MOUNT DORA REAL ESTATE GUIDE
Mount Dora boasts beautiful neighborhoods whether established lakefront areas, gated communities or charming historical neighborhoods. In 2016, the median home's selling price is $182,950 and $110 per square foot. Have a question about the neighborhoods or the area? Click here
OLDER NEIGHBORHOODS
These neighborhoods range from charming historic homes and 1950's bungalows to
1970's ranch homes.
1970's ranch homes.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Year developed: Late 1800's to present
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly
Features: Walking distance to downtown's restaurants, shops, lakefront and multiple parks. Some of the oldest home are from the late 1880's.
Year developed: Late 1800's to present
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly
Features: Walking distance to downtown's restaurants, shops, lakefront and multiple parks. Some of the oldest home are from the late 1880's.
BOATHOUSE ROW
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Historic HOA: No
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly. Many are two-story.
Features: Downtown lakefront neighborhood is tucked away on an almost hidden street on downtown's lakefront. The homes are built on pilings over the water and vary in size, style and condition. Walking distance to restaurant and shops.
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Historic HOA: No
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly. Many are two-story.
Features: Downtown lakefront neighborhood is tucked away on an almost hidden street on downtown's lakefront. The homes are built on pilings over the water and vary in size, style and condition. Walking distance to restaurant and shops.
DOGWOOD MOUNTAIN
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-3000 sq. ft. is typical
Features: This established neighborhood is built on a hill with ranch homes and a mature oak canopy.
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-3000 sq. ft. is typical
Features: This established neighborhood is built on a hill with ranch homes and a mature oak canopy.
LAKE FRANKLIN PARK
Location: 1 mile east of downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom/Various HOA: No
Year developed: Homes vary in age
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Features: Established shaded neighborhood with homes typically under 2000 square feet. Many 1950's ranch homes with some newer homes along the southwest side of the small, seasonal lake.
Location: 1 mile east of downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom/Various HOA: No
Year developed: Homes vary in age
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Features: Established shaded neighborhood with homes typically under 2000 square feet. Many 1950's ranch homes with some newer homes along the southwest side of the small, seasonal lake.
LAKE GERTRUDE
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom/Various HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary with the largest homes being lakefront.
Special features: Many custom homes of varying ages and styles. Many homes have frontage on spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom/Various HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary with the largest homes being lakefront.
Special features: Many custom homes of varying ages and styles. Many homes have frontage on spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
LAKESHORE DRIVE
Location: Along 1.5 to 3 miles west from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A HOA: No
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, Mount Dora Middle School, Mount Dora High School
Home sizes: Vary greatly.
Features: Custom homes of varying ages, styles and sizes with mature oaks and pines plus docks and boathouses on Lake Dora.
Location: Along 1.5 to 3 miles west from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A HOA: No
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, Mount Dora Middle School, Mount Dora High School
Home sizes: Vary greatly.
Features: Custom homes of varying ages, styles and sizes with mature oaks and pines plus docks and boathouses on Lake Dora.
SYLVAN SHORES
Location: Approximately 2 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Various Deed Restrictions: Mixed
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly. Older ranche homes approximaely 1500 sq. ft. plus and lakefront home significantly larger.
Features: Many 1950's and Mediterranean-style homes, as well as custom homes. Built on western side of spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
Location: Approximately 2 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Various Deed Restrictions: Mixed
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly. Older ranche homes approximaely 1500 sq. ft. plus and lakefront home significantly larger.
Features: Many 1950's and Mediterranean-style homes, as well as custom homes. Built on western side of spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS
The city also has neighborhoods developed in the 1980s or later with varying amenities. Some developments feature custom homes, while others offer various sizes and models of tract homes.
CHAUTAUQUA
Location: 1 mile south of downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A Year developed: 1980's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: : Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Lots available: No
Features: Planned development featuring homes with zero-lot lines and some with slightly larger lots.
Location: 1 mile south of downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A Year developed: 1980's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: : Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Lots available: No
Features: Planned development featuring homes with zero-lot lines and some with slightly larger lots.
