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Lakes of Mount Dora in Mount Dora

Lakes of Mount Dora Homes for Sale

Established 1988 · Mount Dora · Lake County

A gated 55+ active-adult community in Mount Dora built around interconnected lakes, with a large clubhouse, resort pool, and an extensive sports and club lineup.

55+ active adultGated lakes settingLarge amenity center
Live Market Pulse
42/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$488K
Median Price
5.1mo
Supply
122days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$247/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated 55-plus active-adult community in Mount Dora, Lake County, built around a network of interconnected lakes. The read is amenity-led single-story living: production single-family homes by Medallion Home organized around a large clubhouse, a resort-style pool, and a deep roster of courts, lawns, and special-interest clubs, in a community where ownership is age-restricted to 55 and older per the association. Because this is an HOA, age-restricted community, the buy is the homesite, the home, and the carrying cost: confirm the HOA dues and what they cover, the age restriction and its terms, any community development district bond, and the condition of a resale home, then comp within Lakes of Mount Dora rather than against general-market Mount Dora stock."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Lakes of Mount Dora market snapshot (as of June 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $488K ($247 per sq ft), with homes averaging 122 days on market and 5.1 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 45 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated 55-plus active-adult community in Mount Dora (ZIP 32757), Lake County, built around interconnected lakes by Medallion Home (community and builder sources).

Reporting describes a large clubhouse, around 18,000 square feet, with a fitness center, library, billiards and game rooms, an arts and crafts studio, and a ballroom, plus a resort-style zero-entry pool and an extensive sports lineup including pickleball, bocce, tennis, croquet, and walking trails. Treat counts and square footage as reported and confirm current amenities.

The community is age-restricted to 55 and older per the association, and reporting describes designated RV and boat storage and small-boat access on the lakes. Confirm the age restriction terms and any storage or lake-use rules.

Because this is an HOA, age-restricted community, value is homesite, home, and carrying-cost specific. Confirm the HOA dues and what they cover, the age restriction, any community development district bond, and the condition of a resale home, and comp within Lakes of Mount Dora before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Lakes of Mount Dora is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers age 55 and older who want a gated, amenity-rich active-adult community
  • Buyers who value a large clubhouse, a resort pool, and an extensive sports and club lineup
  • Buyers who want single-story homes built around interconnected lakes in Mount Dora

Probably not for

  • Buyers under the community's age restriction or who want a non-age-restricted community
  • Buyers who want a low-fee community without an amenity package
  • Buyers who want an in-town or large-acreage homesite
Market Pulse

How Lakes of Mount Dora is performing right now

42/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
5.1Months of supplytight
103Median days on marketdays
4 : 19Under contract vs for salestrong demand
45Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-1%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Lakes of Mount Dora listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Lakes of Mount Dora buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lakes of Mount Dora

Live MLS inventory for Lakes of Mount Dora. 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.

