Mount Dora Homes for Sale

Mount Dora is located in Lake County Florida and home to about 15,000 residents. It’s part of the Orlando Kissimmee Florida Metro area and was originally founded in 1880. It’s known for its small town southern charm and has many antique shops, cafés, and is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in the state. It’s also known as the “Festival City” as it hosts many monthly festivals year round.

Mount Dora has been known as #6 of the best places to live in Lake County. It’s known for its diversity, excellent schools, families and nightlife and has a median home value of about $250,000. It also has a median rent of about $1000, splitting residents right down the middle between those that own and those that rent.

Some of the top rated schools are the Cypress Ridge elementary school, receiving an A from teachers, parents, and students alike. So what is it like to live in Mount Dora?

Quiet and friendly neighborhoods with good schools. Beautiful scenery and on Lake Dora. Easy commute to Orlando Florida and theme parks like Disney. Excellent restaurants. Has several colleges nearby and Valencia State College is building a satellite within several years. Boating, fishing, parasailing, seaplanes, and many other at your fingertips!
Numerous motels and hotels to stay in all within close distance to center of town. Shopping and numerous antique shops in town. Center of town is situated on lake and chain stores and businesses are located outside on perimeter so town keeps its antique and quaintness.
Renniger’s Flea and Antique market located right outside of town is world famous and the largest one ever with great bargains! – Niche.com