CHESTERHILL
Location: 2.5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom builders Year developed: 1980's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Approx. 2500-3500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Custom homes built on estate lots of 1 acre or more. Development began in 1980s with lots available in second phase
Location: 2.5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom builders Year developed: 1980's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Approx. 2500-3500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Custom homes built on estate lots of 1 acre or more. Development began in 1980s with lots available in second phase
DOGWOOD MOUNTAIN RESERVE
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Lots available: Yes
Features: This is newer subdivision sits at the top of the hill at the back of Dogwood Mountain, its older and shadier predecessor.
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Lots available: Yes
Features: This is newer subdivision sits at the top of the hill at the back of Dogwood Mountain, its older and shadier predecessor.
ELYSIUM
Location: 1.5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Approx. 2500-3500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Approximately 40 custom homes built on 1 acre+ estate lot in wooded neighborhood with nature preserve. Some homes are waterfront on Lake Dora. Lots available.
Location: 1.5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Approx. 2500-3500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Approximately 40 custom homes built on 1 acre+ estate lot in wooded neighborhood with nature preserve. Some homes are waterfront on Lake Dora. Lots available.
HIGHLANDS
Location: 2 miles from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-3000 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Small deed-restricted neighborhood with single family homes.
Location: 2 miles from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-3000 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Small deed-restricted neighborhood with single family homes.
HIGH POINTE
Location: .5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A Year developed: 1980's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes County: Lake
Lots available: Yes (1 for resale)
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-2500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Community pool and clubhouse, lake access, covered boat slips available for rental.
Location: .5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: N/A Year developed: 1980's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes County: Lake
Lots available: Yes (1 for resale)
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-2500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Community pool and clubhouse, lake access, covered boat slips available for rental.
LANCASTER AT LOCH LEVEN
Location: 2 miles North of U.S. 441
Builder: N/A HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Round Lake Elementray, Eustis MS, Eustis HS
Features: 228 homes on 15 acres of conservation area. Very family-oriented development with two small parks and a playground.
Location: 2 miles North of U.S. 441
Builder: N/A HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Round Lake Elementray, Eustis MS, Eustis HS
Features: 228 homes on 15 acres of conservation area. Very family-oriented development with two small parks and a playground.
MOSSY OAK COTTAGES
Location: 1 mile southeast of downtown
Builder: N/A HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Round Lake Elementray, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 1800-2500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Tiny development with a narrow, brick street has only a handful of homes with small lots. Each home is unique and has beautiful landscaping on small front yards.
Location: 1 mile southeast of downtown
Builder: N/A HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Round Lake Elementray, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 1800-2500 sq. ft. is typical
Features: Tiny development with a narrow, brick street has only a handful of homes with small lots. Each home is unique and has beautiful landscaping on small front yards.
SUMMERBROOKE
Location: 2.5 miles southeast of downtown
Builder: Park Square Homes HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Round Lake Elementray, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Typically under 2500 square feet
Features: Large family-oriented development with single-family homes and attached townhomes. Developed opened 2013.
Location: 2.5 miles southeast of downtown
Builder: Park Square Homes HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Round Lake Elementray, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Typically under 2500 square feet
Features: Large family-oriented development with single-family homes and attached townhomes. Developed opened 2013.
THE OAKES
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-3000 sq. ft.
Features: This very small subdivision features approximately a dozen lots with various sizes of custom homes.
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Approx. 2000-3000 sq. ft.
Features: This very small subdivision features approximately a dozen lots with various sizes of custom homes.
GATED COMMUNITIES
To date, Mount Dora only has a small handful of gated communities. They range from a large golf course community to small waterfront communities on Lake Dora.
COUNTRY CLUB OF MOUNT DORA
Builder: Year developed: 1990's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes County: Lake
Lots available: See website
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly from smaller patio homes to large custom homes depending on specific neighborhood within the subdivision
Features & Amenities: This sprawling, large subdivision consists of different neighborhoods, golf Course, clubhouse, community pool and tennis courts.
Builder: Year developed: 1990's HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes County: Lake
Lots available: See website
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly from smaller patio homes to large custom homes depending on specific neighborhood within the subdivision
Features & Amenities: This sprawling, large subdivision consists of different neighborhoods, golf Course, clubhouse, community pool and tennis courts.
