Identity
Mount Dora is one of the few Florida towns with real topography, and it built an identity on that: a lakeside downtown of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century buildings, a lighthouse, and an events economy that draws visitors year-round.
Lake County
Mount Dora
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A hillside town on Lake Dora known for its historic downtown, antique shops and a calendar of festivals.
Location and access
Lake County on Lake Dora, northwest of Orlando via US-441 and SR-429.
Everyday life
In practice, here is the rhythm you will find: downtown is genuinely walkable; the lakes and the Harris Chain shape weekends.
- The historic downtown and lakefront.
- Palm Island Park boardwalk.
- Festivals across the year, including the arts festival.
Housing
- Historic homes in the downtown districts.
- Newer subdivisions and active-adult communities on the outskirts.
- Lakefront properties on Lake Dora and nearby lakes.
New construction
ongoing outside the historic core, mostly along the highway approaches.
Getting around
Plan on this for getting around: walkable downtown, car-based otherwise; SR-429 shortened the trip to Orlando.
The area
A hilltop lakefront village of antique shops and a small-craft harbor.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Downtown is genuinely walkable and sets the pace: coffee and antique shops along the lakefront blocks, a festival calendar that draws visitors most weekends, and the Harris Chain of Lakes for boating once the errands are done. Away from the hill, the pattern becomes suburban and car-based.
Routines that fit
- Wanting a walkable, lakefront downtown with shops and festivals nearby.
- Boating on a connected chain of lakes.
- Accepting festival-weekend crowds and parking pressure in exchange for downtown life.
- Taking on an older home in a historic district with restoration requirements.
Outdoors and leisure
- Lake Dora and the Harris Chain of Lakes, for boating and fishing.
- Palm Island Park boardwalk, over the lakeshore wetlands.
- The Dora Canal, a short, tree-canopied boat route linking Lake Dora and Lake Eustis.
- Downtown lakefront parks used for the town's year-round festival calendar.
Eating and shopping
The historic downtown blocks hold most of the restaurants and cafés, walkable from the lakefront; supermarkets and chain dining are along the highway approaches outside the historic core.
Pharmacies, banks and clinics are downtown and along US-441; hospitals with fuller services are in Leesburg and Eustis, a short drive away.
Seasons
Festival weekends, including the arts festival, bring visitor traffic and parking pressure that you learn to plan around. Boating season runs spring through early fall, with afternoon storms the main summer disruption.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
National League of Junior Cotillions Golden Triangle Chapter
High school
721 Helen St Box 1011, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
WebsiteMount Dora High Gymnasium
High school
1017 E 8th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
The Goblin Market Restaurant & Lounge
Eclectic bistro offers an elevated menu from around the world in quaint digs with a courtyard.
330 Dora Drawdy Way, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.7 · 2142 reviews$$
WebsiteEden Abbey Brewing Community
Restaurant
405 S Highland St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.7 · 543 reviews$$
WebsiteWAVE - Asian Bistro & Sushi
Fusion fare such as sushi burritos & donuts, create-your-own bento boxes & poke bowls plus beer.
301 N Baker St U 100, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.6 · 2859 reviews$$
WebsitePisces Rising
Enduring seafood & steakhouse serving Caribbean-inspired dishes & drinks in a Florida bungalow.
239 W 4th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.4 · 3348 reviews$$
WebsiteThe Frog and Monkey Restaurant & Pub
This old-school pub in a cellar offers fish 'n' chips & other bar eats plus live music.
411 N Donnelly St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.4 · 1380 reviews$$
WebsiteFiesta Grande Mexican Grill
Hearty Mexican plates & margaritas, plus lunch deals, in a folksy, colorful atmosphere.
421 N Baker St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.5 · 2780 reviews
Website1921 Mount Dora
Celeb chef’s Florida-inspired cuisine in a 1921 house with rotating art from the Modernism Museum.
142 E 4th Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.5 · 1363 reviews
WebsiteEl Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Mount Dora
Mexican restaurant
18750 US-441, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.5 · 1235 reviews
WebsiteLakeside Inn
Landmark 1883 hotel offering homey rooms & suites, a beach, an outdoor pool with a bar & 3 eateries.
100 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.4 · 2906 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Gilbert Park
Lakefront park housing a playground, picnic pavilions & BBQs, plus a shelter area, benches & trails.
310 S Tremain St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
WebsiteDonnelly Park
Park
530 N Donnelly St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
Palm Island Park
Dog-friendly 8-acre nature preserve with picnic shelters & trails, plus a boardwalk & fishing pier.
411 S Tremain St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Mount Dora Marina Co.
Waterfront facility offering new & used boats, boating supplies, repair service & dry storage slips.
148 Charles Ave, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.8 · 320 reviews
WebsiteLighthouse Walk
Tourist attraction
357-499 S Tremain St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.8 · 144 reviews
Triangle Bingo
Leisure and activities nearby
2711 W Old US Hwy 441, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.7 · 372 reviews
WebsiteThe IceHouse Theatre
Storied 270-seat performing arts center since 1958 showcasing community theater & musicals.
