Leyland Preserve vs Sterling Hill
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Leyland Preserve | Sterling Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $312K | $382K |
| Price per sq ft | $196 | $154 |
| Avg days on market | 111 days | 33 days |
| Months of supply | 5.5 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 48 |
The verdict
Sterling Hill carries the higher median price — about 22% above Leyland Preserve. Homes in Sterling Hill sell faster (33 days on market vs 111). Sterling Hill is the tighter market on inventory (4.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Leyland Preserve | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 19 |
| Under contract | 4 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $389K | $315K to $480K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 12 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Leyland Preserve homes for sale · Sterling Hill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Leyland Preserve | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 382 |
| Built | n/a | 2005–2019 (median 2006.0) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,084 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 64% |
| Vacant lots | 133 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Leyland Preserve | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.4% | 94.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 92% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,491 sq ft | 2,246 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
| Leyland Preserve | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Brooksville Elementary | 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, Leyland Preserve is the lower entry point (median $312K vs $382K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sterling Hill (33 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 Leyland Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sterling Hill is $382,000 versus $312,000 in Leyland Preserve, about 22% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sterling Hill — sellers there received 94.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.4% in Leyland Preserve.
What high schools serve Leyland Preserve and Sterling Hill?
Listings in Leyland Preserve 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: Leyland Preserve homes, photos & schools · Sterling Hill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.