Mount Dora Sherwood
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
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Mount Dora Sherwood in Mount Dora, FL since 2015, the most recent in August 2022. Across Mount Dora as a whole, 292 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $464,950, 53 median days on market, with 65 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,740 ($7,070 with the full homestead exemption).
Mount Dora Sherwood is a small, established pocket of Lake County housing stock — 201 homes with a build range stretching from 1902 to 2024 and a median year built of 1971. That spread means the market here is priced off condition and update history far more than off square footage or lot uniformity, since a 1970s-era home and a newly built one can sit blocks apart with very different maintenance profiles.
With a homestead share of 55%, roughly half the housing stock turns over as primary residences rather than as investment or seasonal inventory, which tends to keep listings tied more to life-stage decisions than to speculative timing. For a buyer, that means less urgency-driven pricing and more room to evaluate a home on its own merits; for a seller, it means presentation and disclosure of updates matter as much as the address itself.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Mount Dora SherwoodHomes for Sale in Mount Dora, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
A modest-sized, older Mount Dora neighborhood where median living space runs near 1,212 square feet — homes here read more as compact, established properties than as a builder-community product line.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Mount Dora Sherwood that have changed hands since 2015, built between 1973 and 1982 (median 1973), with a median living area of about 1,369 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 17 qualified sales in Mount Dora Sherwood across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $281,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
Who Mount Dora Sherwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established Mount Dora address and are comfortable evaluating homes case-by-case on condition rather than by community perks.
- Buyers seeking a smaller, easier-to-maintain home given the median living area near 1,212 square feet.
- Buyers planning to occupy the home as a primary residence, consistent with the area's 55% homestead share.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as part of the purchase.
- Buyers who want new-construction uniformity — this market spans homes built from 1902 to 2024.
- Buyers unwilling to budget for potential system or finish updates given a median build year of 1971.
The market around Mount Dora Sherwood
Mount Dora Sherwood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32757, 314 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Mount Dora.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Mount Dora Sherwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Mount Dora Sherwood by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Mount Dora Sherwood subdivision: 7 homes on record; built 1973–1982; typical size about 1,369 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | $82,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | $139,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | $120,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | $169,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $235,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $235,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $235,000 on 2022-08-25.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Mount Dora Sherwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Mount Dora Sherwood 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 Mount Dora Sherwood.
Age, Not Amenities, Drives the Story
There is no community amenity package identified from current MLS listings in Sherwood — no clubhouse, pool, or shared recreation to factor into value. That puts the entire pricing conversation back on the house itself: lot, layout, condition, and how recently systems and finishes have been touched. In a neighborhood spanning built years from 1902 to 2024, that variance is the single biggest thing a buyer needs to walk in understanding.
At a median living area of 1,212 square feet, this is generally a smaller-footprint market, which tends to draw buyers looking for a manageable home rather than maximum square footage. Combined with a median year built of 1971, expect a mix of homes that have been fully modernized and others still carrying original systems — inspection findings will vary more here than in a tract-built subdivision of similar size.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Mount Dora Sherwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this age-diverse and amenity-free, the work is in the diligence — knowing which of the 201 homes have had real capital improvements versus cosmetic ones, and pricing accordingly. We walk that line for both buyers and sellers rather than treating every listing in Sherwood as interchangeable.
Mount Dora Sherwood in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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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Common questions about Mount Dora Sherwood
Where is Mount Dora Sherwood?
Mount Dora Sherwood is a community in Mount Dora, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32757.
How many homes are in Mount Dora Sherwood?
County property records list 7 homes in Mount Dora Sherwood, built between 1973 and 1982; the typical home is about 1,369 heated square feet.
What do homes in Mount Dora Sherwood sell for?
Mount Dora Sherwood has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2022 (1 sale, median $235,000). For context, ZIP 32757 has 314 homes on the market with 24% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Mount Dora Sherwood right now?
No active listings inside Mount Dora Sherwood at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Mount Dora Sherwood have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Mount Dora Sherwood in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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