Caldera vs Spring Hill
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Caldera | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $475K | $293K |
| Price per sq ft | $181 | n/a |
| Avg days on market | 194 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 37 | 0 |
The verdict
Caldera carries the higher median price — about 62% above Spring Hill.
Where each one is
| Caldera | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Gainesville |
| ZIP | 34609 | 32038, 32641, 32643 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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 | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 0 |
| Under contract | 0 | 0 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · Spring Hill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 512 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1900–2024 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 3,785 sq ft | 1,249 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 57% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 18 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Caldera | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 89.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 33% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 sq ft | 1,620 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 | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | not reported |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | not reported |
| High school | Central High School | not reported |
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, Spring Hill is the lower entry point (median $293K 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; Spring Hill trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Spring Hill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Caldera is $475,000 versus $293,000 in Spring Hill, about 62% higher.
Are Caldera and Spring Hill in the same county?
No. Caldera is in Hernando County and Spring Hill is in Alachua County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Which has newer homes, Caldera or Spring Hill?
Caldera: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1964 in Spring Hill (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Caldera. The typical home there is 3,785 sq ft of living area, versus 1,249 sq ft in Spring Hill.
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 89.5% in Spring Hill.
Go deeper on each: Caldera homes, photos & schools · Spring Hill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.