Living in Mount Dora, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide
As of 2026-09-11, the median home sold in Mount Dora, Florida over the last 12 months went for $467,000 (408 closings across 210 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $204 per square foot for a median 2,104-sq-ft home built around 1994. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 59 days, and with 176 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 5.2 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 97% of their original asking price. That median is 16% above the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.
What your budget buys in Mount Dora
Three price points from 338 recent Mount Dora closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:
- Around $287,500: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 1,362 sq ft, built around 1981 (44 sales).
- Around $467,000: the typical sale in this band was a 3-bed, 2-bath home of about 2,069 sq ft, built around 2009 (61 sales).
- Around $514,950: the typical sale in this band was a 4-bed, 3-bath home of about 2,331 sq ft, built around 2019 (47 sales).
The real monthly cost of owning in Mount Dora
Take the median $467,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $2,413/month. Lake County’s typical total millage is 16.65 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $6,942/year ($578/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Lake County is about $1,756/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 64% of current Mount Dora listings carry an HOA, with a median of $198/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $3,336/month to own the median Mount Dora home including a typical HOA.
For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Lake County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.
Where people are buying: Mount Dora’s most active communities
The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.
| Community | Sales (12 mo) | Median | Days listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailside | 44 | $467,490 | 59 |
| Timberwalk | 41 | $413,490 | 45 |
| Lakes of Mount Dora | 39 | $475,000 | 65 |
| Seasons at Wekiva Ridge | 22 | $526,572 | 99 |
| Oakfield At Mount Dora | 21 | $516,000 | 76 |
| Summerbrooke | 15 | $479,510 | 117 |
| Dora Pines Sub | 12 | $193,750 | 80 |
| Sylvan Shores | 11 | $295,000 | 13 |
Mount Dora by ZIP code
Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 32757 (336 sales, median $390,000).
What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes
Of the last 12 months of sales, 86% were single-family homes, 1% townhomes or villas, and 9% condos. New construction accounted for 46% of closings, led by Trailside, Timberwalk, Seasons at Wekiva Ridge, Oakfield At Mount Dora, Lakes of Mount Dora. The housing stock skews older: 28% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 37% before 1980.
Getting around from Mount Dora
Measured from the center of Mount Dora’s recent sales: Downtown Orlando is about 24 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 33 miles; Ocala is about 40 miles; Daytona Beach is about 46 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.
Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify
School assignments change; check the Lake County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Lake County’s typical millage of 16.65; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Lake County average of $1,756/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.
Mount Dora: the case for and against
What works in Mount Dora’s favor
- 46% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
- insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,756/year)
- no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead
What to plan for
- prices run 16% above the statewide median in our coverage
- 64% of listings carry an HOA (median $198/month)
- property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill
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Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Mount Dora communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Lake County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.