Gaines
Homes for Sale in Mount Dora, FL
All 253 homes for sale in Mount Dora, FL · median $437,900 · 236 homes for sale in 32757 · Orange County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside gaines sub right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in gaines sub in Mount Dora, FL since 2005, the most recent in December 2024. Across Mount Dora as a whole, 292 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $464,950, 53 median days on market, with 65 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,750 ($7,080 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Gaines
Gaines is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32757, 314 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Mount Dora.
Across Orange County, 5,909 homes are active and 1,877 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Gaines specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in GAINES SUB, MOUNT DORA
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Gaines buying strategy.
If we were buying in Gaines 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 Gaines.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gaines. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Gaines 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 Gaines sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Gaines, 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: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (9 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 Gaines
Where is Gaines?
Gaines is a community in Mount Dora, Orange County, Florida, ZIP 32757.
Are there homes for sale in Gaines right now?
No active listings inside Gaines at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Gaines have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Gaines 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.
More Mount Dora & Lake County guides
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Nearby Communities
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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.
GAINES SUB Market Scorecard
GAINES SUB 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.