DEERWOOD FARMS in SORRENTO

DEERWOOD FARMS
Homes for Sale in SORRENTO, FL

Community in SORRENTO · Lake County · ZIP 32776
14 homesBuilt 1961–1998
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Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · DEERWOOD FARMS
11 of 14 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · DEERWOOD FARMS
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
14
Homes in the community
14 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1961
Community established
homes built 1961-1998, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 6 in 2008
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Deerwood Farms Sorrento is a small, tightly held pocket of Lake County — just 14 homes total, and at this snapshot there are zero active listings. That kind of scarcity means pricing here isn't set by a live market of comparable choices; it's set home by home, whenever an owner decides to sell.

With a homestead share near 78.6%, most of these properties are owner-occupied rather than held as rentals or second homes, which tends to correlate with longer hold periods and fewer listings hitting the market in any given year. Buyers interested in this community should plan to watch it patiently and move decisively when something does come up, since there's rarely a second option sitting right behind it.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a compact, established enclave built out between 1961 and 1998, with a median year built of 1986 — putting the typical home at a construction era distinct from newer Lake County subdivisions. At a median 2,229 square feet of living space, homes here skew toward larger, settled floor plans rather than starter-sized product.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buyers who value long-term stability and are comfortable monitoring a small community for months until something lists.
  • Buyers seeking a larger, older-build home with established landscaping and lot size rather than new construction.
  • Buyers who want golf-cart-friendly local mobility, pending HOA verification of current rules.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to compare multiple active listings before deciding.
  • Buyers on a hard purchase deadline who can't wait for scarce inventory to surface.
  • Buyers seeking a recently built home, given the community's 1961–1998 build range.

The market around DEERWOOD FARMS

DEERWOOD FARMS is a small community — 9 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32776, 102 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of SORRENTO.

Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not DEERWOOD FARMS specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in DEERWOOD FARMS 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 DEERWOOD FARMS.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a settled, low-turnover pocket of Lake County and are willing to wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
Zero active listings means there may be nothing to buy for an extended stretch.
Sweet Spot
Buyers targeting a larger, established floor plan near the 2,229 sq ft median rather than a starter home.
Avoid If
You need to compare several homes at once or move on a tight timeline.

A small footprint, built out over decades

The spread from 1961 to 1998 tells you this community wasn't built in a single phase — it filled in gradually over roughly four decades, which means finished condition, updates, and systems age will vary meaningfully from one house to the next even within the same street. A buyer touring here should expect to evaluate each property on its own maintenance history rather than assuming a uniform build standard across the community.

Golf carts are reported as permitted across this community's MLS listings, which is worth noting as a lifestyle detail for anyone weighing how they'll get around locally, but it should be verified directly with the HOA before you factor it into a purchase decision. With only 14 homes in the entire inventory and none currently active, this is not a community where you browse multiple options side by side — it's one where you identify the community first and then wait for your shot.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in DEERWOOD FARMS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a 14-home community with no active listings, there's no MLS search that does the work for you — it takes direct outreach, off-market awareness, and a broker who tracks small Lake County pockets like this one before a sign ever goes up. That's the kind of legwork we do.

DEERWOOD FARMS in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a settled, low-turnover pocket of Lake County and are willing to wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageScarcity — only 14 homes exist, so ownership here is inherently uncommon.
Biggest riskZero active listings means there may be nothing to buy for an extended stretch.
Sweet spotBuyers targeting a larger, established floor plan near the 2,229 sq ft median rather than a starter home.
Avoid ifYou need to compare several homes at once or move on a tight timeline.

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 DEERWOOD FARMS sales matched to your home.

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DEERWOOD FARMS Market Scorecard

No active listings

DEERWOOD FARMS is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
$599,000
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in DEERWOOD FARMS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 14 homes in DEERWOOD FARMS (public records).
What share of DEERWOOD FARMS is owner-occupied?
79% of DEERWOOD FARMS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in DEERWOOD FARMS built?
Homes in DEERWOOD FARMS were built between 1961 and 1998, with a median year built of 1986.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for DEERWOOD FARMS?
The best agent for DEERWOOD FARMS is one who actively works SORRENTO 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 DEERWOOD FARMS.
How do I find a top SORRENTO real estate agent who knows DEERWOOD FARMS?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows DEERWOOD FARMS and the wider SORRENTO area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for DEERWOOD FARMS?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your DEERWOOD FARMS purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who value long-term stability and are comfortable monitoring a small community for months until something lists.Excellent fit
Buyers seeking a larger, older-build home with established landscaping and lot size rather than new construction.Excellent fit
Buyers who want golf-cart-friendly local mobility, pending HOA verification of current rules.Excellent fit
Buyers who want to compare multiple active listings before deciding.Probably not
Buyers on a hard purchase deadline who can't wait for scarce inventory to surface.Probably not
Buyers seeking a recently built home, given the community's 1961–1998 build range.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32776))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (6 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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