Benton Hills vs Sherman Oaks
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Benton Hills | Sherman Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $284K | $308K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $139 |
| Avg days on market | 90 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 64 | 25 |
The verdict
Sherman Oaks carries the higher median price — about 8% above Benton Hills.
Where each one is
| Benton Hills | Sherman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Brooksville |
| ZIP | 34602 | 34602 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 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 | Sherman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 0 |
| Under contract | 8 | 0 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Benton Hills homes for sale · Sherman Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Benton Hills | Sherman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 290 | 83 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,120 sq ft | 2,666 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 7% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Benton Hills | Sherman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 93.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 82% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,840 sq ft | 2,260 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 | Sherman Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Eastside Elementary School | not reported |
| Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle | not reported |
| High school | Hernando High | not reported |
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 $284K vs $308K).
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 Sherman Oaks more expensive than Benton Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sherman Oaks is $308,000 versus $284,000 in Benton Hills, about 8% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Sherman Oaks. The typical home there is 2,666 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 93.1% in Sherman Oaks.
Go deeper on each: Benton Hills homes, photos & schools · Sherman Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.