Caldera vs Southern Hills Plantation
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Caldera | Southern Hills Plantation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $482K | $590K |
| Price per sq ft | $181 | $217 |
| Avg days on market | 411 days | 121 days |
| Months of supply | 0.4 mo | 5.6 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 84 |
The verdict
Southern Hills Plantation carries the higher median price — about 22% above Caldera. Homes in Southern Hills Plantation sell faster (121 days on market vs 411). Caldera is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Caldera | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Brooksville |
| ZIP | 34609 | 34601, 34609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 61 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 | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 1 | 39 |
| Under contract | 2 | 19 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $495K | $400K to $2M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 22 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · Southern Hills Plantation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 259 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2006–2024 (median 2020) |
| Typical living area | 3,785 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
| Caldera | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 93.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 79% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 sq ft | 2,820 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 | Southern Hills Plantation | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Caldera is the lower entry point (median $482K vs $590K). 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; Southern Hills Plantation trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Southern Hills Plantation (121 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 Caldera?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southern Hills Plantation is $590,000 versus $482,000 in Caldera, about 22% higher.
Which has newer homes, Caldera or Southern Hills Plantation?
Caldera: 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 3,785 sq ft in Caldera.
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 93.1% in Southern Hills Plantation.
What high schools serve Caldera and Southern Hills Plantation?
Listings in Caldera most often report Central High School; listings in Southern Hills Plantation report Hernando High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Caldera homes, photos & schools · Southern Hills Plantation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.