Royal Harbor vs SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Royal Harbor | SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342K | $400K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $188 |
| Avg days on market | 69 days | 299 days |
| Months of supply | 7.5 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 25 |
The verdict
SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST carries the higher median price — about 17% above Royal Harbor. Homes in Royal Harbor sell faster (69 days on market vs 299). SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Royal Harbor | SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 1 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $270K to $825K | $490K to $490K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Royal Harbor homes for sale · SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Royal Harbor | SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 421 | 110 |
| Built | 1990–2022 (median 2006) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,870 sq ft | 2,053 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 83% | 34% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 33 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Royal Harbor median | SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $332K (26 sales) | $445K (54 sales) |
| 2025 | $342K (28 sales) | $469K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $342K (22 sales) | $400K (24 sales) |
Since 2024, Royal Harbor's median sale price is +3% and SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST's is -10% — Royal Harbor has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Royal Harbor | SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.4% | 89.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 92% |
| Typical sold home | 1,908 sq ft | 2,070 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
| Royal Harbor | SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Astatula Elem | not reported |
| Middle | Tavares Middle | not reported |
| High school | Tavares 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 Harbor is the lower entry point (median $342K vs $400K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST; Royal Harbor trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Royal Harbor (69 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 SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST more expensive than Royal Harbor?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST is $400,000 versus $342,000 in Royal Harbor, about 17% higher.
Which has newer homes, Royal Harbor or SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST?
SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2006 in Royal Harbor (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST. The typical home there is 2,053 sq ft of living area, versus 1,870 sq ft in Royal Harbor.
Which has appreciated more, Royal Harbor or SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 3% in Royal Harbor and -10% in SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Royal Harbor — sellers there received 94.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.9% in SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST.
Go deeper on each: Royal Harbor homes, photos & schools · SEASONS AT LAKESIDE FOREST homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.