Hickory Grove vs Skylar Crest
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Hickory Grove | Skylar Crest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $405K | $336K |
| Price per sq ft | $256 | $198 |
| Avg days on market | 98 days | 5 days |
| Months of supply | 0.3 mo | 0.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 33 |
The verdict
Hickory Grove carries the higher median price — about 21% above Skylar Crest. Homes in Skylar Crest sell faster (5 days on market vs 98). Hickory Grove is the tighter market on inventory (0.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hickory Grove | Skylar Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Seminole County, FL | Seminole County, FL |
| City / area | Winter Springs | Sanford |
| ZIP | 32708 | 32773 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Hickory Grove | Skylar Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 1 |
| Under contract | 5 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $425K to $425K | $330K to $330K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hickory Grove homes for sale · Skylar Crest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hickory Grove | Skylar Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 31 | 85 |
| Built | 2016–2024 (median 2024) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,643 sq ft | 1,666 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 14% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 65 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hickory Grove | Skylar Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.8% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,678 sq ft | 1,699 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
| Hickory Grove | Skylar Crest | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Layer Elementary | Midway Elementary |
| Middle | Indian Trails Middle | Sanford Middle |
| High school | Winter Springs High | Seminole High |
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, Skylar Crest is the lower entry point (median $336K vs $405K). Sellers get a faster sale in Skylar Crest (5 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 Hickory Grove more expensive than Skylar Crest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hickory Grove is $405,000 versus $336,000 in Skylar Crest, about 21% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Skylar Crest — sellers there received 97.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.8% in Hickory Grove.
What high schools serve Hickory Grove and Skylar Crest?
Listings in Hickory Grove most often report Winter Springs High; listings in Skylar Crest report Seminole High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hickory Grove homes, photos & schools · Skylar Crest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.