Spring Hill vs Villages of Avalon
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-13.
| Metric | Spring Hill | Villages of Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $286K | $346K |
| Price per sq ft | $182 | $175 |
| Avg days on market | 7 days | 110 days |
| Months of supply | 59.0 mo | 3.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 26 |
The verdict
Villages of Avalon carries the higher median price — about 21% above Spring Hill. Homes in Spring Hill sell faster (7 days on market vs 110). Villages of Avalon is the tighter market on inventory (3.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Spring Hill | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Alachua County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Gainesville | Spring Hill |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 71 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 20 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 | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 59 | 8 |
| Under contract | 61 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $150K to $700K | $246K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Spring Hill homes for sale · Villages of Avalon homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Spring Hill | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 512 | n/a |
| Built | 1900–2024 (median 1964) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,249 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 18 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Spring Hill | Villages of Avalon | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Suncoast Elementary |
| Middle | not reported | Powell Middle |
| High school | not reported | 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, Spring Hill is the lower entry point (median $286K vs $346K). Sellers get a faster sale in Spring Hill (7 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 Spring Hill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Villages of Avalon is $346,000 versus $286,000 in Spring Hill, about 21% higher.
Are Spring Hill and Villages of Avalon in the same county?
No. Spring Hill is in Alachua County and Villages of Avalon is in Hernando County; property-tax rates, school districts and permitting differ between the two.
Go deeper on each: Spring Hill homes, photos & schools · Villages of Avalon homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.