Spring Hill vs Timber Pines
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Spring Hill | Timber Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $293K | $290K |
| Price per sq ft | n/a | $156 |
| Avg days on market | n/a | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 0 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 0 | 173 |
The verdict
Spring Hill carries the higher median price — about 1% above Timber Pines.
Where each one is
| Spring Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Gainesville | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 32038, 32641, 32643 | 34606, 34607, 34608 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 45 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
| Spring Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 0 | 31 |
| Under contract | 0 | 15 |
| Property types listed | - | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Spring Hill homes for sale · Timber Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Spring Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 512 | 3,433 |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1964) | 1981–2017 (median 1992) |
| Typical living area | 1,249 sq ft | 2,487 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 57% | 64% |
| Vacant lots | 18 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Spring Hill median | Timber Pines median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200K (3 sales) | $299K (44 sales) |
| 2024 | $226K (4 sales) | $311K (114 sales) |
| 2026 | $293K (3 sales) | $284K (152 sales) |
Since 2023, Spring Hill's median sale price is +46% and Timber Pines's is -5% — Spring Hill has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Spring Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 89.5% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 33% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,620 sq ft | 1,784 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
| Spring Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Deltona Elementary |
| Middle | not reported | Fox Chapel Middle School |
| High school | not reported | Weeki Wachee 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, Timber Pines is the lower entry point (median $290K vs $293K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Timber Pines; Spring Hill trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Spring Hill more expensive than Timber Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Spring Hill is $293,000 versus $290,000 in Timber Pines, about 1% higher.
Are Spring Hill and Timber Pines in the same county?
No. Spring Hill is in Alachua County and Timber Pines is in Hernando County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Which has newer homes, Spring Hill or Timber Pines?
Timber Pines: its homes were built 1981–2017 with a median year of 1992, versus a median of 1964 in Spring Hill (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Timber Pines. The typical home there is 2,487 sq ft of living area, versus 1,249 sq ft in Spring Hill.
Which has appreciated more, Spring Hill or Timber Pines?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 46% in Spring Hill and -5% in Timber Pines (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Timber Pines — sellers there received 94.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.5% in Spring Hill.
Go deeper on each: Spring Hill homes, photos & schools · Timber Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.