Caldera vs Pristine Place
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-01.
| Metric | Caldera | Pristine Place |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $475K | $404K |
| Price per sq ft | $181 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 196 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 4.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 40 |
The verdict
Caldera carries the higher median price — about 18% above Pristine Place. Homes in Pristine Place sell faster (54 days on market vs 196). Caldera is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Caldera | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34609 | 34609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 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
| Caldera | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 15 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $298K to $510K | $300K to $650K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · Pristine Place homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 243 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1990–2024 (median 1999) |
| Typical living area | 3,785 sq ft | 3,208 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 81% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Caldera | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 sq ft | 2,290 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 | Pristine Place | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Pine Grove Elementary School |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | Powell Middle |
| High school | Central High School | 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, Pristine Place is the lower entry point (median $404K vs $475K). 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; Pristine Place trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Pristine Place (54 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 Pristine Place?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Caldera is $475,000 versus $404,000 in Pristine Place, about 18% higher.
Which has newer homes, Caldera or Pristine Place?
Caldera: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1999 in Pristine Place (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Caldera. The typical home there is 3,785 sq ft of living area, versus 3,208 sq ft in Pristine Place.
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 94.5% in Pristine Place.
What high schools serve Caldera and Pristine Place?
Listings in Caldera most often report Central High School; listings in Pristine Place report Central High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Caldera homes, photos & schools · Pristine Place homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.