Lake County property record for 608 Dora Ave, Tavares, FL 32778
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $223,750 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,093 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-19-26-0800-000-01600 |
| Primary APN | 28-19-26-0800-000-01600 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Florida Room |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 326 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 1799601 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 608 DORA AVE |
| City | TAVARES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32778-2812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF1 |
| Legal Description | TAVARES KOCH TERRACE LOTS 16 17 18 PB 8 PG 26 ORB 6069 PG 558 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 19S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAVARES KOCH TERRACE |
| Legal Tract | 0800 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | TAVARES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 30804 |
608 Dora Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Lake County records, as of July 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 DORA AVE, TAVARES, FL 32778-2812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202633051 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6702 / 1374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 608 DORA AVE, TAVARES, FL 32778-2812 |
| Document Number | 0067021374 |
| Book / Page | 6702 / 1374 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026033051 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST SERVICE TITLE, FIRST SERVICES TTL OF FL LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,566.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2906 FOREST RD, EUSTIS, FL 32726-7038 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 608 DORA AVE, TAVARES, FL 32778-2812 |
| Document Number | 0067021375 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 6702/1375 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LAKE FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 608 DORA AVE, TAVARES, FL 32778-2812 |
| Document Number | 0060690558 |
| Book / Page | 6069 / 558 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022162657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2023 |
| Title Company | APPLE TITLE LIMITED, APPLE TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,456.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 191, MOUNT DORA, FL 32756-0191 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 608 DORA AVE, TAVARES, FL 32778-2812 |
| Document Number | 0006069559 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6069/559 |
| Name | NOVUS HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Dora Ave was $2,093 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.7% 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 | $151,018 (-) Land $37,967 Building $113,051 | $151,018 (-) Land $37,967 Building $113,051 | |
| 2025 | $2,093.00 (-0.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $151,018 Land $37,967 Building $113,051 | $151,018 Land $37,967 Building $113,051 |
| 2024 | $2,108.00 (+4.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,012.00 (-16.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $146,764 (+9.44%) | $146,764 (+9.44%) Land $37,967 Building $108,797 |
| 2022 | $2,414.00 | $134,108 | $134,108 Land $25,311 Building $108,797 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Dora Ave 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 |
| 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 608 Dora Ave is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
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| 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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