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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
Of the 3 55+ communities in Mount Dora, 3 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, 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, Sullivan Ranch is a gated communities with 692 homes, and Lakes of Mount Dora is another gated communities with 950 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Mount Dora stay on the market for around 335 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $460,156, 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 $497,450, while homes in The Country Club of Mount Dora average around $469,650.
121 communities near Mount Dora
3,634 homes near Mount Dora
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2 beds
|2 baths
|978 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,160 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,700 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,415 sq ft
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4 beds
|7 baths
|4,739 sq ft
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3 beds
|4 baths
|2,720 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,655 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,822 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,927 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,392 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,202 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,753 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,680 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,621 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,636 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,628 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,689 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,632 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,229 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,938 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,946 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,687 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,768 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,922 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|1,927 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|2,339 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,244 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,555 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|986 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 3 55+ communities in Mount Dora, 3 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, 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, Sullivan Ranch is a gated communities with 692 homes, and Lakes of Mount Dora is another gated communities with 950 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Mount Dora stay on the market for around 335 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $460,156, 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 $497,450, while homes in The Country Club of Mount Dora average around $469,650.
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