Sterling Hill in Spring Hill

Sterling Hill
Homes for Sale in Spring Hill, FL

Community in Spring Hill · Hernando County · ZIP 34604
382 homesBuilt 2005–2019Median sale $338K
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Live Market Pulse
14/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 80 at the 2022 peak
0 is Sterling Hill's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 14. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, sterling hill ph 3 in Spring Hill, FL has 17 homes for sale and 9 pending, asking from $318,900 to $480,000 (median $375,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 42 recorded sales closed at a median of $337,936, $153 per square foot, a median 58 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-3% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005 - 2019; 38 of 38 report an HOA (median $12/mo); none of the 32 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 66 ft). At the median price and Hernando County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.64 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,300 ($5,530 with the full homestead exemption).

Sections of Sterling Hill Ph 3 in the MLS

Sterling Hill Ph 3 in Spring Hill, FL is recorded as 2 separate subdivisions/phases in the MLS; 0 homes are for sale across them today. Each section has its own page:

Live · Sterling Hill Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$338K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 3.4% vs the prior 12 months
-3.4%
1-yr price change
n = 42 and 46 sales in the two windows
$153/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $169 in 2024
94.2%
Sale vs ask
+186%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $118K median in 2012
Tempo
4.9mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
59days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2021 low
27%
Under contract
Hernando: 27% (431 of 1,572)
19 · 7
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
42
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 36 a year
Ownership and context
64%
Owner-occupied · Sterling Hill
245 of 382 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
36%
Non-owner-occupied · Sterling Hill
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
382
Homes in the community
382 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 2005
Community established
homes built 2005-2019, median 2006 (FL DOR 2025)
2,246sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
11.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 42 of 382 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sterling Hill

Live MLS inventory for Sterling Hill. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Sterling Hill listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Sterling Hill Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Sterling Hill right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.9 months of supply and 27% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Very High (26 active and pending listings, 42 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($338K) is down 3.4% from the prior 12 months ($350K) and up 186% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Very High (42 and 46 sales in the two windows).

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Updated September 12, 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

Sterling Hill market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $338K ($153 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 59 days on market for closed sales, and 4.9 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 3% from the prior 12 months and up 186% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (42 closings in the current window).

Sterling Hill is a community of 382 homes in Spring Hill, Hernando County, built between 2005 and 2019 (median 2006.0), with a median living area of about 3,084 square feet. 64% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 84 sales each (42 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 3.4% year over year; up 186% since 2012.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k3k
456 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $40 in 2012 to a $169 peak in 2024; $153 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2021 low; 59 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 84 a year; 42 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
80 at the 2022 peak, 14 in the troughs, 14 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Sterling Hill Market Scorecard

Balanced

Sterling Hill is currently a balanced market. About 4.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $365,500, and homes go under contract in about 18 days.

4.6
Months supply
$365,500
Median list
$349,000
Median sold
$156
Per sqft
18
Days on mkt
18/8/47
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34609 ZIP is $324,924, about 17.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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.

Housing distress & ownership in sterling hill ph 3, Spring Hill

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
1.61%
1 of 62 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 1.61% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-12)

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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Hernando County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hernando County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sterling Hill listings and can change; always confirm with Hernando County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

Recent Developments in Sterling Hill

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sterling Hill, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum76/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 4 miles southeast of Sterling Hill, elsewhere in Hernando County.

    Source: Hernando Sun
  2. July 2026
    Development

    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 5 miles northeast of Sterling Hill, elsewhere in Hernando County.

    Source: Hernando Sun
  3. July 2026
    Civic

    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 7 miles east of Sterling Hill.

    Source: Hernando Sun
  4. June 2026
    Development

    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 9 miles east of Sterling Hill, elsewhere in Hernando County.

    Source: Hernando Sun
  5. May 2026
    Infrastructure

    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 5 miles southwest of Sterling Hill, elsewhere in Hernando County.

    Source: Hernando Sun

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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.

If we were buying in Sterling Hill 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 Sterling Hill.

A closer look at the Sterling Hill market

At a median of $153 per square foot, Sterling Hill prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 4.9 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 3% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 59 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 382 homes built between 2005 and 2019, and 64% 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 Sterling Hill. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction5.2/10
Liquidity & Demand5.1/10
Owner Commitment6.4/10
Pricing Power6.1/10

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 5 factors (6.6). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +186% since 2012; Recent Direction -3.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.9 months of supply; Owner Commitment 64% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in sterling hill ph 3

Homes in sterling hill ph 3 that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 6 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sterling Hill?
The median sale price in Sterling Hill was $338K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (42 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Sterling Hill take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 59 days on market (42 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Sterling Hill a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Sterling Hill is roughly balanced: 4.9 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Sterling Hill?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 382 homes in Sterling Hill (public records).
What share of Sterling Hill is owner-occupied?
64% of Sterling Hill parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sterling Hill built?
Homes in Sterling Hill were built between 2005 and 2019, with a median year built of 2006.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Sterling Hill home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 186% since 2012, from $118K to $338K (Stellar MLS closed records).
What schools serve Sterling Hill?
Sterling Hill is served by Hernando County Public Schools, typically Hernando County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Sterling Hill?
The best agent for Sterling Hill 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 Sterling Hill.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 34604/34609))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (456 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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