MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS in MOUNT DORA

MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS
Homes for Sale in MOUNT DORA, FL

Community in MOUNT DORA · Lake County · ZIP 32757
17 homesBuilt 1961–1982
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Tempo
100%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
94%
Owner-occupied · MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS
16 of 17 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
6%
Non-owner-occupied · MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
17
Homes in the community
17 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1961
Community established
homes built 1961-1982, median 1976 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 1 in 2014
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

This is a small, established pocket of Mount Dora built out between 1961 and 1982, with a median build year of 1976 and a typical home running around 2,000 square feet. With only 17 homes in the community and a single active listing at the time of this snapshot, pricing here is set almost entirely by the condition and update level of whatever happens to be on the market, not by broad neighborhood trends.

At 12 months of supply, the market is sitting in buyer-leaning territory, meaning inventory is thin but what is listed can take longer to move and buyers who do their homework have room to negotiate. For a seller, that means presentation and pricing precision matter more than usual since there is no wave of comparable competing listings to hide behind.

The 60-Second Overview

A tightly held, older-built section of Mount Dora where homestead occupancy runs high (about 94%), suggesting most owners have settled in rather than cycled through as investment or rental units.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual home's condition rather than relying on a large batch of comparable listings
  • Buyers who want a mid-sized home, around 2,000 square feet, in an established build era
  • Buyers who are not seeking community amenities and prioritize a settled, low-turnover location

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a wide selection of active listings to tour and compare
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right listing to surface
  • Buyers seeking a newer-construction home or built-in community amenities

The market around MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS

MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS is a small community — 2 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32757, 335 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of MOUNT DORA.

Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS, MOUNT DORA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 3 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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 MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS

Live MLS inventory for MOUNT DORA FOREST 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 MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Lake County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Triangle Elem · Elementary
  • Mount Dora Middle · Middle
  • Leesburg High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS address.

If we were buying in MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an established, older-built home in Mount Dora without community-amenity overhead.
Biggest Risk
With only one listing active and 12 months of supply, patience and flexibility on timeline are required.
Sweet Spot
A buyer prioritizing space and location over updated systems or shared amenities.
Avoid If
You need a wide selection to compare or a fast, certain closing timeline.

A small, settled pocket of Mount Dora

With just 17 homes total, this community does not behave like a typical subdivision with a steady drip of listings and a clear going rate. Turnover is infrequent, and at the time of this snapshot there was a single active listing, so any buyer serious about this pocket needs to move with intent when something does come up rather than waiting for a second option to compare against.

The homes themselves date to a fairly narrow build window, 1961 to 1982, with a median year built of 1976, which means most properties are candidates for updated systems, roofs, and finishes depending on maintenance history. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should treat this as a straightforward residential pocket rather than one built around shared recreational features.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, with limited listing volume to draw on, pricing and negotiating well requires knowing the actual condition and history of the handful of homes that make up this pocket, not just running a generic comp report. We track what is available in Mount Dora Forest Heights in real time and help buyers and sellers make sense of a market where one listing can meaningfully shift the picture.

MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an established, older-built home in Mount Dora without community-amenity overhead.
Biggest advantageLow competition among buyers, since inventory here is consistently thin.
Biggest riskWith only one listing active and 12 months of supply, patience and flexibility on timeline are required.
Sweet spotA buyer prioritizing space and location over updated systems or shared amenities.
Avoid ifYou need a wide selection to compare or a fast, certain closing timeline.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS sales matched to your home.

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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.

$2,201/mo
Lake County typical true cost to own
$146/mo
Lake County typical home insurance
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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.

MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $480,000, and homes go under contract in about 124 days.

12.0
Months supply
$480,000
Median list
$393,600
Median sold
$240
Per sqft
124
Days on mkt
1/1/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32757 ZIP is $391,361, about 7.0% above 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 17 homes in MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS (public records).
What share of MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS is owner-occupied?
94% of MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS built?
Homes in MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS were built between 1961 and 1982, with a median year built of 1976 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS?
The best agent for MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS is one who actively works MOUNT DORA and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS.
How do I find a top MOUNT DORA real estate agent who knows MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS and the wider MOUNT DORA area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your MOUNT DORA FOREST HEIGHTS purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual home's condition rather than relying on a large batch of comparable listingsExcellent fit
Buyers who want a mid-sized home, around 2,000 square feet, in an established build eraExcellent fit
Buyers who are not seeking community amenities and prioritize a settled, low-turnover locationExcellent fit
Buyers who want a wide selection of active listings to tour and compareProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right listing to surfaceProbably not
Buyers seeking a newer-construction home or built-in community amenitiesProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (5 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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