DR Horton community
Lakes of Mount Dora
Lakefront 55+ living in one of Florida's most beloved small towns
Lakes of Mount Dora is a DR Horton single-family community in the charming, lakefront town of Mount Dora, part of the Central Florida region the MC Collective | Future Home Realty serves. New construction here pairs a brand-new home with one of Florida's most beloved small towns.
New Construction
Why Lakes of Mount Dora
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Brand new and under warranty
Every home here is new construction, covered by DR Horton's builder warranty with none of the fix-up costs of a resale.
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DR Horton incentives and locked pricing
Michelle confirms this community's current incentives and today's base pricing before you tour a model.
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100% veteran-owned specialists
The MC Collective is a veteran-owned Central Florida team with 25+ years of experience and $170M+ in closed sales.
Talk to a specialist
Get current Lakes of Mount Dora pricing and availability
Tell us you are interested in Lakes of Mount Dora and Michelle or the MC Collective team will confirm what is available today, share current DR Horton incentives, and help you plan a tour.
About the community
Life at Lakes of Mount Dora
The Mount Dora, FL setting
Mount Dora is famous for its lakefront downtown, festivals, and antiques, all set around the waters of Lake Dora. A new home here means the lifestyle of a quintessential Florida lake town.
Why it appeals to Polk County buyers
Mount Dora's character and lakeside appeal make it a one-of-a-kind setting for new construction in the Central Florida region the team serves.
Who this community suits
Ideal for retirees, families, and anyone seeking a new home in a picturesque lake town with a lively downtown.
Community updates
Latest at Lakes of Mount Dora
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October 2026
55+ lake community selling with ten plans
Lakes of Mount Dora is actively selling its gated 55+ community in Mount Dora, with ten single-story DR Horton floor plans from about 1,402 to 2,836 square feet and homes from about $375,990. The roughly 950-home master plan is set around interconnecting lakes, with most homesites on the water. The Island Club, an approximately 18,000-square-foot clubhouse on its own lake island, anchors the community with a heated resort-style pool with lap lanes, a fitness studio, game room, arts and crafts room, library, theater, billiards, two tennis courts, and eight pickleball courts.
Selling status and inventory change week to week. Michelle can confirm what is available at Lakes of Mount Dora today, including new phases and current DR Horton incentives.
For investors
Add Lakes of Mount Dora to your new-construction portfolio
Buying into an early phase can mean the best lot and price before later phases appreciate. As the community sells out, forced appreciation follows, while DR Horton pricing within the community and the builder's warranty protect resale values and reduce your carrying risk. Favorable financing for investors and second-home buyers is helping the numbers work right now.
Explore Polk County investor opportunitiesFloor plans, available lots, and current DR Horton incentives change frequently and vary by community. As your dedicated Polk County DR Horton specialist, Michelle Chandler can confirm what is available today, walk you through the model, and help you understand pricing and incentives for this specific community.
New construction specialists
Considering Lakes of Mount Dora?
We work exclusively with DR Horton, so you get one specialist who knows every Polk County community, floor plan, and current incentive. Let's talk.