Glen Lakes vs Gulf Coast Retreats
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Glen Lakes | Gulf Coast Retreats |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $470K | $520K |
| Price per sq ft | $187 | $301 |
| Avg days on market | 89 days | 74 days |
| Months of supply | 41.0 mo | 4.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 49 |
The verdict
Gulf Coast Retreats carries the higher median price — about 11% above Glen Lakes. Homes in Gulf Coast Retreats sell faster (74 days on market vs 89). Gulf Coast Retreats is the tighter market on inventory (4.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Glen Lakes and Gulf Coast Retreats are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hernando County.
| Glen Lakes | Gulf Coast Retreats | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Weeki Wachee | Hernando Beach |
| ZIP | 34613 | 34607 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 98% of 47 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Glen Lakes | Gulf Coast Retreats | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 41 | 20 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $210K to $649K | $274K to $1.4M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Glen Lakes homes for sale · Gulf Coast Retreats homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Glen Lakes | Gulf Coast Retreats | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 589 | 283 |
| Built | 1990–2024 (median 1997) | 1960–2024 (median 1983) |
| Typical living area | 3,135 sq ft | 3,111 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 56% |
| Vacant lots | 10 | 35 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Glen Lakes median | Gulf Coast Retreats median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $165K (8 sales) | $228K (12 sales) |
| 2016 | $196K (24 sales) | $235K (26 sales) |
| 2017 | $265K (19 sales) | $255K (19 sales) |
| 2021 | $280K (14 sales) | $412K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $375K (75 sales) | $468K (27 sales) |
| 2023 | $412K (24 sales) | $515K (11 sales) |
| 2024 | $440K (49 sales) | $599K (31 sales) |
| 2025 | $380K (49 sales) | $450K (62 sales) |
| 2026 | $419K (51 sales) | $505K (45 sales) |
Since 2015, Glen Lakes's median sale price is +154% and Gulf Coast Retreats's is +122% — Glen Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Glen Lakes | Gulf Coast Retreats | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.7% | 93.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 2% |
| Typical sold home | 2,238 sq ft | 1,696 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 30 (cold) | 47 (normal) |
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
| Glen Lakes | Gulf Coast Retreats | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Winding Waters K8 | Westside Elementary-Hn |
| Middle | Winding Waters K-8 | Fox Chapel Middle School |
| High school | Weeki Wachee 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, Glen Lakes is the lower entry point (median $470K vs $520K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Glen Lakes; Gulf Coast Retreats trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Gulf Coast Retreats (74 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 Gulf Coast Retreats more expensive than Glen Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Gulf Coast Retreats is $520,000 versus $470,000 in Glen Lakes, about 11% higher.
How far apart are Glen Lakes and Gulf Coast Retreats?
About 7 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hernando County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Glen Lakes or Gulf Coast Retreats?
Glen Lakes: its homes were built 1990–2024 with a median year of 1997, versus a median of 1983 in Gulf Coast Retreats (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Glen Lakes or Gulf Coast Retreats?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 154% in Glen Lakes and 122% in Gulf Coast Retreats (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Glen Lakes and Gulf Coast Retreats?
Listings in Glen Lakes most often report Weeki Wachee High School; listings in Gulf Coast Retreats report Weeki Wachee High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Glen Lakes homes, photos & schools · Gulf Coast Retreats homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.