12248 Tavares Ridge Cir · Tavares, FL 32778

$154,000

3 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,140 sqft · Condo public records · 91 Days on market

Built 1988 $321/mo HOA · 16% of rent

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• Cash flow +22.3/30.0
• 1% rule +8.2/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +7.1/10.0
• Schools +4.2/10.0
• Livability +3.8/5.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks

Affordable, low-maintenance Florida living under $160K — rare 3-bedroom end-unit with pool access and exterior maintenance included! Welcome to Tavares Ridge Condos. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, single story, end unit condo is move in ready and waiting for YOU! Featuring NEW Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring in the bedrooms, fresh interior paint, and ceiling fans in all the bedrooms. The main living space is an open concept with plenty of space for living and dining. The primary bedroom features double closets, and the en suite primary bathroom features dual sinks and a shower. The secondary bathroom features a single vanity and a tub shower. Enjoy your outdoor space in the covered and scree

Key facts

• Community pool
• End unit
• $321 HOA

Tags

• END UNIT
• COVERED AND SCREENED PORCH
• COMMUNITY POOL
• EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE INCLUDED

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Total monthly fees listed as $321 and total annual fees $3,852
• Financial info: Lease restrictions apply
• HOA & community: Monthly condo/association fee of $321; Association requires approval; Association covers structure and grounds maintenance and pool; Community pool; Pets allowed

Exterior

• Parking: Assigned parking
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electricity connected; Broadband/high-speed internet available; Water connected
• Home design: Residential condominium; Single-story; Faces north; Completed condition; PUD zoning
• Construction: Stucco and frame construction; Shingle roof; Slab foundation; Built as part of building number 12248
• Exterior features: Exterior lighting; Storage; Other exterior features

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator; Electric water heater
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Flooring: Ceramic tile
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating (electric); Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Ceiling fans; Kitchen and family room combo; Thermostat
• Laundry & utility: Laundry in kitchen; Washer; Dryer

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.0-bath condo listed at $154k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $253 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $154k).
• Recommended offer: $140k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.3% vs local median 4.5% in Tavares — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 76/100 on livability (#220 in FL, #3,464 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: employment D, amenities F, commute F.
• Lake (suburban): math 49% / reading 50% proficiency, ranked #37 of 73 in FL (top 51%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+4.0%/yr); 507 active listings in the ZIP; 11 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 23d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 4,799 units permitted in Lake County in 2024 (814 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 39% of the median local income ($63k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Lake County population projected at +37% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 91 days — a 9% lower offer ($140k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $60k; list at $154k implies a 157% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $140,140 (9.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 91 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Any open or pending special assessments — roof, HVAC, plumbing, elevator, façade? What's the per-unit balance and payoff schedule, and is the seller paying it off at close or rolling it to the buyer?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.32% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.26%
• Cash-on-cash: 7.03%
• DSCR: 1.31
• GRM: 6.3

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 4.05% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -4.0%
• Equity multiple: 0.85×
• Total profit: $-6,483
• Equity at exit: $22,962

10-year hold

• IRR: 7.2%
• Equity multiple: 1.58×
• Total profit: $25,042
• Equity at exit: $13,315

Cash invested: $43,120 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 32778

• Home prices YoY: -23.4%
• Rents YoY: 4.0%
• Active inventory: 507
• Price-to-rent: 6.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,037 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$808
• Tax from tax record: −$164 /mo · $1,969/yr
• Insurance: −$64
• HOA: −$321
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$428
• Net cashflow: $253

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,718

Max offer price $154,000

Occupancy floor 83%

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $340	-5% $296	+0% $253	+5% $209	+10% $165
Rent	-10% $92	-5% $172	+0% $253	+5% $333	+10% $414
Rate	-1.0pp $330	-0.5pp $292	base $253	+0.5pp $213	+1.0pp $172

