New Construction Homes in Mount Dora

Mount Dora's new construction options are mostly outside the historic downtown core and range from larger master-planned communities to gated neighborhoods, lake-related options, and smaller custom or infill projects.

The biggest differences aren't just price. Lot size, HOA or CDD costs, included features, upgrade packages, incentives, completion timelines, and location can vary quite a bit from one builder or community to another.

If you're considering new construction, it helps to compare the communities before visiting model homes.

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New Construction Homes for Sale in Mount Dora

Compare Mount Dora New Construction Communities

Master-Planned / Amenity Communities

Oakfield at Mount Dora

David Weekley Homes

Cottage-style new construction about 2.5 miles from historic downtown Mount Dora, split into two sections with homes on 45-foot homesites.

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Foothills Preserve

Pulte Homes

A gated community about 3 miles from downtown, within the larger Stoneybrook Hills area, known for its oversized 80-foot homesites.

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Summerbrooke

Park Square Homes

A new construction community in Mount Dora with a community pool and dog park.

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55+ New Construction

Lakes of Mount Dora

55+ Community

A gated 55+ community with new phases still building, close to historic downtown Mount Dora, with lakes, walking trails, and resort-style amenities.

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Single-Family Communities

Trailside

DRB Homes / Ashton Woods

Single- and two-story homes with low HOA fees and no CDD, minutes from historic downtown and about 30 minutes from Orlando.

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Seasons at Wekiva Ridge

Richmond American Homes

Designer-curated floor plans with easy access to downtown Mount Dora and Lake Dora.

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Bargrove Estates

Landsea / Risewell Homes

Larger homesites, up to a third of an acre, about five minutes from historic downtown.

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Timberwalk

D.R. Horton

One- and two-story homes with two-car garages, granite countertops, and smart home technology.

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Gated Options

Lochside

Taylor Morrison

A gated community of single-family homes across multiple floor plans. Select homesites may offer direct access to Loch Leven with the option to build a private boat dock.

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Southloch

Taylor Morrison

A gated condo community across the street from Lochside, about 6 minutes from downtown.

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Downtown / Custom

Cottages on 11th

Custom Builders

Mount Dora's last downtown custom home community, just 27 homesites close to historic downtown with a private community park offering Lake Dora views.

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Additional Communities

Hillside at Mount Dora

Loch Leven Park

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What to Compare Besides the Base Price

Lot premiums: some homesites cost more than the advertised base price

Structural options: extra bedrooms, extended lanais, and garage changes can add to the total

Design-center upgrades: flooring, cabinets, counters and fixtures may not be included in the starting price

HOA fees: compare the current fee and what it actually includes

CDD fees: confirm whether one applies and how it affects annual costs

Included features: builder standards vary from one community to another

Builder incentives: terms can change frequently and may depend on financing or timing

Closing-cost incentives: confirm the actual terms rather than assuming every incentive applies

Completion timeline: spec homes and to-be-built homes can differ significantly

Warranty terms: review what the builder's warranty actually covers

Landscaping and fencing: confirm what's included versus an added cost

Appliance packages: verify which appliances are part of the quoted price

Deposits: builder deposit requirements may differ from resale contracts

New Construction vs. Resale in Mount Dora

New construction may offer

Newer systems
A builder warranty
Current floor plans
The opportunity to choose finishes
Fewer immediate renovations

Resale may offer

Established landscaping
Larger lots in some neighborhoods
Locations closer to the older core
A shorter move-in timeline
Fewer builder-related decisions

Before You Visit a Builder or Model Home

The builder's sales representative works for the builder. Buyers can choose to have their own real estate agent advise them through the purchase, but representation and compensation should be discussed before visiting or registering with a builder.

Registration rules can matter, so if you think you may want your own agent involved, it's worth having that conversation before your first visit. It's also worth comparing what's actually included in the advertised price, incentives and their conditions, lender requirements, upgrade packages, estimated completion dates, warranty terms, and HOA or CDD obligations before signing anything.

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Looking Beyond Mount Dora?

If the community or home style matters more than the city name, there are additional new construction options throughout Lake County.

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Mount Dora New Construction FAQs

What new construction communities are active in Mount Dora?

Current Mount Dora new construction options may include Oakfield at Mount Dora, Foothills Preserve, Summerbrooke, Lakes of Mount Dora (55+), Trailside, Seasons at Wekiva Ridge, Bargrove Estates, Timberwalk, Lochside, Southloch, and Cottages on 11th. Availability changes as phases sell out and new ones release, so I'd confirm current status before making plans around a specific community.

Are there gated new construction communities in Mount Dora?

Yes. Foothills Preserve, Lochside, and Southloch are gated communities.

Are there new construction condos in Mount Dora?

Yes. Southloch is a gated new construction condo community.

Are there new homes near Downtown Mount Dora?

Cottages on 11th is a smaller-scale, custom-home option close to the historic core. Most of the larger master-planned communities are farther out from downtown.

Are there CDD fees in Mount Dora new construction communities?

It varies by community. I'd confirm whether a CDD applies, and how it affects annual costs, for the specific property you're considering.

Do builders offer incentives?

Often, yes, but terms and availability change frequently and can depend on financing or closing timelines. I'd confirm current terms directly rather than assuming a past incentive still applies.

Should I have my own real estate agent when buying from a builder?

The builder's on-site representative works for the builder. Buyers can choose their own representation, but it's worth discussing how that works, including compensation, before your first visit or registration.

Are there lake-access or waterfront new construction options?

Lochside includes select homesites that may offer direct access to Loch Leven with the option to build a private dock, though this doesn't apply to every lot in the community. For a broader look at waterfront options, see Mount Dora Waterfront Homes.

Need Help Comparing Mount Dora Builders and Communities?

Stacy Bracewell, REALTOR®

ERA Grizzard Real Estate
600 N. Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757

Call or text: 352-223-9238

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