Leyland Preserve vs Villages of Avalon
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-30.
| Metric | Leyland Preserve | Villages of Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $310K | $346K |
| Price per sq ft | $193 | $175 |
| Avg days on market | 94 days | 121 days |
| Months of supply | 5.4 mo | 4.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 28 |
The verdict
Villages of Avalon carries the higher median price — about 12% above Leyland Preserve. Homes in Leyland Preserve sell faster (94 days on market vs 121). Villages of Avalon is the tighter market on inventory (4.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Leyland Preserve | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34601 | 34609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 23 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
| Leyland Preserve | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 11 |
| Under contract | 4 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $269K to $432K | $246K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 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 · Villages of Avalon homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Leyland Preserve | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 660 |
| Built | n/a | 2006–2022 (median 2016) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,655 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 133 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Leyland Preserve | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.4% | 97.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 96% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,491 sq ft | 1,939 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 | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Brooksville Elementary | Suncoast Elementary |
| 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, Leyland Preserve is the lower entry point (median $310K vs $346K). 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 Villages of Avalon more expensive than Leyland Preserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Villages of Avalon is $346,000 versus $310,000 in Leyland Preserve, about 12% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Villages of Avalon — sellers there received 97.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.4% in Leyland Preserve.
What high schools serve Leyland Preserve and Villages of Avalon?
Listings in Leyland Preserve most often report Hernando High; listings in Villages of Avalon report Natures Coast Technical High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Leyland Preserve homes, photos & schools · Villages of Avalon homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.