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 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $365K | $311K |
| Price per sq ft | $197 | $196 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 79 days |
| Months of supply | 4.7 mo | 0.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 37 |
The verdict
Southern Pines carries the higher median price — about 17% above The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes. Homes in Southern Pines sell faster (76 days on market vs 79). The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes is the tighter market on inventory (0.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Southern Pines and The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Osceola County.
| Southern Pines | The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Osceola County, FL | Osceola County, FL |
| City / area | St Cloud | St Cloud |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 14 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 | 11 | 1 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $500K | $330K to $330K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | n/a | 83 |
| Built | n/a | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,786 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 186 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
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 $365K). Sellers get a faster sale in Southern Pines (76 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 $365,000 versus $311,000 in The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes, about 17% higher.
How far apart are Southern Pines and The Meadow at Crossprairie Townes?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Osceola County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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.