Homes zoned forDr. Mary Giella Elementary School
Space to spread out on Spring Hill's north side
95
Homes for sale
$384,999
Median list price
$230
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
The Dr. Mary Giella Elementary zone sits in the quieter, more rural reaches of northern Spring Hill, where lots run larger and the pace eases off the busier commercial corridors. It's the kind of pocket that suits buyers who want room to breathe — a pool in the backyard, maybe a little acreage — without leaving Hernando County's everyday conveniences behind. You'll find everything from modest ranch homes to newer builds and the occasional waterfront or seven-figure property mixed in, which keeps the character varied rather than cookie-cutter. Families feed into familiar area schools like Powell Middle School and Central High School, anchoring the zone for the long haul.
For buyers today, this is a market with real choice: 94 active listings and a median list price of $390,750, with homes selling at a median of $328,866 over the past year. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking, and the median home spends 54.5 days on market — enough time to make a considered offer without a frenzy. Compared to tighter corners of Spring Hill homes for sale, this zone gives you more square footage and land for the money, and you can scan what's available right now on the live map.
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is an attendance zone in Spring Hill, Florida.
Quick facts
$135,000 – $1.9M price range
2,020 sqft median home
$92/mo median HOA
$2,050/mo median rent
311 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Dr. Mary Giella Elementary zone
The Dr. Mary Giella Elementary zone occupies the northern, more rural end of Spring Hill in Hernando County, where the subdivisions thin out and lots grow larger. It's a part of town that appeals to buyers who want distance from the busier commercial strips while keeping county conveniences and the Suncoast Parkway within easy reach. The housing stock is varied rather than uniform — you'll pass modest ranch homes, newer builds, and the occasional larger or waterfront property on the same drive.
This is a practical choice for families and for anyone who values space over density. With a backyard pool common to many homes here and room for a boat, a workshop, or a little acreage, the zone rewards buyers who plan to put down roots. It suits first-time buyers reaching for more square footage as readily as move-up buyers looking for a larger lot without a luxury-market price tag.
Because the area blends established homes with ongoing new construction, there's a steady sense of growth without the feeling of a wall-to-wall master-planned community. If you want the quieter edge of Spring Hill with real variety in what you can buy, this zone delivers that balance.
Schools for homes in the Dr. Mary Giella zone
The zone is anchored by Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School, the assigned elementary that gives the attendance area its name. For families, the elementary years are a central reason to settle into one of these neighborhoods, since staying within the same zone offers continuity through a child's early schooling.
Older students in this part of Spring Hill typically continue on to area middle and high schools. Among the schools serving the broader community are Powell Middle School, Fox Chapel Middle School, Central High School, and Frank W. Springstead High School. The right assignment depends on exactly where a home sits.
School boundaries in Hernando County are periodically redrawn, so never assume an address falls into a particular zone. Before you make an offer, confirm the current attendance assignment for the specific property directly with the Hernando County School District — it's a quick check that protects an important part of your decision.
Homes for sale in the Dr. Mary Giella zone: prices and housing
There are currently 94 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $390,750 and a range that runs from $135,000 all the way to $1,875,000. That spread reflects the variety on the ground: entry-level resale homes at the bottom, and a handful of luxury and waterfront properties at the top, with six listings priced above $1 million. The median home measures about 2,031 square feet and prices out around $231 per square foot.
Over the past 12 months, 314 homes sold here at a median price of $328,866, with sellers collecting roughly 98% of their asking price. The median time on market is 54.5 days, which signals a balanced environment — buyers have time to evaluate and negotiate, but well-priced homes still move. Among active listings, 22 offer a pool, six are waterfront, eight are gated, and 18 are new construction, so there's genuine choice across styles and features.
Carrying costs are reasonable. The median HOA is about $92 per month, and many homes on larger lots carry no association at all. The median property tax is around $4,559 per year. Rentals in the area run a median of about $2,050 per month, which is useful context for investors or anyone weighing buying against renting.
Getting around from the Dr. Mary Giella zone
Despite its rural character, this zone is well connected to the wider Tampa Bay region. Tampa International Airport sits roughly 40 minutes away, and Downtown Tampa is about 48 minutes — commutes made manageable largely by the Suncoast Parkway, the main toll route linking Hernando County to the metro area.
Day to day, you'll rely on the county road network to reach Spring Hill's shopping, dining, and services, which cluster toward the more developed southern and central parts of town. Living on the northern edge means a slightly longer trip to those conveniences in exchange for the space and quiet that define the zone.
