Sandal Key vs Woodland Waters
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Sandal Key | Woodland Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $307K | $708K |
| Price per sq ft | $152 | $215 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 41 days |
| Months of supply | 3.6 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 28 |
The verdict
Woodland Waters carries the higher median price — about 131% above Sandal Key. Homes in Woodland Waters sell faster (41 days on market vs 87). Woodland Waters is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Sandal Key | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 5 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $280K to $441K | $535K to $925K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sandal Key homes for sale · Woodland Waters homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sandal Key | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 143 |
| Built | n/a | 1990–2024 (median 2003) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 4,249 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 75% |
| Vacant lots | 363 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Sandal Key | Woodland Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.8% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 98% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,961 sq ft | 2,990 sq ft |
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
| Sandal Key | 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, Sandal Key is the lower entry point (median $307K vs $708K). Sellers get a faster sale in Woodland Waters (41 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 Sandal Key?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Woodland Waters is $708,000 versus $307,000 in Sandal Key, about 131% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Woodland Waters — sellers there received 94.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.8% in Sandal Key.
What high schools serve Sandal Key and Woodland Waters?
Listings in Sandal Key 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: Sandal Key homes, photos & schools · Woodland Waters homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.