Hernando Oaks vs Sterling Hill
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Hernando Oaks | Sterling Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $321K | $365K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $148 |
| Avg days on market | 104 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 7.3 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 50 |
The verdict
Sterling Hill carries the higher median price — about 14% above Hernando Oaks. Homes in Sterling Hill sell faster (84 days on market vs 104). Sterling Hill is the tighter market on inventory (4.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hernando Oaks | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34604 | 34604, 34609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 78% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 27 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 | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 20 |
| Under contract | 2 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $269K to $590K | $273K to $439K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hernando Oaks homes for sale · Sterling Hill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hernando Oaks | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 487 | 469 |
| Built | 2003–2023 (median 2007) | 2005–2019 (median 2006) |
| Typical living area | 2,756 sq ft | 3,036 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 65% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Hernando Oaks median | Sterling Hill median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $230K (5 sales) | $148K (29 sales) |
| 2016 | $210K (7 sales) | $149K (55 sales) |
| 2017 | $205K (25 sales) | $165K (54 sales) |
| 2019 | $270K (7 sales) | $237K (12 sales) |
| 2021 | $258K (7 sales) | $311K (42 sales) |
| 2022 | $322K (87 sales) | $355K (83 sales) |
| 2023 | $330K (36 sales) | $365K (23 sales) |
| 2024 | $374K (20 sales) | $362K (46 sales) |
| 2025 | $371K (21 sales) | $350K (47 sales) |
| 2026 | $374K (18 sales) | $336K (43 sales) |
Since 2015, Hernando Oaks's median sale price is +63% and Sterling Hill's is +128% — Sterling Hill has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Hernando Oaks | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 6% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,031 sq ft | 2,193 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 58 (normal) | 14 (cold) |
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 | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Moton Elementary School | Pine Grove Elementary School |
| Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle | West Hernando Middle School |
| High school | Hernando High | 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, Hernando Oaks is the lower entry point (median $321K vs $365K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Hernando Oaks; Sterling Hill trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sterling Hill (84 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 Sterling Hill more expensive than Hernando Oaks?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sterling Hill is $365,000 versus $321,000 in Hernando Oaks, about 14% higher.
Which has newer homes, Hernando Oaks or Sterling Hill?
Hernando Oaks: its homes were built 2003–2023 with a median year of 2007, versus a median of 2006 in Sterling Hill (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Sterling Hill. The typical home there is 3,036 sq ft of living area, versus 2,756 sq ft in Hernando Oaks.
Which has appreciated more, Hernando Oaks or Sterling Hill?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 63% in Hernando Oaks and 128% in Sterling Hill (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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 94.5% in Sterling Hill.
What high schools serve Hernando Oaks and Sterling Hill?
Listings in Hernando Oaks most often report Hernando High; listings in Sterling Hill report Central High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hernando Oaks homes, photos & schools · Sterling Hill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.