Gated 55+ Active Adult · Mount Dora, FL
A gated, active-adult community by D.R. Horton — single-story homes from the $370s, an 18,000 sq ft clubhouse, resort pool, pickleball, and 4.5 miles of interconnected lakes. Let Pete walk you through it.
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Thinking about the move?
Lake County pairs hundreds of lakes and historic small-town charm with warm winters, no state income tax, and Orlando about 35 minutes away. In a gated 55+ community like Lakes of Mount Dora, you swap yard work and stairs for resort amenities and easy single-story living — so retirement is spent enjoying Florida, not maintaining a house.
Read: Why Retire in Mount Dora →The Freedom Series
Every home is one level, with paver driveways, stone accents, quartz kitchens and a smart-home package. Plans are grouped by homesite width — the 40s, 50s and 70s. Six have full video walkthroughs; tap any plan to see more.
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▶ Video Tour70sResort living, every day
At the heart of the community is an 18,000 sq ft clubhouse and a resort-style pool, surrounded by courts, trails and lakes. Here's the full tour.
Includes internet, cable and lawn irrigation.
Honest pricing by series
Homes are priced by homesite width. Final price depends on the plan, lot and any quick-move-in incentives — Pete has the current numbers and can match a plan to your budget.
Prices are base and subject to change and prior sale. Lot premiums and incentives vary — call Pete for today's numbers.
What comes standard
Where you'll live
Lakes of Mount Dora sits on Kennebunk Loop in Mount Dora, Florida — a charming lakeside town about 35 minutes north of Orlando and 45 minutes from Orlando International Airport. You're close to shopping, dining, healthcare and the water, with the quiet of a gated community.
About the community
Lakes of Mount Dora will have over 1,031 homes at completion, with more than 80% on the water — and D.R. Horton is building the community’s last lakefront homes. You’re less than ten minutes from historic downtown Mount Dora, with an 18,000 sq ft clubhouse, resort pool, and lakes for canoeing, paddle boats and electric-motor pontoons.
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Good questions
Yes. Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated, active-adult community designed for residents 55 and older, under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act. It's built for an easy, single-story lifestyle with resort amenities right inside the gates. Pete can walk you through the age-qualification details for your household.
The HOA is $290 per month, and it includes internet, cable and lawn irrigation — so those are handled for you. It also supports the clubhouse, pool, courts, trails, lakes and the gated entry. Ask Pete for the current, full list of what's covered.
Single-story homes start in the $370s for the 40s series, the $420s for the 50s, and the $490s for the 70s. Final pricing depends on the plan, homesite and any quick-move-in incentives available that week. Call or text Pete at 407-756-3303 for today's exact numbers and available homes.
Yes, these are brand-new D.R. Horton homes. Depending on where a home is in construction, you may be able to select certain finishes, or choose a quick-move-in home that's already complete. Pete can show you both to-be-built plans and move-in-ready homes and explain the timelines.
Quite a lot: quartz kitchen and bath counters, 42″ cabinets, stainless gas appliances, tile flooring in the main areas, a smart-home package (video doorbell, smart lock, thermostat), block construction, a screened lanai, a tankless gas water heater and Low-E windows. Homes are even plumbed for a future pool.
An 18,000 sq ft clubhouse with a fitness studio, a resort-style pool and spa, 8 pickleball courts, 2 tennis courts, 4 bocce courts, a basketball court, a social hall, plus 4.5 miles of interconnected lakes for electric boats, kayaking and catch-and-release fishing, boat dock access, walking and biking trails, and more.
The easiest way is to call or text Pete directly at 407-756-3303. He can answer questions, send you current pricing and availability, and set up a private showing of the models and any move-in-ready homes that fit what you're looking for.
Buyer guides
In-depth, honest answers to the questions most 55+ buyers ask about Lakes of Mount Dora and Central Florida living.
The lakes, the 18,000 sq ft clubhouse, the history and the homes — a full tour.
Read more →Why Lake County and Mount Dora rank among Central Florida’s best retirement towns.
Read more →Home prices, HOA vs CDD, taxes and the no-income-tax advantage, explained.
Read more →What the $290/month HOA covers — internet, cable, lawn and the amenities.
Read more →Yes — a gated active-adult community. What the 55+ rules actually mean.
Read more →Move-in-ready homes available now — how to see the current list.
Read more →An honest side-by-side on price, fees, floor plans and amenities.
Read more →How Lakes of Mount Dora compares to The Villages on cost, size and location.
Read more →Call or text for pricing, availability, and to book a private showing. No pressure — just straight answers.
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