Lake County property record for 26618 E Cove Dr, Tavares, FL 32778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,484 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,257 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-20-26-2300-007-00800 |
| Primary APN | 20-20-26-2300-007-00800 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,412 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,511 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed/Finished Porch |
| Porch Area | 574 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1528623 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26618 E COVE DR |
| City | TAVARES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32778-9728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | LAKE HARRIS SHORES UNIT 2 LOT 8 BLK 7 PB 17 PG 36 ORB 1558 PG 2177 ORB 4413 PG 1668 ORB 6398 PG 673 ORB 6403 PG 693 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 20S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE HARRIS SHORES UNIT |
| Legal Tract | 2300 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | TAVARES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2067 |
| Census Tract | 31002 |
Source: Lake County records, as of November 26, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26618 E COVE DR, TAVARES, FL 32778-9728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1558 / 2177 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000108087 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lake County assessment roll, as of November 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Lake County |
| Unified School District | Lake County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $157,840 (+2.89%) | $305,667 (-) Land $135,000 Building $170,667 | |
| 2025 | $153,400 (+5.98%) Land $135,000 Building $18,400 | $305,667 (+2.06%) Land $135,000 Building $170,667 | |
| 2024 | $2,257.00 (+13.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,997.00 (+10.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $144,740 (+3%) | $299,501 (+33.29%) Land $135,000 Building $164,501 |
| 2022 | $1,813.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,530 | $224,701 Land $60,200 Building $164,501 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 44% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | LITTLE LAKE HARRIS SHORES ASSOC private · serves 297 people · EPA ID FL3350760 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 112 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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