Benton Hills vs Southern Hills Plantation
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 | Southern Hills Plantation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $284K | $668K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $240 |
| Avg days on market | 90 days | 103 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 5.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 64 | 89 |
The verdict
Southern Hills Plantation carries the higher median price — about 135% above Benton Hills. Homes in Benton Hills sell faster (90 days on market vs 103). Benton Hills is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Benton Hills | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Brooksville |
| ZIP | 34602 | 34601, 34609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 66 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 | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 41 |
| Under contract | 8 | 19 |
| Asking prices today | $287K to $380K | $400K to $1.74M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 31 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Benton Hills homes for sale · Southern Hills Plantation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Benton Hills | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 290 | 259 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2006–2024 (median 2020) |
| Typical living area | 2,120 sq ft | 4,017 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 43% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 201 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Benton Hills | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 93.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 82% | 78% |
| Typical sold home | 1,840 sq ft | 2,775 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 | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $284K vs $668K). 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; Southern Hills Plantation trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Benton Hills (90 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 Southern Hills Plantation more expensive than Benton Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southern Hills Plantation is $668,000 versus $284,000 in Benton Hills, about 135% higher.
Which has newer homes, Benton Hills or Southern Hills Plantation?
Benton Hills: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2020 in Southern Hills Plantation (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Southern Hills Plantation. The typical home there is 4,017 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 Southern Hills Plantation.
What high schools serve Benton Hills and Southern Hills Plantation?
Listings in Benton Hills most often report Hernando High; listings in Southern Hills Plantation report Hernando High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Benton Hills homes, photos & schools · Southern Hills Plantation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.