River Country Estates vs Spring Hill
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | River Country Estates | Spring Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $402K | $298K |
| Price per sq ft | $159 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 1 days |
| Months of supply | 3.6 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 1369 |
The verdict
River Country Estates carries the higher median price — about 35% above Spring Hill. Homes in Spring Hill sell faster (1 days on market vs 46). Spring Hill is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| River Country Estates | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Alachua County, FL |
| City / area | Weeki Wachee | Gainesville |
| ZIP | 34607 | 32038, 32641, 32643 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| River Country Estates | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 329 |
| Under contract | 0 | 116 |
| Asking prices today | $385K to $1.2M | $185K to $799K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: River Country Estates homes for sale · Spring Hill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| River Country Estates | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 275 | 512 |
| Built | 1980–2023 (median 1984) | 1900–2024 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 3,308 sq ft | 1,249 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 76% | 57% |
| Vacant lots | 3 | 18 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | River Country Estates median | Spring Hill median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $371K (6 sales) | $200K (3 sales) |
| 2024 | $485K (11 sales) | $226K (4 sales) |
| 2026 | $395K (24 sales) | $293K (3 sales) |
Since 2023, River Country Estates's median sale price is +6% and Spring Hill's is +46% — Spring Hill has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| River Country Estates | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.1% | 89.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 33% |
| Typical sold home | 2,293 sq ft | 1,620 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
| River Country Estates | Spring Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Spring Hill Elementary | not reported |
| Middle | Fox Chapel Middle School | not reported |
| High school | Weeki Wachee High School | not reported |
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, Spring Hill is the lower entry point (median $298K vs $402K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in River Country Estates; Spring Hill trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Spring Hill (1 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 River Country Estates more expensive than Spring Hill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in River Country Estates is $402,000 versus $298,000 in Spring Hill, about 35% higher.
Are River Country Estates and Spring Hill in the same county?
No. River Country Estates is in Hernando County and Spring Hill is in Alachua County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Which has newer homes, River Country Estates or Spring Hill?
River Country Estates: its homes were built 1980–2023 with a median year of 1984, versus a median of 1964 in Spring Hill (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
River Country Estates. The typical home there is 3,308 sq ft of living area, versus 1,249 sq ft in Spring Hill.
Which has appreciated more, River Country Estates or Spring Hill?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 6% in River Country Estates and 46% in Spring Hill (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
River Country Estates — sellers there received 96.1% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.5% in Spring Hill.
Go deeper on each: River Country Estates homes, photos & schools · Spring Hill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.