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $38,500
• Closing costs: $4,620
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 11 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
30024 Tavares Ridge Blvd Unit 62 Tavares, FL	2.0	2.0	1140	$2,000	$1.75	25d	1	0.15mi
2106 Shantiniketan Blvd Unit B6 Tavares, FL	2.0	2.0	1200	$2,200	$1.83	6d	1	0.50mi
741 W Rosewood Ln Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1125	$1,195	$1.06	4d	1	0.62mi
459 E Rosewood Ln #157 Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1240	$1,400	$1.13	23d	1	0.79mi
500 E Rosewood Ln Unit 154 Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1140	$1,650	$1.45	25d	1	0.79mi
1585 Dead River Rd Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1053	$1,990	$1.89	25d	1	0.96mi
4950 Marsh Harbor Dr Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1227	$2,050	$1.67	5d	1	1.34mi
4567 Barbuda Dr Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1362	$2,150	$1.58	25d	1	1.35mi
4721 Treasure Cay Rd Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1372	$2,000	$1.46	16d	1	1.39mi
615 Juniper Way Tavares, FL	3.0	2.0	1209	$1,900	$1.57	19d	1	1.43mi
123 N Lake Ave Tavares, FL	2.0	1.0	1120	$1,595	$1.42	25d	1	1.44mi

HOA detail condo

• Monthly dues: $321 · $3,852/yr
• Likely covers: exterior maint.pool
• Assessments: None detected in remarks — confirm with the listing agent.

Listing history 18 events

1. 2026-06-21
   days on market $154,000 Active 91 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $154,000 Active 88 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $154,000 Active 87 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $154,000 Active 86 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $154,000 Active 85 DOM
6. 2026-06-13
   days on market $154,000 Active 83 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $154,000 Active 79 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $154,000 Active 78 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $154,000 Active 77 DOM
10. 2026-06-04
    days on market $154,000 Active 74 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $154,000 Active 73 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $154,000 Active 72 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $154,000 Active 71 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $154,000 Active 70 DOM
15. 2026-04-18
    price $154,000
16. 2026-03-22
    listed $155,000 Active
17. 2002-10-07
    soldstatus $60,000
18. 2001-03-07
    soldstatus $50,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,969 · $164/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,969 · $164/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 9/10 Extreme 7 d/yr ≥107°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $24,447
• − Mortgage interest: −$8,626
• − Property taxes: −$1,969
• − Insurance: −$770
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,956
• − Management: −$1,956
• − HOA: −$3,852
• − Depreciation: −$4,480
• Taxable income: $838
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$201
• After-tax cash flow: $2,830/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Lake
• NCES district ID: 1201050
• Math proficiency: 49% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 50% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $46,632
• Composite: 42.05/100
• National rank: #3327
• State rank: #37 of 73 in FL

Livability — Tavares

• Score: 76/100
• State rank: #220
• US rank: #3464

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A+ Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Lake County · 364,602 people
• City population: 25,042
• Metro: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
• Population (ZIP): 25,042
• Household income: $63,472
• Rent vs Own: 21.4% rent · 78.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 586.0

Population outlook (Lake County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 386,640 people
• By 2030: 417,107 · +7.9%
• By 2040: 476,676 · +23.3%
• By 2050: 531,296 · +37.4%
• By 2075: 648,303 · +67.7%
• By 2100: 698,530 · +80.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (72%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 72% Hispanic / Latino 14% Two or more races 8% Black 8% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 1% Puerto Rican 7% Cuban 2% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Italian 3% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 9% · Canada, Dominican Republic, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 85% English-only · Spanish 11% Other Indo-European 2% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Lake

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+24.7) · D 37.3% · R 62.0%
• 2008→2024 swing: -11.2pp toward R · 2008: -13.5pp · 2024: -24.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+24.7 2020: R+20.0 2016: R+23.1 2012: R+17.1 2008: R+13.5

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -88.07%
• Current HPI: 288.7123
• Rent YoY: ▲ 4.05%
• Metro: Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+208.0% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-18 Price Changed $154,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-03-22 Listed $155,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2002-10-07 Sold (Public Records) $60,000 Public Records
• 2001-03-07 Sold (Public Records) $50,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+11.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,969 · +2.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.