16951 DEER ISLAND ROAD, Tavares, FL 32778

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 3,230 sqft

Property Description

You are going to love this LAKE VIEW, not to mention the SUNSETS! This stately 3230' home sits on 164' of LAKE DORA shoreline. Lake Dora is a 4,500-acre lake, one of the seven lakes of the Harris CHAIN OF LAKES, known for fishing and recreational boating. The DORA CANAL connects Lake Dora to Lake Eustis to the north and Lake Dora is connected to Lake Apopka to the south by way of Lake Beauclair and the Apopka-Beauclair Canal. As you enter the home you will notice the custom oak details, oversized staircase, wood burning fireplace flanked by gorgeous, custom bookshelves, built in china cabinets and unique bar. The spacious floorplan complete with formal dining room, great room, breakfast room, lovely kitchen, a mysterious cabinet revealing a hidden, cozy space for storage, two bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bath on first floor, primary bedroom with en suite located upstairs large walk in closet, huge bath and an adorable screened balcony perfect for morning coffee. There is no shortage of entertaining spaces, the large lanai measures 31x11 and is completely screened. Three a/c units and a window unit in the garage. The home is designed to capture lake views with numerous doors leading to the screened porches facing the lake. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Approx. 70' of decked walkway with new supports lead to the covered, one stall with electric boat lift. There is a workshop space in the garage, the laundry room is conveniently located off the garage with a spiral staircase leading to the primary suite. DEER ISLAND GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB is nearby and opened to the public. NO HOA required for this property! Did I mention the view, it is amazing!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

December 20, 2025 at 06:00AM

Listing Office:

ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC : 407-992-8955

Listing Agent:

Janine Arrowsmith : 407-797-1488

MLS ID:

G5104554

Interior

• General: Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)High CeilingsPrimaryBedroom UpstairsSolid Wood CabinetsStone CountersThermostatWalk-In Closet(s)Wet BarWindow Treatments
• Rooms: AtticBreakfast Room SeparateFormal Dining Room SeparateGreat Room
• Appliances: Built-In OvenConvection OvenCooktopDishwasherDisposalElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigerator
• Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupInsideLaundry RoomWasher Hookup
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic TileTile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: Living RoomWood BurningFireplace

Exterior

• General: BalconyOutdoor ShowerPrivate MailboxRain GuttersSliding Doors
• Style: Custom
• Other Structures: EnclosedFront PorchWrap AroundRear PorchScreened
• Parking: DrivewayWorkshop in Garage

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: Blinds
• General: BlockStuccoTwoSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Paved
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Lake

Lot

• Zoning: AEDeer Island Estates Lot 1 PB 17 Pg 28 ORB 706 PG 2333 Orb 5942 pg 1395022026010000000100
• View: Water

Utilities

• Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableElectricity ConnectedSewer AvailableWater Available
• Water: Well
• Sewer: Septic Tank

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Janine Arrowsmith, ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC