Estates at Hickory Cove 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 | Estates at Hickory Cove | Southern Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $374K | $380K |
| Price per sq ft | $195 | $190 |
| Avg days on market | 29 days | 36 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 28 |
The verdict
Southern Pines carries the higher median price — about 2% above Estates at Hickory Cove. Homes in Estates at Hickory Cove sell faster (29 days on market vs 36). Estates at Hickory Cove is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Estates at Hickory Cove | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Osceola County, FL | Osceola County, FL |
| City / area | St Cloud | St Cloud |
| ZIP | 34772 | 34769, 34772 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Estates at Hickory Cove | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 9 |
| Under contract | 12 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $366K to $482K | $335K to $540K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Estates at Hickory Cove homes for sale · Southern Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Estates at Hickory Cove | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 545 |
| Built | n/a | 2004–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,188 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 233 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Estates at Hickory Cove | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.8% | 95.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,975 sq ft | 1,874 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
| Estates at Hickory Cove | Southern Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Michigan Avenue Elem (K 5) |
| Middle | not reported | St. Cloud Middle (6-8) |
| High school | not reported | 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, Estates at Hickory Cove is the lower entry point (median $374K vs $380K). Sellers get a faster sale in Estates at Hickory Cove (29 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 Southern Pines more expensive than Estates at Hickory Cove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southern Pines is $380,000 versus $374,000 in Estates at Hickory Cove, about 2% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Estates at Hickory Cove — sellers there received 98.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Southern Pines.
Go deeper on each: Estates at Hickory Cove homes, photos & schools · Southern Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.