MOUNT DORA'S REAL ESTATE GUIDE
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Mount Dora boasts an abundance of beautiful neighborhoods. Whether you're looking for established lakefront areas, newer communities or charming historical neighborhoods, you'll find it here. To help make your home search easier, this guide breaks neighborhoods down into four categories: older neighborhoods, planned developments, gate communities and lakefront neighborhoods.
For pricing reference, the median home's selling price in 2016 is $182,950 and $110 per square foot. View aerials of the area here. older neighborhoodsThese neighborhoods range from charming historic homes and 1950's bungalows to 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. 
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. 
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. 
LAKE FRANKLIN PARK
Location: 1 mile east of downtown Mount Dora Builder: Various HOA: No Year developed: Homes vary in age Municipal property taxes: Yes School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS Home sizes: Typical range is 1000-2000 sq. ft. Features: Established shaded neighborhood with many 1950's ranch homes, 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. 
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. 
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 ranch homes approximately 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 DEVELOPMENTSThe 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. 
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 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 & Amenities: 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 Elementary, Eustis MS, Eustis HS Features & Amenities: 228 homes on 15 acres of conservation area. Very family-oriented development with two small parks and a playground. Voted best neighborhood for families in "Best of Mount Dora" in 2016. 
MOSSY OAK COTTAGES
Location: 1 mile southeast of downtown Builder: N/A HOA: Yes Municipal property taxes: No School zones: Round Lake Elementary, 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. 
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. 
SUMMERBROOKE
Location: 2.5 miles southeast of downtown Builder: Park Square Homes HOA: Yes Municipal property taxes: No School zones: Round Lake Elementary, MDMS, MDHS Home sizes: Typically under 2500 square feet Features: Large family-oriented development with single-family homes and attached townhomes. Developed opened 2013. GATED COMMUNITIESMount Dora 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 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 subdivision consists of different neighborhoods, a golf course, clubhouse, restaurant and community pool, plus tennis and pickleball 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 Home Sizes: Approximately 2500-3000 sq. ft. Features & Amenities: Lake Dora access, deeded covered boat houses for each home. Construction started in 2016 priced from the mid 400's. Get more info. 
LAKES OF MOUNT DORA
Builder: Pringle HOA: Yes Number of homes: 950 planned in four phases Municipal property taxes: Yes Features & Amenities: 55 and older community on Loch Leven has club house and pickleball courts. Voted best neighborhood for retirees in the "Best of Mount Dora" awards. 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 & Amenities: 190 homes, including many custom homes with lake frontage. Amenities include lighted tennis courts and playground, plus a private boat ramp providing access to Loch Leven 
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. 
STONEYBROOK HILLS
Very large subdivision consisting of different neighborhoods. ROOK HILLS Location: Approximately 2.5 miles southeast of downtown Builder: Lennar 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 & Amenities: Large, newer community with swimming pool, club house, fitness center, playground & walking trails. 95% sold out (8/2016). Get more info. LAKEFRONT NEIGHBORHOODSMount 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 
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: Lakefront home typically range from 2500 to 3500 square feet. Features & Amenities: The Edgewater neighborhood within this sprawling, subdivision has a handful of lakefront homes on the eastern edge of Loch Leven. Neighborhood features 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: 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. 
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. 
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 & Amenities: The custom, lakefront homes is this subdivision sit on the western edge of Loch Leven, a land-locked lake. Amenities include lighted tennis courts and playground, plus a private, community boat ramp. 
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 & Amenities: 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. Copyright Mount Dora Buzz Have a question about the neighborhoods or the Mount Dora area? Click here |
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