HICKORY GROVE vs TUSCAWILLA
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 | TUSCAWILLA |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $405K | $672K |
| Price per sq ft | $256 | $278 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 32 days |
| Months of supply | 0.3 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 37 |
The verdict
TUSCAWILLA carries the higher median price — about 66% above HICKORY GROVE. Homes in TUSCAWILLA sell faster (32 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 | TUSCAWILLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 4 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $425K to $425K | $375K to $1.2M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: HICKORY GROVE homes for sale · TUSCAWILLA homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| HICKORY GROVE | TUSCAWILLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 31 | 130 |
| Built | 2016–2024 (median 2024) | 1983–1995 (median 1987.5) |
| Typical living area | 1,643 sq ft | 2,605 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 14% | 92% |
| 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 | TUSCAWILLA median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $477K (17 sales) | $700K (33 sales) |
| 2025 | $441K (23 sales) | $690K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $401K (37 sales) | $700K (29 sales) |
Since 2024, HICKORY GROVE's median sale price is -16% and TUSCAWILLA's is +0% — TUSCAWILLA has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| HICKORY GROVE | TUSCAWILLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.8% | 98.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,678 sq ft | 2,620 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 | TUSCAWILLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Layer Elementary | Lawton Elementary |
| Middle | Indian Trails Middle | Indian Trails Middle |
| High school | Winter Springs High | Oviedo 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, HICKORY GROVE is the lower entry point (median $405K vs $672K). 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; TUSCAWILLA trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in TUSCAWILLA (32 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 TUSCAWILLA more expensive than HICKORY GROVE?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in TUSCAWILLA is $672,000 versus $405,000 in HICKORY GROVE, about 66% higher.
Which has newer homes, HICKORY GROVE or TUSCAWILLA?
HICKORY GROVE: its homes were built 2016–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1987.5 in TUSCAWILLA (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
TUSCAWILLA. The typical home there is 2,605 sq ft of living area, versus 1,643 sq ft in HICKORY GROVE.
Which has appreciated more, HICKORY GROVE or TUSCAWILLA?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -16% in HICKORY GROVE and 0% in TUSCAWILLA (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
TUSCAWILLA — sellers there received 98.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.8% in HICKORY GROVE.
What high schools serve HICKORY GROVE and TUSCAWILLA?
Listings in HICKORY GROVE most often report Winter Springs High; listings in TUSCAWILLA report Oviedo High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: HICKORY GROVE homes, photos & schools · TUSCAWILLA homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.