Royal Trails vs Timberwalk
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-28.
| Metric | Royal Trails | Timberwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $472K | $394K |
| Price per sq ft | $231 | $211 |
| Avg days on market | 89 days | 100 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 43 | 42 |
The verdict
Royal Trails carries the higher median price — about 20% above Timberwalk. Homes in Royal Trails sell faster (89 days on market vs 100). Timberwalk is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Royal Trails | Timberwalk | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Eustis | Mount Dora |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 93% of 29 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 17 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 Trails | Timberwalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 3 |
| Under contract | 6 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $325K to $589K | $380K to $445K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Royal Trails homes for sale · Timberwalk homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Royal Trails | Timberwalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 22 | 155 |
| Built | 1990–2024 (median 2006) | 2021–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,263 sq ft | 1,846 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 60% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 43 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Royal Trails | Timberwalk | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Timberwalk is the lower entry point (median $394K 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 Timberwalk; Royal Trails trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Royal Trails (89 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 Timberwalk?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Royal Trails is $472,000 versus $394,000 in Timberwalk, about 20% higher.
Which has newer homes, Royal Trails or Timberwalk?
Timberwalk: its homes were built 2021–2024 with a median year of 2023, 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 1,846 sq ft in Timberwalk.
What high schools serve Royal Trails and Timberwalk?
Listings in Royal Trails most often report Eustis High School; listings in Timberwalk 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 · Timberwalk homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.