Skylar Crest vs Tuscawilla
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Skylar Crest | Tuscawilla |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $336K | $629K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $255 |
| Avg days on market | 42 days | 156 days |
| Months of supply | 0.4 mo | 0.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 39 |
The verdict
Tuscawilla carries the higher median price — about 87% above Skylar Crest. Homes in Skylar Crest sell faster (42 days on market vs 156). Tuscawilla is the tighter market on inventory (0.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Skylar Crest and Tuscawilla are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Seminole County.
| Skylar Crest | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Seminole County, FL | Seminole County, FL |
| City / area | Sanford | Winter Springs |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 91% of 11 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
| Skylar Crest | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 1 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $360K to $360K | $1.2M to $1.2M |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Skylar Crest homes for sale · Tuscawilla homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Skylar Crest | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 105 |
| Built | n/a | 1986–1995 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,661 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Skylar Crest | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Midway Elementary | Lawton Elementary |
| Middle | Sanford Middle | Indian Trails Middle |
| High school | Seminole High | Oviedo 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, Skylar Crest is the lower entry point (median $336K vs $629K). Sellers get a faster sale in Skylar Crest (42 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 Tuscawilla more expensive than Skylar Crest?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tuscawilla is $629,000 versus $336,000 in Skylar Crest, about 87% higher.
How far apart are Skylar Crest and Tuscawilla?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Seminole County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Skylar Crest and Tuscawilla?
Listings in Skylar Crest most often report Seminole High; listings in Tuscawilla report Oviedo High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Skylar Crest homes, photos & schools · Tuscawilla homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.