Neighborhood · Deer Island, Florida
Lake Forest
Quiet island living just outside Mt. Dora
Lake Forest is a small enclave within Deer Island, the kind of place where the pace slows the moment you cross onto the island and the horizon opens up to water and open sky. It sits in Lake County just outside Mt. Dora, close enough to reach downtown Orlando in about 48 minutes but far enough to feel a world apart. Families here are served by Mt. Dora Middle School and Mt. Dora High School, with the younger set at Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center and Triangle Elementary.
For a buyer, the reality here is scarcity. There are no active listings on the market right now, and over the past 12 months just 3 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $460,000. Sellers held firm too, collecting 99% of asking on average, so when something does list you'll want to move quickly — check the live map to catch new inventory the day it hits.
Lake Forest is a community in Deer Island, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Forest
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Lake Forest boundary
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The Lake Forest market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$460,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
8 days
Median time to sell
Lake Forest vs Deer Island
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
147
Median age
38
Median income
$69,280
Median home value
$278,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Forest
Culture
Top 6% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Appearance oriented
Top 13% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Appearance oriented
Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Straight answers
Lake Forest FAQs
Is Lake Forest a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet island setting with easy access to Mt. Dora and greater Orlando. Homes are part of the broader Deer Island community, and the area feeds into well-regarded Mt. Dora schools. The trade-off is size — this is a small, tightly held neighborhood, not a bustling one.
Is Lake Forest expensive?+
Recent activity puts the median sold price at $460,000 over the past 12 months, which lands it in the mid-to-upper range for the area. With so few sales, individual homes and their features drive price more than any market average. It's a considered purchase rather than an impulse one.
What do homes cost in Lake Forest?+
Over the last year, 3 homes sold with a median price of $460,000. There are currently no active listings, so pricing on any new home will depend heavily on its condition, lot, and water access. Watching the live map is the best way to gauge value when something comes up.
How is the market in Lake Forest?+
This is a low-volume, seller-favorable market — just 3 homes sold in the past 12 months, and sellers averaged 99% of their asking price. With zero active listings right now, buyers should be ready to act decisively. Setting up alerts through Deer Island homes for sale helps you stay ahead.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the current data for Lake Forest given how few homes have traded. As part of the larger Deer Island community, expect community-level considerations to apply, so confirm exact costs on any individual listing before you commit. Your agent can pull the details once a home is identified.
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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