Groves at Whitemarsh vs Royal Highlands
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Groves at Whitemarsh | Royal Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $336K | $264K |
| Price per sq ft | $186 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 33 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 48 |
The verdict
Groves at Whitemarsh carries the higher median price — about 27% above Royal Highlands. Homes in Groves at Whitemarsh sell faster (33 days on market vs 86). Groves at Whitemarsh is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Groves at Whitemarsh | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 19 |
| Under contract | 7 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $291K to $393K | $225K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 8 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Groves at Whitemarsh homes for sale · Royal Highlands homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Groves at Whitemarsh | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 1,419 |
| Built | n/a | 1996–2019 (median 2001.0) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,870 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 84% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Groves at Whitemarsh | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.4% | 92.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 92% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,920 sq ft | 1,906 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
| Groves at Whitemarsh | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Leesburg Elementary | not reported |
| Middle | Oak Park Middle | not reported |
| High school | Leesburg High | not reported |
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, Royal Highlands is the lower entry point (median $264K vs $336K). Sellers get a faster sale in Groves at Whitemarsh (33 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 Groves at Whitemarsh more expensive than Royal Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Groves at Whitemarsh is $336,000 versus $264,000 in Royal Highlands, about 27% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Groves at Whitemarsh — sellers there received 99.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.1% in Royal Highlands.
Go deeper on each: Groves at Whitemarsh homes, photos & schools · Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.