Hernando Beach vs Timber Pines
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-08.
| Metric | Hernando Beach | Timber Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $565K | $282K |
| Price per sq ft | $326 | $164 |
| Avg days on market | 67 days | 74 days |
| Months of supply | 6.6 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 58 | 176 |
The verdict
Hernando Beach carries the higher median price — about 100% above Timber Pines. Homes in Hernando Beach sell faster (67 days on market vs 74). Timber Pines is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hernando Beach | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Hernando Beach | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34607 | 34606, 34607, 34608 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 35 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
| Hernando Beach | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 32 | 26 |
| Under contract | 7 | 18 |
| Asking prices today | $355K to $1.5M | $185K to $420K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hernando Beach homes for sale · Timber Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hernando Beach | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 870 | 3,433 |
| Built | 1967–2024 (median 1987) | 1981–2017 (median 1992) |
| Typical living area | 3,063 sq ft | 2,487 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 37% | 64% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Hernando Beach median | Timber Pines median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $280K (3 sales) | $85K (3 sales) |
| 2014 | $235K (5 sales) | $135K (9 sales) |
| 2015 | $204K (10 sales) | $133K (12 sales) |
| 2016 | $240K (30 sales) | $136K (51 sales) |
| 2017 | $275K (34 sales) | $139K (57 sales) |
| 2019 | $312K (9 sales) | $180K (17 sales) |
| 2021 | $528K (10 sales) | $220K (8 sales) |
| 2022 | $558K (42 sales) | $272K (88 sales) |
| 2023 | $605K (14 sales) | $299K (44 sales) |
| 2024 | $580K (46 sales) | $311K (114 sales) |
| 2025 | $542K (40 sales) | $287K (154 sales) |
| 2026 | $542K (52 sales) | $284K (152 sales) |
Since 2013, Hernando Beach's median sale price is +94% and Timber Pines's is +234% — Timber Pines has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Hernando Beach | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.0% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 17% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,706 sq ft | 1,784 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 48 (normal) | 52 (normal) |
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
| Hernando Beach | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Westside Elementary-Hn | Deltona Elementary |
| Middle | Fox Chapel Middle School | Fox Chapel Middle School |
| High school | Weeki Wachee 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 $282K vs $565K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Timber Pines; Hernando Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hernando Beach (67 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 Hernando Beach more expensive than Timber Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hernando Beach is $565,000 versus $282,000 in Timber Pines, about 100% higher.
Which has newer homes, Hernando Beach or Timber Pines?
Timber Pines: its homes were built 1981–2017 with a median year of 1992, versus a median of 1987 in Hernando Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Hernando Beach. The typical home there is 3,063 sq ft of living area, versus 2,487 sq ft in Timber Pines.
Which has appreciated more, Hernando Beach or Timber Pines?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 94% in Hernando Beach and 234% in Timber Pines (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Timber Pines — sellers there received 94.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in Hernando Beach.
What high schools serve Hernando Beach and Timber Pines?
Listings in Hernando Beach most often report Weeki Wachee 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: Hernando Beach homes, photos & schools · Timber Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.