$259,000
$16K PRICE DROP

540 Fern Ave Tavares, FL 32778

Estimated payment $1,684/month

Total Views 6,261
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$192 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • French Doors
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Laundry Room
  • Shed

About This Home

Welcome to this beautiful and cozy home located in the heart of Tavares. New ROOF! New AC! This delightful property offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors. Featuring a spacious open layout, this home includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The home boasts a brand-new roof, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. The large kitchen is a standout, complete with granite countertops, offering plenty of space for meal preparation and entertaining. French doors lead to a screened-in porch and a generously sized, fenced-in backyard—ideal for outdoor gatherings or simply relaxing in your own space.

This home is just minutes away from Tavares’ local shops, dining options, schools, and parks, offering everything you need within reach. Tavares, aka the "Seaplane City," is conveniently located near the activity core, and is surrounded by many lakes where you can enjoy county boat tours, boating, fishing, and kayaking. Whether you're exploring the charming downtown area or looking to enjoy outdoor recreation, this location has it all.

Listing Agent

Lucy Yip

CENTURY 21 CARIOTI Brokerage Phone: 407-770-0322 License #3221660 Listed on: 01/06/2025

CENTURY 21 CARIOTI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,390

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 10,125 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is zoned RSF-1

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Tavares Summerall Park Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,390

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1350
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Building Area Total: 1647
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10125
  • Directions to Property: Take US-441 N/W Orange Blossom Trail, Sadler Rd and County Rd 448 to Fern Ave in Tavares. Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto US-441 N/W Orange Blossom Trail. Turn left onto Sadler Rd. Turn right to stay on County Rd 448. Turn right onto County Rd 561. Merge onto FL-19 N. Turn left onto Palm Ave. Turn right onto Fern Ave. Destination will be on the right
  • Status: Active
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Orlando
  • Escrow Postal Code: 32819
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: S. Kirkman Rd. #310
  • Escrow Street Number: 5401
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1049934
  • Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 191.85
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 407-770-0322
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Modifier: 540
  • Living Area Meters: 125.42
  • Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: French Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2012-12-18
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12069C0361E

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • 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: 31-19-26-0400-00E-02300
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 941

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3390
  • Tax Block: 00E
  • Tax Book Number: 8-44
  • Tax Lot: 23

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
2025 $3,125 $212,147 $47,460 $164,687
2024 $3,125 $212,147 $47,460 $164,687
2023 $3,125 $206,801 $47,460 $159,341
2022 $2,923 $189,286 $29,945 $159,341
2021 $2,524 $149,162 $0 $0
2020 $2,229 $106,525 $0 $0
2019 $2,266 $106,298 $0 $0
2018 $2,255 $106,298 $0 $0
2017 $817 $38,527 $0 $0
2016 $310 $14,348 $0 $0
2015 $296 $14,366 $0 $0
2014 $265 $12,053 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Price Changed $259,000 -1.9% $192 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $264,000 -1.9% $196 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Price Changed $269,000 -2.2% $199 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $275,000 0.0% $204 / Sq Ft
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Off Market $275,000 -- --
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2025 01/06/25 For Sale $275,000 -- $204 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $42,000 The Orlando Title Group Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Quit Claim Deed $18,600 --
Quit Claim Deed $11,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $79,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: O6268760

Stellar MLS

APN: 31-19-26-0400-00E-02300