Sterling Hill vs Valleybrook
Two Hernando communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Sterling Hill | Valleybrook |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $365K | $339K |
| Price per sq ft | $140 | $168 |
| Avg days on market | 81 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 5.8 mo | 0.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 50 | 22 |
The verdict
Sterling Hill carries the higher median price — about 8% above Valleybrook.
Where each one is
Sterling Hill and Valleybrook are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hernando County.
| Sterling Hill | Valleybrook | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hernando County, FL | Hernando County, FL |
| City / area | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 25 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 | 24 | 0 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Property types listed | 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) | 575 | n/a |
| Built | 2005–2019 (median 2006) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 3,085 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
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 $365K).
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 $365,000 versus $339,000 in Valleybrook, about 8% higher.
How far apart are Sterling Hill and Valleybrook?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hernando County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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.