Southern Pines vs Tohoqua
Two Osceola communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Southern Pines | Tohoqua |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $365K | $364K |
| Price per sq ft | $197 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 81 days | 104 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 6.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 83 |
The verdict
Southern Pines carries the higher median price — about 0% above Tohoqua. Homes in Southern Pines sell faster (81 days on market vs 104). Southern Pines is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Southern Pines | Tohoqua | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Osceola County, FL | Osceola County, FL |
| City / area | St Cloud | Kissimmee |
| ZIP | 34769, 34772 | 34741, 34744, 34771 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 92% of 48 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
| Southern Pines | Tohoqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 45 |
| Under contract | 2 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $335K to $520K | $290K to $525K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 8 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Southern Pines homes for sale · Tohoqua homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Southern Pines | Tohoqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 545 | 1,513 |
| Built | 2004–2024 (median 2022) | 2018–2024 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 2,188 sq ft | 2,315 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 42% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 589 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Southern Pines median | Tohoqua median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $390K (43 sales) | $392K (35 sales) |
| 2023 | $411K (54 sales) | $394K (25 sales) |
| 2024 | $392K (37 sales) | $418K (48 sales) |
| 2025 | $412K (14 sales) | $406K (74 sales) |
| 2026 | $375K (22 sales) | $406K (57 sales) |
Since 2022, Southern Pines's median sale price is -4% and Tohoqua's is +4% — Tohoqua has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Southern Pines | Tohoqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 98.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 70% |
| Typical sold home | 1,874 sq ft | 1,850 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 13 (cold) | 33 (cold) |
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 | Tohoqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Michigan Avenue Elem (K 5) | Neptune Elementary |
| Middle | St. Cloud Middle (6-8) | Neptune Middle (6-8) |
| High school | St. Cloud High School | Gateway High School (9 12) |
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, Tohoqua is the lower entry point (median $364K vs $365K). Sellers get a faster sale in Southern Pines (81 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 Tohoqua?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southern Pines is $365,000 versus $364,000 in Tohoqua, about 0% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Southern Pines or Tohoqua?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -4% in Southern Pines and 4% in Tohoqua (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tohoqua — sellers there received 98.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Southern Pines.
What high schools serve Southern Pines and Tohoqua?
Listings in Southern Pines most often report St. Cloud High School; listings in Tohoqua report Gateway High School (9 12). Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Southern Pines homes, photos & schools · Tohoqua homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.