Highland Acres
Homes for Sale in Brooksville, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Highland Acres Unit 1 in Brooksville, FL since 2014, the most recent in December 2025. Across Brooksville as a whole, 634 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $302,000, 75 median days on market, with 196 homes for sale today. At that median and Hernando County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.64 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,630 ($4,860 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Highland Acres
Highland Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34601, 216 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Brooksville.
Across Hernando County, 1,141 homes are active and 431 pending (27% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highland Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Highland Acres Unit 1
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres 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 site is about 3 miles west of Highland Acres Unit 1.
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 southeast of Highland Acres 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 6 miles southeast of Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Acres 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 Highland Acres.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Highland Acres buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (7 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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