DORA PARC
Location: 1 mile south of downtown Mount Dora on the city's southwestern border.
Builder: Year developed: 2016 HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes County: Lake
Lots available: Yes
Features & Amenties: Lake Dora access, deeded covered boat houses for each home. Construction started in 2016. Get more info.
Location: 1 mile south of downtown Mount Dora on the city's southwestern border.
Builder: Year developed: 2016 HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes County: Lake
Lots available: Yes
Features & Amenties: Lake Dora access, deeded covered boat houses for each home. Construction started in 2016. Get more info.
LAKES OF MOUNT DORA
Builder: Pringle Year developed: HOA: Yes
Number of homes: 950 planned in four phases
Municipal property taxes: Yes
Features: 55 and older community on Loch Leven has club house and pickleball courts. Lots available. Get more info
Builder: Pringle Year developed: HOA: Yes
Number of homes: 950 planned in four phases
Municipal property taxes: Yes
Features: 55 and older community on Loch Leven has club house and pickleball courts. Lots available. Get more info
LOCH LEVEN
Location: Approximately 3 miles north of downtown
Number of homes: 190
Builder: Year developed: HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, Mount Dora Middle, Mount Dora High School
Features: 190 homes, including many custom homes with lake frontage. Private boat ramp providing access to Loch Leven, lighted tennis courts, playground
Location: Approximately 3 miles north of downtown
Number of homes: 190
Builder: Year developed: HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, Mount Dora Middle, Mount Dora High School
Features: 190 homes, including many custom homes with lake frontage. Private boat ramp providing access to Loch Leven, lighted tennis courts, playground
SHADOW HARBOR
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Custom HOA: Yes
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: 3000+ is typical
Features: Very small gated development with two and three-story homes. The enclave sits at the edge of downtown's shops and restaurants. Half of the homes are lakefront, all have covered boat slips with lifts.
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Custom HOA: Yes
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: 3000+ is typical
Features: Very small gated development with two and three-story homes. The enclave sits at the edge of downtown's shops and restaurants. Half of the homes are lakefront, all have covered boat slips with lifts.
STONEYBROOK HILLS
Very large subdivision consisting of different neighborhoods. ROOK HILLS
Location: Approximately 2.5 miles southeast of downtown
Builder: Lennar Year developed: HOA: Yes
City property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Vary greatly depending on specific neighborhood within the subdivision
Features & Amenities: Very large subdivision consisting of different neighborhoods. Swimming pool, club house, fitness center, playground, tennis courts, baseball field and basketball courts. Get more info.
Very large subdivision consisting of different neighborhoods. ROOK HILLS
Location: Approximately 2.5 miles southeast of downtown
Builder: Lennar Year developed: HOA: Yes
City property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Vary greatly depending on specific neighborhood within the subdivision
Features & Amenities: Very large subdivision consisting of different neighborhoods. Swimming pool, club house, fitness center, playground, tennis courts, baseball field and basketball courts. Get more info.
SULLIVAN RANCH:
Location: Approximately 15 minutes southeast of downtown
Builder: Centrex HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly depending on specific neighborhood within the subdivision
Features & Amenties: Large, newer community with swimming pool, club house, fitness center, playground & walking trails. 95% sold out (8/2016). Get more info.
Location: Approximately 15 minutes southeast of downtown
Builder: Centrex HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly depending on specific neighborhood within the subdivision
Features & Amenties: Large, newer community with swimming pool, club house, fitness center, playground & walking trails. 95% sold out (8/2016). Get more info.
LAKEFRONT NEIGHBORHOODS
Mount Dora is known for its scenic lakes. Lake Dora is on the Harris Chain of Lakes. The other lakes are landlocked and some are seasonal bodies of water. Lake Gertrude is a spring-fed lake.
BOAT HOUSE ROW
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Historic HOA: No
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly, but most are narrow with multiple stories.
