Lake Denham Estates vs Scottish Highlands
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Lake Denham Estates | Scottish Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $288K | $208K |
| Price per sq ft | $174 | $148 |
| Avg days on market | 68 days | 76 days |
| Months of supply | 7.6 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 26 |
The verdict
Lake Denham Estates carries the higher median price — about 38% above Scottish Highlands. Homes in Lake Denham Estates sell faster (68 days on market vs 76). Scottish Highlands is the tighter market on inventory (3.7 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Lake Denham Estates | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 8 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $262K to $415K | $169K to $315K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Condominium, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Denham Estates homes for sale · Scottish Highlands homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Denham Estates | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 564 | 615 |
| Built | 2020–2023 (median 2022) | 1983–2012 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | 1,645 sq ft | 1,314 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 80% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake Denham Estates median | Scottish Highlands median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $282K (107 sales) | $222K (4 sales) |
| 2025 | $305K (25 sales) | $205K (9 sales) |
| 2026 | $288K (21 sales) | $195K (9 sales) |
Since 2022, Lake Denham Estates's median sale price is +2% and Scottish Highlands's is -12% — Lake Denham Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Denham Estates | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.9% | 90.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,607 sq ft | 1,310 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 17 (cold) | 30 (cold) |
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
| Lake Denham Estates | Scottish Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Leesburg Elementary | Treadway Elem |
| Middle | Oak Park Middle | Tavares Middle |
| High school | Leesburg High | Tavares 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, Scottish Highlands is the lower entry point (median $208K vs $288K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lake Denham Estates; Scottish Highlands trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Denham Estates (68 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 Scottish Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Denham Estates is $288,000 versus $208,000 in Scottish Highlands, about 38% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lake Denham Estates or Scottish Highlands?
Lake Denham Estates: its homes were built 2020–2023 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 1989 in Scottish Highlands (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lake Denham Estates. The typical home there is 1,645 sq ft of living area, versus 1,314 sq ft in Scottish Highlands.
Which has appreciated more, Lake Denham Estates or Scottish Highlands?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 2% in Lake Denham Estates and -12% in Scottish Highlands (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Denham Estates — sellers there received 95.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.0% in Scottish Highlands.
What high schools serve Lake Denham Estates and Scottish Highlands?
Listings in Lake Denham Estates most often report Leesburg High; listings in Scottish Highlands report Tavares High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Denham Estates homes, photos & schools · Scottish Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.