Courtesy: DOWN HOME REALTY, LLLP
352-753-0976
DISCOVER AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A PRIME PIECE OF WATERFRONT REAL ESTATE ON THE BEAUTIFUL CHAIN OF LAKES! This unique property, formerly home to the iconic Sinbad’s and the ever-popular Pontoon Saloon, offers unmatched potential for redevelopment, revitalization, or the launch of an entirely new business concept. With direct water frontage, high visibility, and steady year-round traffic from both locals and visitors, this location is a rare find for entrepreneurs looking to create something extraordinary. The existing restaurant and bar structure comes fully equipped with valuable assets, including commercial kitchen equipment, bar appliances, furniture, fixtures, and more giving you a strong head start and reducing your initial investment costs. Whether you envision a waterfront restaurant, an open-air bar, a lakeside grill, a brewery, a live entertainment venue, or a completely new concept, this property is a blank canvas ready for your creative vision. With convenient water access, this location is perfect for boat-up customers, sunset dining, private events, weekend entertainment, and tourist-friendly experiences. The Chain of Lakes is known for its active boating community, making this a hotspot for established clientele and high traffic during peak seasons. The generous lot size provides additional possibilities such as outdoor seating, expanded dock space, tiki huts, a live music stage, or event hosting areas—whatever suits your business model. Zoning in the area supports commercial use, opening the door for numerous opportunities including a restaurant, bar, marina shop, rental business, bait and tackle store, café, or multi-use waterfront destination. Whether you're an investor, developer, or visionary business owner, this property offers limitless potential to build a standout attraction and leave a mark on one of Central Florida’s most desirable lakefront corridors. DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE to bring your dream establishment to life. Waterfront commercial locations like this come once in a lifetime—secure it today and turn your business vision into reality!
Courtesy: WATSON REALTY CORP
352-536-6530
LAW OFFICE on Hwy 441 in Tavares with 14 parking spaces plus two lighted signs!! ****VERY HIGH TRAFFIC COUNT****Located in one of Florida's fastest growing county's and offering the perfect CENTRAL FLORIDA location for your business. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT and LIMITED ASBESTOS SURVEY and MOLD REPORT on file. Currently used as a Law Firm with twelve offices inside and over 3,700 sq ft. (see floor plan) located in the city of Tavares, just minutes from the award winning Advent Health Waterman Hospital and a short drive to all Lake County Government buildings and Lake County Courthouse. Property offers extremely HIGH visibility with very desirable signage seen clearly from the road. Property has easy access from 441 and plenty of parking for customers, including two designated for handicap. Covered entry with stone pavers and aluminum soffits and three entry doors lead inside this magnificent office building. Whether you need a MEDICAL BLDG / GENERAL COMMERCIAL SITE/ OR JUST LARGER OFFICE SPACE this commercial space could be for you! Located just 45 minutes from Orlando or The Villages making this Central Florida property a great addition to your portfolio or income opportunity for your practice. Interior layout offers twelve offices plus a copy room, break room and three half bathrooms. Roof replaced ten years ago, Two American Standard Silver Series A/C units replaced six years ago. A must see commercial building in the heart of Central Florida with highway frontage. Don't let this prime location go!
Courtesy: EXIT REALTY TRI-COUNTY
352-385-3948
Exceptional commercial opportunity in the heart of Tavares! This property features two professional office buildings totaling over 5,100 square feet with excellent visibility and frontage on E Alfred Street. The first building (approx. 2,940 sq ft) is currently home to a well-established chiropractic office, offering a welcoming reception and waiting area, multiple exam and treatment rooms, private offices, and restrooms—ideal for medical, wellness, or other professional use. The second building (approx. 2,184 sq ft) is divided into six individual office suites, each with its own entry making it perfect for rental income or a multi-tenant professional setup. The property also includes a large paved parking lot providing ample parking for staff and visitors, and a spacious adjacent buildable lot, offering room for future expansion or additional development. With two street-front marquees for maximum exposure, this property combines flexibility, functionality, and investment potential. Located in the growing business district of Tavares, close to government offices, medical centers, and major thoroughfares, this property is ideal for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a high-visibility commercial site with room to grow.
