11322 DEAD RIVER ROAD
Tavares, FL 32778
$895,000
Available Again! Welcome to a rare opportunity to own a private waterfront retreat on the shores of Lake Harris, one of the many lakes that make up the highly sought-after Harris Chain of Lakes. Offering over 3,100+ square feet of living space, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfectly positioned on a .67-acre lot on a quiet dead-end road, delivering exceptional privacy and breathtaking lake views.
Located in unincorporated Lake County, you’ll enjoy the benefit of lower property taxes while still being just minutes from downtown Tavares, shopping, dining, and medical facilities.
Inside, the home has been extensively updated and thoughtfully designed. The fully renovated kitchen features granite countertops, updated appliances, custom backsplash, abundant cabinetry, and a spacious breakfast bar overlooking the living areas. New hickory hardwood floors run throughout the home, complemented by updated plumbing, luxury ceiling fans, and beautifully renovated bathrooms with new vanities and one-piece luxury toilets. A redesigned fireplace and mantel add warmth and character, while new windows, doors, and a panoramic glass frame that fill the home with natural light and stunning lake views.
The open-concept living area flows seamlessly to the outdoor space, where a large, screened pool enclosure opens to new paver patios, a custom paver firepit, and mature oak trees that create a park-like setting. The decorative stone façade and decorative concrete driveway (2021) provide outstanding curb appeal.
Upstairs, the spacious loft area is ideal for a home office, creative studio, or quiet reading retreat, ...
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Listing Courtesy of: HARRISON REAL PROPERTY GROUP
407-741-3547
Buyer Represented by: HARRISON REAL PROPERTY GROUP
| Listing Id: | G5108826 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $995,000 |
| Close Price: | $895,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-08-14 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 3,163 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,302 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 29,185 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.67 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront?: | Yes |
| City: | Tavares |
| County Or Parish: | Lake |
| Subdivision Name: | Acreage & Unrec |
| Postal Code: | 32778 |
| Year Built: | 1980 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 4517 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Direction Faces: | West |
| Foundation Details: | Slab |
| Construction Materials: | Vinyl Siding, Frame |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Zoned |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning |
| Directions: | SR 19 to Dead River Road. Drive to 11322 Dead River Rd. Home on the left |
| Elementary School: | Tavares Elem |
| Exterior Features: | Fire Pit, French Doors, Lighting, Sliding Doors |
| Flooring: | Travertine, Wood |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating: | Central, Heat Pump, Zoned |
| High School: | Tavares High |
| Interior Features: | Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments |
| Laundry Features: | Inside, Laundry Room |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Cleared, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Street Dead-End, Paved, Unincorporated |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.67 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 4801 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Tavares Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island |
| MLS Area Major: | 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island |
| Other Structures: | Boat House, Shed(s) |
| Original List Price: | $995,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Fire Pit, Irrigation Equipment |
| Parcel Number: | 25-19-25-0003-000-02701 |
| Parking Features: | Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Deck, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Vinyl |
| Property Attached?: | Yes |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Township: | 19 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt, Paved |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Security Features: | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Sewer: | Septic Tank |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | LAKE HARRIS |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Available, Water Connected |
| View: | Water |
| Water Source: | Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public, Well |
| Number Of Lots: | 1 |
| Public Survey Range: | 25 |
| Public Survey Section: | 25 |
| Zoning: | R-1 |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow |
| Vegetation: | Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped |
| Waterfront Features: | Canal - Freshwater, Lake Front, Lake Privileges |
| Window Features: | Skylight(s), Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Shutters |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Buyer and buyer agent to confirm any and all restrictions with Lake County. |
| Additional Rooms: | Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility, Loft |
| Additional Water Information: | One of seven lakes that make up The Harris Chain of Lakes. |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 1779766 |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Backups Requested Yn: | No |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 419.64 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 314.57 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/G5108826?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/G5108826?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | No |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | X |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2012-12-18 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12069C0345E |
| Garage Dimensions: | 26x22 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 293.85 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 2711 |
| Minimum Lease: | No Minimum |
| Number Of Septics: | 1 |
| Number Of Wells: | 1 |
| Num Of Own Years Prior To Lse: | 0 |
| Other Exemptions Yn: | No |
| Pet Restrictions: | Buyer and buyer agent to confirm any and all restrictions with Lake County |
| Planned Unit Development Yn: | No |
| Pool Dimensions: | 16x28 |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is, Sign |
| Room Count: | 12 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Total Acreage: | 1/2 to less than 1 |
| Water Access: | Canal - Freshwater, Lake, Lake - Chain of Lakes |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras: | Boathouse, Lift, Lift - Covered, Skiing Allowed |
| Water Extras Yn: | Yes |
| Water Frontage Feet Canal Fresh: | 190 |
| Water Frontage Feet Lake: | 100 |
| Water Frontage Feet Lake Chain: | 100 |
| Waterfront Feet Total: | 390 |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Yrs Of Owner Prior To Leasing Re: | 0 |
| Zoning Compatible Yn: | Yes |
| Ag Exemption Yn: | No |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 407-741-3547 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Dock Description: | Dock - Covered, Dock - Wood, Dock w/Electric |
| Dock Dimensions: | 13x24 |
| Dock Lift Capacity: | 6000 |
| Dock Maintenance Fee: | 0 |
| Dock Maintenance Fee Frequency: | N/A |
| Dock Year Built: | 1997 |
| Dock Yn: | Yes |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-02-26 |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
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