For anyone splitting time between home and work in the Tampa area, the trade-off is clear: you give up proximity for breathing room, and the Parkway keeps the drive predictable. It's a setup that works best for buyers comfortable with a car-first routine.
Is the Dr. Mary Giella zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who prioritize space, value, and a quieter setting over walkability and dense amenities. You get larger lots, a real shot at a backyard pool, and a mix of established and new-construction homes — all at a median around $390,750, which stretches further than many metro-Tampa alternatives. The balanced market, with homes averaging 54.5 days to sell and sellers getting 98% of asking, gives buyers room to make a measured decision.
The honest trade-offs are location-driven. Living on Spring Hill's rural northern edge means longer drives to shopping and a 40-to-48-minute reach to Tampa's airport and downtown, so committed city commuters should weigh that daily. The wide price range — from $135,000 to nearly $1.9 million — also means it pays to be clear about which segment you're shopping, since the entry-level and luxury ends feel like different markets.
If a larger lot, modest or no HOA, and a steady family-oriented community appeal to you, this is a strong place to look. Confirm the school assignment for any address, scan the current inventory, and you'll quickly get a feel for whether this corner of Spring Hill fits your plans.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$377,491
12803 WILLABRAND PIKE, HUDSON
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,566 sqft
$298,336
14609 ABASAIL LANE, HUDSON
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,541 sqft
$1,395,000
18351 KUKA LANE, SPRING HILL
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,708 sqft
$600,000
17234 HELEN K DRIVE, SPRING HILL
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft
$540,000
18427 MOORHAVEN DRIVE, SPRING HILL
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,052 sqft
$419,500
17131 MONTEVERDE DRIVE, SPRING HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft
$315,000
18952 US HIGHWAY 41, SPRING HILL
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$307,000
11121 TREASURE SWALE WAY, LAND O LAKES
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,673 sqft
$305,000
11111 TREASURE SWALE WAY, LAND O LAKES
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,673 sqft
$300,000
11125 TREASURE SWALE WAY, LAND O LAKES
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,673 sqft
$300,000
11115 TREASURE SWALE WAY, LAND O LAKES
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,673 sqft
$205,000
17628 BOSLEY DRIVE, SPRING HILL
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School market
311
Sold, last 12 months
$328,941
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School vs Spring Hill
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School home
≈ $2,710/mo
$384,999 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$92/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,050/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
15,138
Median age
42
Median income
$71,915
Median home value
$252,101
Beyond the listings
Living in Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
Entertainment
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Attitudes
Deal Seekers
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Straight answers
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School FAQs
Is the Dr. Mary Giella Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit for buyers who want a quieter, more spacious slice of Spring Hill on the county's north side. Lots tend to run larger and the mix of homes — from starter ranches to new builds — keeps it from feeling uniform. Families also value the straightforward feed into established area schools.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for Hernando County, with a median list price of $390,750 and homes selling at a median of $328,866 over the past year. The range is wide — from $135,000 up to $1,875,000 — so there's genuine room for both entry-level and luxury buyers. Compared to pricier metro-Tampa zones, your dollar stretches further here.
What do homes cost in the Dr. Mary Giella zone?+
Expect roughly $231 per square foot, with a median home size around 2,031 square feet. The current median list price is $390,750, and six of the 94 active listings are priced above $1 million. You can browse the full price spread on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and workable for buyers. There are 94 active listings, the median home takes 54.5 days to sell, and sellers are collecting about 98% of their asking price. With 314 homes sold in the past 12 months, there's steady, healthy turnover.
What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $92 per month, which is modest, and plenty of homes here carry no HOA at all given the larger-lot, rural character. The median property tax is around $4,559 per year. Always confirm the specific figures for any address, since they vary by community and assessment.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone centers on Dr. Mary Giella Elementary, with students typically feeding into middle and high schools such as Fox Chapel Middle School and Frank W. Springstead High School. Boundaries do change, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific address directly with the Hernando County School District before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
You're well positioned for the Tampa Bay area despite the rural setting. Tampa International Airport is roughly 40 minutes away, and Downtown Tampa is about 48 minutes, mostly via the Suncoast Parkway. It's a reasonable reach for commuters who want space at home.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 18 of the 94 active listings are new construction, a meaningful share for this part of Spring Hill. That gives buyers a choice between move-in-ready new builds and established resale homes. New builds here often make sense given the larger lots common to the northern end of town.
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