Plantation at Leesburg vs Royal Highlands
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Plantation at Leesburg | Royal Highlands |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $216K | $264K |
| Price per sq ft | $148 | $152 |
| Avg days on market | 55 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 48 |
The verdict
Royal Highlands carries the higher median price — about 22% above Plantation at Leesburg. Homes in Plantation at Leesburg sell faster (55 days on market vs 86). Plantation at Leesburg is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Plantation at Leesburg | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| ZIP | 34748 | 34748 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 70% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 38 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
| Plantation at Leesburg | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 19 |
| Under contract | 6 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $148K to $335K | $225K to $425K |
| Property types listed | Manufactured Home, Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Plantation at Leesburg homes for sale · Royal Highlands homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Plantation at Leesburg | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 222 | 1,419 |
| Built | 1986–2006 (median 1991) | 1996–2019 (median 2001) |
| Typical living area | 1,448 sq ft | 1,870 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 84% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Plantation at Leesburg median | Royal Highlands median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $89K (9 sales) | $168K (24 sales) |
| 2016 | $96K (14 sales) | $180K (32 sales) |
| 2017 | $90K (11 sales) | $182K (28 sales) |
| 2019 | $199K (4 sales) | $215K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $175K (6 sales) | $268K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $208K (23 sales) | $308K (43 sales) |
| 2023 | $252K (9 sales) | $345K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $229K (24 sales) | $330K (38 sales) |
| 2025 | $217K (29 sales) | $325K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $202K (28 sales) | $290K (53 sales) |
Since 2015, Plantation at Leesburg's median sale price is +127% and Royal Highlands's is +73% — Plantation at Leesburg has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Plantation at Leesburg | Royal Highlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 84.1% | 92.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,422 sq ft | 1,906 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 20 (cold) | 38 (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
| Plantation at Leesburg | 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, Plantation at Leesburg is the lower entry point (median $216K vs $264K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Royal Highlands; Plantation at Leesburg trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Plantation at Leesburg (55 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 Royal Highlands more expensive than Plantation at Leesburg?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Royal Highlands is $264,000 versus $216,000 in Plantation at Leesburg, about 22% higher.
Which has newer homes, Plantation at Leesburg or Royal Highlands?
Royal Highlands: its homes were built 1996–2019 with a median year of 2001, versus a median of 1991 in Plantation at Leesburg (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Royal Highlands. The typical home there is 1,870 sq ft of living area, versus 1,448 sq ft in Plantation at Leesburg.
Which has appreciated more, Plantation at Leesburg or Royal Highlands?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 127% in Plantation at Leesburg and 73% in Royal Highlands (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Royal Highlands — sellers there received 92.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 84.1% in Plantation at Leesburg.
Go deeper on each: Plantation at Leesburg homes, photos & schools · Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.