Downtown Tavares Commercial Development Site

819 W Main Street: Prime ±2.20 Acre Downtown Tavares Commercial Development Site

Offering an irreplaceable development footprint in the heart of Lake County’s government and business hub, the Downtown Tavares Commercial Development Site represents a rare 7-parcel assemblage totaling ±2.20 acres. Zoned CD (Commercial Downtown) and supported by pre-existing infrastructure and offsite stormwater retention, this site presents a turnkey foundation for investors and developers seeking high-density residential, mixed-use, retail, office, or hospitality projects.

Key Investment Highlights

• Strategic 7-Parcel Assemblage: Spans ±2.20 contiguous acres directly on W Main Street, providing the critical scale needed for urban-style redevelopment in Downtown Tavares.

• Highly Flexible CD (Commercial Downtown) Zoning: Permits a versatile array of uses, including multifamily, townhomes, boutique hospitality, medical or professional offices, retail, and food & beverage concepts.

• Exceptional Residential & Commercial Density: Supports residential density up to 40 dwelling units per acre (allowing for ±88 units) and a non-residential Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.0.

• Fully Infrastructure-Ready: Utility-ready site featuring pre-existing water and sewer connections, power at the property line, and City of Tavares offsite stormwater retention that maximizes buildable land area.

• Generous Development Parameters: Advantageous zoning framework includes an 84-foot maximum structure height allowance and minimal setback requirements (0-foot front, 10-foot rear), enabling efficient, high-impact site layouts.

• High-Visibility & High-Traffic Corridor: Enjoys direct frontage on Main Street with immediate access to U.S. Highway 19, capturing a robust traffic volume of approximately 36,000 vehicles per day.

Executive Summary & Site Overview

Located at 819 W Main Street in Tavares, Florida, this premier commercial land offering positions developers at the focal point of Lake County’s administrative, judicial, and cultural district. Widely recognized as "America’s Seaplane City," Tavares blends scenic waterfront entertainment with a solid civic base.

The site benefits from strong regional demographics, with a 5-mile population base approaching 60,000 residents and average household incomes exceeding $75,000. Situated just 40 minutes from Downtown Orlando and major regional airports, this site combines small-town charm with immediate connectivity to one of Central Florida's fastest-growing growth corridors.

Property Specifications

• Property Address: 819 W Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778

• Offering Price: $2,420,000 ($25.00 / SF | $1,100,000 / Acre)

• Property Type: Commercial Land / Hospitality / Multifamily Development

• Total Land Area: ±2.20 Acres (95,832 SF) across 7 Contiguous Parcels

• Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 29-19-26-0100-070-00A01, 29-19-26-0100-070-00C00, 29-19-26-0100-070-00H00, 29-19-26-0100-070-00L00, 29-19-26-0100-070-00M00, 29-19-26-0100-070-00E00, 29-19-26-0100-070-00A00

• Zoning: CD – Commercial Downtown District (City of Tavares)

• Allowable Density: Up to 40 DU/AC (Residential) | 3.0 FAR (Commercial)

• Height Limit & Setbacks: Max Height: 84 FT | Setbacks: 0 FT Front, 10 FT Rear

• Utilities & Site Prep: Water, Sewer, Electric on site; Offsite Stormwater Retention