Lake Denham Estates vs Royal Highlands
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Lake Denham Estates | Royal Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $288K | $264K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 108 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 8.9 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 48 |
The verdict
Lake Denham Estates carries the higher median price — about 9% above Royal Highlands. Homes in Royal Highlands sell faster (76 days on market vs 108). Royal Highlands is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lake Denham Estates and Royal Highlands are about 8 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Lake County.
| Lake Denham Estates | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 26 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 21 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
| Lake Denham Estates | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 9 |
| Under contract | 4 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $262K to $410K | $270K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Denham Estates homes for sale · Royal Highlands homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Lake Denham Estates | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Leesburg Elementary | not reported |
| Middle | Oak Park Middle | not reported |
| High school | Leesburg 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 $288K). Sellers get a faster sale in Royal Highlands (76 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 Royal Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Denham Estates is $288,000 versus $264,000 in Royal Highlands, about 9% higher.
How far apart are Lake Denham Estates and Royal Highlands?
About 8 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Lake County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Go deeper on each: Lake Denham Estates homes, photos & schools · Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.