If you’re looking at gated communities near Mount Dora, the best place to start is with how you want to spend your time. Would you rather walk a trail after work, launch a kayak from your backyard, or have a golf course close enough to play on a weekday?
I’m Riley, a Mount Dora Realtor, and these are six neighborhoods I’d put on your tour list in 2026. I’ll walk you through the homes, amenities, and approximate prices and HOA dues from my video so you can narrow down which places you want to see in person.
1. Lochside for new construction close to downtown
Lochside is one of the newer gated communities in Mount Dora, and the location is a big part of the appeal. You’re a few minutes from downtown and right across from a plaza with Publix, Starbucks, and restaurants. The drive to Orlando is roughly 40 to 45 minutes, depending on where you’re headed and when you leave.
Taylor Morrison’s floor plans here tend to run larger. The Bimini, for example, can offer more than 4,000 square feet and five to six bedrooms. In my video, the median was around the mid-$700s and HOA dues were about $198 per month. Lot premiums and upgrades can make a difference when you’re comparing homes.
Plans call for a pool, cabana, boat ramp, viewing deck, and nature play space. If one of those amenities is a big reason you’re interested, ask what’s open and what’s still planned when you tour.
2. Sullivan Ranch for walking trails and a range of homes
Sullivan Ranch is one of my favorite Mount Dora neighborhoods. It was built mostly between 2006 and 2017, and you’ll notice the tree-lined streets and walking trails as soon as you drive through. There are villas, including options in a 55+ section, and single-family homes ranging from about 2,000 to nearly 6,000 square feet.
The clubhouse, fitness center, pool, dog park, splash pad, and playground give you plenty to explore on a first visit. It’s about 4.5 miles from downtown Mount Dora and about a mile from the Wekiva Parkway, which connects to State Road 429. If you’ll be commuting toward Orlando, I’d drive that route at the time you usually leave for work.
The median in my video was in the mid-$400s, with HOA dues around $162 per month. If you’re comparing a villa with a single-family home, ask what the dues cover for each property.
3. Stoneybrook Hills for a staffed gate and lots to do
Stoneybrook Hills sits off Highway 441, about three miles from downtown Mount Dora. I’d put it on your list if you regularly drive toward Apopka or Orlando and still want to be close enough to head downtown for dinner or a festival.
Construction started around 2005, so you’ll see established streets alongside newer sections. Homes range from smaller two- and three-bedroom layouts to five-bedroom properties. The video’s median was about $540,000, with HOA dues around $181 per month.
There’s a staffed gate, plus a clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, playground, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and basketball. If you’re comparing this with Sullivan Ranch, give yourself time to walk around both amenity areas. You’ll get a better feel for which one you’d use during a normal week.
4. Lakes of Mount Dora for 55+ living on the water
Lakes of Mount Dora is a guard-gated 55+ community roughly seven minutes from downtown. The interconnected lakes give many homes water views or water access. If you picture yourself paddling from your backyard, check the access for the specific lot you’re touring.
The 18,000-square-foot amenity center anchors a busy social calendar, with a pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, and hobby rooms. Most of the single-story homes I featured range from about 1,500 to 3,000 square feet. The neighborhood began in 2006, and the video also covers a newer D.R. Horton phase.
The median in the video was in the low $600s, with examples from the high $300s into the $800s. HOA dues were about $280 per month and included amenities and cable. My Lakes of Mount Dora community guide goes deeper into the home styles, amenities, and what living there feels like.
5. Loch Leven for custom homes and bigger lots
Loch Leven is about five minutes from downtown Mount Dora. The neighborhood is built around Lake Loch Leven, and residents have access to a private boat ramp and dock. If you want space for a pool, an outdoor kitchen, or a larger backyard, this is one I’d make time to see.
Most lots are roughly half an acre to an acre and a half, and some reach about five acres. Many of the homes were custom-built, so the floor plans and outdoor spaces can feel quite different from one property to the next. You’ll see updated homes from the neighborhood’s earlier years alongside a few newer builds.
The median I shared was around $660,000, with homes ranging from the low $500s to about $1.5 million. HOA dues were about $152 per month.
6. RedTail for golf course living in Sorrento
RedTail is a gated golf community in Sorrento, about 10 minutes from Mount Dora. It’s a good stop if you want a larger home or like the idea of looking out over a golf course. Homes often range from around 3,000 to more than 5,000 square feet, and many sit on a third of an acre or more.
The median in my video was around $830,000, with larger golf course homes exceeding $1 million. The community has a 9,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, tennis courts, and an optional golf membership. If you’d use the club, ask which amenities come with the home and which require a separate membership.
How I’d plan your Mount Dora neighborhood tour
I’d pick two or three communities and tour them on the same day. Start with whatever you care about most, whether that’s the drive to Orlando, room for guests, or a place to get out on the water. Then give yourself time to drive through the streets, see the amenities, and make the trip downtown from each neighborhood.
Prices and dues here are approximate figures from my video and can change. For any home you’re seriously considering, check the current price, dues, and what they cover. If you’re still narrowing down where to look, my guide to Mount Dora neighborhoods is a good place to start.
Thinking about moving to Mount Dora or somewhere nearby in Lake County? I’d love to help you compare neighborhoods and find a home that fits your lifestyle and budget. Get in touch with me here or call or text me at 407-558-8039.