Southern Pines vs The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes
Two Osceola communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $380K | $311K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $197 |
| Avg days on market | 85 days | 124 days |
| Months of supply | 3.9 mo | 0.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 37 |
The verdict
Southern Pines carries the higher median price — about 22% above The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes. Homes in Southern Pines sell faster (85 days on market vs 124). The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes is the tighter market on inventory (0.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Osceola County, FL | Osceola County, FL |
| City / area | St Cloud | St Cloud |
| ZIP | 34769, 34772 | 34772 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 21 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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
| Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 2 |
| Under contract | 2 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $335K to $540K | $311K to $330K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Southern Pines homes for sale · The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 545 | 22 |
| Built | 2004–2024 (median 2022) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,188 sq ft | 1,786 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 5% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 124 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Southern Pines median | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392K (37 sales) | $346K (37 sales) |
| 2025 | $412K (14 sales) | $345K (36 sales) |
| 2026 | $375K (22 sales) | $320K (33 sales) |
Since 2024, Southern Pines's median sale price is -4% and The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes's is -8% — Southern Pines has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 90.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 91% |
| Typical sold home | 1,874 sq ft | 1,566 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
| Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Michigan Avenue Elem (K 5) | Neptune Elementary |
| Middle | St. Cloud Middle (6-8) | Neptune Middle (6-8) |
| High school | St. Cloud High School | St. Cloud 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, The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes is the lower entry point (median $311K vs $380K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes; Southern Pines trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Southern Pines (85 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 Southern Pines more expensive than The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southern Pines is $380,000 versus $311,000 in The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes, about 22% higher.
Which has newer homes, Southern Pines or The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes?
The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2022 in Southern Pines (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Southern Pines. The typical home there is 2,188 sq ft of living area, versus 1,786 sq ft in The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes.
Which has appreciated more, Southern Pines or The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Southern Pines and -8% in The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Southern Pines — sellers there received 95.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.3% in The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes.
What high schools serve Southern Pines and The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes?
Listings in Southern Pines most often report St. Cloud High School; listings in The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes report St. Cloud High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Southern Pines homes, photos & schools · The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.