Courtesy: MORRIS REALTY AND INVESTMENTS
352-435-4663
ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY! PRIME CHAIN OF LAKES WATERFRONT PROPERTY WITH TWO THRIVING TURN-KEY BUSINESSES INCLUDED!!! Exclusive opportunity to take over an established jet ski/boat rental business and also an established and popular bait and tackle shop, both located directly on beautiful Lake Eustis, the central waterway/hub of the popular Harris Chain of Lakes! In addition to the advantageous waterfront location, the property is also located directly on US HWY 441, with AADT traffic counts in excess of 47,000 per FDOT. The locally famous landmark building, with it's nautical design sitting directly over the water currently is being used as the profitable bait shop with boat traffic drive up bait and tackle service available! However, since it's unique construction in 1963 it has also served as a real estate office and a chiropractor's office in it's intriguing history, showing the remarkable versatility and desirability of the site location for a variety of uses! The jet ski/boat rental business also succeeds through the superb high traffic visibility location as well, along with it's ample inventory of 7 pontoon boats, 4 jet ski's, 1 CraigCat, and 9 state of the art floating docks plus a service lift - ALL OF WHICH ARE INCLUDED WITH THE SALE! That's right, all boats, jet ski's, FF&E, and inventory are ALL INCLUDED!!! Owners are willing to stay on for a period of time to orient new owner to the business operations! As if this wasn't enough, ALSO INCLUDED with the sale are 13+ pristine acres directly across from the parent parcel on US HWY 441 with an income producing billboard.
Courtesy: GRIZZARD COMMERCIAL REALESTATE
352-787-6966
2 Buildings located on busy U.S. Hwy. 441 in Tavares. Great location with one building currently leased Month to Month and the 2nd building currently vacant. Ideal for end user or investment. Buildings sit on two (2) parcels so could be sold individually and Seller will consider such. Property is located within Lake County and currently zoned C-1. A+ location in a high traffic corridor. - FDOT 47,000 Avg Trips per Day
Courtesy: ENGEL & VOLKERS ORLANDO DR PHILLIPS
407-905-6700
New to the market in a phenomenal location! Take full advantage of this 8500 sq ft office building sitting on +/- .50 acres! Located directly in the heart of downtown Tavares, everything you need is right here. This building features a brand new roof 2025 and newer Hvac units. Walking distance to the Lake County Courthouse & government buildings , Lake Dora and multiple restaurants and hotels.
Courtesy: GRIZZARD COMMERCIAL REALESTATE
352-787-6966
Investment Opportunity w/income and 100% occupied – 2 Tenants! Great building located in historic, downtown Tavares - the County seat for Lake County. The building consists of 2 units. The upstairs is a renovated 2 BR / 1.5 BA apartment with a newly renovated deck/patio overlooking beautiful Lake Dora and is currently rented. The downstairs was renovated and is currently rented to an established Hair Salon. The building includes renovations such as new windows, new appliances, new paint, new flooring and a complete new kitchen in the upstairs apartment. Both units have new HVAC units as of 2024 as well. This is an investors dream. Showings by appointment only. DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS. All information is believed accurate and correct but not guaranteed or warranted and subject to change without notice.
Courtesy: ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
352-787-6966
Multi functional 2440 sq. ft. commercial office building/apartment zoned MU in the heart of Tavares. Located on main thoroughfare with great visibility. This property features a large tiled lobby with vaulted wood ceilings and skylights. Two tiled glassed reception area's with private entry & exit. Three full tiled offices of which one has a file room and private entry & exit. Large conference room with 2 interior entrances and a private entry & exit. Breakroom/kitchen, full tiled bath with shower and 1/2 bath. This space is perfect for one business or multiple business. There is also an attached 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment with private entrance. Complete with a full kitchen that opens to a living area with vaulted ceilings and skylight. Full tiled bath w/walk in shower, laundry area, loft and outside parking. Outside is a 16x15 storage building with side entry door and front sliding door. Brick paver parking area with handicap area. Also has alley access at rear of property. Nicely landscaped corner property with 100 ft on N Sinclair Ave. and 130 ft on E Esther Street. Located with in minutes to all the Lake County Government build1ings and the famous America's Seaplane City where there is dining, shopping and weekend events. A great location for your busines and golf cart accessible.
Courtesy: Seabreeze Realty of Florida & Prop. Mgmt
386-872-1932
Great opportunity to own a waterfront bar/restaurant with boat slips and ample land parking as well. Situated on Little Lake Harris allows boaters to get to you from all areas including Winter Park!!! Also on the town line of Tavares so no issues with city ordinances makes for more business opportunity. Priced to sell - Prefer Cash Buyers
Courtesy: COLDWELL BANKER STEVENS RE
352-787-7653
LOCATION.....LOCATION.....LOCATION! This 100 x 130 Commercial / Professional Vacant Lot in Downtown Tavares, ready for your new office building, Zoned MU - Mixed Use, 1 Block from Judicial Center, Parking Garage, City & County Offices. There is shopping, restaurants & boating ramps within only a few blocks of walking distance downtown. This lot fronts between highly used traffic signals in the downtown area! This lot has two separate accesses from the front on Sinclair and rear access ally. Certain impact fees with the city are already in place.
Tavares is located in Florida. Tavares, Florida has a population of 18,290. Tavares is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.2% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 23.98%.
The median household income in Tavares, Florida is $49,313. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,013 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Tavares is 54.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 45.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 51.2 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.
