North Lake County

Mount Dora real estate, by the numbers.

Known for its historic downtown on Lake Dora. Historic homes, newer communities and steady rental demand.

Mount Dora home sales, past 12 months

Qualified single-family sales through September 19, 2026.

$416,000

Median sale price, compared with $432,000 the 12 months before.

$325,000 to $517,000

Where the middle half of sales landed.

516

Single-family homes sold.

8,960

Single-family homes on the county roll, with a typical year built of 1997.

74%

Of those homes carry a homestead exemption.

2.9%

Sit in a FEMA special flood hazard area at the parcel's mapped point.

Source: Lake County Property Appraiser sales file dated October 6, 2026. Sales marked qualified by the Property Appraiser, improved single-family parcels, $50,000 and up, one count per deed. Towns follow the mailing city, which can reach beyond city limits. Recent sales can take time to post. Not an appraisal.

Ten years of sales

The median went from $208,000 in 2016 to $430,000 in 2025.

YearMedian saleSales
2025$430,000636
2024$412,000598
2023$400,000616
2022$387,000667
2021$316,000721
2020$272,000652
2019$260,000670
2018$242,000572
2017$230,000560
2016$208,000557

Mount Dora neighborhoods

Median sale price from county records, over 24 months or, for quieter neighborhoods, five years.

Homes for sale in Mount Dora

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Choosing an agent in Mount Dora

Whoever you choose, these are worth checking.

  • The license. Look up any Florida agent or brokerage on the state's license search. Ours is CQ1047834.
  • All the reviews. Read the low ones too. Here are ours, with a link to every one.
  • Local experience. Ask how many properties they've handled near you. Our team has sold, leased or managed 50 in Mount Dora; see the map.
  • The plan and the paperwork. Ask how they'd price, market or search, what the agreement costs and how it ends.

Know before you go

From official sources. Things change, so confirm with the city or provider.

City hall
Mount Dora City Hall is at 510 N. Baker St., phone (352) 735-7100. Source
Water & sewer
The City of Mount Dora provides water and sewer; submit the utility application with a photo ID and lease or proof of ownership one business day ahead. Source
Trash & recycling
WM (Waste Management) collects trash in city limits on weekdays by area, and the city's map shows each area's day. Source
Electric
Electric service varies by address: the city's own electric utility serves part of Mount Dora, and Duke Energy or SECO Energy serves the rest. Source
Emergency alerts
Sign up for AlertLake, Lake County's official emergency notification system. Source
Non-emergency police
Mount Dora non-emergency police or fire line: 352-735-7130. Source
Library
W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., is a Lake County Library System branch. Source
Local landmark
Mount Dora was granted a town charter in 1910, and its first two public parks were Gilbert Park and Donnelly Park. Source

Mount Dora questions

How do I choose a real estate agent in Mount Dora?

Check the license on the Florida DBPR site, read all of the agent's reviews, ask how many homes they've handled near you, and ask how they would price and market yours or find yours. Before you sign, ask what the agreement costs and how it ends.

What is the median home sale price in Mount Dora, FL?

$416,000 for qualified single-family sales in the 12 months through September 19, 2026, based on 516 sales in Lake County Property Appraiser records. The middle half sold between $325,000 and $517,000. The median for the 12 months before that was $432,000.

How have Mount Dora home prices changed over time?

The median went from $208,000 in 2016 to $430,000 in 2025. Those are qualified single-family sales in Lake County Property Appraiser records, by calendar year.

How much of Mount Dora is in a flood zone?

About 2.9% of single-family parcels with a Mount Dora mailing city sit in a FEMA special flood hazard area at the parcel's mapped point. It varies street by street, so check the specific address.

Is there a real estate brokerage that works in Mount Dora?

Yes. RLW Realty is a Florida brokerage based in downtown Umatilla, serving Mount Dora and the rest of North Lake County for home, land and commercial sales, with property management through RLW Management. Our team has sold, leased or managed 50 properties in Mount Dora.

How can I find out what my Mount Dora home is worth?

Enter the address in the free RLW Realty home value tool for an instant estimate from county records, then ask us for a closer number based on the home's condition and the nearest sales.

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