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Mount Dora, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Mount Dora
A suburb of Orlando in Central Florida, Mount Dora is popular for its charming small-town community and warm weather. While residents can enjoy the local amenities of the city,…
A suburb of Orlando in Central Florida, Mount Dora is popular for its charming small-town community and warm weather. While residents can enjoy the local amenities of the city, Orlando is easily accessible for larger, brand-name shopping and restaurants. With its many trails and parks, monthly festivals, and boutique shopping, Mount Dora is an in-demand destination for active adults.
Climate & Geography
Mount Dora is situated in a mixture of flat, open land and wooded areas surrounded by lakes. Weather is typical of other inland Florida cities: humid, hot, and long summers are followed by shorter, pleasant winters. There is more rain than average, and while hurricanes do often cause excess rainfall, they generally pose no other threat. Residents enjoy 230 days of sun each year with no snow.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Known as “festival city,” residents of Mount Dora have many festivals to choose from each month, including the hugely popular annual craft fair with over 400 exhibitors. Antique shops and farmers markets are the most favored type of shopping in Mount Dora, typically open on the weekends. More boutiques, vintage shops, and local eateries are located in the downtown area, several of them on the waterfront. There are no chains, and buildings downtown are small, creating a quaint, tight-knight community feeling.
Golfers can practice at the Mount Dora Golf Club, Country Club of Mount Dora, and the Deer Island Country Club. Other popular outdoor destinations include Palm Island Park, Trimble Park, and the piers of Lake Dora, where residents can hike, fish, and boat.
Cost of Living & Taxes
Mount Dora’s overall cost of living is barely above the national average and slightly below Florida’s average. Specific factors like groceries and health care are below average, while housing matches the rest of the U.S. Utilities and transportation are above the national average, which is typical for Florida.
Florida is a popular destination for retirees because there is no income tax. In addition, property taxes and Mount Dora’s 7 percent sales tax are similar to the national average.
Health Care
The Orlando-Kissimmee metropolitan area ranks within the top 75 communities on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, and Florida ranks in the top 20 states.
There are no hospitals in Mount Dora. Five miles away is AdventHealth Waterman, rated as high performing by U.S. News. Leesburg Regional Medical Center, 14 miles away, is also high performing and the No. 3 hospital in Orlando. The closest nationally ranked hospital is AdventHealth Orlando, about 23 miles away, and the No. 1 hospital in the state. It is also ranked as the No. 12 hospital in the country for diabetes and endocrinology.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Mount Dora, there are no large communities, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Mount Dora has 692 homes, the largest has 950 homes, and the average communities consists of 823 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Mount Dora. The most recent communities started in Mount Dora include Lakes of Mount Dora, Sullivan Ranch, The Country Club of Mount Dora. There is also 1 communities in Mount Dora that offers new construction homes, including Lakes of Mount Dora.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Mount Dora. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated communities with 950 homes, and Sullivan Ranch is another gated communities with 692 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Mount Dora stay on the market for around 316 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $470,569, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lakes of Mount Dora average around $507,199, while homes in Sullivan Ranch average around $452,523.
121 communities near Mount Dora
3,711 homes near Mount Dora
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4 beds
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|2,014 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,527 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,342 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,308 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,258 sq ft
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3 beds
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|1,612 sq ft
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3 beds
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|1,925 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,601 sq ft
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3 beds
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|2,969 sq ft
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2 beds
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|1,094 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,766 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,469 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,837 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,121 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,416 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,893 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,434 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,584 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,392 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,344 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,104 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,146 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,412 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,165 sq ft
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5 beds
|3 baths
|3,193 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,321 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,188 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,246 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,308 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,928 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|3,613 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,058 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,308 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Mount Dora, there are no large communities, 3 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and no small communities.
The smallest 55+ communities in Mount Dora has 692 homes, the largest has 950 homes, and the average communities consists of 823 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Mount Dora. The most recent communities started in Mount Dora include Lakes of Mount Dora, Sullivan Ranch, The Country Club of Mount Dora. There is also 1 communities in Mount Dora that offers new construction homes, including Lakes of Mount Dora.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Mount Dora. Approximately 66.7% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated communities with 950 homes, and Sullivan Ranch is another gated communities with 692 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Mount Dora stay on the market for around 316 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $470,569, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Lakes of Mount Dora average around $507,199, while homes in Sullivan Ranch average around $452,523.
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