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Overview

4 bd4 ba2,834 sqft3 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built2014
Lot73,401 sqft
Living area2,834 sqft
Price / sqft$492
Garage3 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Coffered Ceiling(s)Crown MoldingKitchen/Family Room ComboOpen FloorplanPest Guard SystemPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface Counters

16948 Deer Island is a 2014-built home in Deer Island Estates, Deer Island. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,834 square feet of living space. Listed at $1,395,000 (about $492/sqft), 139 days on market. Flood zone AE - confirm flood insurance requirements with your lender.

From the listing

HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES-Living the Florida Lifestyle at its BEST! This beautiful Harris Chain Lakefront pool home features 4 bedrooms, with 4 baths and was custom built in 2014 with an exceptional comfortable lifestyle in mind. Nestled between Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire on a 1.68 acre lot with 129 feet of direct Lake Beauclaire waterfront, this luxury property offers breathtaking sunrises and sunsets with front views of Lake Dora and back views of Lake Beauclaire. Double entry glass doors welcome you to the spacious foyer and the open floorplan showcasing the soaring ceilings with quality custom finishes throughout. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this waterfront pool home offers a split plan for a very private owner's suite as well as a spacious 4th bedroom situated on the opposite side of the main floor. French doors in the gathering room lead to a covered lanai overlooking the screened solar-heated pool with tranquil fountains, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor Florida lifestyle. The private backyard retreat features a charming pergola draped in beautiful flowering plants, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. Follow the paved walkway to the impressive two-story boathouse and private dock setting on the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes, offering endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation. This exceptional Central Florida lakefront home combines luxury, privacy, and convenient to downtown Mount Dora and Tavares dining, shopping, and entertainment. Close to Deer Island Golf Course but without the HOA! County taxes with the benefit of public amenities- city water and sewer. Just a short distance to beautiful Downtown Mount Dora by the way of car or boat! Don't miss out on seeing this amazing Chain of Lakes property!

The essentials

Built
2014
Price / sqft
$492
On market
139 days
Annual tax
$7,378
Flood zone
AE
Lot
73,401 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 2014
Waterfront
Lake Front
Private pool
Heated
3 car garage
Driveway
1.68 acres
Lot size

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$8,587/mo
Down payment (20%)
$279,000
Property taxes
$615/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2014
Lot
73,401 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway
Pool
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
Waterfront
Lake Front
Days on Market
139
Ceiling Fans(s)
Coffered Ceiling(s)
Crown Molding
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Pest Guard System
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Split Bedroom
Thermostat
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
French Doors
Lighting
Rain Gutters
Sidewalk
Built-in Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Water Filtration System
Wine Refrigerator
Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$7,378
Parcel #
022026020000000600

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
Deer Island Estates
County
Lake
MLS Area
32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
Lot Size
73,401 sqft
Corner LotPrivate

Price history

Date
Event
Price
5/25/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #O6406612
$1,395,000
$492/sqft

Neighborhood

16948 Deer Island
Deer Island, FL, 32778 · 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island

Market insights

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List price: $1,395,000
$1.36M – $1.40M
97.8% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
110 of the last 219 home closings in 32778 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 50 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 139.

Sample: 219 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
$8,588/mo
Principal & interest$7,275
Property taxes$615
Insurance$698
Down payment20% · $279,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$1,395,000

$492 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 4 baths

Size

2,834 sq ft

Time on market

139 days

Year built

2014

Monthly payment

About $8,587/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $7,378 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone AE

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Brokered byWATSON REALTY CORPListing agent: Carla RoblesListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# O6406612.

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