Caldera vs River Country Estates
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 | River Country Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $456K | $402K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $159 |
| Avg days on market | 406 days | 86 days |
| Months of supply | 0.4 mo | 3.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 25 |
The verdict
Caldera carries the higher median price — about 13% above River Country Estates. Homes in River Country Estates sell faster (86 days on market vs 406). Caldera is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Caldera | River Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Weeki Wachee |
| ZIP | 34609 | 34607 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 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 | River Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 7 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $495K | $369K to $590K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · River Country Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | River Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 275 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1980–2023 (median 1984) |
| Typical living area | 3,785 sq ft | 3,308 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 76% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 3 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Caldera | River Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 sq ft | 2,293 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 | River Country Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Spring Hill Elementary |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | Fox Chapel Middle School |
| High school | Central High School | Weeki Wachee 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, River Country Estates is the lower entry point (median $402K 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; River Country Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in River Country Estates (86 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 River Country Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Caldera is $456,000 versus $402,000 in River Country Estates, about 13% higher.
Which has newer homes, Caldera or River Country Estates?
Caldera: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1984 in River Country Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Caldera. The typical home there is 3,785 sq ft of living area, versus 3,308 sq ft in River Country Estates.
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 96.1% in River Country Estates.
What high schools serve Caldera and River Country Estates?
Listings in Caldera most often report Central High School; listings in River Country Estates report Weeki Wachee High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Caldera homes, photos & schools · River Country Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.