Build a new home in Tavares, FL
America's Seaplane City — Harris Chain of Lakes living, walkable downtown, and Lake County's seat of government. Tavares is the Lake County seat and 'America's Seaplane City' — a working seaplane base, the Harris Chain of Lakes, and a downtown that's been rebuilt around Wooton Park's lakefront. Brightview builds scatter-lot homes throughout Tavares.
About building new in Tavares
Tavares has reinvented itself over the past 15 years — the downtown was rebuilt around Wooton Park's lakefront, the seaplane base became a tourism draw, and the Harris Chain of Lakes (Eustis, Dora, Harris, Beauclair, Carlton, Yale, and Griffin) put Tavares at the center of one of Florida's best bass-fishing systems. Brightview builds scatter-lot homes here for waterfront and near-water buyers in the $400K–$650K range.
Why buyers are choosing Tavares
- Harris Chain of Lakes — 7 connected lakes for boating, bass fishing, and waterfront living.
- America's Seaplane City — working seaplane base on Lake Dora with regular splash-ins.
- Wooton Park lakefront downtown with restaurants, splash pad, amphitheater, and weekend events.
- Lake County government seat — strong civic infrastructure and stable employment base.
- 30 minutes to Mount Dora, 45 minutes to Orlando via SR-441 and SR-429.
Tavares neighborhoods we build in
Brightview builds on individual scattered lots across Tavares. If you already own land anywhere in Lake County, we can build on it. If not, we regularly acquire lots in these neighborhoods:
Downtown Tavares / Wooton Park
Walkable lakefront downtown with restaurants, parks, and waterfront homes near the seaplane base.
Deer Island
Gated lakefront community on Lake Dora with private golf course and boating.
Lake Eustis Border
Lakefront and near-lake homes on Lake Eustis with boating access.
Royal Trails
Larger-lot rural-feel area east of Tavares with horse-friendly zoning.
Getting around from Tavares
Tavares sits on US-441 with SR-19 access. Mount Dora is 10 minutes east, Leesburg 15 minutes west, and Orlando is 45 minutes via SR-429.
Schools
Lake County Schools — Tavares High School, Tavares Middle School, and Tavares Elementary are the primary neighborhood schools. Eustis High and Mount Dora High also serve some Tavares zones.
Brightview plans that work well in Tavares
Every Brightview floor plan is available as a scatter-lot build in Tavares. These are the most popular plans our Lake County buyers choose — but you can filter and compare all 10 plans on our floor plans page.
Tavares new-home questions
Does Brightview Homes build new homes in Tavares, FL?+
Yes. Brightview builds scatter-lot new construction homes in Tavares and throughout Lake County. Whether you already own a lot or want us to find one, we build one of our 10 floor plans on an individual parcel rather than inside a master-planned subdivision — which is how you get new construction in established Tavares neighborhoods.
How much does it cost to build a new home in Tavares?+
Brightview base pricing starts at $269,990 for our Cambria and Tribeca plans (1,665 sq ft) and goes to $559,990 for the 3,479 sq ft Wellington Estate — all before lot cost and selections. Tavares lot pricing and Lake County impact fees affect the all-in price. We'll give you an itemized, transparent quote specific to the lot and plan at consultation.
Does Brightview have available lots in Tavares right now?+
Lot availability in Tavares changes weekly. Some lots we've acquired are under contract and available for a Brightview build; others are listed through our brokerage (LPT Realty). If you don't see active inventory, we also help you find and evaluate open-market lots in Tavares and throughout Lake County. Call (321) 310-2849 or email through the contact form for current availability.
How long does permitting take in Lake County?+
Permitting in Lake County typically takes 6–12 weeks from application submission to issued permit, depending on complexity (standard infill vs. wetlands, flood zone, or HOA architectural review). Brightview handles the full permit process — including impact fees, tap fees, and inspections — so you don't navigate the county on your own.
Which Brightview floor plans work best in Tavares?+
Any of our 10 floor plans can be built on a Tavares scatter lot, but the most popular choices for Lake County buyers are: Valencia, Kensington, Belmont, Astoria. You can browse all 10 on our floor plans page or view the full architectural PDF for any plan.
Ready to build in Tavares?
Scheduling a consultation takes 15 minutes. We'll walk through floor plans, lot options, and a realistic budget — no pressure.