Caldera vs Leyland Preserve
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-01.
| Metric | Caldera | Leyland Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $310K |
| Price per sq ft | $181 | $193 |
| Avg days on market | 413 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 1.0 mo | 5.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 29 |
The verdict
Caldera carries the higher median price — about 55% above Leyland Preserve. Homes in Leyland Preserve sell faster (94 days on market vs 413). Caldera is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Caldera | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Brooksville |
| ZIP | 34609 | 34601 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 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
| Caldera | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 13 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $495K | $269K to $432K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 13 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · Leyland Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | n/a |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,785 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 133 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Caldera | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 92.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 96% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 sq ft | 1,491 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 | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Brooksville Elementary |
| 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, Leyland Preserve is the lower entry point (median $310K vs $482K). Sellers get a faster sale in Leyland Preserve (94 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 Leyland Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Caldera is $482,000 versus $310,000 in Leyland Preserve, about 55% higher.
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 92.4% in Leyland Preserve.
What high schools serve Caldera and Leyland Preserve?
Listings in Caldera most often report Central High School; listings in Leyland Preserve report Hernando High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Caldera homes, photos & schools · Leyland Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.