Tavares, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$548 Avg asking sale price
$26 Avg asking lease rate
16,772 SF Avg unit lease size
7,897 SF Avg building size for sale
6.05% Average cap rate

Tavares's Demographic Profile

Tavares has 9,817 households and a median income of $56,313, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +17% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 22,248
# Households 9,817
Median age 50
Median household income $56,313
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,643
5-year population change +17%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tavares $264 5,165 SF 6.93%
Mount Dora $313 8,297 SF 6.93%
Leesburg $220 13,765 SF 5.47%
Minneola $983 7,190 SF 5.20%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Tavares $217 6,133 SF 6.93%
Mount Dora $254 6,431 SF 6.93%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Tavares $798 5,495 SF
Tangerine $1,218 1,205 SF
Mount Dora $672 13,259 SF
Leesburg $328 8,169 SF
Zellwood $1,379 825 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Leesburg $289 7,115 SF 7.38%
Eustis $189 2,592 SF 6.54%
Pine Hills $147 36,664 SF 8.19%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Tavares

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Popeyes

Tavares, FL 32778

  • 2,146 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,800,000
For Sale

4,292 SF - COMMERCIAL RETAIL / OFFICE EUSTIS

Eustis, FL 32726

  • 4,292 SF Office Building
  • $1,100,000
For Sale

1801 Salk Ave

Tavares, FL 32778

  • 2,440 SF Office Building
  • $720,000
For Sale

Lakeview Center - Lot 22

Tavares, FL 32778

  • 0.62 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $252,000
For Sale

Dutch Bros - Orlando (Eustis) FL

Eustis, FL 32726

  • 950 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,052,564
For Sale

Walgreens

Tavares, FL 32778

  • 14,723 SF Retail Building
  • 6.25% Cap Rate
  • $4,979,520

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Tavares pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Tavares $548 7,897 SF
Tangerine $1,292 20,754 SF
Yalaha $1,137 2,550 SF
Mount Dora $568 16,054 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Tavares alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Tavares or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Tavares 22,248 9,817 50 $56,313 2 2,643 17%
Tangerine 3,491 1,269 45 $94,391 3 156 7%
Yalaha 1,539 748 67 $85,515 2 67 17%
Howey In The Hills 2,116 839 49 $78,730 3 98 18%
Mount Dora 18,212 8,210 49 $66,542 2 2,942 15%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Tavares, FL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Tavares

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Is Tavares a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Tavares offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Tavares?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Tavares. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Tavares?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Tavares. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Tavares compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Tavares. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Tavares acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Tavares, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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