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 2026-11-10.
| Metric | Benton Hills | Pristine Place |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $287K | $404K |
| Price per sq ft | $170 | $165 |
| Avg days on market | 88 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 18.0 mo | 17.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Pristine Place carries the higher median price — about 41% above Benton Hills. Homes in Pristine Place sell faster (84 days on market vs 88). Pristine Place is the tighter market on inventory (17.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Benton Hills and Pristine Place are about 17 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hernando County.
| Benton Hills | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Spring Hill |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 24 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 21 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 | 18 | 17 |
| Under contract | 8 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $259K to $374K | $300K to $650K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 17 | 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) | n/a | 376 |
| Built | n/a | 1990–2024 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,196 sq ft |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
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 $287K vs $404K). Sellers get a faster sale in Pristine Place (84 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 $287,000 in Benton Hills, about 41% higher.
How far apart are Benton Hills and Pristine Place?
About 17 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hernando County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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.