8598 Bridgeport Bay Circle home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 8 daysTop listing
$1,050,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,728 sqft · built 2024
8598 Bridgeport Bay Circle, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
8461 Bridgeport Bay Circle home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 1 days
$948,800
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,147 sqft · built 2019
8461 Bridgeport Bay Circle, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
8237 Bridgeport Bay Circle home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 32 days
$685,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,159 sqft · built 2015
8237 Bridgeport Bay Circle, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by COAST TO COAST REAL ESTATE PRO
1990 Wallingford Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 103 days
$588,800
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,330 sqft · built 2023
1990 Wallingford Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
7879 Crosswinds Way home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 3 days
$545,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,455 sqft · built 2009
7879 Crosswinds Way, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY
2389 Pawtucket Pass home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 158 days
$522,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 2017
2389 Pawtucket Pass, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA REALTY
3951 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 138 days
$505,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 2024
3951 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by DENIZ REALTY PARTNERS LLC
3054 New Haven Place home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 114 days
$489,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,227 sqft · built 2007
3054 New Haven Place, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleRenovatedBest value
Listed by THE HOOD GROUP, INC.
3952 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 54 days
$476,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 2026
3952 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
2327 Wakefield Way home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 26 days
$475,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,717 sqft · built 2013
2327 Wakefield Way, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront
Listed by ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
2982 Kittery Court home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 1 days
$457,990
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 2026
2982 Kittery Court, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
3958 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 8 days
$446,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 2026
3958 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
8045 Waterbury Way home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 108 days
$439,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,152 sqft · built 2006
8045 Waterbury Way, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
2289 Hamden Way home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 54 days
$437,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 2026
2289 Hamden Way, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
3963 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 163 days
$404,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 2026
3963 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
8860 Bridgeport Bay Circle home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 210 days
$399,995
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,671 sqft · built 2008
8860 Bridgeport Bay Circle, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP
8923 Bridgeport Bay Circle home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 271 days
$389,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,926 sqft · built 2007
8923 Bridgeport Bay Circle, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE PARTNERS III REALTY
3975 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 387 days
$369,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 2025
3975 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
3969 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraActive · 471 days
$364,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,402 sqft · built 2025
3969 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
8492 Hartford Way home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraPending · 60 days
$549,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,384 sqft · built 2020
8492 Hartford Way, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by WATSON REALTY CORP
2046 Wallingford Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraPending · 128 days
$521,990
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 2024
2046 Wallingford Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by DENIZ REALTY PARTNERS LLC
3942 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraPending · 63 days
$480,990
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 2026
3942 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
3961 Kennebunk Loop home for sale in Lakes of Mount DoraPending · 94 days
$399,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,614 sqft · built 2026
3961 Kennebunk Loop, MOUNT DORA, 32757
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC

Active and pending Lakes of Mount Dora listings as of 2026-06-24, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Lakes of Mount Dora on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Lakes of Mount Dora. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Downtown Mount Dora~10 min · approximate
Eustis~10 to 15 min · approximate
Tavares~15 min · approximate
SR 429 / Wekiva Parkway~15 to 20 min · approximate
Downtown Orlando~40 to 50 min · approximate, traffic dependent
Orlando International Airport (MCO)~50 to 60 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Lakes of Mount Dora (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Lake County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Lakes of Mount Dora is served by Lake County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lakes of Mount Dora address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Lakes of Mount Dora, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Lakes of Mount Dora

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Lakes of Mount Dora, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a gated 55-plus active-adult community built around lakes with a large amenity center. The watch items are the homesite and home, the HOA dues and what they cover, the age restriction, and any CDD. Comp within the community.

Large amenity center and sports lineup

BullishA roughly 18,000 square foot clubhouse, resort pool, and an extensive courts and clubs roster anchor demand; confirm what is included in the HOA and currently open. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Large amenity center and sports lineup

Age-restricted HOA structure

NeutralThe 55-plus restriction and HOA dues define who can own and the carrying cost; confirm the age terms, the dues, and any CDD before assuming value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Age-restricted HOA structure

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lakes of Mount Dora, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2006 to 2011
    Development

    Active-adult community established

    Reporting describes Lakes of Mount Dora established as a 55-plus active-adult community, with development beginning in the mid 2000s and Medallion Home becoming the builder in the early 2010s. Treat dates as reported and confirm specifics. Why it matters: An established active-adult community; the amenity center and lakes define the product, and value turns on the home and carrying cost. Source

  2. Ongoing
    Community

    Single-family homes around interconnected lakes

    Builder and community sources describe single-family homes by Medallion Home built around interconnected lakes, with a large clubhouse, resort pool, and an extensive sports and club lineup. Treat counts as reported and confirm current status. Why it matters: The lakes setting and the amenity package are the draw; the homesite, the home, and the HOA set value. Source

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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 Strategy

The Lakes of Mount Dora buying strategy.

If we were buying in Lakes of Mount Dora, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any pending or special assessments.

2

Confirm the age restriction, the 55-plus terms and any occupancy rules with the association.

3

Check for a community development district bond, since some master plans carry a CDD line on the tax bill; confirm per parcel.

4

Read the homesite and home, the lot, any lake or conservation view, and the condition and updates of a resale home.

