Highland Lakes vs Lake Denham Estates
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Highland Lakes | Lake Denham Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $240K | $288K |
| Price per sq ft | $155 | $177 |
| Avg days on market | 52 days | 122 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 9.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 56 | 26 |
The verdict
Lake Denham Estates carries the higher median price — about 20% above Highland Lakes. Homes in Highland Lakes sell faster (52 days on market vs 122). Highland Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Highland Lakes and Lake Denham Estates are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Lake County.
| Highland Lakes | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 87% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 26 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
| Highland Lakes | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 21 |
| Under contract | 4 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $200K to $355K | $250K to $410K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Highland Lakes homes for sale · Lake Denham Estates homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Highland Lakes | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Leesburg Elementary | Leesburg Elementary |
| Middle | Oak Park Middle | Oak Park Middle |
| High school | Leesburg High | Leesburg 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, Highland Lakes is the lower entry point (median $240K vs $288K). Sellers get a faster sale in Highland Lakes (52 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 Lake Denham Estates more expensive than Highland Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Denham Estates is $288,000 versus $240,000 in Highland Lakes, about 20% higher.
How far apart are Highland Lakes and Lake Denham Estates?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Lake County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Highland Lakes and Lake Denham Estates?
Listings in Highland Lakes most often report Leesburg High; listings in Lake Denham Estates report Leesburg High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Highland Lakes homes, photos & schools · Lake Denham Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.