Lake County property record for 397 E Esther St, Tavares, FL 32778
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,868 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,750 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-19-26-0900-094-02500 |
| Primary APN | 29-19-26-0900-094-02500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,868 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1378672 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 397 E ESTHER ST |
| City | TAVARES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32778-2657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | TAVARES NUTT'S SUB LOTS 25 26 BLK 94 PB 5 PG 51 ORB 2177 PGS 1940 1943 ORB 2180 PG 1211 ORB 2512 PG 465 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | NUTT'S |
| Legal Tract | 900 |
| Legal Block | 94 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-26 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | TAVARES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 30803 |
397 E Esther St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2004.
Source: Lake County records, as of December 15, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 397 E ESTHER ST, TAVARES, FL 32778-2657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 0251200465 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $174,342 Land $55,000 Building $119,342 | $225,365 Land $55,000 Building $170,365 | |
| 2024 | $2,750.00 (+5.89%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,597.00 (+5.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $166,707 (+8.24%) | $217,034 (+11.28%) Land $55,000 Building $162,034 |
| 2022 | $2,459.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,017 | $195,034 Land $33,000 Building $162,034 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 397 E Esther St 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 397 E Esther St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 300 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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