Hernando Oaks vs Leyland Preserve
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Hernando Oaks | Leyland Preserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $321K | $310K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $193 |
| Avg days on market | 107 days | 94 days |
| Months of supply | 7.4 mo | 5.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 29 |
The verdict
Hernando Oaks carries the higher median price — about 4% above Leyland Preserve. Homes in Leyland Preserve sell faster (94 days on market vs 107). Leyland Preserve is the tighter market on inventory (5.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hernando Oaks | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Brooksville |
| ZIP | 34604 | 34601 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 78% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 22 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 Oaks | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 13 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $269K to $590K | $269K to $432K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 13 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hernando Oaks homes for sale · Leyland Preserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hernando Oaks | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 487 | n/a |
| Built | 2003–2023 (median 2007) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,756 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 133 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hernando Oaks | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 92.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 6% | 96% |
| Typical sold home | 2,031 sq ft | 1,491 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
| Hernando Oaks | Leyland Preserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Moton Elementary School | Brooksville Elementary |
| Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle |
| High school | Hernando High | 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, Leyland Preserve is the lower entry point (median $310K vs $321K). Sellers get a faster sale in Leyland Preserve (94 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 Oaks more expensive than Leyland Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hernando Oaks is $321,000 versus $310,000 in Leyland Preserve, about 4% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Hernando Oaks — sellers there received 95.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.4% in Leyland Preserve.
What high schools serve Hernando Oaks and Leyland Preserve?
Listings in Hernando Oaks most often report Hernando High; listings in Leyland Preserve report Hernando High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hernando Oaks homes, photos & schools · Leyland Preserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.