Hidden Pines Estates vs Plantation Woods
Two Santa Rosa communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-31.
| Metric | Hidden Pines Estates | Plantation Woods |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $341K | $341K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $164 |
| Avg days on market | 132 days | 91 days |
| Months of supply | 5.8 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | +9% |
| Recent closings | 29 | 90 |
The verdict
Homes in Plantation Woods sell faster (91 days on market vs 132). Plantation Woods is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Hidden Pines Estates and Plantation Woods are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Santa Rosa County.
| Hidden Pines Estates | Plantation Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Santa Rosa County, FL | Santa Rosa County, FL |
| City / area | Milton | Milton |
| ZIP | 32583 | 32570, 32571, 32580 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 30 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 17 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 Pines Estates | Plantation Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 7 |
| Under contract | 11 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $326K to $420K | $275K to $540K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 14 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hidden Pines Estates homes for sale · Plantation Woods homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hidden Pines Estates | Plantation Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 17 | 218 |
| Built | 1987–2004 (median 2000) | 1998–2024 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | 1,846 sq ft | 2,078 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 30% | 62% |
| Vacant lots | 27 | 8 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Hidden Pines Estates median | Plantation Woods median |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $163K (3 sales) | $170K (23 sales) |
| 2019 | $152K (5 sales) | $228K (36 sales) |
| 2026 | $332K (25 sales) | $370K (89 sales) |
Since 2018, Hidden Pines Estates's median sale price is +104% and Plantation Woods's is +117% — Plantation Woods has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Hidden Pines Estates | Plantation Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 96.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 96% | 80% |
| Typical sold home | 1,901 sq ft | 2,348 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 Pines Estates | Plantation Woods | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | East Milton | East Milton |
| Middle | King | King |
| High school | Milton | Milton |
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 Pines Estates is the lower entry point (median $341K vs $341K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Plantation Woods; Hidden Pines Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Plantation Woods (91 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
How far apart are Hidden Pines Estates and Plantation Woods?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Santa Rosa County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Hidden Pines Estates or Plantation Woods?
Plantation Woods: its homes were built 1998–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 2000 in Hidden Pines Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Plantation Woods. The typical home there is 2,078 sq ft of living area, versus 1,846 sq ft in Hidden Pines Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Hidden Pines Estates or Plantation Woods?
From 2018 to 2026 the median sale price rose 104% in Hidden Pines Estates and 117% in Plantation Woods (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hidden Pines Estates — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.3% in Plantation Woods.
What high schools serve Hidden Pines Estates and Plantation Woods?
Listings in Hidden Pines Estates most often report Milton; listings in Plantation Woods report Milton. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hidden Pines Estates homes, photos & schools · Plantation Woods homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.