Hernando Oaks vs Valleybrook
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Hernando Oaks | Valleybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $339K |
| Price per sq ft | $175 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 86 days | 183 days |
| Months of supply | 6.7 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 25 |
The verdict
Hernando Oaks carries the higher median price — about 3% above Valleybrook. Homes in Hernando Oaks sell faster (86 days on market vs 183). Valleybrook is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hernando Oaks | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34604 | 34604 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 82% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 13 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 | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 1 |
| Under contract | 3 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $310K to $590K | $360K to $360K |
| 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 · Valleybrook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hernando Oaks | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 487 | 74 |
| Built | 2003–2023 (median 2007) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,756 sq ft | 2,952 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 68% | 15% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hernando Oaks | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 95.8% | 93.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 6% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,031 sq ft | 2,262 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 | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Moton Elementary School | Moton Elementary School |
| Middle | D.S. Parrot Middle | Powell Middle |
| High school | Hernando High | Natures Coast Technical 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, Valleybrook is the lower entry point (median $339K vs $350K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Valleybrook; Hernando Oaks trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hernando Oaks (86 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 Valleybrook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hernando Oaks is $350,000 versus $339,000 in Valleybrook, about 3% higher.
Which has newer homes, Hernando Oaks or Valleybrook?
Valleybrook: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2007 in Hernando Oaks (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Valleybrook. The typical home there is 2,952 sq ft of living area, versus 2,756 sq ft in Hernando Oaks.
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 93.5% in Valleybrook.
What high schools serve Hernando Oaks and Valleybrook?
Listings in Hernando Oaks most often report Hernando High; listings in Valleybrook report Natures Coast Technical High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hernando Oaks homes, photos & schools · Valleybrook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.