Royal Highlands vs Sandal Key
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-07-18.
| Metric | Royal Highlands | Sandal Key |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $312K | $295K |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 8 days | 65 days |
| Months of supply | 5.1 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 354 | 40 |
The verdict
Royal Highlands carries the higher median price — about 6% above Sandal Key. Homes in Royal Highlands sell faster (8 days on market vs 65). Sandal Key is the tighter market on inventory (3.9 months of supply).
Go deeper on each: Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools · Sandal Key homes, photos & schools
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