Royal Highlands vs Sunset Lakes Estates
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-27.
| Metric | Royal Highlands | Sunset Lakes Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $264K | $352K |
| Price per sq ft | $152 | $191 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 4.8 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 48 | 25 |
The verdict
Sunset Lakes Estates carries the higher median price — about 33% above Royal Highlands.
Where each one is
| Royal Highlands | Sunset Lakes Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Leesburg | Mascotte |
| ZIP | 34748 | 34753 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 38 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 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
| Royal Highlands | Sunset Lakes Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 19 | 0 |
| Under contract | 7 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Royal Highlands homes for sale · Sunset Lakes Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Royal Highlands | Sunset Lakes Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,419 | 83 |
| Built | 1996–2019 (median 2001) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,870 sq ft | 1,838 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 84% | 39% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 51 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Royal Highlands median | Sunset Lakes Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $330K (38 sales) | $361K (26 sales) |
| 2025 | $325K (31 sales) | $365K (34 sales) |
| 2026 | $290K (53 sales) | $349K (25 sales) |
Since 2024, Royal Highlands's median sale price is -12% and Sunset Lakes Estates's is -3% — Sunset Lakes Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Royal Highlands | Sunset Lakes Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.1% | 99.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,906 sq ft | 1,839 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Royal Highlands is the lower entry point (median $264K vs $352K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sunset Lakes Estates; Royal Highlands trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Sunset Lakes Estates more expensive than Royal Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sunset Lakes Estates is $352,000 versus $264,000 in Royal Highlands, about 33% higher.
Which has newer homes, Royal Highlands or Sunset Lakes Estates?
Sunset Lakes Estates: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2001 in Royal Highlands (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Royal Highlands or Sunset Lakes Estates?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -12% in Royal Highlands and -3% in Sunset Lakes Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sunset Lakes Estates — sellers there received 99.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.1% in Royal Highlands.
Go deeper on each: Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools · Sunset Lakes Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.