Hidden Cove vs Trailside
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Hidden Cove | Trailside |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $344K | $463K |
| Price per sq ft | $182 | $208 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 63 days |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 2.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 48 |
The verdict
Trailside carries the higher median price — about 35% above Hidden Cove.
Where each one is
| Hidden Cove | Trailside | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Eustis | Mount Dora |
| ZIP | 32726, 32778 | 32757 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 10 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 18 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
| Hidden Cove | Trailside | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 8 |
| Under contract | 0 | 3 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 8 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hidden Cove homes for sale · Trailside homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hidden Cove | Trailside | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 2 |
| Built | n/a | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,945 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 109 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hidden Cove | Trailside | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 96% | 96% |
| Typical sold home | 1,839 sq ft | 2,226 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
| Hidden Cove | Trailside | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Sorrento Elementary |
| Middle | not reported | Mount Dora Middle |
| High school | not reported | Mount Dora 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, Hidden Cove is the lower entry point (median $344K vs $463K).
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 Trailside more expensive than Hidden Cove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Trailside is $463,000 versus $344,000 in Hidden Cove, about 35% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hidden Cove — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.0% in Trailside.
Go deeper on each: Hidden Cove homes, photos & schools · Trailside homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.