Neighborhood · Mount Dora, Florida
Sylvan Shores
Established streets minutes from downtown Mount Dora
7
Homes for sale
$375,000
Median list price
$245
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
Sylvan Shores is one of the older residential pockets close to the heart of Mount Dora, with mature trees, established lots, and an easy connection to the cafés, galleries, and lakefront of Downtown Mount Dora. It's a walkable, unpretentious neighborhood where homes have character and the pace is quieter than the newer master-planned communities like Sullivan Ranch or Lakes Of Mount Dora on the edges of town. Families here are zoned for schools including Mt. Dora High School, and Orlando is a manageable drive when you need the city.
The market is tight and moves quickly: just 4 active listings right now, with a median list price of $392,000 and homes sitting a median of 24 days before going under contract. Over the last year 15 homes sold at a median of $301,000, and sellers are pulling in about 95% of asking, so buyers should come prepared. You can track new inventory as it lists across Mount Dora homes for sale or on the live map.
Sylvan Shores is a community in Mount Dora, Florida.
Quick facts
$247,000 – $415K price range
1,498 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
12 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sylvan Shores
$375,000
2747 EASTLAND ROAD, MOUNT DORA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
$299,900
2269 SOUTHLAND ROAD, MOUNT DORA
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft
$247,000$255,000
2980 WESTLAND ROAD, MOUNT DORA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,124 sqft
$397,500$409,500
2390 NORTHLAND ROAD, MOUNT DORA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,664 sqft
$414,995$420,000
1635 GERTRUDE PLACE, MOUNT DORA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,648 sqft
$399,000$409,000
1211 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, MOUNT DORA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,691 sqft
$364,900$369,900
2680 PALMETTO ROAD, MOUNT DORA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sylvan Shores boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sylvan Shores market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$298,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
10 days
Median time to sell
Sylvan Shores vs Mount Dora
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sylvan Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sylvan Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sylvan Shores home
≈ $2,466/mo
$375,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,058
Median age
44
Median income
$69,161
Median home value
$364,790
Beyond the listings
Living in Sylvan Shores
Entertainment
Top 16% in the U.S.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.
Appearance oriented
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.
Food & Drink
Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Lifestyles
LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Straight answers
Sylvan Shores FAQs
Is Sylvan Shores a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want an established neighborhood close to the walkable core of Downtown Mount Dora rather than a newer subdivision. The streets are mature and quiet, and Orlando is about a 44-minute drive when you need it. Families are zoned for schools including Mt. Dora High School.
Is Sylvan Shores expensive?+
It's one of the more attainable pockets near downtown Mount Dora, with a median sold price of $301,000 over the past year. Current active listings run higher, with a median list price of $392,000 and a range from $255,000 to $414,995, so what you pay depends heavily on the individual home and its condition.
What do homes cost in Sylvan Shores?+
Homes here average about $249 per square foot on a median size of roughly 1,509 square feet. Active list prices currently span $255,000 to $414,995, and you can see everything available right now on the live map.
How is the market in Sylvan Shores?+
It's a tight, fast market: only 4 homes are active, and the median time to contract is just 24 days. With 15 sales in the last year and sellers averaging 95% of asking, buyers should be ready to move quickly on the right listing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA fee for the neighborhood, which keeps monthly carrying costs down compared to master-planned communities like Lakes Of Mount Dora. Median annual property tax runs about $2,457, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent in the area is around $2,500 a month.
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