Neighborhood · Spring Hill, Florida
The Highlands
Spacious homes and easy Tampa commutes in Hernando County
6
Homes for sale
$612,000
Median list price
$287
Avg price / sqft
55
Median days on market
The Highlands sits in the quieter reaches of Spring Hill, where lots run large and the homes tend to come with room to breathe — the median here is 2,408 square feet. It's part of a stretch of Hernando County that includes established communities like Seven Hills, Talavera and Silverthorn, with the natural draw of Weeki Wachee Acres nearby. For buyers who want space without being cut off, the drive to Tampa International is about 43 minutes.
The market here is small and deliberate — just 6 active listings right now, with a median list price of $612,000 and homes moving in a median of 51 days. Over the last year, 24 homes sold at a median of $415,000, and sellers are collecting about 98% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not much slack for lowball offers. Browse what's currently available on the live map to get a feel for the range.
The Highlands is a community in Spring Hill, Florida.
Quick facts
$281,000 – $985K price range
2,408 sqft median home
24 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Highlands
$649,000
18216 MONTEVERDE DRIVE, SPRING HILL
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,193 sqft
$985,000
16218 FRINGE TREE DRIVE, SPRING HILL
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,680 sqft
$799,000
16547 CROSSANDRA LANE, SPRING HILL
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,980 sqft
$281,000
16036 BOSLEY DRIVE, SPRING HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$489,900
17820 MONTEVERDE DRIVE, SPRING HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,603 sqft
$575,000$597,000
16090 FRINGE TREE DRIVE, SPRING HILL
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,622 sqft
Every active listing inside the The Highlands boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The The Highlands market
24
Sold, last 12 months
$415,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
The Highlands vs Spring Hill
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 45.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Highlands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Highlands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Highlands home
≈ $3,664/mo
$612,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,225
Median age
47
Median income
$76,058
Median home value
$264,200
Beyond the listings
Living in The Highlands
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Attitudes
Top 9% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Relationships
Top 18% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 19% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Straight answers
The Highlands FAQs
Is The Highlands a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want larger homes and lots in a quieter part of Spring Hill, with established communities like Silverthorn nearby. The median home is a roomy 2,408 square feet, and Tampa International is about 43 minutes out for travel and commuting.
Is The Highlands expensive?+
It runs on the higher side for the area, with a median list price of $612,000 and listings ranging from $281,000 to $985,000. That said, the median sold price over the past year was lower at $415,000, so actual closings reflect a broader mix than the current list pool.
What do homes cost in The Highlands?+
Active listings average about $287 per square foot, with a median list of $612,000 across a $281,000 to $985,000 range. Of the 6 homes on the market now, three include a pool, which factors into the pricing you'll see.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market — 6 homes active and a median of 51 days on market, so there's time to make a considered decision. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average, meaning fair offers close but deep discounts are rare.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax here is $2,745 per year, reasonable for homes at this size and price point. HOA data isn't consistently available for this pocket, so confirm any dues on a specific listing — fees vary by the community, from Talavera to the more rural stretches.
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