GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES
Homes for Sale in MOUNT DORA, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($590K) is down 1.7% from the prior 12 months ($600K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $590K ($259 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 25 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES is a community of 104 homes in MOUNT DORA, Orange County, built between 1990 and 2008 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 2,518 square feet. 91% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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GREATER COUNTRY ESTATESPrice History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($590K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($600K) IS the -1.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES Market Scorecard
GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Recent Developments in Greater Country Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Greater Country Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Orange County opens Enclave at Canopy Park with 104 affordable units
Orange County opened The Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit affordable apartment community at 4440 Canopy Park Loop developed by Archway Partners. The county contributed 3 million dollars from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The community includes one and two bedroom homes plus a community center, fitness center, technology lab, and EV charging.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 104 income-restricted apartment homes to the local rental supply along with new community amenities and green-certified construction. The project is about 23 miles southeast of Greater Country Estates, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: ClickOrlando - July 2026Civic
Orange County previews new Innovation Center on West Colonial Drive
Orange County previewed its new Innovation Center at 7149 West Colonial Drive, located within the county's Multicultural Center and Senior Center complex, with an official opening set for Fall 2026. The center will offer technology programs including 3D printing and makerspace prototyping through the Orange County Library System, plus career exploration and workforce training through CareerSource Central Florida.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a county operated civic and technology facility with library and workforce programming to the West Colonial corridor. The project is about 17 miles southeast of Greater Country Estates, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Orange County Newsroom - June 2026Development
Mixed-use high-rise redesigned for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue
A redesigned 17-story mixed-use high-rise was proposed for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue in Orlando's North Quarter district by Acram Group. The project would include 350 residential units, about 3,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and a parking garage with 510 spaces, replacing two 1972 office buildings. A public plaza is planned at the corner of Magnolia and Weber Street.
What it may mean for the marketWould replace two aging office buildings with 350 residences, ground floor retail, and structured parking, adding housing density and a public plaza along the Orlando Urban Trail. The project is about 20 miles southeast of Greater Country Estates, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Planning board approves zoning for 37-story tower at 170 East Washington Street
Orlando's Municipal Planning Board voted to approve a Planned Development amendment for a 37-story, 425-foot mixed-use tower at 170 East Washington Street across from Lake Eola Park. The project would include 252 residential units, a 221-room hotel, a three-story restaurant, and structured parking. It still requires City Council consideration before construction.
What it may mean for the marketWould add a 37 story tower with 252 residences and a hotel to the downtown skyline, replacing a prior approval for a 7 story hotel and increasing high density housing and parking supply. The project is about 21 miles southeast of Greater Country Estates, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - October 2025Retail & Dining
New Apopka complex with restaurants and offices set to open in 2026
A new commercial complex in Apopka with restaurants and office space is set to open in 2026, adding retail and workplace space in northwest metro Orlando.
What it may mean for the marketNew retail and office space in Apopka adds everyday conveniences and local jobs, amenity and employment factors that can support nearby housing demand. The project is about 9 miles southeast of Greater Country Estates, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: GrowthSpotter - March 2025Development
Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora
Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Greater Country Estates.
Source: GrowthSpotter
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES buying strategy.
If we were buying in GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES.
A closer look at the GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES market
At a median of $259 per square foot, GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 25 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 104 homes built between 1990 and 2008, and 91% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.8). Basis: Recent Direction -1.7% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 91% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 93.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed GREATER COUNTRY ESTATES sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (28 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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