Lake Weir Heights vs Spruce Creek South
Two Marion communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Lake Weir Heights | Spruce Creek South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $212K | $218K |
| Price per sq ft | $141 | $163 |
| Avg days on market | 115 days | 90 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 mo | 4.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 66 |
The verdict
Spruce Creek South carries the higher median price — about 3% above Lake Weir Heights. Homes in Spruce Creek South sell faster (90 days on market vs 115). Lake Weir Heights is the tighter market on inventory (3.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Lake Weir Heights | Spruce Creek South | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Marion County, FL | Marion County, FL |
| City / area | Belleview | Summerfield |
| ZIP | 34420, 34421 | 34491 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 24 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 Weir Heights | Spruce Creek South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 23 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $69K to $289K | $185K to $377K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Weir Heights homes for sale · Spruce Creek South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Weir Heights | Spruce Creek South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,509 | 3,850 |
| Built | 1918–2024 (median 2000) | 1908–2024 (median 1994) |
| Typical living area | 1,416 sq ft | 1,492 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 58% | 70% |
| Vacant lots | 146 | 125 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Lake Weir Heights median | Spruce Creek South median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $159K (6 sales) | $192K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $176K (28 sales) | $228K (62 sales) |
| 2023 | $240K (13 sales) | $240K (42 sales) |
| 2024 | $205K (29 sales) | $240K (70 sales) |
| 2025 | $210K (30 sales) | $237K (61 sales) |
| 2026 | $189K (24 sales) | $220K (62 sales) |
Since 2021, Lake Weir Heights's median sale price is +19% and Spruce Creek South's is +15% — Lake Weir Heights has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Lake Weir Heights | Spruce Creek South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.4% | 93.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 33% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,360 sq ft | 1,450 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 25 (cold) | 28 (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 Weir Heights | Spruce Creek South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Belleview-Santos Elem. School | Stanton-Weirsdale Elem. School |
| Middle | Lake Weir Middle School | Lake Weir Middle School |
| High school | Lake Weir High School | Belleview 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, Lake Weir Heights is the lower entry point (median $212K vs $218K). 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 Weir Heights; Spruce Creek South trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Spruce Creek South (90 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 Spruce Creek South more expensive than Lake Weir Heights?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Spruce Creek South is $218,000 versus $212,000 in Lake Weir Heights, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, Lake Weir Heights or Spruce Creek South?
Lake Weir Heights: its homes were built 1918–2024 with a median year of 2000, versus a median of 1994 in Spruce Creek South (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Lake Weir Heights or Spruce Creek South?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 19% in Lake Weir Heights and 15% in Spruce Creek South (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Weir Heights — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.1% in Spruce Creek South.
What high schools serve Lake Weir Heights and Spruce Creek South?
Listings in Lake Weir Heights most often report Lake Weir High School; listings in Spruce Creek South report Belleview High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Weir Heights homes, photos & schools · Spruce Creek South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.