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La Dora Manor 55+ community guide · Tavares, FL

La Dora Manor is a small 55+ manufactured home neighborhood with a shared community dock on Lake Dora. HOA dues are about $35 a month, and it has no pool.

Who La Dora Manor fits

It suits budget-minded buyers 55 and over who want lake access more than resort amenities.

Amenities

Community dock on Lake Dora (Harris Chain of Lakes); no pool.

What's near La Dora Manor

Hospitals
  • AdventHealth Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares. Full-service hospital serving the Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares area.
Parks & lakes
  • Wooton Park and the Tavares seaplane base on Lake Dora
  • Hickory Point Recreation Park: 12 boat ramps, fishing pier and nature boardwalk on Little Lake Harris
  • Dora Canal, the cypress-lined link between Lake Dora and Lake Eustis
Town & shopping
  • Downtown Tavares, the Lake County seat, with lakefront dining and events
Getting around
  • US-441 and SR-19
  • SR-429 / SR-453 (Wekiva Parkway) toward Orlando and Sanford

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Frequently asked questions

Is La Dora Manor a 55+ community?

Yes. La Dora Manor is listed as 55+ (per listings). Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, at least 80% of occupied homes must have at least one resident aged 55 or older; check the community's own rules for guests, younger spouses and renters.

What are the HOA fees at La Dora Manor?

Reported dues are ~$35 (one 2026 listing) per month as of October 2026. Fees vary by home and change over time, so confirm with the HOA.

Is La Dora Manor gated?

We have not yet confirmed whether La Dora Manor is gated.

Does La Dora Manor have a golf course?

There is no golf course in La Dora Manor.

How far is La Dora Manor from a hospital?

About 7 minutes (2.7 mi) by car to AdventHealth Waterman, the nearest Lake County hospital. Times are measured from the community entrance or sales center without traffic and will vary by home.

What healthcare is near La Dora Manor?

The nearest urgent care is Avecina Medical Urgent Care - Mount Dora, about 7 minutes away. The nearest pharmacy is Walgreens, about 6 minutes away. Veterans can use the Tavares VA Clinic, about 7 minutes away. Times are by car without traffic.

Does La Dora Manor have a CDD fee?

We have not yet confirmed whether this community carries a Community Development District (CDD) assessment. Check the non-ad valorem assessments on a current Lake County tax bill for any home you're considering.

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Last checked October 2026. Sources: public community listings and MLS data. Something out of date? Tell us.

Listings mark La Dora Manor as housing for older persons, but one listing also shows no deed restriction. Ask how the age rule is applied before you buy.

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