Mount Plymouth and Sorrento Real Estate: Rural Lake County Near the Wekiva

Mount Plymouth and Sorrento are neighboring rural communities in northeast Lake County along SR 46, just north of Apopka. Mount Plymouth began as a 1920s land-boom golf resort, and about 4,400 people lived there in 2020, with about 850 in Sorrento.

Homes in the area sold for a median of $415,000 over the 12 months ending April 2026, based on Lake County records. Lots range from subdivision homes to acreage.

Source: Lake County Property Appraiser sale records, qualified arm’s-length sales over $50,000, May 2025 through April 2026, for homes within about 2.5 miles of a point between Mount Plymouth and Sorrento. County records, not MLS data. Sales after April 2026 are left out because the county is still recording them. A circle on a map does not follow subdivision lines exactly, so treat these as a close guide to the neighborhood.

A Little History

Mount Plymouth’s hotel was built in 1926 as part of a planned golf resort, but the 1926 real estate crash stopped most of the plan. The golf club closed in 2007.

What Homes Sold For

Of 135 recorded sales, 16 were under $300,000, 47 sold between $300,000 and $399,999, 18 between $400,000 and $499,999, 29 between $500,000 and $749,999, 15 between $750,000 and $999,999, and 10 at $1 million or more. Homes built since 2015 (29 sales) had a median of $650,000.

Lot size, acreage and whether a home sits in the protection area drive price here more than anything else. I compare recorded sales of similar lots before setting a number.

The Wekiva River Protection Area

Much of the area lies in the Wekiva River Protection Area, set by state law, where Lake County limits density and the spread of central water and sewer. Rules on what you can build or split on a lot are stricter than in most of the county, so check the zoning and future land use for any parcel before you plan to build, add a guest house or divide land.

Wells, Septic and Springs Rules

Many homes here use wells and septic systems. In springs protection areas, new septic permits on lots under one acre need enhanced nitrogen treatment, which costs more. Order a septic inspection and a well water test, and check whether the parcel falls in a springs priority focus area.

The Wekiva Parkway and New Building

The Wekiva Parkway (SR 429) was completed in January 2024, with an interchange at SR 46 serving Mount Plymouth and Sorrento, which shortened trips toward Orlando. Growth is following: the Hillcrest planned development south of SR 46 proposes up to 1,725 homes on about 466 acres and was approved by the county planning board in 2024. Watch county agendas for projects near any home you consider.

Getting Around

Approximate drive times: 35 to 40 minutes to downtown Orlando, about 45 minutes to Walt Disney World, and about 50 minutes to Orlando International Airport, depending on traffic. Mount Dora is about 7 miles west on SR 46.

Schools

Sorrento Elementary is in Sorrento. School assignment changes by address and by year, so confirm any home with Lake County Schools before you count on a zone.

Working With Me in Mount Plymouth and Sorrento

I help buyers sort acreage, protection-area rules, wells and septic before they make an offer. For sellers, I price from recorded sales of comparable lots so the appraisal supports the contract.

See the Mount Dora Real Estate guide and the Apopka Real Estate guide, or contact me directly to talk about Mount Plymouth or Sorrento.

Common Questions

What do homes in Mount Plymouth and Sorrento sell for?

Lake County records show a median single-family sale price of $415,000 in the area in the 12 months ending April 2026, with the middle half between $330,500 and $667,500.

Is Mount Plymouth in the Wekiva River Protection Area?

Much of the area is, and Lake County applies stricter limits on density and utilities there. Check the zoning and future land use for any specific parcel.

Do homes in Mount Plymouth have wells and septic?

Many do. Order a septic inspection and a well water test, and check whether the parcel is in a springs protection area with stricter septic rules.

How far is Mount Plymouth from Orlando?

About 35 to 40 minutes to downtown Orlando using the Wekiva Parkway (SR 429), depending on traffic.