Southern Hills Plantation vs Valleybrook
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Southern Hills Plantation | Valleybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $668K | $339K |
| Price per sq ft | $240 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 103 days | 149 days |
| Months of supply | 5.5 mo | 0.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 89 | 29 |
The verdict
Southern Hills Plantation carries the higher median price — about 97% above Valleybrook. Homes in Southern Hills Plantation sell faster (103 days on market vs 149). Valleybrook is the tighter market on inventory (0.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Southern Hills Plantation | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Brooksville | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34601, 34609 | 34604 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 66 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Southern Hills Plantation | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 41 | 1 |
| Under contract | 19 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $400K to $1.74M | $360K to $360K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 31 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Southern Hills Plantation homes for sale · Valleybrook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Southern Hills Plantation | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 259 | 74 |
| Built | 2006–2024 (median 2020) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 4,017 sq ft | 2,952 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 43% | 15% |
| Vacant lots | 201 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Southern Hills Plantation | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.1% | 93.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 78% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,775 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
| Southern Hills Plantation | 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 $668K). 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; Southern Hills Plantation trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Southern Hills Plantation (103 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 Southern Hills Plantation more expensive than Valleybrook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southern Hills Plantation is $668,000 versus $339,000 in Valleybrook, about 97% higher.
Which has newer homes, Southern Hills Plantation or Valleybrook?
Valleybrook: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2020 in Southern Hills Plantation (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Southern Hills Plantation. The typical home there is 4,017 sq ft of living area, versus 2,952 sq ft in Valleybrook.
What high schools serve Southern Hills Plantation and Valleybrook?
Listings in Southern Hills Plantation 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: Southern Hills Plantation homes, photos & schools · Valleybrook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.