Amelia Groves vs Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch
Two Osceola communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Amelia Groves | Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $430K | $538K |
| Price per sq ft | $200 | $232 |
| Avg days on market | 115 days | 104 days |
| Months of supply | 4.3 mo | 1.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 45 |
The verdict
Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch carries the higher median price — about 25% above Amelia Groves. Homes in Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch sell faster (104 days on market vs 115). Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Amelia Groves and Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Osceola County.
| Amelia Groves | Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Osceola County, FL | Osceola County, FL |
| City / area | St Cloud | St Cloud |
| ZIP | 34771 | 34771 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 90% of 21 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 23 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Amelia Groves | Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $399K to $640K | $358K to $1000K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Amelia Groves homes for sale · Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Amelia Groves | Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 116 | 6 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2023) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,609 sq ft | 2,772 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 45% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 52 | 116 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Amelia Groves | Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 96.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 86% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,262 sq ft | 2,100 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Amelia Groves | Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Hickory Tree Elem | Narcoossee Elementary |
| Middle | Harmony Middle | Narcoossee Middle |
| High school | Harmony High | Harmony High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Amelia Groves is the lower entry point (median $430K vs $538K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch; Amelia Groves trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch (104 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch more expensive than Amelia Groves?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch is $538,000 versus $430,000 in Amelia Groves, about 25% higher.
How far apart are Amelia Groves and Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Osceola County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Amelia Groves or Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch?
Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in Amelia Groves (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch. The typical home there is 2,772 sq ft of living area, versus 2,609 sq ft in Amelia Groves.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Amelia Groves — sellers there received 97.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.8% in Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch.
What high schools serve Amelia Groves and Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch?
Listings in Amelia Groves most often report Harmony High; listings in Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch report Harmony High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Amelia Groves homes, photos & schools · Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.