Leyland Preserve vs Sandal Key
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-14.
| Metric | Leyland Preserve | Sandal Key |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $320K | $304K |
| Price per sq ft | $196 | $153 |
| Avg days on market | 104 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 5.3 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 53 |
The verdict
Leyland Preserve carries the higher median price — about 5% above Sandal Key.
Where each one is
| Leyland Preserve | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Weeki Wachee |
| ZIP | 34601 | 34613 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Leyland Preserve | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 0 |
| Under contract | 5 | 0 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 12 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Leyland Preserve homes for sale · Sandal Key homes for sale.
How each one trades
| Leyland Preserve | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.4% | 92.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 96% | 98% |
| Typical sold home | 1,491 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
| Leyland Preserve | Sandal Key | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Brooksville Elementary | Winding Waters K8 |
| Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle | Winding Waters K-8 |
| High school | Hernando High | 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, Sandal Key is the lower entry point (median $304K vs $320K).
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 Leyland Preserve more expensive than Sandal Key?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Leyland Preserve is $320,000 versus $304,000 in Sandal Key, about 5% higher.
What high schools serve Leyland Preserve and Sandal Key?
Listings in Leyland Preserve most often report Hernando High; 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: Leyland Preserve homes, photos & schools · Sandal Key homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.