Belle Ayre Estates
Homes for Sale in Mount Dora, FL

Community in Mount Dora · Lake County
154 homesBuilt 1925–2020Median sale $308K
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Live Market Pulse
48/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2016 → 2026 · 78 at the 2022 peak
0 is Belle Ayre Estates's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 48. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Belle Ayre Estates Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$308K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 6.5% vs the prior 12 months
-6.5%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 3 sales in the two windows
$211/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $247 in 2024
95.9%
Sale vs ask
Lake median: 95.7%
Tempo
20days
Median DOM · closed
6 days at the 2022 low
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
77%
Owner-occupied · Belle Ayre Estates
119 of 155 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
23%
Non-owner-occupied · Belle Ayre Estates
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · Belle Ayre Estates
3 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
154
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 155 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2020, median 1967 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2021
peaked at 4 in 2019
1,460sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 154 homes trade a year
Belle Ayre Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Belle Ayre Estates right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($308K) is down 6.5% from the prior 12 months ($330K). 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 July 15. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 15, 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

Belle Ayre Estates market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $308K ($211 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 20 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

Belle Ayre Estates is a community of 154 homes in Mount Dora, Lake County, built between 1925 and 2020 (median 1966.5), with a median living area of about 2,097 square feet. 77% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 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 %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 6.5% year over year.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k3k
30 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $88 in 2012 to a $247 peak in 2024; $211 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
6 days at the 2022 low; 20 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
95.9% now vs Lake 95.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
024200820102016201820202021
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 4 quit in 2019; 0 so far in 2021. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2016202220242026
78 at the 2022 peak, 23 in the troughs, 48 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

If we were buying in Belle Ayre Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Belle Ayre Estates.

A closer look at the Belle Ayre Estates market

At a median of $211 per square foot, Belle Ayre 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 6% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 20 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 154 homes built between 1925 and 2020, and 77% 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 Belle Ayre Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.4B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction4.4/10
Owner Commitment7.7/10
Pricing Power7.2/10

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 (6.4). Basis: Recent Direction -6.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 77% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Belle Ayre Estates sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Belle Ayre Estates?
The median sale price in Belle Ayre Estates was $308K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Belle Ayre Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 20 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Belle Ayre Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 154 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Belle Ayre Estates (public records).
What share of Belle Ayre Estates is owner-occupied?
77% of Belle Ayre Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Belle Ayre Estates built?
Homes in Belle Ayre Estates were built between 1925 and 2020, with a median year built of 1966.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Belle Ayre Estates?
Cash buyers took 50% of Belle Ayre Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 6 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Belle Ayre Estates?
The best agent for Belle Ayre Estates is one who actively works Mount Dora and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Belle Ayre Estates.
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Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32757))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (30 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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