Lake County 55+ / Mount Dora / Southern Oaks

55+ age-restricted

Southern Oaks 55+ community guide · Mount Dora, FL

Southern Oaks is a 1972 elevator condo on N Grandview Street. It has a heated pool, a clubhouse, shuffleboard and a shared workshop with workbenches and tools. Cable, water, sewer and trash are covered by the HOA.

Who Southern Oaks fits

Suits active 55+ buyers who want an amenity-rich condo near downtown Mount Dora and a pet-friendly policy.

Amenities

Heated pool, clubhouse with kitchen, fitness center, shuffleboard, gazebo with gas grill, workshop with tools, car wash area, storage, elevators, assigned covered parking, two community laundry rooms.

What's near Southern Oaks

Hospitals
  • AdventHealth Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares. Full-service hospital serving the Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares area.
Parks & lakes
  • Gilbert Park and Grantham Point, home to the Mount Dora lighthouse on Lake Dora
  • Palm Island Park boardwalk
  • Trout Lake Nature Center in nearby Eustis
Town & shopping
  • Historic downtown Mount Dora: antique shops, restaurants and year-round festivals
Getting around
  • US-441 and SR-46
  • SR-429 / SR-453 (Wekiva Parkway) toward Orlando and Orlando Sanford International Airport

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Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Oaks a 55+ community?

Yes. Southern Oaks is listed as 55+ age-restricted. 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 Southern Oaks?

Reported dues are $644-$695 per month as of October 2026. Reported inclusions: Cable, water, sewer, trash, pool, insurance, exterior. Fees vary by home and change over time, so confirm with the HOA.

Is Southern Oaks gated?

We have not yet confirmed whether Southern Oaks is gated.

Does Southern Oaks have a golf course?

There is no golf course in Southern Oaks.

How far is Southern Oaks from a hospital?

About 14 minutes (6.0 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 Southern Oaks?

The nearest urgent care is Avecina Medical Urgent Care - Mount Dora, about 10 minutes away. The nearest pharmacy is Publix at Stoneybrook Hills Village, about 6 minutes away. Veterans can use the Tavares VA Clinic, about 15 minutes away. Times are by car without traffic.

Does Southern Oaks 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.

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