Sterling 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 | Sterling Hill | Timber Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $349K | $290K |
| Price per sq ft | $152 | $156 |
| Avg days on market | 32 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 4.9 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 173 |
The verdict
Sterling Hill carries the higher median price — about 20% above Timber Pines. Homes in Sterling Hill sell faster (32 days on market vs 73). Timber Pines is the tighter market on inventory (2.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sterling Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34604, 34609 | 34606, 34607, 34608 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 31 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Sterling Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 31 |
| Under contract | 7 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $280K to $480K | $185K to $385K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sterling Hill homes for sale · Timber Pines homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sterling Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 382 | 3,433 |
| Built | 2005–2019 (median 2006) | 1981–2017 (median 1992) |
| Typical living area | 3,084 sq ft | 2,487 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 64% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sterling Hill median | Timber Pines median |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $140K (9 sales) | $135K (9 sales) |
| 2015 | $147K (31 sales) | $133K (12 sales) |
| 2016 | $150K (52 sales) | $136K (51 sales) |
| 2017 | $165K (56 sales) | $139K (57 sales) |
| 2019 | $237K (12 sales) | $180K (17 sales) |
| 2021 | $310K (40 sales) | $220K (8 sales) |
| 2022 | $355K (84 sales) | $272K (88 sales) |
| 2023 | $358K (24 sales) | $299K (44 sales) |
| 2024 | $362K (46 sales) | $311K (114 sales) |
| 2025 | $350K (46 sales) | $287K (154 sales) |
| 2026 | $338K (42 sales) | $284K (152 sales) |
Since 2014, Sterling Hill's median sale price is +141% and Timber Pines's is +110% — Sterling Hill has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sterling Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.2% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,246 sq ft | 1,784 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 14 (cold) | 52 (normal) |
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
| Sterling Hill | Timber Pines | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Deltona Elementary |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | Fox Chapel Middle School |
| High school | Central High School | 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 $349K). 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; Timber Pines trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sterling Hill (32 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 Sterling Hill more expensive than Timber Pines?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sterling Hill is $349,000 versus $290,000 in Timber Pines, about 20% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sterling Hill or Timber Pines?
Sterling Hill: its homes were built 2005–2019 with a median year of 2006, versus a median of 1992 in Timber Pines (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Sterling Hill. The typical home there is 3,084 sq ft of living area, versus 2,487 sq ft in Timber Pines.
Which has appreciated more, Sterling Hill or Timber Pines?
From 2014 to 2026 the median sale price rose 141% in Sterling Hill and 110% in Timber Pines (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Sterling Hill and Timber Pines?
Listings in Sterling Hill most often report Central High School; listings in Timber Pines report Weeki Wachee High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sterling Hill homes, photos & schools · Timber Pines homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.