Lake Mendelin Estates
Lake Mendelin Estates: Local Questions Answered
Where is Lake Mendelin Estates in Apopka?
Lake Mendelin Estates is on Lake Cortez Drive, Balkan Street, Nova Drive, Ramsey Drive and nearby streets, close to East Semoran Boulevard (SR 436), Piedmont Wekiwa Road and Wekiwa Springs Road. It has Apopka 32703 mailing addresses but is in unincorporated Orange County, outside Apopka city limits.
What types of homes are in Lake Mendelin Estates?
Lake Mendelin Estates has 217 single-family homes and 9 vacant lots, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records. Most homes were built in the 1970s and 1980s, with some from the 1950s and 1960s and newer infill homes since 1999. Most are one-story with 3 bedrooms, with a median of about 1,660 square feet, on lots of about a quarter acre.
How much do homes cost in Lake Mendelin Estates?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), homes in Lake Mendelin Estates sold 12 times for a median of about $399,000, ranging from about $300,000 to $533,000. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Lake Mendelin Estates?
Lake Mendelin Estates has no homeowners association, so there are no HOA dues. MLS listings describe it as having no HOA, and county records show no association-owned land. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Lake Mendelin Estates, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments.
What schools serve Lake Mendelin Estates?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Lake Mendelin Estates in Clay Springs Elementary, Piedmont Lakes Middle and Wekiva High School.
Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Orange County Public Schools' Find My School tool, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.
Is there a lake in Lake Mendelin Estates?
Yes, but it is Lake Cortez. County hydrology data doesn't show a lake named Mendelin near the neighborhood. County GIS shows 10 homes bordering Lake Cortez, on South Lake Cortez Drive. Lake Mendelin Estates is separate from nearby Piedmont Lakes.
Can you rent homes in Lake Mendelin Estates short term?
No Lake Mendelin Estates-specific rental rules turned up in our research, and the neighborhood has no HOA. Check current Orange County rules before buying if you plan to rent short term.