5

Comp within Lakes of Mount Dora, against the closest home, not general-market Mount Dora stock.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-kept single-story home on a good homesite, ideally with a lake or conservation view, priced to its condition and carrying cost.
Biggest Risk
Comping against general-market homes, or underbudgeting the HOA dues, reserves, or a possible assessment.
Best Lot
The homesite, any lake or conservation view, and proximity to the amenity center shape value here.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA, the age restriction, and any CDD before you write.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated 55-plus active-adult community in Mount Dora (32757), Lake County, built around interconnected lakes by Medallion Home. Reporting describes a large clubhouse, around 18,000 square feet, with a fitness center, library, game rooms, and a ballroom, a resort-style zero-entry pool, and an extensive sports lineup including pickleball, bocce, tennis, and croquet, plus walking trails and designated RV and boat storage. Ownership is age-restricted to 55 and older per the association. As an HOA community it carries dues and may carry a community development district bond; confirm per parcel. Homes are zoned to Lake County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district. Confirm the HOA dues, the age restriction, and the homesite and condition for the specific home.

Lakes of Mount Dora Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Lakes of Mount Dora.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Lakes of Mount Dora today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller plans needing updates
$290K to $430K

The most attainable homes are smaller plans or those needing cosmetic updates. Read the HOA budget and the homesite before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: core single-story plans
$430K to $615K

The core is mid-size single-story homes in good condition. Condition, the homesite, and proximity to amenities separate these more than size alone.

Most inventory
High: larger plans and premium lake-view lots
$615K to $730K

The top end is larger or updated homes on premium homesites, often with lake or conservation views. These trade on the lot and the finish level.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$488K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$290K to $430K
Entry: smaller plans needing updates
The most attainable homes are smaller plans or those needing cosmetic updates. Read the HOA budget and the homesite before assuming value.
$430K to $615K
Mid: core single-story plans
The core is mid-size single-story homes in good condition. Condition, the homesite, and proximity to amenities separate these more than size alone.
$615K to $730K
High: larger plans and premium lake-view lots
The top end is larger or updated homes on premium homesites, often with lake or conservation views. These trade on the lot and the finish level.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Lakes of Mount Dora, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 4% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot
Renovated$248
Original$239
Median days on market
Renovated70
Original94

From current Lakes of Mount Dora listings (renovated 2, original 21); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Lakes of Mount Dora holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Mount Dora locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Lakes of Mount Dora

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Lakes of Mount Dora1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Lakes of Mount Dora2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Lakes of Mount Dora3

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Lakes of Mount Dora4

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Lakes of Mount Dora5

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The gated 55-plus lifestyle and the amenity center are priced into every Lakes of Mount Dora listing. The deal is won on the homesite, the home's condition, and a clear read of the HOA, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.8B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk4.4/10
Location Efficiency7.7/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.5/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Lakes of Mount Dora is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The homesite and any lake or conservation view shape value here.
  • Proximity to the amenity center matters.
  • Condition and updates drive value alongside the lot.

In an active-adult community like Lakes of Mount Dora, the homesite, any lake or conservation view, the condition of the home, and proximity to the amenity center set value, with the HOA dues and any community development district bond shaping cost. Compare a home against the closest sale within the community, not general-market Mount Dora stock, and read the homesite, the view, and the HOA before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Lakes of Mount Dora in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers age 55 and older who want a gated, amenity-rich active-adult community built around lakes in Mount Dora.
Strong onA large clubhouse, a resort-style pool, an extensive sports and club lineup, and single-story homes around interconnected lakes.
WatchThe HOA dues and what they cover, the reserves, the age restriction terms, and any community development district bond.
Not forBuyers under the age restriction, those wanting a non-age-restricted or low-fee community, or an in-town or large-acreage homesite.
The edgeThe amenity package and the lakes setting are the draw; matching the right home on a good homesite with a healthy HOA is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated 55-plus community with HOA dues.
  • Confirm reserves and any special assessments.
  • Confirm the age restriction terms with the association.
  • Check for a community development district bond per parcel.
  • Comp within Lakes of Mount Dora, not general-market stock.

Lakes of Mount Dora is an HOA, age-restricted community, so it carries HOA dues, and some master plans also carry a community development district bond on the tax bill; treat any figure as reported and confirm the HOA dues, what they cover, the reserves, any special assessments, and any CDD per parcel before you offer.

