ROYAL TRAILS vs Sorrento Pines
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 TRAILS | Sorrento Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $472K | $395K |
| Price per sq ft | $231 | $197 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | 46 days |
| Months of supply | 4.6 mo | 5.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 27 |
The verdict
ROYAL TRAILS carries the higher median price — about 19% above Sorrento Pines. Homes in Sorrento Pines sell faster (46 days on market vs 83). ROYAL TRAILS is the tighter market on inventory (4.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| ROYAL TRAILS | Sorrento Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 12 |
| Under contract | 4 | 10 |
| Asking prices today | $325K to $600K | $338K to $478K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 7 | 8 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: ROYAL TRAILS homes for sale · Sorrento Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| ROYAL TRAILS | Sorrento Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 22 | 133 |
| Built | 1990–2024 (median 2006) | 2023–2024 (median 2024.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,263 sq ft | 1,867 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 49% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 53 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| ROYAL TRAILS | Sorrento Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Seminole Springs. Elem | Sorrento Elementary |
| Middle | Eustis Middle | Mount Dora Middle |
| High school | Eustis High School | Mount Dora High |
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, Sorrento Pines is the lower entry point (median $395K vs $472K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sorrento Pines; ROYAL TRAILS trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sorrento Pines (46 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 TRAILS more expensive than Sorrento Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in ROYAL TRAILS is $472,000 versus $395,000 in Sorrento Pines, about 19% higher.
Which has newer homes, ROYAL TRAILS or Sorrento Pines?
Sorrento Pines: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024.0, versus a median of 2006 in ROYAL TRAILS (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
ROYAL TRAILS. The typical home there is 2,263 sq ft of living area, versus 1,867 sq ft in Sorrento Pines.
What high schools serve ROYAL TRAILS and Sorrento Pines?
Listings in ROYAL TRAILS most often report Eustis High School; listings in Sorrento Pines report Mount Dora High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: ROYAL TRAILS homes, photos & schools · Sorrento Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.