Short answer: Sandal Key is the big new master-planned community in Weeki Wachee: about 3,000 planned homes around a crystal lagoon, with D.R. Horton and KB Home selling now from the mid-$200Ks. Budget for an HOA and a CDD.
Sandal Key at a glance
- Location: east of US-19 and south of Hexam Road, ZIP 34613
- Developer: Metro Development Group; about 900 acres planned for about 3,000 homes (Metro Development Group)
- Builders: D.R. Horton and KB Home selling since August 2025 (Metro Development Group); Lennar planned, including a 55+ section (Homes.com)
- Prices: KB Home $233,990–$279,990 (Trulia); D.R. Horton $259,990–$447,990 (Trulia) (2026)
- HOA and CDD: HOA about $100–$115 a month, plus a CDD (Stellar MLS listings via Max Life Realty, 2026)
What the homes are like
KB Home plans run about 1,272–2,385 sq ft; D.R. Horton plans run about 1,504–3,313 sq ft, three to five bedrooms, concrete block, with smart-home packages. Lots are compact, around 4,800 sq ft on some D.R. Horton homes.
Amenities
The headline amenity is a planned multi-acre crystal lagoon. The developer also plans a playground, dog park, natural lake and walking paths (Metro Development Group). Ask which amenities are open and the timeline for the rest.
HOA and CDD
Lagoon communities carry both an HOA and a CDD. Get the full fee sheet for the exact lot so you can compare the total monthly cost with communities that have no CDD.
Buying new here
- Bring your agent on the first visit. Some builders won’t let you add one after you register on your own.
- Ask for the full fee sheet: HOA, any CDD assessment, and what each covers.
- Compare the quick move-in homes with to-be-built pricing; incentives often go to inventory homes.
- Get your own inspection, even on a brand-new home.
Getting around
US-19 shopping is a few minutes away, and the Suncoast Parkway is about 15 minutes east via SR-50 or Hexam Road.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Waterford: D.R. Horton with an amenity center off Cortez Boulevard
- Royal Highlands: new homes on half-acre lots with no HOA or CDD
- Glen Lakes: an established guard-gated golf community
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