Benton Hills vs Hernando Oaks
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Benton Hills | Hernando Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $283K | $350K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $175 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 mo | 6.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 63 | 27 |
The verdict
Hernando Oaks carries the higher median price — about 24% above Benton Hills. Homes in Benton Hills sell faster (83 days on market vs 86). Benton Hills is the tighter market on inventory (4.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Benton Hills | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Brooksville |
| ZIP | 34602 | 34604 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 82% of 22 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
| Benton Hills | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 22 | 15 |
| Under contract | 9 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $270K to $380K | $310K to $590K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 20 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Benton Hills homes for sale · Hernando Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Benton Hills | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 290 | 487 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2003–2023 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 2,120 sq ft | 2,756 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 68% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Benton Hills | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 95.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 82% | 6% |
| Typical sold home | 1,840 sq ft | 2,031 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
| Benton Hills | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Eastside Elementary School | Moton Elementary School |
| Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle |
| High school | Hernando High | Hernando 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, Benton Hills is the lower entry point (median $283K vs $350K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Benton Hills; Hernando Oaks trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Benton Hills (83 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 Hernando Oaks more expensive than Benton Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hernando Oaks is $350,000 versus $283,000 in Benton Hills, about 24% higher.
Which has newer homes, Benton Hills or Hernando Oaks?
Benton Hills: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2007 in Hernando Oaks (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Hernando Oaks. The typical home there is 2,756 sq ft of living area, versus 2,120 sq ft in Benton Hills.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Benton Hills — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Hernando Oaks.
What high schools serve Benton Hills and Hernando Oaks?
Listings in Benton Hills most often report Hernando High; listings in Hernando Oaks report Hernando High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Benton Hills homes, photos & schools · Hernando Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.