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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,000 sqft1 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1986
Lot12,000 sqft
Living area1,000 sqft
Price / sqft$249
Garage1 car

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Dry BarLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersStone CountersDishwasherDryer

1049 Birch Blvd is a 1986-built home in Woodlea Sub, Tavares. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,000 square feet of living space. Listed at $249,000 (about $249/sqft), 72 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath concrete block home tucked away in a quiet Tavares neighborhood while still offering convenient access to everything. Publix is less than two miles away, with shopping, dining, county offices and beautiful downtown Tavares all just minutes from home. Enjoy the history, entertainment, waterfront atmosphere, restaurants and nearby Dora Canal that make Tavares such a desirable place to call home. This move-in-ready home has no HOA and has several important recent updates, including a new A/C system and water heater in 2026, new windows in 2023 and a new roof in 2022. The spacious fenced backyard, also completed in 2022, provides plenty of room for pets, gardening, entertaining or simply relaxing outdoors. Mature shade trees in both the front and rear yards add character while helping provide welcome relief from the Florida summer sun. With durable, low-maintenance concrete block construction, a convenient location and major updates already completed, this home is an excellent option for a first-time buyer, retiree or anyone looking for an affordable, comfortable home in Tavares. ***Seller will contribute up to $5000 toward the buyer's allowable closing costs with an accepted full-price offer, subject to contract terms and lender guidelines.

The essentials

Built
1986
Price / sqft
$249
On market
72 days
Annual tax
$3,916
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
12,000 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1986
1 car garage
0.28 acres
Lot size
1,000 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,750/mo
Down payment (20%)
$49,800
Property taxes
$326/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1986
Lot
12,000 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Electric
Parking
-
Days on Market
72
Dry Bar
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Stone Counters
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Washer
Elementary
Tavares Elem
Middle
Tavares Middle
High
Tavares High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2026)
$3,916
Parcel #
31-19-26-1000-000-06700

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Woodlea Sub
County
Lake
MLS Area
32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
Lot Size
12,000 sqft
Corner Lot

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/28/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #G5116172
$249,000-2.0%
$249/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #G5116172
$254,000-1.5%
$254/sqft
8/6/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #G5116172
$257,900
$258/sqft

Neighborhood

1049 Birch Blvd
Tavares, FL, 32778 · 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island

Market insights

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List price: $249,000
$245,000 – $249,000
98% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
118 of the last 235 home closings in 32778 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 51 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 72 after a $8,900 cut.

Sample: 235 closed home sales in 32778 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,749/mo
Principal & interest$1,299
Property taxes$326
Insurance$125
Down payment20% · $49,800
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$249,000

$249 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,000 sq ft

Time on market

72 days

Year built

1986

Monthly payment

About $1,750/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,916 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byREAL BROKER, LLCListing agent: James WilliamsListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# G5116172.

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