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55+ age-restricted

Baytree 55+ community guide · Tavares, FL

A small, non-gated Tavares community of about 221 homes and villas with its own 18-hole executive course and Geronimo's Cafe.

Who Baytree fits

Buyers who want a small community with golf at a modest price.

Amenities

Clubhouse, Geronimo's Cafe, pool and spa, fitness, ballroom.

What's near Baytree

Hospitals
  • AdventHealth Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares. Full-service hospital serving the Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares area.
Parks & lakes
  • Wooton Park and the Tavares seaplane base on Lake Dora
  • Hickory Point Recreation Park: 12 boat ramps, fishing pier and nature boardwalk on Little Lake Harris
  • Dora Canal, the cypress-lined link between Lake Dora and Lake Eustis
Town & shopping
  • Downtown Tavares, the Lake County seat, with lakefront dining and events
Getting around
  • US-441 and SR-19
  • SR-429 / SR-453 (Wekiva Parkway) toward Orlando and Sanford

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Frequently asked questions

Is Baytree a 55+ community?

Yes. Baytree is listed as 55+ age-restricted. Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, at least 80% of occupied homes must have at least one resident aged 55 or older; check the community's own rules for guests, younger spouses and renters.

What are the HOA fees at Baytree?

Reported dues are $60-$273 per month as of October 2026. Reported inclusions: Lawn care, annual exterior wash, rec facilities. Fees vary by home and change over time, so confirm with the HOA.

Is Baytree gated?

Baytree is not gated.

Does Baytree have a golf course?

Yes: 18-hole executive.

Who built Baytree?

D.R. Horton, Chesapeake Homes. Homes are available as resales only.

How far is Baytree from a hospital?

About 11 minutes (5.1 mi) by car to AdventHealth Waterman, the nearest Lake County hospital. Times are measured from the community entrance or sales center without traffic and will vary by home.

What healthcare is near Baytree?

The nearest urgent care is Avecina Medical Urgent Care - Mount Dora, about 13 minutes away. The nearest pharmacy is Publix at Tavares Crossroads, about 6 minutes away. Veterans can use the Tavares VA Clinic, about 10 minutes away. Times are by car without traffic.

Does Baytree have a CDD fee?

We have not yet confirmed whether this community carries a Community Development District (CDD) assessment. Check the non-ad valorem assessments on a current Lake County tax bill for any home you're considering.

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Last checked October 2026. Sources: public community listings and MLS data. Something out of date? Tell us.

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