Sterling Park vs Tuscawilla
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Sterling Park | Tuscawilla |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $378K | $642K |
| Price per sq ft | $242 | $268 |
| Avg days on market | 23 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.8 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 39 |
The verdict
Tuscawilla carries the higher median price — about 70% above Sterling Park.
Where each one is
Sterling Park and Tuscawilla are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Seminole County.
| Sterling Park | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Seminole County, FL | Seminole County, FL |
| City / area | Casselberry | Winter Springs |
| ZIP | 32707 | 32708 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 93% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 92% of 13 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
| Sterling Park | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 0 |
| Under contract | 1 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sterling Park homes for sale · Tuscawilla homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sterling Park | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 220 | 130 |
| Built | 1972–1983 (median 1979) | 1983–1995 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,469 sq ft | 2,605 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 92% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sterling Park median | Tuscawilla median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $144K (7 sales) | $290K (15 sales) |
| 2013 | $142K (12 sales) | $315K (8 sales) |
| 2014 | $152K (24 sales) | $360K (23 sales) |
| 2015 | $174K (30 sales) | $321K (38 sales) |
| 2016 | $187K (33 sales) | $365K (39 sales) |
| 2017 | $211K (26 sales) | $342K (36 sales) |
| 2018 | $225K (3 sales) | $322K (6 sales) |
| 2019 | $240K (3 sales) | $399K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $318K (8 sales) | $560K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $340K (25 sales) | $608K (29 sales) |
| 2023 | $351K (8 sales) | $620K (15 sales) |
| 2024 | $365K (34 sales) | $700K (33 sales) |
| 2025 | $390K (20 sales) | $700K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $363K (26 sales) | $700K (29 sales) |
Since 2012, Sterling Park's median sale price is +152% and Tuscawilla's is +141% — Sterling Park has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sterling Park | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.8% | 98.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,452 sq ft | 2,620 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 29 (cold) | 59 (normal) |
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
| Sterling Park | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sterling Park Elementary | Lawton Elementary |
| Middle | South Seminole Middle | Indian Trails Middle |
| High school | Lake Howell 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, Sterling Park is the lower entry point (median $378K vs $642K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tuscawilla; Sterling Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Sterling Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tuscawilla is $642,000 versus $378,000 in Sterling Park, about 70% higher.
How far apart are Sterling Park and Tuscawilla?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Seminole County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Sterling Park or Tuscawilla?
Tuscawilla: its homes were built 1983–1995 with a median year of 1987, versus a median of 1979 in Sterling Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Tuscawilla. The typical home there is 2,605 sq ft of living area, versus 1,469 sq ft in Sterling Park.
Which has appreciated more, Sterling Park or Tuscawilla?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 152% in Sterling Park and 141% in Tuscawilla (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tuscawilla — sellers there received 98.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.8% in Sterling Park.
What high schools serve Sterling Park and Tuscawilla?
Listings in Sterling Park most often report Lake Howell High; listings in Tuscawilla report Oviedo High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sterling Park homes, photos & schools · Tuscawilla homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.