Brookridge vs Sandal Key
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Brookridge | Sandal Key |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $158K | $304K |
| Price per sq ft | $131 | $153 |
| Avg days on market | 80 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 4.5 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 101 | 52 |
The verdict
Sandal Key carries the higher median price — about 92% above Brookridge.
Where each one is
Brookridge and Sandal Key are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hernando County.
| Brookridge | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Weeki Wachee |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 97% of 35 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 10 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
| Brookridge | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 38 | 0 |
| Under contract | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home, Modular Home | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Brookridge homes for sale · Sandal Key homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Brookridge | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,483 | n/a |
| Built | 1972–2024 (median 1984) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,234 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 12 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Brookridge | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Winding Waters K8 |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | Winding Waters K-8 |
| High school | Central High School | Weeki Wachee High School |
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, Brookridge is the lower entry point (median $158K vs $304K).
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 Sandal Key more expensive than Brookridge?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sandal Key is $304,000 versus $158,000 in Brookridge, about 92% higher.
How far apart are Brookridge and Sandal Key?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hernando County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Brookridge and Sandal Key?
Listings in Brookridge most often report Central High School; listings in Sandal Key report Weeki Wachee High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Brookridge homes, photos & schools · Sandal Key homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.