Neighborhood · Apopka, Florida
Dream Lake
An established Apopka pocket with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$470,950
Median list price
$236
Avg price / sqft
138
Median days on market
Dream Lake sits in the heart of Apopka, an Orange County community defined by its namesake elementary school and easy proximity to everyday life north of Orlando. It's the kind of established neighborhood where lots feel generous, the drive to Downtown Orlando runs about 25 minutes, and Universal is roughly a half hour out. Nearby communities like Errol Estate, Rock Springs Ridge, and Sweetwater Country Club round out the area's mix of options for buyers weighing where to land.
The market here is small and moves deliberately — just 2 active listings right now, with a median list price of $483,450 and homes averaging $240 a square foot. Homes have taken a median of 67 days to sell, but the three that closed over the past year went for 101% of asking on average, so pricing well matters. If Dream Lake feels tight, it's worth widening the search across Apopka homes for sale to see the full picture.
Dream Lake is a community in Apopka, Florida.
Quick facts
$342,000 – $600K price range
2,102 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Dream Lake
$342,000
370 N LAKE AVENUE, APOPKA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft
$599,900$614,900
15 E LAUREL STREET, APOPKA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,916 sqft
Every active listing inside the Dream Lake boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Dream Lake market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$295,000
Median sold price
101%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Dream Lake vs Apopka
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dream Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Dream Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dream Lake home
≈ $2,931/mo
$470,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
452
Median age
27
Median income
$43,542
Median home value
$281,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Dream Lake
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Relationships
Top 4% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Emotional
Top 7% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Attitudes
Top 8% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
People who close here
Our Apopka experts
Straight answers
Dream Lake FAQs
Is Dream Lake a good place to live?+
It's an established Apopka neighborhood with its own assigned elementary school and a straightforward commute — about 25 minutes to Downtown Orlando and 32 to Universal. Buyers who want a settled, residential feel with quick access to the metro tend to like it here. Nearby options like Sheeler Oaks give you more to compare within the same area.
Is Dream Lake expensive?+
It sits in a mid-range band for Apopka, with a median list price of $483,450 and homes ranging from $342,000 up to $624,900. At roughly $240 per square foot, it's approachable for buyers wanting space without pushing into the $1M+ tier.
What do homes cost in Dream Lake?+
Active listings currently run from $342,000 to $624,900 with a median list price of $483,450. The three homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $295,000, so the active inventory skews higher than recent sales.
How is the market in Dream Lake?+
It's a small, low-inventory market — just 2 active listings and 3 sales in the past 12 months. Homes have taken a median of 67 days to sell, yet sellers averaged 101% of asking, which tells you well-priced homes still get bid up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax here runs about $2,880 a year, which is typical for this price range in Orange County. HOA data isn't available for the current listings, so confirm any dues on a home-by-home basis before you write an offer.
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