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221 E RUBY ST

TAVARES, FL 32778
3 / 2
Baths
2,099 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,386 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$387,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$181,917
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$205,483
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$370,171
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$387,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Restaurant
CountyLAKE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1998
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Tavares High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Tavares Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Tavares Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Lake County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32778These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.174
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,999
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.567 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,849
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,678
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

221 E Ruby St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Tavares 32778
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Lake County
  • Among the oldest homes in Tavares 32778

How it measures up in Tavares 32778

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Tavares 32778.

Living area2,099 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 221 E Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTavares 32778Lake County
Living areabigger than2,099 ft²81% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac23% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than1930almost no homes2% of homes

About 221 E Ruby St

When did 221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL last sell?

221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL?

221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL has 3 bathrooms, 2,099 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL built?

221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL?

221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL is assigned to Tavares High School (high), rated C-; Tavares Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Tavares Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Lake County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL compare to other homes in Tavares 32778?

Among the 10,763 homes in Tavares 32778, it is bigger than 81% of them (2,099 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1930 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 221 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL was $7,386. The county assessed it at $387,400.

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