Features: Downtown lakefront neighborhood is tucked away on an almost hidden street on downtown's lakefront. The eclectic homes are built on pilings over the water and vary in size, style and condition. Walking distance to restaurant and shops. Get more info
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Historic HOA: No
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Vary greatly, but most are narrow with multiple stories.
Features: Downtown lakefront neighborhood is tucked away on an almost hidden street on downtown's lakefront. The eclectic homes are built on pilings over the water and vary in size, style and condition. Walking distance to restaurant and shops. Get more info
DORA PARC
Location: 1 mile south of downtown Mount Dora on the city's southwestern border.
Builder: A.R. Bailey Year developed: 2016 HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
Lots available: Yes
Home sizes: Typically 2500 to 3500 square feet
Features & Amenities: Lake Dora access, deeded covered boat houses for each home. Construction started in 2016. Get more info.
Location: 1 mile south of downtown Mount Dora on the city's southwestern border.
Builder: A.R. Bailey Year developed: 2016 HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
Lots available: Yes
Home sizes: Typically 2500 to 3500 square feet
Features & Amenities: Lake Dora access, deeded covered boat houses for each home. Construction started in 2016. Get more info.
ELYSIUM
Location: 1.5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple custom builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Lakefront homes range from approx. 3000 to10,000 sq. ft.
Lots available: Yes
Features: Approximately 40 custom homes built on 1 acre+ estate lot in wooded neighborhood with nature preserve. Some homes are waterfront on Lake Dora. Some resale lots available.
Location: 1.5 miles SE from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Multiple custom builders HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Orange County Schools
Home sizes: Lakefront homes range from approx. 3000 to10,000 sq. ft.
Lots available: Yes
Features: Approximately 40 custom homes built on 1 acre+ estate lot in wooded neighborhood with nature preserve. Some homes are waterfront on Lake Dora. Some resale lots available.
LAKE GERTRUDE
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom/Various HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Lakefront homes range from approx. 2500 to 8,000 sq. ft.
Special features: Many custom homes of varying ages and styles. Many homes have frontage on spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
Location: 1.5 miles northwest from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom/Various HOA: Yes
Municipal property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Lakefront homes range from approx. 2500 to 8,000 sq. ft.
Special features: Many custom homes of varying ages and styles. Many homes have frontage on spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
LAKESHORE DRIVE
Location: Along 1.5 to 3 miles west from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom HOA: No
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Lakefront homes are typically 2500 sq. ft. and above
Lots available: A few resale lots available
Features: Custom homes of varying ages, styles and sizes with mature oaks and pines and docks on Lake Dora.
Location: Along 1.5 to 3 miles west from downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Custom HOA: No
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Lakefront homes are typically 2500 sq. ft. and above
Lots available: A few resale lots available
Features: Custom homes of varying ages, styles and sizes with mature oaks and pines and docks on Lake Dora.
SHADOW HARBOR
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Custom HOA: Yes
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Typically 3000 sq. ft. and above
Features & Amenties: Very small gated development with two and three-story homes. The enclave sits at the edge of downtown's shops and restaurants. Half of the homes are lakefront, all have covered boat slips with lifts.
Location: Downtown's lakefront
Builder: Custom HOA: Yes
City property taxes: Yes
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Typically 3000 sq. ft. and above
Features & Amenties: Very small gated development with two and three-story homes. The enclave sits at the edge of downtown's shops and restaurants. Half of the homes are lakefront, all have covered boat slips with lifts.
SYLVAN SHORES
Location: Approximately 2 miles northwest downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Various HOA: Mixed
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Lakefront homes vary greatly
Features: This eclectic neighborhood with public green space on the lakefront features many 1950's ranch homes and is sprinkled with Mediterranean-revival homes and tudor syle homes. This older neighborhood is built on western side of spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
Location: Approximately 2 miles northwest downtown Mount Dora
Builder: Various HOA: Mixed
Municipal property taxes: No
School zones: Triangle Elementary, MDMS, MDHS
Home sizes: Lakefront homes vary greatly
Features: This eclectic neighborhood with public green space on the lakefront features many 1950's ranch homes and is sprinkled with Mediterranean-revival homes and tudor syle homes. This older neighborhood is built on western side of spring-fed Lake Gertrude.
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