Caldera vs Sterling Hill
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Caldera | Sterling Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $475K | $382K |
| Price per sq ft | $181 | $154 |
| Avg days on market | 194 days | 33 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 37 | 48 |
The verdict
Caldera carries the higher median price — about 24% above Sterling Hill. Homes in Sterling Hill sell faster (33 days on market vs 194). Caldera is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Caldera | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 19 |
| Under contract | 0 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $510K | $315K to $480K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · Sterling Hill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 382 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2005–2019 (median 2006.0) |
| Typical living area | 3,785 sq ft | 3,084 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 64% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Caldera | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 94.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 sq ft | 2,246 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 | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Pine Grove Elementary School |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | West Hernando Middle School |
| 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, Sterling Hill is the lower entry point (median $382K 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; Sterling Hill trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sterling Hill (33 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 Sterling Hill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Caldera is $475,000 versus $382,000 in Sterling Hill, about 24% higher.
Which has newer homes, Caldera or Sterling Hill?
Caldera: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2006.0 in Sterling Hill (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Caldera. The typical home there is 3,785 sq ft of living area, versus 3,084 sq ft in Sterling 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 94.2% in Sterling Hill.
What high schools serve Caldera and Sterling Hill?
Listings in Caldera most often report Central High School; listings in Sterling Hill report Central High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Caldera homes, photos & schools · Sterling Hill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.