Dora Isles
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 274 homes for sale in TAVARES, FL · median $329,450 · 253 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of October 2026, Dora Isles Sub in Tavares, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Dora Isles Sub in Tavares, FL since 2011, the most recent in May 2012. Across Tavares as a whole, 435 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $329,990, 69 median days on market, with 132 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,490 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Dora Isles in Tavares is showing a single active listing as of this snapshot, which means there is no meaningful trend to point to - no median trajectory, no days-on-market pattern, no inventory cycle to read. Whatever is setting the tone for this community right now is that one property, not a market.
For a buyer or seller here, the posture has to shift from 'what is the market doing' to 'what does this specific home look like on its own terms.' Comps, condition, and lot specifics matter more than usual because there is nothing else in the MLS feed to triangulate against.
The 60-Second Overview
Dora Isles is a small subdivision in Tavares, Lake County, with minimal current MLS presence and no community amenities identified from active listings.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Dora Isles that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1978 and 2021 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,196 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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.
Who Dora Isles is best for.
Best for
- A buyer targeting the specific active listing in Dora Isles rather than shopping the subdivision broadly.
- Someone comfortable doing independent due diligence in a low-data MLS environment.
- A buyer prioritizing the Tavares, Lake County location itself over a documented amenity package.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to compare several active options within the same subdivision before deciding.
- Someone relying on published community amenities as a deciding factor, since none are currently identified.
- A buyer who needs recent multi-listing pricing trends to feel confident about value.
The market around Dora Isles
Dora Isles is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32778, 339 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Tavares.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32778 (TAVARES), 713 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($183/sq ft), down 4.9% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 131 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32778 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Dora Isles specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
16% of homes for sale in ZIP 32778 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-28).
DORA ISLES SUB Market Scorecard
DORA ISLES SUB is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $310,000, and homes go under contract in about 105 days.
Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Dora Isles
Live MLS inventory for Dora Isles. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Dora Isles listings as of 2026-06-22, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2012. Tap any home to ask about it.
Recent Developments in Dora Isles
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Dora Isles, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 site is about 2 miles southeast of Dora Isles.
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 8 miles northwest of Dora Isles.
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 Dora Isles buying strategy.
If we were buying in Dora Isles 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 Dora Isles.
A Market of One
With a single active listing, Dora Isles does not offer the kind of data set that supports pricing conclusions, absorption analysis, or amenity comparisons. The MLS feed does not surface a clubhouse, pool, or other shared community feature tied to current listings - that could mean the subdivision does not have them, or simply that nothing active is marketing them right now. Either way, it is not something to assume without direct confirmation.
This is a community where due diligence has to happen at the property and street level rather than the subdivision level. Anyone considering a purchase here should treat the single listing as the starting point for research, not as evidence of a broader trend, and should expect to do more legwork than a typical high-inventory neighborhood would require.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dora Isles. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this little active MLS data, the value we add is not a canned market report - it is direct research: pulling closed sales history outside the current snapshot, walking the specific lot and structure, and giving a straight read on whether the one listing available is priced and positioned reasonably. We tell clients when a thin-data community requires more caution, not less.
Dora Isles in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Dora Isles buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Dora Isles sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Dora Isles, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 22, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (2 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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Common questions about Dora Isles
Where is Dora Isles?
Dora Isles is a community in TAVARES, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Dora Isles right now?
Yes - 1 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Dora Isles have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Dora Isles in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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