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Homes for Sale in Brooksville, FL
All 461 homes for sale in Brooksville, FL · median $337,900 · 152 homes for sale in 34601 · Hernando County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $324,950, $170 per square foot, a median 17 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (-14% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hernando County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.64 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,060 ($5,290 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Brooksville, Hernando County, FL · ZIP 34601 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 123 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1963–2024 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 2,592 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $324,950 median across 8 closed sales · $170 per sq ft · -14.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 17 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 73% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Candlelight Unit 1 key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/candlelight-unit-1, data as of September 20, 2026.
Candlelight right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($325K) is down 14.5% from the prior 12 months ($380K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (8 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 26, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside CandlelightHomes for Sale in Brooksville, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Candlelight market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $325K ($170 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 17 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 14% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 34601 (Brooksville), 1,443 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($190/sq ft), up 1.4% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 60 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34601 housing market and the Hernando County market.
County records show 13 qualified sales in Candlelight across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $324,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Candlelight is a community of 123 homes in Brooksville, Hernando County, built between 1963 and 2024 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 2,592 square feet. 73% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($325K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($380K) IS the -14.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (8 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 34601 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
Housing distress & ownership in Candlelight Unit 1, Brooksville
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Recent Developments in Candlelight Unit 1
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Candlelight Unit 1, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport receives $13.6 million federal grant
The Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport received a $13.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for roads, drainage, utilities, electrical service, and converting an unused 5,000-foot runway into a modern taxiway. The work will prepare about 600 acres of airport land for aviation and aerospace company development.
What it may mean for the marketAirport infrastructure funding readies roughly 600 acres for aviation and aerospace facilities, strengthening the area industrial and employment base. The project is about 7 miles southwest of Candlelight Unit 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun - July 2026Development
Board approves height allowance increase at One Hernando Center
The Hernando County Commission unanimously approved raising the maximum building height from 60 feet to 85 feet for One Hernando Center, a 146-acre industrial distribution development east of Kettering Road in Brooksville. The added height accommodates automated storage and retrieval systems for uses such as cold storage and manufacturing.
What it may mean for the marketA 146-acre industrial distribution park advances with taller warehouse capacity, adding to the area logistics and manufacturing footprint. The project is about 3 miles west of Candlelight Unit 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun - July 2026Civic
County Board approves new fire station prototype
The Hernando County Board voted 4-0 on June 23 to approve two prototype fire station designs, a 3-bay and a 4-bay configuration, by KMF Architects at a Phase 1 design cost of about $296,902. The reusable prototypes are intended to speed and standardize future fire station construction countywide.
What it may mean for the marketStandardized fire station prototypes aim to expedite future public safety facility construction across the county, supporting emergency service infrastructure as growth continues. The site is about 2 miles south of Candlelight Unit 1.
Source: Hernando Sun - June 2026Development
Hernando School Board signs off on two large housing developments
On June 9 the Hernando County School Board approved school concurrency for two subdivisions between I-75 and Lockhart Road: Black Jack Ridge with up to 978 houses and Ginny Grove with up to 907 units. The board determined area schools have sufficient capacity to accommodate the new developments.
What it may mean for the marketTwo large residential subdivisions totaling roughly 1,885 homes are cleared to advance in the I-75 corridor, expanding the local housing supply pipeline. The project is about 5 miles southeast of Candlelight Unit 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun - May 2026Infrastructure
County Line Road widening moves forward
Hernando County commissioners unanimously approved a funding strategy to widen County Line Road between Mariner Boulevard and the Suncoast Parkway, a project shared with Pasco County and FDOT. Land acquisition is budgeted at $20 million and construction at $65 million, with funds set aside in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
What it may mean for the marketA long stalled County Line Road widening advances toward funding, improving a key east-west corridor at the Hernando and Pasco boundary. The project is about 12 miles southwest of Candlelight Unit 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Candlelight buying strategy.
If we were buying in Candlelight today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Candlelight.
A closer look at the Candlelight market
At a median of $170 per square foot, Candlelight prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 14% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 17 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 123 homes built between 1963 and 2024, and 73% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Candlelight. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Candlelight buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.8). Basis: Recent Direction -14.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 73% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34601)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (30 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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