Neighborhood · Deer Island, Florida
Lake Forest
Quiet Mount Dora living near the Orlando corridor
1
Homes for sale
$370,000
Median list price
$194
Avg price / sqft
50
Median days on market
Lake Forest sits in the Mount Dora area of Lake County, a pocket of established, mid-sized homes where the pace slows down but Orlando stays within reach. Communities like Park Wood Of Mount Dora and Village Grove anchor the neighborhood, and families are drawn to assigned schools including Mt. Dora Middle School and Mt. Dora High School. Downtown Orlando is about 48 minutes out, with Orlando International Airport roughly 56 minutes away — close enough to commute, far enough to feel removed.
This is a small, low-inventory market, so buyers should move with intent. Right now there is a single active listing at $380,900, and the two homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $417,500 with sellers collecting 98% of asking. When something comes up it tends to go fast — median days on market has been just nine — so watching the live map and being ready to act matters more here than in a deep, slow market.
Lake Forest is a community in Deer Island, Florida.
Quick facts
$370,000 – $370K price range
1,909 sqft median home
$17/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Forest
Every active listing inside the Lake Forest boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Lake Forest market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$417,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
51 days
Median time to sell
Lake Forest vs Deer Island
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Forest home
≈ $2,376/mo
$370,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$17/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
147
Median age
38
Median income
$69,280
Median home value
$278,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Forest
Culture
Top 6% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Appearance oriented
Top 13% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Appearance oriented
Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Straight answers
Lake Forest FAQs
Is Lake Forest a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a quieter Mount Dora setting with real access to Orlando — downtown is about 48 minutes and Walt Disney World roughly an hour. Families gravitate to the assigned schools, including Mt. Dora High School, and neighborhoods like Park Wood Of Mount Dora and Village Grove keep the area residential and established.
Is Lake Forest expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for the Mount Dora area. The one active listing is priced at $380,900, and homes over the past year sold at a median of $417,500, so you're generally looking at well under the $1M tier.
What do homes cost in Lake Forest?+
Current pricing centers around $380,900 for the active listing, at roughly $200 per square foot for a typical 1,909-square-foot home. Recent sales closed higher, at a $417,500 median, which reflects how few homes trade here each year. You can track new listings on the live map.
How is the market in Lake Forest?+
It's tight and fast — only one active listing right now and two sales in the past 12 months. Homes have moved in a median of nine days, and sellers are averaging 98% of asking, so buyers should be prepared to act quickly when the right home appears in Deer Island.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are modest here. The median HOA runs about $17 a month, and median property taxes come in around $2,399 a year — both on the lower end for the area.
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