West Sylvan Shores in MOUNT DORA

West Sylvan Shores
Homes for Sale in MOUNT DORA, FL

Community in MOUNT DORA · Lake County · ZIP 32757
16 homesBuilt 1958–1959
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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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
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
56%
Owner-occupied · West Sylvan Shores
9 of 16 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
44%
Non-owner-occupied · West Sylvan Shores
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · West Sylvan Shores
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
16
Homes in the community
16 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1958
Community established
homes built 1958-1959, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2012
peaked at 2 in 2009
12.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 16 homes trade a year

The market around West Sylvan Shores

West Sylvan Shores is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2012 — 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 West Sylvan Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in WEST SYLVAN SHORES, 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 12 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-31)

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 West Sylvan Shores

Live MLS inventory for West Sylvan Shores. 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 West Sylvan Shores listings as of 2026-09-02, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.

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 West Sylvan Shores 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 West Sylvan Shores.

A closer look at the West Sylvan Shores market

The housing stock is 16 homes built between 1958 and 1959, and 56% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in West Sylvan Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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 West Sylvan Shores sales matched to your home.

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WEST SYLVAN SHORES Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

WEST SYLVAN SHORES is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $369,900, and homes go under contract in about 220 days.

6.0
Months supply
$369,900
Median list
$292,500
Median sold
$280
Per sqft
220
Days on mkt
1/0/2
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 West Sylvan Shores?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 16 homes in West Sylvan Shores (public records).
What share of West Sylvan Shores is owner-occupied?
56% of West Sylvan Shores parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in West Sylvan Shores built?
Homes in West Sylvan Shores were built between 1958 and 1959, with a median year built of 1958 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in West Sylvan Shores?
Cash buyers took 67% of West Sylvan Shores sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for West Sylvan Shores?
The best agent for West Sylvan Shores 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 West Sylvan Shores.
How do I find a top MOUNT DORA real estate agent who knows West Sylvan Shores?
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 West Sylvan Shores and the wider MOUNT DORA area.
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Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (19 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 WEST SYLVAN SHORES? 2 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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