Pristine Place 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 | Pristine Place | Sterling Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $414K | $382K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $154 |
| Avg days on market | 63 days | 33 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 48 |
The verdict
Pristine Place carries the higher median price — about 8% above Sterling Hill. Homes in Sterling Hill sell faster (33 days on market vs 63). Pristine Place is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Pristine Place | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 19 |
| Under contract | 5 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $300K to $650K | $315K to $480K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Pristine Place homes for sale · Sterling Hill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Pristine Place | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 243 | 382 |
| Built | 1990–2024 (median 1999) | 2005–2019 (median 2006.0) |
| Typical living area | 3,208 sq ft | 3,084 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 81% | 64% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Pristine Place median | Sterling Hill median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $193K (11 sales) | $147K (31 sales) |
| 2016 | $201K (21 sales) | $150K (52 sales) |
| 2017 | $212K (29 sales) | $165K (56 sales) |
| 2019 | $245K (3 sales) | $237K (12 sales) |
| 2021 | $352K (10 sales) | $310K (40 sales) |
| 2022 | $405K (36 sales) | $355K (84 sales) |
| 2023 | $475K (23 sales) | $358K (24 sales) |
| 2024 | $419K (29 sales) | $362K (46 sales) |
| 2025 | $438K (24 sales) | $350K (46 sales) |
| 2026 | $434K (33 sales) | $338K (42 sales) |
Since 2015, Pristine Place's median sale price is +124% and Sterling Hill's is +130% — Sterling Hill has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Pristine Place | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.9% | 94.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,260 sq ft | 2,246 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 29 (cold) | 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
| Pristine Place | Sterling Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Pine Grove Elementary School |
| Middle | Powell Middle | West Hernando Middle School |
| High school | Central High School | 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, Sterling Hill is the lower entry point (median $382K vs $414K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sterling Hill; Pristine Place trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. 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 Pristine Place more expensive than Sterling Hill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Pristine Place is $414,000 versus $382,000 in Sterling Hill, about 8% higher.
Which has newer homes, Pristine Place or Sterling Hill?
Sterling Hill: its homes were built 2005–2019 with a median year of 2006.0, versus a median of 1999 in Pristine Place (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Pristine Place or Sterling Hill?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 124% in Pristine Place and 130% in Sterling Hill (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Pristine Place — sellers there received 94.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.2% in Sterling Hill.
What high schools serve Pristine Place and Sterling Hill?
Listings in Pristine Place most often report Central High School; listings in Sterling Hill report Central High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Pristine Place homes, photos & schools · Sterling Hill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.