Esprit vs Southern Pines
Two Osceola communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Esprit | Southern Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $408K | $380K |
| Price per sq ft | $189 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 36 days |
| Months of supply | 4.9 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 28 |
The verdict
Esprit carries the higher median price — about 7% above Southern Pines. Homes in Southern Pines sell faster (36 days on market vs 76). Southern Pines is the tighter market on inventory (3.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Esprit | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Osceola County, FL | Osceola County, FL |
| City / area | St Cloud | St Cloud |
| ZIP | 34772 | 34769, 34772 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 86% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 21 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
| Esprit | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 9 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $555K | $335K to $540K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Esprit homes for sale · Southern Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Esprit | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 517 | 545 |
| Built | 2006–2018 (median 2012) | 2004–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,334 sq ft | 2,188 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 85% | 70% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Esprit median | Southern Pines median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $197K (10 sales) | $160K (7 sales) |
| 2015 | $221K (14 sales) | $177K (6 sales) |
| 2016 | $218K (29 sales) | $186K (22 sales) |
| 2017 | $234K (30 sales) | $198K (16 sales) |
| 2022 | $420K (36 sales) | $390K (43 sales) |
| 2023 | $400K (17 sales) | $411K (54 sales) |
| 2024 | $399K (18 sales) | $392K (37 sales) |
| 2025 | $415K (18 sales) | $412K (14 sales) |
| 2026 | $418K (23 sales) | $375K (22 sales) |
Since 2014, Esprit's median sale price is +112% and Southern Pines's is +134% — Southern Pines has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Esprit | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.5% | 95.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,064 sq ft | 1,874 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 46 (normal) | 13 (cold) |
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
| Esprit | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Canoe Creek K-8 | Michigan Avenue Elem (K 5) |
| Middle | St. Cloud Middle (6-8) | St. Cloud Middle (6-8) |
| High school | Harmony High | St. Cloud 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, Southern Pines is the lower entry point (median $380K vs $408K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Southern Pines; Esprit trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Southern Pines (36 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 Esprit more expensive than Southern Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Esprit is $408,000 versus $380,000 in Southern Pines, about 7% higher.
Which has newer homes, Esprit or Southern Pines?
Southern Pines: its homes were built 2004–2024 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2012 in Esprit (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Esprit or Southern Pines?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 112% in Esprit and 134% in Southern Pines (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Esprit — sellers there received 96.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Southern Pines.
What high schools serve Esprit and Southern Pines?
Listings in Esprit most often report Harmony High; listings in Southern Pines report St. Cloud High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Esprit homes, photos & schools · Southern Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.