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Sold for $675,000
$675,000
11243 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
4beds
2,312sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
0.6 Acres Lot
$670,300 Zestimate®
$292/sqft
$2,523 Estimated rent
Home value
$670,300
$623,000 - $717,000
$2,523/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 27, 2025 at 08:57am
Listing Provided by:
Kelly Monroe 352-901-0494,
LPT REALTY, LLC 877-366-2213
Bought with:
Matt Erickson, 3441607
RE/MAX PRIME PROPERTIES
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5092839
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x16
Other
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x23
Bedroom 1
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x15
Other
- Level: First
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x12
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,174
- Total interior livable area: 2,312 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Deck, Screen Enclosure
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal,Lake
- Waterfront features: Canal - Freshwater, Lake - Chain of Lakes, Freshwater Canal Access, Lake Privileges, Lift - Covered
- Body of water: LAKE HARRIS - DEAD RIVER CANAL
Lot
- Size: 0.60 Acres
- Features: In County, Near Marina, Street Dead-End
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage, Boat House
- Parcel number: 251925000200001802
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Well
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Tavares
- Subdivision: ACREAGE
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $675,000$292/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #G5092839 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Pending sale | $675,000$292/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5092839 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $675,000-2.7%$292/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5092839 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $694,000-0.7%$300/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$302/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5092839 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,709 +259.7% | $585,658 +232.2% |
| 2023 | $2,421 +1.8% | $176,280 -2.8% |
| 2022 | $2,379 +3.6% | $181,370 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 32778
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Tavares Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Tavares Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 4/10Tavares High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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Estimated market value
$670,300