Golden Heights
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 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $300,000, $214 per square foot, a median 93 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (+2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1958 - 1992; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 75 ft). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,990 ($4,320 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Mount Dora, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32757 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 61 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1959–2022 (median 1974) |
| Typical living area | 1,350 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $300,000 median across 6 closed sales · $214 per sq ft · +1.7% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 93 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 61% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “golden heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/golden-heights-mount-dora, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Golden Heights: 1 under contract right now, 1 closed sale (median $320,000). As of September 23, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Golden Heights right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($300K) is up 1.7% from the prior 12 months ($295K). With about 6 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 September 20. Confidence: Medium (6 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 23, 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
Golden Heights market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $300K ($214 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 94 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32757 (Mount Dora), 616 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $472K ($206/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 65 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32757 housing market and the Lake County market.
County records show 4 qualified sales in golden heights across 2024 - 2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $295,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Golden Heights is a community of 61 homes in Mount Dora, Lake County, built between 1959 and 2022 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,350 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Golden Heights. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Golden Heights; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($300K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($295K) IS the +1.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 17 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
22% of homes for sale in ZIP 32757 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 (2026-09-23).
Golden Heights Market Scorecard
Golden Heights is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in golden heights, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Golden Heights
Live MLS inventory for Golden Heights. 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 Golden Heights listings as of 2026-09-22, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Golden Heights on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Golden Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Golden Heights 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 Golden Heights.
A closer look at the Golden Heights market
At a median of $214 per square foot, Golden Heights 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 up 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 94 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 61 homes built between 1959 and 2022, and 61% 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 Golden Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Golden Heights buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (5.7). Basis: Recent Direction +1.7% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 Golden Heights 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 Golden Heights sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Golden Heights, 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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Recently off market in golden heights
Homes in golden heights that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 830 N Sunset Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32757)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (104 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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