Homes for sale in
Mount Dora, Florida
Lakeside charm an hour from Orlando's front door
298
Homes for sale
$469,450
Median list price
$245
Avg price / sqft
73
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
$125,000 – $3.9M price range
2,127 sqft median home
$2,180/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
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Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Mount Dora
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$995,000
19350 LOCHSIDE LANE, MOUNT DORA
6 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,998 sqft
$475,000
5325 RED CORAL CIRCLE, MOUNT DORA
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,599 sqft
$295,000
601 N MCDONALD STREET UNIT 103, MOUNT DORA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,209 sqft
$536,171
5807 NATIVE OAK STREET, MOUNT DORA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,804 sqft
$470,000
7320 TOMBERLIN LANE, MOUNT DORA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,844 sqft
$335,000
8023 SAINT ANDREWS WAY, MOUNT DORA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,494 sqft
$483,990
5446 KNOTTY OAK STREET, MOUNT DORA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,123 sqft
$385,000
7887 CROSSWINDS WAY, MOUNT DORA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,721 sqft
$1,200,000
1066 CEASARS CT, MOUNT DORA
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,951 sqft
$484,990
5410 KNOTTY OAK STREET, MOUNT DORA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,127 sqft
$3,900,000
7703 SADLER ROAD, MOUNT DORA
7 bd · 6.5 ba · 8,889 sqft
$534,990
5843 NATIVE OAK STREET, MOUNT DORA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,719 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Mount Dora market
Leans seller
4.9 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
748
Sold, last 12 months
$435,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
Mount Dora vs Lake County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.0% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 9.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
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
A real downtown
Mount Dora is built around a historic, walkable town center of shops and restaurants rather than a strip-mall corridor.
Lake access and water views
With 20 waterfront listings and homes with water views available, the lakes shape both the lifestyle and the map.
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.
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.
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
≈ $3,253/mo
$469,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
3%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$2,180/mo
Median rent
55 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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