LAKES OF MOUNT DORA
Homes for Sale in MOUNT DORA, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Lakes Of Mount Dora is a single, defined community of 531 homes built out mostly between 2006 and 2022, with a median build year of 2008 - so most of the housing stock has moved past its first decade and buyers are weighing original systems against updated ones. With only 14 active listings against that base and a 4.0 months supply reading, the market here sits in balanced territory: not scarce enough to force bidding wars, not loose enough to favor low offers.
The homestead share of 84.6% tells you this is a community where most owners are living in the home rather than renting it out or holding it as a second property. That matters for a buyer: turnover is driven more by life changes than investor exits, which tends to keep inventory thinner and listings more move-in-ready than distressed.
LAKES OF MOUNT DORA right now
🟡 Balanced market. 5.1 months of supply and 23% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Very High (26 active and pending listings, 39 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($475K) is down 5.0% from the prior 12 months ($500K) and up 160% since 2012. With about 21 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 August 2. Confidence: Very High (39 and 38 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 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
LAKES OF MOUNT DORA market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $475K ($250 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 65 days on market for closed sales, and 5.1 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months and up 160% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (39 closings in the current window).
LAKES OF MOUNT DORA is a community of 531 homes in MOUNT DORA, Lake County, built between 2006 and 2022 (median 2008), with a median living area of about 2,006 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A gated, amenity-rich community in Mount Dora built out primarily in the 2006 - 2022 window, with a median home running just over 2,000 square feet of living space. The combination of a defined build era and a high owner-occupancy share gives the community a settled, consistent feel rather than a mix of new construction and much older resale stock.
The setting & the homes.
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LAKES OF MOUNT DORAWho LAKES OF MOUNT DORA is best for.
Best for
- A buyer who wants a gated community with a full recreational amenity package (pool, tennis, pickleball, fitness center) and is comfortable with homes built between 2006 and 2022.
- A buyer prioritizing a settled, owner-occupied feel over investor-heavy turnover, given the community's high homestead share.
- A buyer working with a real estate professional who can move quickly when one of the limited active listings matches their criteria.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to browse a large pool of active listings before narrowing down - inventory here is consistently thin.
- A buyer set on new construction only; the newest homes in this community date to 2022, with most stock older.
- A buyer who wants a community with no deed restrictions or HOA oversight - this one has both.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($475K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($500K) IS the -5.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 39 sales each (39 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Lakes of Mount Dora Market Scorecard
Lakes of Mount Dora is currently a seller's market. About 3.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $489,900, and homes go under contract in about 103 days.
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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.
Housing distress & ownership in LAKES OF MOUNT DORA, 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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
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Active · 1 daysActive and pending LAKES OF MOUNT DORA listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
LAKES OF MOUNT DORA 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.
Life at LAKES OF MOUNT DORA
- Pool · reported on 33 of 33 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 30 of 33 listings
- Fitness Center · reported on 29 of 33 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 28 of 33 listings
- Gated Community - No Guard · reported on 25 of 33 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 23 of 33 listings
- Pickleball Court(s) · reported on 22 of 33 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 22 of 33 listings
- Gated · reported on 22 of 33 listings
- Cable TV · reported on 19 of 33 listings
- Irrigation-Reclaimed Water · reported on 17 of 33 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 15 of 33 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Round Lake Elem · Elementary
- Eustis Middle · Middle
- Eustis High School · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent LAKES OF MOUNT DORA listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The LAKES OF MOUNT DORA buying strategy.
If we were buying in LAKES OF MOUNT DORA 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 LAKES OF MOUNT DORA.
What actually moves a listing here
With active inventory sitting at just 14 homes across a 531-home community, buyers should expect a narrow window to compare options at any given time - this is not a market where you tour twenty houses in a weekend. The 4.0 months supply figure lands squarely in balanced territory, meaning well-priced, well-maintained homes move at a reasonable pace without the urgency of a seller's market or the leverage of a buyer's market.
The amenity package - pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, a spa, and reclaimed-water irrigation, all behind gated (no-guard) access - is a meaningful part of the value proposition here, and it's backed by deed restrictions that keep the community's look and use consistent. Because the housing stock spans 2006 to 2022, condition and updates vary more than square footage does; a 2008-built home and a 2020-built home in the same community can present very differently, so due diligence on age-specific systems (roof, HVAC, water heater) is worth the time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in LAKES OF MOUNT DORA. 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 LAKES OF MOUNT DORA 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 5 factors (6.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +160% since 2012; Recent Direction -5.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.1 months of supply; Owner Commitment 85% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only 14 active listings at any given time, timing and access matter more than in higher-inventory markets - we track Lakes Of Mount Dora closely enough to flag new listings and pending activity as they happen, and we verify current HOA amenities and deed-restriction details directly with the association rather than relying on outdated listing sheets.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (346 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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