Royal Highlands vs Woodland Waters
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Royal Highlands | Woodland Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $382K | $708K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $215 |
| Avg days on market | 7 days | 41 days |
| Months of supply | 5.0 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 376 | 28 |
The verdict
Woodland Waters carries the higher median price — about 85% above Royal Highlands. Homes in Royal Highlands sell faster (7 days on market vs 41). Woodland Waters is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Royal Highlands | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Weeki Wachee | Weeki Wachee |
| ZIP | 34606, 34609, 34613 | 34613 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 75 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 89% of 18 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 157 | 5 |
| Under contract | 41 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $575K | $535K to $925K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 31 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Royal Highlands homes for sale · Woodland Waters homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Royal Highlands | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 586 | 143 |
| Built | 1974–2024 (median 2007) | 1990–2024 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | 2,659 sq ft | 4,249 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 66% | 75% |
| Vacant lots | 126 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Royal Highlands median | Woodland Waters median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $122K (24 sales) | $330K (7 sales) |
| 2015 | $150K (31 sales) | $266K (10 sales) |
| 2016 | $150K (54 sales) | $268K (13 sales) |
| 2017 | $173K (50 sales) | $332K (12 sales) |
| 2021 | $273K (57 sales) | $450K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $350K (205 sales) | $627K (14 sales) |
| 2023 | $350K (131 sales) | $672K (11 sales) |
| 2024 | $359K (271 sales) | $602K (10 sales) |
| 2025 | $375K (310 sales) | $620K (13 sales) |
| 2026 | $375K (347 sales) | $650K (26 sales) |
Since 2014, Royal Highlands's median sale price is +206% and Woodland Waters's is +97% — Royal Highlands has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Royal Highlands | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.4% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 57% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,981 sq ft | 2,990 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 33 (cold) | 46 (normal) |
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 Highlands | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Winding Waters K8 | Winding Waters K8 |
| Middle | Winding Waters K-8 | Winding Waters K-8 |
| High school | Weeki Wachee High School | 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, Royal Highlands is the lower entry point (median $382K vs $708K). 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; Woodland Waters trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Royal Highlands (7 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 Woodland Waters more expensive than Royal Highlands?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Woodland Waters is $708,000 versus $382,000 in Royal Highlands, about 85% higher.
Which has newer homes, Royal Highlands or Woodland Waters?
Royal Highlands: its homes were built 1974–2024 with a median year of 2007, versus a median of 2003 in Woodland Waters (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Woodland Waters. The typical home there is 4,249 sq ft of living area, versus 2,659 sq ft in Royal Highlands.
Which has appreciated more, Royal Highlands or Woodland Waters?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 206% in Royal Highlands and 97% in Woodland Waters (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Royal Highlands — sellers there received 97.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.3% in Woodland Waters.
What high schools serve Royal Highlands and Woodland Waters?
Listings in Royal Highlands most often report Weeki Wachee High School; listings in Woodland Waters report Weeki Wachee High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Royal Highlands homes, photos & schools · Woodland Waters homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.