HOA dues in an amenity community like this typically cover the clubhouse, pool, courts, common-area upkeep, and gate; confirm precisely what is included, what the owner maintains, and the reserve position for the association.

The amenity center is the centerpiece: a large clubhouse with a fitness center, library, game rooms, and a ballroom, a resort-style zero-entry pool, and an extensive sports lineup including pickleball, bocce, tennis, and croquet, plus walking trails. Confirm current amenities and access.

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The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Lakes of Mount Dora

Thinking of selling in Lakes of Mount Dora?

Your buyer is weighing the gated 55-plus lifestyle, the amenities, and the carrying cost, so sell the specifics: the homesite, any lake or conservation view, the home's condition, and a healthy HOA budget.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Lakes of Mount Dora, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Lakes of Mount Dora, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

17% of homes for sale in Lakes of Mount Dora 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 (2026-06-24).

Lakes of Mount Dora Market Scorecard

Balanced

Lakes of Mount Dora is currently a balanced. About 5.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $475,000, and homes go under contract in about 103 days.

5.1
Months supply
$475,000
Median list
$487,500
Median sold
$246
Per sqft
103
Days on mkt
19/4/45
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32757 ZIP is $393,593, about 8.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakes of Mount Dora?
A gated 55-plus active-adult community in Mount Dora, Lake County, built around interconnected lakes by Medallion Home, with a large clubhouse, resort pool, and an extensive sports and club lineup.
Is Lakes of Mount Dora age-restricted?
Yes. Reporting describes it as a 55-plus active-adult community. Confirm the exact age and occupancy terms with the association before you buy.
Where is Lakes of Mount Dora located?
In Mount Dora (ZIP 32757), Lake County, a short drive from downtown Mount Dora, Eustis, and Tavares, with access toward Orlando via the SR 429 corridor.
What amenities does Lakes of Mount Dora offer?
Reporting describes a large clubhouse with a fitness center, library, game rooms, and a ballroom, a resort-style zero-entry pool, pickleball, bocce, tennis, croquet, walking trails, and designated RV and boat storage. Confirm current amenities.
What kinds of homes are in Lakes of Mount Dora?
Reporting describes single-story single-family homes by Medallion Home built around interconnected lakes. Confirm the floor plan and homesite for the specific home.
Does Lakes of Mount Dora have an HOA?
Yes. As a gated amenity community it carries an HOA with dues. Confirm the dues, what they cover, the reserves, and any special assessments.
Does Lakes of Mount Dora have a CDD?
Some master plans carry a community development district bond on the tax bill. Confirm whether a CDD applies to the specific parcel before you assume the carrying cost.
Can I use the lakes at Lakes of Mount Dora?
Reporting describes small-boat and kayak access and catch-and-release fishing on the lakes. Confirm lake-use and storage rules with the association.
How far is Lakes of Mount Dora from Orlando?
Roughly 40 to 50 minutes to downtown Orlando by car, depending on the route and traffic. Drive times are approximate.
What schools serve Lakes of Mount Dora?
It is zoned to Lake County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district. Note the community is age-restricted to 55 and older.
Is Lakes of Mount Dora a good investment?
The gated 55-plus lifestyle and the amenity package support demand, but value is homesite, home, and carrying-cost specific. Confirm the HOA, the age restriction, and any CDD and read the home before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Lakes of Mount Dora?
The HOA dues, reserves, and any assessments, the age restriction terms, any community development district bond, and the homesite, view, and condition of the home.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Lakes of Mount Dora?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the HOA budget, the age restriction, and the homesite swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Lakes of Mount Dora?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You are age 55 or older and want a gated, amenity-rich active-adult communityExcellent fit
You value a large clubhouse, a resort pool, and an extensive sports and club lineupExcellent fit
You want single-story homes built around interconnected lakes in Mount DoraExcellent fit
You are under the community's age restriction or want a non-age-restricted communityProbably not
You want a low-fee community without an amenity packageProbably not
You want an in-town or large-acreage homesiteProbably not

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