Sterling Hill vs Valleybrook
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Sterling Hill | Valleybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $358K | $339K |
| Price per sq ft | $149 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 178 days |
| Months of supply | 5.1 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 49 | 26 |
The verdict
Sterling Hill carries the higher median price — about 6% above Valleybrook. Homes in Sterling Hill sell faster (54 days on market vs 178). Valleybrook is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sterling Hill | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| ZIP | 34604, 34609 | 34604 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 28 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
| Sterling Hill | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 21 | 1 |
| Under contract | 5 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $276K to $480K | $360K to $360K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sterling Hill homes for sale · Valleybrook homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sterling Hill | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 469 | 74 |
| Built | 2005–2019 (median 2006) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 3,036 sq ft | 2,952 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 15% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Sterling Hill | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.5% | 93.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,193 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
| Sterling Hill | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Pine Grove Elementary School | Moton Elementary School |
| Middle | West Hernando Middle School | Powell Middle |
| High school | Central High School | 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 $358K). 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; Sterling Hill trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sterling Hill (54 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 Valleybrook?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sterling Hill is $358,000 versus $339,000 in Valleybrook, about 6% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sterling Hill or Valleybrook?
Valleybrook: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2006 in Sterling Hill (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sterling Hill — sellers there received 94.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.5% in Valleybrook.
What high schools serve Sterling Hill and Valleybrook?
Listings in Sterling Hill most often report Central High School; 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: Sterling Hill homes, photos & schools · Valleybrook homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.