Lake County property record for 2278 Merry Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.177 acres (7,730 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,899 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-19-26-0075-000-00100 |
| Primary APN | 27-19-26-0075-000-00100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,772 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,772 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,730 sqft (0.177 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 436 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 3836124 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2278 MERRY RD |
| City | TAVARES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32778-5751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHELSEA OAKS PB 53 PG 89-91 LOT 1 ORB 4225 PG 1725 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHELSEA OAKS |
| Legal Tract | A-C |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | TAVARES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 30807 |
2278 Merry Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2012.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5928 TANGERINE RESERVE CT, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757-7172 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012107411 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4225 / 1725 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2278 MERRY RD, TAVARES, FL 32778-5751 |
| Document Number | 0053780448 |
| Book / Page | 005378 / 000448 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 132507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE/FL INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $308.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 12950 W COLONIAL DR WINTER GARDEN FL 347874112, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787-4112 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $277,946 Land $58,500 Building $219,446 | $277,946 Land $58,500 Building $219,446 | |
| 2024 | $4,899.00 (+9.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,459.00 (+9.42%) | $280,458 (+16.29%) | $280,458 (+16.29%) Land $68,000 Building $212,458 |
| 2022 | $4,075.00 | $241,162 | $241,162 Land $54,400 Building $186,762 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2278 Merry Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 2278 Merry Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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