler system is metered and recycled, so no water bill for the lawn! HOA amenities include a clubhouse with pool, library, exercise room, pickle ball court and a recreation room for many activities, including monthly dinners. The spacious primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom with shower, and overlooks the rear green space. The guest bedroom faces the front of the home and also has a shower and walk-in closet. This home has new plumbing 2024, new hot water heater 2023 and roof in 2018. This inside laundry room includes washer, dryer and cabinets for extra storage. Seller is offering a home warranty to the new owner as well as paying the one-time fee of $1830 capital assessment requirement for new purchases. BAYTREE is located close to downtown Tavares Wooten Park, and a short drive to the many events in downtown Mount Dora. Hurry to see this great opportunity to live in this FABULOUS 55 + community. Call for your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

SHARON RANKIN

ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 352-735-4433 License #3264457 Listed on: 07/24/2025

ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE

Last Buyer's Agent

April Sawicki

WEMERT GROUP REALTY LLC License #3468087

WEMERT GROUP REALTY LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 9,231 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Oak Trees
  • Property is zoned PD

HOA Fees

  • $294 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,392 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Shelving
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Tall Countertops In Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include common area taxes, pool, escrow reserves fund, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, management, recreational facilities
  • Caleb Calloway Association, Phone Number (407) 647-2622
  • Visit Association Website
  • Specialty Management Association
  • Tavares Baytree Ph 02 Subdivision
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities
  • The community has rules related to building or community restrictions, deed restrictions, fencing, allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,002

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

9,231 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$294 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreational Facilities
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1392
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Building Area Total: 1912
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9231
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 177.63
  • Escrow City: MT DORA
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: E. 5th Avenue
  • Minimum Lease: 3 Months
  • Number Of Pets: 2
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 175.29
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_NumAssignedParkingSpaces: 2
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 352-735-4433
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Rods, Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Attic,Den/Library/Office,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 129.32

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Maintenance, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Association Fee: 293.97
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Caleb Calloway
  • Phone: 407-647-2622
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association: Specialty Management
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: Per Lake County regulations, and Baytree HOA regulations
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: cholloway@greatcommunities.com
  • Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
  • Association URL: http://baytreetavares.org

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 3527.64
  • Total Monthly Fees: 293.97
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 293.97

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD
  • Parcel Number: 25-19-25-0155-000-07800
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalk, Paved
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: See HOA documents for restrictions.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1002.31
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 33-52-54
  • Tax Lot: 78

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: See HOA documents for process

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Sep 15, 2025
Sold by
Gwara Julie R
Bought by
Watkins Price and Watkins Linda
Seller's Agent
SHARON RANKIN
ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
April Sawicki
WEMERT GROUP REALTY LLC
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,900
-11.24%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$246,393

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,393
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.24%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Gwara Julia R and Gwara Julie
Bought by
Gwara Julia R
Seller's Agent
SHARON RANKIN
ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
April Sawicki
WEMERT GROUP REALTY LLC
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$244,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,900
-11.24%
Views
39

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2015
Sold by
Gwara Julie
Bought by
Gwara Julie and Pane Tammy Marie

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2011
Closed on
May 22, 2013
Sold by
Thompson Donald J
Bought by
Gwara Julie
Seller's Agent
Gitta Urbainczyk
KELLER WILLIAMS HERITAGE REALTY
Buyer's Agent
SHARON RANKIN
ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$87,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-8.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Russell John B and Russell Catherine L
Bought by
Thompson Donald J and Thompson Catherine Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,200
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2000
Sold by
Neff Charles F and Neff Eileen G
Bought by
Russell John B and Russell Catherine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,950
Interest Rate
8.38%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1994
Sold by
United Ptnr Group Ltd
Bought by
Neff Charles F and Neff Eileen G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
8.24%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $244,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $87,000 Prominence Title & Escrow Ll
Warranty Deed $128,000 --
Warranty Deed $99,000 --
Warranty Deed $17,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $115,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,950 VA
Previous Owner $65,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $244,000 -2.4% $175 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Price Changed $250,000 -9.1% $180 / Sq Ft
07/24/2025 07/24/25 For Sale $274,900 +216.0% $197 / Sq Ft
05/26/2015 05/26/15 Off Market $87,000 -- --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 Sold $87,000 -8.4% $63 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/21/2013 01/21/13 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2012 11/14/12 For Sale $95,000 0.0% $68 / Sq Ft
04/03/2012 04/03/12 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2011 06/21/11 For Sale $95,000 -- $68 / 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 $1,002 $128,820 -- --
2025 $918 $125,320 -- --
2024 $918 $125,320 -- --
2023 $918 $118,130 $0 $0
2022 $972 $114,690 $0 $0
2021 $911 $111,356 $0 $0
2020 $950 $109,819 $0 $0
2019 $921 $107,350 $0 $0
2018 $851 $105,349 $0 $0
2017 $812 $103,183 $0 $0
2016 $792 $101,061 $0 $0
2015 $791 $100,359 $0 $0
2014 -- $99,563 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: G5099428

Stellar MLS

APN: 25-19-25-0155-000-07800

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