Hidden Ridge 50s vs Royal Highlands
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Hidden Ridge 50s | Royal Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $396K | $264K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 0.0 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 48 |
The verdict
Hidden Ridge 50s carries the higher median price — about 50% above Royal Highlands.
Where each one is
| Hidden Ridge 50s | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Groveland | Leesburg |
| ZIP | 34736 | 34748 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 38 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 Ridge 50s | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 19 |
| Under contract | 1 | 7 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hidden Ridge 50s homes for sale · Royal Highlands homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hidden Ridge 50s | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 1,419 |
| Built | n/a | 1996–2019 (median 2001) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,870 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hidden Ridge 50s | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 92.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,860 sq ft | 1,906 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 Ridge 50s | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Clermont Elem | not reported |
| Middle | Windy Hill Middle | not reported |
| High school | South Lake High | not reported |
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, Royal Highlands is the lower entry point (median $264K vs $396K).
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 Hidden Ridge 50s more expensive than Royal Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hidden Ridge 50s is $396,000 versus $264,000 in Royal Highlands, about 50% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hidden Ridge 50s — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.1% in Royal Highlands.
Go deeper on each: Hidden Ridge 50s homes, photos & schools · Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.