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Homes for sale in

Mount Dora, Florida

Lakeside charm an hour from Orlando's front door

287

Homes for sale

$470,000

Median list price

$239

Avg price / sqft

50

Median days on market

Mount Dora sits in the rolling hills of Lake County, a genuinely walkable town built around a historic downtown, antique shops, and the lakes that give the area its name. The pace here leans toward festivals, front porches, and boat access rather than freeway sprawl — yet Downtown Mount Dora is still about 41 minutes from downtown Orlando and 50 from MCO, so you're never far from a bigger city when you want it.

For buyers, the market is broad and active: 287 listings ranging from a $39,900 entry point to nearly $2.8 million, with a median list price of $470,000. Inventory skews heavily toward single-family homes — 258 of them — alongside a healthy pipeline of new construction and plenty of gated communities. With homes sitting a median of 50 days on market, there's room to negotiate, and it's worth watching what's just reduced.

Mount Dora is in Lake County, Florida.

Quick facts

$39,900$2.8M price range

2,138 sqft median home

$1,950/mo median rent

Leans seller right now

Drive times

Downtown Orlando41 min
Universal Orlando43 min
Orlando Int’l Airport (MCO)50 min
Walt Disney World54 min

Fresh on the market

Newest homes in Mount Dora

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The numbers that matter

The Mount Dora market

Leans seller

4.7 months of inventory

Seller’s marketBuyer’s market

Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.

736

Sold, last 12 months

$435,000

Median sold price

98%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

46 days

Median time to sell

Mount Dora vs Lake County

Median list price

Mount Dora$470K
Lake Co.$394K

Price per sqft

Mount Dora$239
Lake Co.$231

Days on market

Mount Dora50d
Lake Co.49d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

9.0% yr/yr

$381K$427K$474KAug ’23Jul ’26

Homes on the market

9.2% yr/yr

227321415Aug ’23Jul ’26

Homes sold per month

04284Aug ’24Jul ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Mount Dora, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.

Where to look

Mount Dora neighborhoods

Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.

For the school run

School zones with homes for sale

Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.

Beyond the listings

Living in Mount Dora

01

A real downtown

Mount Dora is built around a historic, walkable town center of shops and restaurants rather than a strip-mall corridor.

02

Lake access and water views

With 20 waterfront listings and homes with water views available, the lakes shape both the lifestyle and the map.

03

Orlando within reach

Downtown Orlando is roughly 41 minutes away and Walt Disney World about 54, so the metro is a commute, not a move.

04

Room for every buyer

From condos and manufactured homes near $40K to $1M-plus estates, the price range here is unusually wide for one town.

05

Established communities

Neighborhoods like Sullivan Ranch, Stoneybrook Hills, Loch Leven, and The Country Club of Mount Dora each carry their own character.

Population

16,812

Median age

48.8

Median income

$69,931

Median home value

$316,100

What people here are into

Active

Outdoor Adventures

Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.

Food & Drink

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.

Food & Drink

Trendy Eats

Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.

Hobbies & Interests

Bookish

Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.

Entertainment

Film Lovers

Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.

Food & Drink

Coffee Connoisseur

Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Mount Dora home

$3,261/mo

Principal & interest $2,476
Property tax $400
HOA / fees $175
Insurance (est.) $210

$470,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

2%

In a FEMA flood zone

Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones

$1,950/mo

Median rent

47 homes for rent right now

Straight answers

Mount Dora real estate FAQs

Is Mount Dora a good place to live?+

It's one of Central Florida's most distinctive small towns, with a walkable historic core, lake access, and an easy drive to Orlando's job centers and airport. The 287 active listings span everything from starter condos to lakefront estates, so it suits retirees, families zoned to Mt. Dora High, and remote workers alike. The 55+ communities here — 37 active listings — are especially popular with downsizers.

Is Mount Dora expensive?+

It sits in the middle of the Central Florida range: the median list price is $470,000 and homes average $239 per square foot across a median size of about 2,138 square feet. There's genuine spread, though — listings start at $39,900, and if budget is the priority you can browse by price. At the top end, 16 homes are listed above $1 million.

What do homes cost in Mount Dora?+

The median list price is $470,000, with the market running from $39,900 up to $2,795,000. Single-family homes dominate at 258 of the 287 listings, and 57 of those are new construction if you'd prefer something never lived in. Pool homes (43 active) and gated options add to the mix.

How is the market right now?+

Homes are taking a median of 50 days to sell, which gives buyers realistic room to negotiate rather than the frantic pace of a few years back. With 287 active listings and steady new-construction supply, selection is strong across price points. It's worth touring open houses this week to gauge condition and value in person.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA runs about $175 a month, though it varies widely — established neighborhoods like Sullivan Ranch carry dues while many older streets have none. Median property tax is roughly $4,801 a year. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent is around $1,950 a month.

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