Neighborhood · Windermere, Florida
Lake Down Shores
Lakefront living on the edge of the Butler Chain
1
Homes for sale
$2,349,000
Median list price
$782
Avg price / sqft
60
Median days on market
Lake Down Shores sits in the heart of Windermere lake country, where waterfront lots and mature landscaping set the tone for a quiet, established address. This is a small pocket of large homes—the kind of place where a lakefront setting matters more than square footage counts, and where neighbors like Isleworth and Keenes Pointe define the surrounding character. Families here are zoned for Olympia High, Gotha Middle, and Thornebrooke Elementary, and the broader Windermere area offers everything from Lakeside Village to the newer amenities around Summerport.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, high-end market. There's currently one active listing at $2,349,000, and only two homes sold in the past 12 months at a median of $1,657,500. When homes do trade here, sellers have been getting about 101% of asking on average—a sign that motivated, qualified buyers move quickly on the rare inventory that comes available.
Lake Down Shores is a community in Windermere, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,349,000 – $2.3M price range
3,004 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Down Shores
Every active listing inside the Lake Down Shores boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Down Shores market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$1,657,500
Median sold price
101%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
3 days
Median time to sell
Lake Down Shores vs Windermere
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Down Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Down Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Down Shores home
≈ $14,289/mo
$2,349,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
598
Median age
51
Median income
$200,500
Median home value
$716,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Down Shores
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.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
Top 6% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Appearance oriented
Top 16% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Active
Top 18% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Straight answers
Lake Down Shores FAQs
Is Lake Down Shores a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit for buyers who want a lakefront setting inside Windermere's most established lake country. Homes are zoned for Olympia High, Gotha Middle, and Thornebrooke Elementary, and the neighborhood sits near well-known communities like Keenes Pointe and Isleworth.
Is Lake Down Shores expensive?+
Yes—this is a luxury waterfront pocket. The single active listing is priced at $2,349,000, and homes have sold at a median of $1,657,500 over the past year, with an average of about $782 per square foot.
What do homes cost in Lake Down Shores?+
Current inventory sits at $2,349,000 for the one active home, while the two sales in the last 12 months closed at a median of $1,657,500. With a median home size around 3,004 square feet, pricing reflects the lakefront land as much as the house itself.
How is the market in Lake Down Shores?+
It's a very thin, high-end market—just one active listing and two sales in the past year. Homes take a median of about 60 days to sell, but sellers have averaged 101% of asking, so the rare listings that come available tend to command their price.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for this small neighborhood, so budget for that individually per home. Property taxes run a median of about $20,433 per year, consistent with the luxury lakefront values here.
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