1100 N Unser St, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.7 · 358 reviews
WebsiteEpic Theatres Mt. Dora
Movie theater
2300 Spg Hbr Blvd, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.5 · 1659 reviews
WebsiteThe Country Club of Mount Dora
Golf course
1900 Country Club Blvd, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.5 · 180 reviews
WebsiteMount Dora Arts Festival
Association / Organization
138 E 5th Ave B, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.5 · 103 reviews
WebsiteDeer Island Country Club
Golf course
18000 Eagles Club House Way, Tavares, FL 32778, USA
4.4 · 453 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Lake County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$399,999
median asking price (USD)
−1.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $372,259 in September 2021 to $399,999 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $372,259 in September 2021 and high of $449,400 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $372,259 |
| November 2021 | $376,698 |
| January 2022 | $399,000 |
| March 2022 | $394,600 |
| May 2022 | $432,488 |
| July 2022 | $433,690 |
| September 2022 | $406,555 |
| November 2022 | $402,009 |
| January 2023 | $399,700 |
| March 2023 | $408,581 |
| May 2023 | $404,303 |
| July 2023 | $425,000 |
| September 2023 | $420,000 |
| November 2023 | $415,000 |
| January 2024 | $410,750 |
| March 2024 | $420,000 |
| May 2024 | $422,500 |
| July 2024 | $420,000 |
| September 2024 | $415,749 |
| November 2024 | $409,900 |
| January 2025 | $407,000 |
| March 2025 | $410,000 |
| May 2025 | $416,900 |
| July 2025 | $409,987 |
| September 2025 | $407,450 |
| November 2025 | $399,900 |
| January 2026 | $399,000 |
| March 2026 | $399,900 |
| May 2026 | $400,000 |
| July 2026 | $402,950 |
| September 2026 | $399,999 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Lake County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$211
USD per square foot
−1.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $186 in September 2021 to $211 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $186 in September 2021 and high of $220 in May 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $186 |
| November 2021 | $191 |
| January 2022 | $199 |
| March 2022 | $206 |
| May 2022 | $220 |
| July 2022 | $218 |
| September 2022 | $214 |
| November 2022 | $211 |
| January 2023 | $209 |
| March 2023 | $208 |
| May 2023 | $211 |
| July 2023 | $218 |
| September 2023 | $218 |
| November 2023 | $219 |
| January 2024 | $219 |
| March 2024 | $219 |
| May 2024 | $219 |
| July 2024 | $219 |
| September 2024 | $219 |
| November 2024 | $217 |
| January 2025 | $216 |
| March 2025 | $217 |
| May 2025 | $216 |
| July 2025 | $215 |
| September 2025 | $214 |
| November 2025 | $213 |
| January 2026 | $213 |
| March 2026 | $212 |
| May 2026 | $210 |
| July 2026 | $212 |
| September 2026 | $211 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Lake County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
2,513
active listings
+3.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 750 in September 2021 to 2,513 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 480 in March 2022 and high of 2,520 in August 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 750 |
| November 2021 | 675 |
| January 2022 | 580 |
| March 2022 | 480 |
| May 2022 | 682 |
| July 2022 | 1,114 |
| September 2022 | 1,275 |
| November 2022 | 1,416 |
| January 2023 | 1,280 |
| March 2023 | 1,170 |
| May 2023 | 1,070 |
| July 2023 | 1,129 |
| September 2023 | 1,313 |
| November 2023 | 1,496 |
| January 2024 | 1,528 |
| March 2024 | 1,542 |
| May 2024 | 1,698 |
| July 2024 | 1,933 |
| September 2024 | 2,127 |
| November 2024 | 2,222 |
| January 2025 | 2,203 |
| March 2025 | 2,318 |
| May 2025 | 2,434 |
| July 2025 | 2,491 |
| September 2025 | 2,437 |
| November 2025 | 2,413 |
| January 2026 | 2,310 |
| March 2026 | 2,455 |
| May 2026 | 2,469 |
| July 2026 | 2,510 |
| September 2026 | 2,513 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Lake County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
688
new listings in the month
−3.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 686 in September 2021 to 688 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 472 in December 2022 and high of 918 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 686 |
| November 2021 | 628 |
| January 2022 | 612 |
| March 2022 | 754 |
| May 2022 | 862 |
| July 2022 | 840 |
| September 2022 | 682 |
| November 2022 | 488 |
| January 2023 | 576 |
| March 2023 | 662 |
| May 2023 | 634 |
| July 2023 | 600 |
| September 2023 | 596 |
| November 2023 | 616 |
| January 2024 | 610 |
| March 2024 | 784 |
| May 2024 | 778 |
| July 2024 | 720 |
| September 2024 | 696 |
| November 2024 | 600 |
| January 2025 | 736 |
| March 2025 | 852 |
| May 2025 | 776 |
| July 2025 | 680 |
| September 2025 | 710 |
| November 2025 | 684 |
| January 2026 | 820 |
| March 2026 | 796 |
| May 2026 | 872 |
| July 2026 | 814 |
| September 2026 | 688 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Lake County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
74
days on market
−3.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 38 in September 2021 to 74 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 28 in May 2022 and high of 82 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 38 |
| November 2021 | 43 |
| January 2022 | 46 |
| March 2022 | 34 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 32 |
| September 2022 | 49 |
| November 2022 | 60 |
| January 2023 | 73 |
| March 2023 | 53 |
| May 2023 | 49 |
| July 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 54 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| July 2024 | 57 |
| September 2024 | 64 |
| November 2024 | 72 |
| January 2025 | 81 |
| March 2025 | 59 |
| May 2025 | 64 |
| July 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| September 2026 | 74 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Lake County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Festival weekends bring crowds and parking pressure.
- Historic homes carry restoration and permitting demands.
- Distance to Orlando employment is real.
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