16951 DEER ISLAND ROAD, MLS# – G5104554

You are going to love this LAKE VIEW, not to mention the SUNSETS! This stately 3230′ home sits on 164′ of LAKE DORA shoreline. Lake Dora is a 4,500-acre lake, one of the seven lakes of the Harris CHAIN OF LAKES, known for fishing and recreational boating. The DORA CANAL connects Lake Dora to Lake Eustis to the north and Lake Dora is connected to Lake Apopka to the south by way of Lake Beauclair and the Apopka-Beauclair Canal. As you enter the home you will notice the custom oak details, oversized staircase, wood burning fireplace flanked by gorgeous, custom bookshelves, built in china cabinets and unique bar. The spacious floorplan complete with formal dining room, great room, breakfast room, lovely kitchen, a mysterious cabinet revealing a hidden, cozy space for storage, two bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bath on first floor, primary bedroom with en suite located upstairs large walk in closet, huge bath and an adorable screened balcony perfect for morning coffee. There is no shortage of entertaining spaces, the large lanai measures 31×11 and is completely screened. Three a/c units and a window unit in the garage. The home is designed to capture lake views with numerous doors leading to the screened porches facing the lake. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Approx. 70′ of decked walkway with new supports lead to the covered, one stall with electric boat lift. There is a workshop space in the garage, the laundry room is conveniently located off the garage with a spiral staircase leading to the primary suite. DEER ISLAND GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB is nearby and opened to the public. NO HOA required for this property! Did I mention the view, it is amazing!

Additional Details

• Elementary School: Astatula Elem
• Middle Or Junior School: Tavares Middle
• High School: Tavares High
• Architectural Style: Custom
• Baths Full: 2
• Baths Half: 1
• Modification Timestamp: December 26, 2025 at 07:10pm
• Building Area: 5617
• Cooling: Central Air
• Days on the Market: 6
• Direction Faces: Northwest
• Directions: County Rd. 448 to Shirley Shores Rd. to Deer Island Rd.
• Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
• Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Porcelain Tile
• Foundation Details: Slab
• Furnished: Unfurnished
• Heating: Central
• Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
• Levels: Two
• List Agent Email: [email protected]
• List Agent: Janine Arrowsmith
• List Agent Phone: 407-797-1488
• List Office: ARROWSMITH REALTY, INC
• List Office Phone: 407-992-8955
• Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
• Lot Features: In County, Near Golf Course
• MLS Area Major: 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
• MLS Status: Active
• Modification Time Stamp: December 26, 2025 at 07:05pm
• Roof: Shingle
• Source System: 775177515
• Status Change Time: December 20, 2025 at 05:01am
• View: Water
• WaterSource: Well
• Zoning: AE