Benton Hills vs Pristine Place
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-20.
| Metric | Benton Hills | Pristine Place |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $283K | $404K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $165 |
| Avg days on market | 93 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 4.0 mo | 4.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 63 | 41 |
The verdict
Pristine Place carries the higher median price — about 43% above Benton Hills. Homes in Pristine Place sell faster (86 days on market vs 93). Benton Hills is the tighter market on inventory (4.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Benton Hills | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34602 | 34609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 19 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
| Benton Hills | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 21 | 15 |
| Under contract | 11 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $265K to $379K | $330K to $650K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 20 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Benton Hills homes for sale · Pristine Place homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Benton Hills | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 290 | 243 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1990–2024 (median 1999) |
| Typical living area | 2,120 sq ft | 3,208 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 81% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Benton Hills | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 82% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,840 sq ft | 2,290 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 | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Eastside Elementary School | Pine Grove Elementary School |
| Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle | Powell Middle |
| High school | Hernando High | Central 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, Benton Hills is the lower entry point (median $283K vs $404K). 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; Pristine Place trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Pristine Place (86 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 Pristine Place more expensive than Benton Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pristine Place is $404,000 versus $283,000 in Benton Hills, about 43% higher.
Which has newer homes, Benton Hills or Pristine Place?
Benton Hills: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1999 in Pristine Place (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Pristine Place. The typical home there is 3,208 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 94.5% in Pristine Place.
What high schools serve Benton Hills and Pristine Place?
Listings in Benton Hills most often report Hernando High; listings in Pristine Place report Central High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Benton Hills homes, photos & schools · Pristine Place homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.