Lakes of Mount Dora: waterfront living in a 55+ community
At Lakes of Mount Dora, a 55+ community about 50 minutes from Orlando's MCO airport and Disney, you can keep a kayak or paddleboard at your own backyard dock and spend a morning on the water without leaving the neighborhood. The interconnecting waterways that wind through the community are the real draw here, and they shape nearly everything about daily life.
Location and what's nearby
The community sits north of downtown Orlando, about 8 minutes from downtown Mount Dora's shops and restaurants, and close to the Harris Chain of Lakes, Florida's largest chain of lakes. That proximity puts bass fishing and recreational boating within easy reach. MCO and the major theme parks are roughly 50 minutes south.
What sets this community apart
Interconnecting waterways
The waterways wind through the entire community, connected by bridges residents can paddle under. The result is a continuous water trail: you can kayak or paddleboard from your backyard dock, navigate the full network, and return home the same way. Gas boats are not permitted, so the water stays quiet. Small conservation islands dot the waterways, giving local birds a habitat and creating natural buffers between homes on opposite shores.
Lot sizes
Unlike many newer developments built to zero lot lines, Lakes of Mount Dora has generously sized lots with real space between homes. The HOA fee does not cover lawn or shrub maintenance, yet the landscaping throughout the community is consistently well kept.
Amenities
Sports and recreation
The community's recreational facilities include:
- Pickleball courts (newly added) alongside traditional tennis facilities
- Croquet courts
- A fire pit area for evening gatherings
- Walking paths with rest stations that circle the islands
- Softball field and batting cage
- Cornhole courts
- RV and boat storage
Lake Lock 11 access
Residents not on a waterway lot can use the community's access point on natural Lake Lock 11, where small boats can dock and all the usual water activities are available.
Homes and pricing
What's available
Prices start around $400,000 and go up from there. Current inventory includes four Medallion homes (the builder has since left the community), several D.R. Horton homes under construction, new construction opportunities, and resale homes.
The St. Thomas floor plan at 2046 Wallingford
One of the Medallion listings is the St. Thomas floor plan at 2046 Wallingford, priced at $585,990. At nearly 2,200 square feet, it has porcelain floors in a brick pattern, a built-in office with French doors, natural gas kitchen appliances, surround sound speakers, impact windows, a screened patio with privacy half-walls, and black fixtures throughout.
A few other details worth knowing
A country club adjacent to the community offers social memberships that include golf and restaurant access. The community also has professional handyman services available by golf cart for routine maintenance needs.
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