HICKORY GROVE vs STERLING PARK
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | HICKORY GROVE | STERLING PARK |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $405K | $355K |
| Price per sq ft | $256 | $245 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 22 days |
| Months of supply | 0.3 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 32 |
The verdict
HICKORY GROVE carries the higher median price — about 14% above STERLING PARK. Homes in STERLING PARK sell faster (22 days on market vs 66). HICKORY GROVE is the tighter market on inventory (0.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| HICKORY GROVE | STERLING PARK | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 4 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $425K to $425K | $275K to $559K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: HICKORY GROVE homes for sale · STERLING PARK homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| HICKORY GROVE | STERLING PARK | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 31 | 247 |
| Built | 2016–2024 (median 2024) | 1972–1983 (median 1979.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,643 sq ft | 1,499 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 14% | 74% |
| Vacant lots | 65 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | HICKORY GROVE median | STERLING PARK median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477K (17 sales) | $368K (33 sales) |
| 2025 | $441K (23 sales) | $390K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $401K (37 sales) | $366K (25 sales) |
Since 2024, HICKORY GROVE's median sale price is -16% and STERLING PARK's is +0% — STERLING PARK has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| HICKORY GROVE | STERLING PARK | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.8% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,678 sq ft | 1,454 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 | STERLING PARK | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Layer Elementary | Sterling Park Elementary |
| Middle | Indian Trails Middle | South Seminole Middle |
| High school | Winter Springs High | Lake Howell 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, STERLING PARK is the lower entry point (median $355K vs $405K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in HICKORY GROVE; STERLING PARK trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in STERLING PARK (22 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 STERLING PARK?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in HICKORY GROVE is $405,000 versus $355,000 in STERLING PARK, about 14% higher.
Which has newer homes, HICKORY GROVE or STERLING PARK?
HICKORY GROVE: its homes were built 2016–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1979.0 in STERLING PARK (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, HICKORY GROVE or STERLING PARK?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -16% in HICKORY GROVE and 0% in STERLING PARK (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
STERLING PARK — 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 STERLING PARK?
Listings in HICKORY GROVE most often report Winter Springs High; listings in STERLING PARK report Lake Howell High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: HICKORY GROVE homes, photos & schools · STERLING PARK homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.