Gulf Coast Retreats vs Sandal Key
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Gulf Coast Retreats | Sandal Key |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $520K | $304K |
| Price per sq ft | $301 | $153 |
| Avg days on market | 74 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 4.9 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 53 |
The verdict
Gulf Coast Retreats carries the higher median price — about 71% above Sandal Key.
Where each one is
| Gulf Coast Retreats | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Hernando Beach | Weeki Wachee |
| ZIP | 34607 | 34613 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 10 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
| Gulf Coast Retreats | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 0 |
| Under contract | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gulf Coast Retreats homes for sale · Sandal Key homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gulf Coast Retreats | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 283 | n/a |
| Built | 1960–2024 (median 1983) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,111 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 56% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 35 | 363 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Gulf Coast Retreats | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.8% | 92.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 2% | 98% |
| Typical sold home | 1,696 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
| Gulf Coast Retreats | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Westside Elementary-Hn | Winding Waters K8 |
| Middle | Fox Chapel Middle School | 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 $304K vs $520K).
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 Sandal Key?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Gulf Coast Retreats is $520,000 versus $304,000 in Sandal Key, about 71% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Gulf Coast Retreats — sellers there received 93.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.8% in Sandal Key.
What high schools serve Gulf Coast Retreats and Sandal Key?
Listings in Gulf Coast Retreats 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: Gulf Coast Retreats homes, photos & schools · Sandal Key homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.