High Point vs Sandal Key
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | High Point | Sandal Key |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $111K | $304K |
| Price per sq ft | $104 | $153 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 3.5 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 79 | 52 |
The verdict
Sandal Key carries the higher median price — about 174% above High Point.
Where each one is
| High Point | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Weeki Wachee |
| ZIP | 34613 | 34613 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 97% of 30 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 10 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
| High Point | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 23 | 0 |
| Under contract | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Mobile Home | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: High Point homes for sale · Sandal Key homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| High Point | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 951 | n/a |
| Built | 1970–2024 (median 1978) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,086 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 60% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 6 | 363 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| High Point | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 89.7% | 92.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 98% |
| Typical sold home | 1,152 sq ft | 1,961 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
| High Point | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Winding Waters K8 |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | Winding Waters K-8 |
| High school | Central High School | Weeki Wachee High School |
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, High Point is the lower entry point (median $111K vs $304K).
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 Sandal Key more expensive than High Point?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sandal Key is $304,000 versus $111,000 in High Point, about 174% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sandal Key — sellers there received 92.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.7% in High Point.
What high schools serve High Point and Sandal Key?
Listings in High Point most often report Central High School; listings in Sandal Key report Weeki Wachee High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: High Point homes, photos & schools · Sandal Key homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.