Caldera vs Hernando Oaks
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Caldera | Hernando Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $456K | $321K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $175 |
| Avg days on market | 406 days | 104 days |
| Months of supply | 0.4 mo | 7.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 28 |
The verdict
Caldera carries the higher median price — about 42% above Hernando Oaks. Homes in Hernando Oaks sell faster (104 days on market vs 406). Caldera is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Caldera | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Brooksville |
| ZIP | 34609 | 34604 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 78% of 23 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
| Caldera | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 17 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $495K | $269K to $590K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · Hernando Oaks homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 487 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2003–2023 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 3,785 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
| Caldera | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 95.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 6% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 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
| Caldera | Hernando Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Moton Elementary School |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | D.S. Parrot Middle |
| High school | Central High School | 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, Hernando Oaks is the lower entry point (median $321K vs $456K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Caldera; Hernando Oaks trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hernando Oaks (104 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 Caldera more expensive than Hernando Oaks?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Caldera is $456,000 versus $321,000 in Hernando Oaks, about 42% higher.
Which has newer homes, Caldera or Hernando Oaks?
Caldera: 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?
Caldera. The typical home there is 3,785 sq ft of living area, versus 2,756 sq ft in Hernando Oaks.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Caldera — sellers there received 99.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.8% in Hernando Oaks.
What high schools serve Caldera and Hernando Oaks?
Listings in Caldera most often report Central High School; listings in Hernando Oaks report Hernando High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Caldera homes, photos & schools · Hernando Oaks homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.