Property Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in Lake Frances Estates, a vibrant 55+ community where you own your own land. Featuring a spacious primary suite with en suite bath, plus a second bedroom and full bath for guests, this home offers comfort, functionality, and room to enjoy. Double-pane windows provide energy efficiency, while the expansive kitchen with walk-in pantry offers abundant storage and workspace for everyday living or entertaining.

Move-in ready and easy to maintain, this home also features a durable metal roof for long-lasting protection. The oversized backyard shed with electricity provides excellent space for hobbies, storage, or workshop use. Mature landscaping adds charm with minimal upkeep.

Lake Frances Estates offers an active lifestyle with a low $52 HOA and an impressive array of amenities, including indoor and outdoor heated pools, fishing, shuffleboard, billiards, bingo, card games, movie nights, and a lively clubhouse calendar filled with social events. Golf cart-friendly streets add to the convenience and community feel.

Drive your golf cart to Downtown Tavares or you are just minutes from downtown Eustis and downtown Mount Dora, you’ll enjoy easy access to waterfront dining, shopping, street fairs, and live entertainment. Orlando and Sanford airports, as well as major attractions, are approximately 30 miles away, with both Florida coasts within about 90 minutes.

If you’re looking for full-time Florida living or the perfect seasonal retreat, this property offers exceptional value in a welcoming, amenity-rich community. Some photos have been virtually staged.

Included Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeWasher

Property Details

Interior

Additional Rooms

Florida Room

Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeWasher

Bathrooms Total Decimal

2

Building Area Total

1850

Cooling

Central Air

Flooring

Engineered HardwoodTileVinyl

Furnished

Negotiable

Heating

CentralHeat Pump

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)Open FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorThermostatWindow Treatments

Laundry Features

Common AreaElectric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup

Living Area

1056

Rooms Total

9

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)

Window Features

BlindsDouble Pane WindowsDrapes

Construction

Building Area Source

Public Records

Building Area Units

Square Feet

Construction Materials

Metal SidingWood Frame

Direction Faces

North

Foundation Details

Crawlspace

Levels

One

Living Area Source

Public Records

Living Area Units

Square Feet

Roof

Metal

Stories Total

Yes

Year Built

1972

Site & Exterior

Carport Spaces

Yes

Covered Spaces

Yes

Exterior Features

Awning(s)

Flood Zone Code

X

Garage Dimensions

16x12

I D X Participation

Yes

Lot Features

ClearedCity LotLandscapedNear Public Transit

Lot Size Acres

0.14

Lot Size Area

6000

Lot Size Dimensions

100 x 60

Lot Size Square Feet

6000

Lot Size Units

Square Feet

Number Of Lots

Yes

Open Parking

Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s)

Parking Features

CoveredDriveway

Patio And Porch Features

CoveredEnclosedFront Porch

Public Survey Range

26

Public Survey Section

21

Road Frontage Type

Street Paved

Road Surface Type

PavedAsphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Total Acreage

0 to less than 1/4

Utilities

BB/HS Internet AvailableCable AvailableElectricity AvailableElectricity ConnectedPublicSewer AvailableSewer Connected

Vegetation

Mature LandscapingOak TreesTrees/Landscaped

Water Body Name

LAKE FRANCES

Water Source

Public

Waterfront Features

LakeWaterfront

Zoning

RMH-S

Zoning Compatible

Yes

Financials

Amenities Additional Fees

Active 55+Community lifestylesome activities may have fees. Community has vehicle storage amenities available on a first come basisto residents onlyfees subject to change. Visit LakeFrancesEstates.org for more information.

Association Fee

52

Association Fee Frequency

Monthly

Association Fee Includes

Common Area TaxesCommunity PoolManagerPool MaintenancePrivate RoadRecreational Facilities

Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft

141.95

Contract Status Change Date

2026-04-18

Current Price

149900

Feed Types

BBO

Monthly H O A Amount

52

Owner Name

CHARLES D WHITAKER AND DEBRA B WHITAKER

Ownership

Fee Simple

Parcel Number

211926040000033200

Public Survey Township

19

Tax Annual Amount

2112.43

Tax Block

000

Tax Book Number

18/32

Tax Legal Description

TAVARES LAKE FRANCES ESTATES UNIT 1 LOT 332 PB 18 PG 32 ORB 3895 PG 593

Tax Lot

332

Tax Year

2025

Total Annual Fees

624

Total Monthly Fees

52

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association

Association Amenities

PoolRecreation Facilities

Association Email

bhelber57@gmail.com

Association Fee Requirement

Required

Association Name

Betty Helber

Association Phone

352-602-4803

Association U R L

LakeFrancesEstates.org

Community Features

Community Boat RampDockLakeWater AccessWaterfrontClubhouseDeed RestrictionsGolf Carts OKPool

M L S Area Major

32778 - Tavares / Deer Island

Number Of Pets

3

Pet Restrictions

For a complete list of Pet Restrictions please visit LakeFrancesEstates.org

Pets Allowed

Yes

Senior Community

Yes

Subdivision Name

TAVARES LAKE FRANCES ESTATES

Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Apr 18, 2026, 11:23am.

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