Highland Forest in Spring Hill

Highland Forest
Homes for Sale in Spring Hill, FL

Community in Spring Hill · Pasco County
47 homesBuilt 1940–2022Median sale $284K
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Live Market Pulse
55/100
Market Heat
Normal for Highland Forest
2014 → 2026 · 78 at the 2022 peak
0 is Highland Forest's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 55. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Highland Forest Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$284K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 1.9% vs the prior 12 months
-1.9%
1-yr price change
n = 7 and 16 sales in the two windows
$172/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $207 in 2024
99.2%
Sale vs ask
Pasco median: 95.5%
Tempo
32days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2023 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
7
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
53%
Owner-occupied · Highland Forest
25 of 47 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
47%
Non-owner-occupied · Highland Forest
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
14%
Cash buyers · Highland Forest
1 of 7 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
47
Homes in the community
47 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1940
Community established
homes built 1940-2022, median 1985 (FL DOR 2025)
5
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 52 in 2021
1,512sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
14.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 7 of 47 homes trade a year
Highland Forest Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Highland Forest right now

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($284K) is down 1.9% from the prior 12 months ($289K). With about 6 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 July 15. Confidence: Medium (7 and 16 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Highland Forest market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $284K ($172 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 32 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).

Highland Forest is a community of 47 homes in Spring Hill, Pasco County, built between 1940 and 2022 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,625 square feet. 53% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 16 sales each (7 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 %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 1.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2006 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k4k
76 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $70 in 2012 to a $207 peak in 2024; $172 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2023 low; 32 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
99.2% now vs Pasco 95.5%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 16 a year; 7 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02040200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 52 quit in 2021; 5 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202220242026
78 at the 2022 peak, 22 in the troughs, 55 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Highland Forest Market Scorecard

Thin data

Highland Forest is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Schools

In short
  • Pasco County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Shady Hills Elementary (verify by address)FLDOE grade C · Public
  • Crews Lake Middle (verify by address)FLDOE grade B · Public
  • Fivay High (verify by address)FLDOE grade C · Public

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Pasco County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Highland Forest address.

If we were buying in Highland Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Forest.

A closer look at the Highland Forest market

At a median of $172 per square foot, Highland Forest 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 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 32 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 47 homes built between 1940 and 2022, and 53% 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 Highland Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.8B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.5/10
Owner Commitment5.3/10
Pricing Power9.5/10

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 (6.8). Basis: Recent Direction -1.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 53% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 99.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Highland Forest sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Highland Forest?
The median sale price in Highland Forest was $284K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (7 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Highland Forest take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 32 days on market (7 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Highland Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 47 homes in Highland Forest (public records).
What share of Highland Forest is owner-occupied?
53% of Highland Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Highland Forest built?
Homes in Highland Forest were built between 1940 and 2022, with a median year built of 1985 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Highland Forest?
Cash buyers took 14% of Highland Forest sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 7 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Highland Forest?
Highland Forest is served by Pasco County Public Schools, typically Shady Hills Elementary (verify by address), Crews Lake Middle (verify by address) and Fivay High (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Highland Forest?
The best agent for Highland Forest is one who actively works Spring Hill and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Highland Forest.
How do I find a top Spring Hill real estate agent who knows Highland Forest?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Highland Forest and the wider Spring Hill area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Highland Forest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Highland Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 24, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (76 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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