Caldera vs Timber Pines
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 | Timber Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $475K | $290K |
| Price per sq ft | $181 | $156 |
| Avg days on market | 194 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 1.3 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 37 | 173 |
The verdict
Caldera carries the higher median price — about 64% above Timber Pines. Homes in Timber Pines sell faster (73 days on market vs 194). Caldera is the tighter market on inventory (1.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Caldera | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34609 | 34606, 34607, 34608 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 45 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 | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 31 |
| Under contract | 0 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $510K | $185K to $385K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Caldera homes for sale · Timber Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Caldera | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 279 | 3,433 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 1981–2017 (median 1992) |
| Typical living area | 3,785 sq ft | 2,487 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 | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 99.3% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,535 sq ft | 1,784 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 | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Deltona 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, Timber Pines is the lower entry point (median $290K 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; Timber Pines trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Timber Pines (73 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 Timber Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Caldera is $475,000 versus $290,000 in Timber Pines, about 64% higher.
Which has newer homes, Caldera or Timber Pines?
Caldera: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1992 in Timber Pines (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Caldera. The typical home there is 3,785 sq ft of living area, versus 2,487 sq ft in Timber Pines.
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 94.6% in Timber Pines.
What high schools serve Caldera and Timber Pines?
Listings in Caldera most often report Central High School; listings in Timber Pines 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 · Timber Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.