Lake County property record for 1000 E Caroline St, Tavares, FL 32778
| Property Type | Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 41 ba · 35,262 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 3.55 acres (155,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,900,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $35,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-19-26-1700-011-00001 |
| Primary APN | 28-19-26-1700-011-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 41 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 80 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 35,262 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 28,662 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 155,004 sqft (3.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 225 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 225 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
|---|---|
| Canopy | 219 sqft |
| Utility Building | 756 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 8 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1806381 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1000 E CAROLINE ST |
| City | TAVARES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32778-3452 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartment House (2-4 Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RMF3 |
| Legal Description | TAVARES ST CLAIR-ABRAMS EXT. N 400 FT OF BLK 11 PB 1 PG 53 ORB 5688 PG 2218 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALEX ST CLAIR-ABRAMS EXTENSION |
| Legal Tract | 1700 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | TAVARES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 30804 |
1000 E Caroline St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2021.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 206 TRANQUILITY CV, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701-4703 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CITIZENS FIRST BANK INC |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage CITIZENS FIRST BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202152229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5688 / 2218 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2002002324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1000 E CAROLINE ST, TAVARES, FL 32778-3452 |
| Document Number | 0056882218 |
| Book / Page | 5688 / 2218 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021052229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 E CAROLINE ST, TAVARES, FL 32778-3452 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 TRANQUILITY CV, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701-4703 |
| Document Number | 0056882220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 5688/2220 |
| Name | CITIZENS FIRST BANK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2036 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Property Address | 1000 E CAROLINE ST, TAVARES, FL 32778-3452 |
| Document Number | 0055982102 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1000 E CAROLINE ST TAVARES FL 327783452, TAVARES, FL 32778-3452 |
| Document Number | 0055982102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 005598/002102 |
| Instrument | 139378 |
| Name | CITIZENS FIRST BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | THE VILLAGES, FL 32162 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1000 E Caroline St was $35,112, up 8.2% from the year before.
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of November 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Lake County |
| Municipality | Tavares City |
| Unified School District | Lake County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,849,247 (%) Land $156,640 Building $1,692,607 | $1,849,247 (%) Land $156,640 Building $1,692,607 | |
| 2025 | $35,112.00 (+8.17%) | $1,849,283 Land $156,640 Building $1,692,643 | $1,849,283 Land $156,640 Building $1,692,643 |
| 2024 | $32,461.00 (+11.31%) | ||
| 2023 | $29,162.00 (+8.9%) | $1,576,514 (+16.26%) | $1,576,514 (+16.26%) Land $156,640 Building $1,419,874 |
| 2022 | $26,778.00 | $1,356,073 | $1,356,073 Land $156,640 Building $1,199,433 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1000 E Caroline St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2002–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2018 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1000 E Caroline St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TAVARES WATER DEPARTMENT (4 WPS) serves 22,007 people · EPA ID FL3351333 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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