Mount Dora Gardners in MOUNT DORA

Mount Dora Gardners
Homes for Sale in MOUNT DORA, FL

Community in MOUNT DORA · Lake County · ZIP 32757
123 homesBuilt 1912–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Mount Dora Gardners Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
59%
Owner-occupied · Mount Dora Gardners
76 of 129 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
41%
Non-owner-occupied · Mount Dora Gardners
incl. 19% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
100%
Cash buyers · Mount Dora Gardners
3 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2018
123
Homes in the community
plus 6 vacant residential lots · 129 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1912
Community established
homes built 1912-2024, median 1954 (FL DOR 2025)
4
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 4 in 2019
0.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 123 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

This is a market with almost no visible pulse right now: zero active listings and only a single closing in the most recent window. That is not enough transaction volume to draw a price trend from, so anyone quoting a confident number for this pocket of Mount Dora is guessing. What we can say is that the housing stock itself is the story here - a median build year of 1954 inside a range that stretches to 2024 means older homes and newer infill sit side by side, and condition will do more to set value than any market-wide trend.

With inventory this thin, a seller who lists here is effectively setting the market for the moment, and a buyer has almost no comparable recent sales to lean on for negotiation. Both sides should expect to do more individual due diligence - a private appraisal, a contractor walkthrough, a title and HOA check - rather than relying on recent closed data, because there simply isn't much of it.

The 60-Second Overview

A small, established community of 123 homes where build years span more than a century, from 1912 to 2024, with a typical home dating to 1954 - a mix that points to a mature core with periodic newer construction filled in over time.

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 drawn to older-home character who are prepared to evaluate condition and updates on a case-by-case basis.
  • Buyers who want a smaller, gated setting rather than a large master-planned community.
  • Buyers comfortable making decisions without a deep bench of recent comparable sales to lean on.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need several recent closed comparables to justify an offer price with confidence.
  • Buyers focused specifically on large-square-footage homes, given the median here runs closer to 1,417 square feet.
  • Buyers who want the predictability of a single, uniform build era rather than a mix spanning 1912 to 2024.

The market around Mount Dora Gardners

Mount Dora Gardners is a small community — 14 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — 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).

The housing mix here is 94% single family residence, 6% ?.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Mount Dora Gardners specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in Mount Dora Gardners 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 Gardners.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an established, character-driven home rather than a uniform new-build community.
Biggest Risk
Near-zero current inventory and closings mean pricing data is thin, so valuation requires extra diligence.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable evaluating each home individually, given the wide age spread from 1912 to 2024.
Avoid If
You need recent comparable sales to feel confident about price - this is not a data-rich pocket right now.

A community defined by age and continuity

The median home here runs about 1,417 square feet, which puts this squarely in modest, efficient-footprint territory rather than large-format construction. Combined with a median build year of 1954, that suggests a base of smaller, older homes rather than a subdivision built to a single modern floor plan - buyers should expect real variation in layout, systems age, and renovation history from one address to the next.

A homestead share of 58.9% is notable: it means a majority of owners have filed for homestead exemption, which typically signals longer-term occupancy rather than a market dominated by short-term rentals or frequent turnover. The one listed community amenity is a security gate, though as with any amenity reported at the MLS level, it is worth confirming current access and operation directly with the HOA before assuming what it covers.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mount Dora Gardners. 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 with this little active inventory and closing volume, pricing a home correctly or making a competitive offer takes more legwork than pulling up a comparable sales report. We track off-market and pre-list activity across Lake County so you are not negotiating blind, and we can help you weigh a home built in the 1950s against 2020s infill on its actual condition and systems rather than assumptions.

Mount Dora Gardners in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an established, character-driven home rather than a uniform new-build community.
Biggest advantageA gated setting combined with a high homestead share pointing to longer-term ownership patterns.
Biggest riskNear-zero current inventory and closings mean pricing data is thin, so valuation requires extra diligence.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable evaluating each home individually, given the wide age spread from 1912 to 2024.
Avoid ifYou need recent comparable sales to feel confident about price - this is not a data-rich pocket right now.

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 Gardners 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 GARDNERS Market Scorecard

No active listings

MOUNT DORA GARDNERS is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
$544,000
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/0/1
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: realMLS, 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 Gardners?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 123 homes plus 6 vacant residential lots in Mount Dora Gardners (public records).
What share of Mount Dora Gardners is owner-occupied?
59% of Mount Dora Gardners 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 Gardners built?
Homes in Mount Dora Gardners were built between 1912 and 2024, with a median year built of 1954 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Mount Dora Gardners?
Cash buyers took 100% of Mount Dora Gardners sales in the 12 months ending June 2018 (3 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Mount Dora Gardners?
The best agent for Mount Dora Gardners 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 Gardners.
How do I find a top MOUNT DORA real estate agent who knows Mount Dora Gardners?
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 Gardners 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 Gardners purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers drawn to older-home character who are prepared to evaluate condition and updates on a case-by-case basis.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a smaller, gated setting rather than a large master-planned community.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable making decisions without a deep bench of recent comparable sales to lean on.Excellent fit
Buyers who need several recent closed comparables to justify an offer price with confidence.Probably not
Buyers focused specifically on large-square-footage homes, given the median here runs closer to 1,417 square feet.Probably not
Buyers who want the predictability of a single, uniform build era rather than a mix spanning 1912 to 2024.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32757))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (15 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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Thinking of selling in MOUNT DORA GARDNERS? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Lake County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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