Glen Lakes vs Sandal Key
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Glen Lakes | Sandal Key |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $411K | $307K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 91 days | 87 days |
| Months of supply | 8.3 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 58 | 50 |
The verdict
Glen Lakes carries the higher median price — about 34% above Sandal Key. Homes in Sandal Key sell faster (87 days on market vs 91). Sandal Key is the tighter market on inventory (3.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Glen Lakes | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 40 | 15 |
| Under contract | 6 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $249K to $649K | $280K to $441K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 13 |
| 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 · Sandal Key homes for sale.
How each one trades
| Glen Lakes | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.7% | 92.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 98% |
| Typical sold home | 2,299 sq ft | 1,961 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
| Glen Lakes | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Winding Waters K8 | Winding Waters K8 |
| Middle | Winding Waters K-8 | Winding Waters K-8 |
| 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, Sandal Key is the lower entry point (median $307K vs $411K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sandal Key (87 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 Glen Lakes more expensive than Sandal Key?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Glen Lakes is $411,000 versus $307,000 in Sandal Key, about 34% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Glen Lakes — sellers there received 93.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.8% in Sandal Key.
What high schools serve Glen Lakes and Sandal Key?
Listings in Glen Lakes most often report Weeki Wachee 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: Glen Lakes homes, photos & schools · Sandal Key homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.