Piedmont Lakes starts lower, at about $350,000; Bear Lake starts at about $381,500. Ranges on record: Piedmont Lakes $350K–$435K, Bear Lake $380K–$600K+. Off-peak, downtown Orlando is about 22 minutes from Piedmont Lakes and 19 from Bear Lake. The widest gap is to University of Central Florida: 42 minutes against 37.
Where Piedmont Lakes and Bear Lake differ
- Price. Piedmont Lakes starts lower, at about $350,000; Bear Lake starts at about $381,500. Ranges on record: Piedmont Lakes $350K–$435K, Bear Lake $380K–$600K+.
- Age. Piedmont Lakes is the newer of the two (built 1987–1997); Bear Lake dates from 1960s–1980s.
- Commute. Off-peak, downtown Orlando is about 22 minutes from Piedmont Lakes and 19 from Bear Lake. The widest gap is to University of Central Florida: 42 minutes against 37.
- Distance. The two are about 1.2 miles apart in a straight line, both in ZIP 32703.
Side by side
| Fact | Piedmont Lakes | Bear Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $350,000 to $434,900Active listings, November 2026 | About $381,500 medianArea median sale, November 2026; lake-access homes listed in the $600,000s and higher |
| Built | 1987 to 1997Majority 1988 to 1993 | Mostly 1960s to 1980sScattered newer custom lakefront homes |
| Home types | Single-family detached | Single-family, including lakefront estates |
| Typical size | About 1,200 to 2,500 sq ftMajority 1,200 to 1,700 | About 1,500 to 6,300+ sq ftBear Lake Estates; lakefront at the upper end |
| HOA | About $132 to $134 a quarterAbout $44 a month, listing-reported | VariesBear Lake Woods about $35 to $40 a month; many lots have none |
| CDD | Not verified | Not verified |
| Gated | No | No |
| ZIP / jurisdiction | 32703Orange County, Apopka address; city limits not verified | 32703Unincorporated Seminole County, Apopka mailing address |
| Drive to Downtown Orlando | 22 min | 19 min |
| Drive to Orlando International Airport (MCO) | 44 min | 41 min |
| Drive to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) | 36 min | 32 min |
| Drive to Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom parking) | 49 min | 47 min |
| Drive to Lake Mary (I-4 at Lake Mary Blvd) | 23 min | 19 min |
| Drive to Downtown Winter Garden | 22 min | 22 min |
| Drive to Downtown Mount Dora | 31 min | 32 min |
| Drive to University of Central Florida | 42 min | 37 min |
| Drive to AdventHealth Apopka | 12 min | 13 min |
| Drive to Maitland Center (I-4 at Maitland Blvd) | 15 min | 11 min |
Every figure comes from the Piedmont Lakes guide and the Bear Lake guide, where each one is dated and sourced. Drive times are off-peak routing estimates, not rush-hour times. Confirm school zones, fees and tax district for the specific address.
Questions about Piedmont Lakes and Bear Lake
Is Piedmont Lakes or Bear Lake more expensive?
Piedmont Lakes: $350,000 to $434,900 Active listings, November 2026. Bear Lake: About $381,500 median Area median sale, November 2026; lake-access homes listed in the $600,000s and higher. Both ranges come from the listings and closed sales cited on each community's guide.
Which is newer, Piedmont Lakes or Bear Lake?
Piedmont Lakes was built 1987–1997. Bear Lake was built 1960s–1980s.
Do Piedmont Lakes and Bear Lake have an HOA or a CDD?
Piedmont Lakes: HOA About $132 to $134 a quarter About $44 a month, listing-reported; CDD Not verified. Bear Lake: HOA Varies Bear Lake Woods about $35 to $40 a month; many lots have none; CDD Not verified. Ask for the current fees in writing before you make an offer.
Which is closer to downtown Orlando, Piedmont Lakes or Bear Lake?
Off-peak routing puts Piedmont Lakes about 22 minutes from downtown Orlando and Bear Lake about 19 minutes. Rush-hour times are longer for both.
