Short answer: Somerset Bay is one of the most affordable new-construction options in Spring Hill. It’s a D.R. Horton community with homes from about $250,000 and amenities that include a pool, clubhouse, fitness room, pickleball and a dog park. Part of it is being built as rental homes, which is worth understanding before you buy.
Somerset Bay at a glance
- Location: central Spring Hill, ZIP 34608; just under an hour to Tampa
- Builder: D.R. Horton Express Series, with homes from about $249,990 (D.R. Horton)
- Homes: 3–5 bedrooms, about 1,223–2,490 sq ft, priced about $250,000–$373,000 (Trulia)
- Planned size: part of a development of up to about 1,750 homes (Homes by Marco)
What the homes are like
Single-story homes with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and a smart-home package (D.R. Horton), with two-car garages on most plans. Express Series homes are D.R. Horton’s most affordable line, so finishes are simpler than the builder’s higher series.
Amenities
A community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, pickleball courts and a dog park (Homes.com).
Rentals in the community
One 144-home phase was marketed as a build-to-rent investment (JLL). That means some neighbors will be renters. It can affect resale comparisons, so ask about leasing rules and how rental homes are counted in the HOA.
Buying new here
- Bring your agent on the first visit. Some builders won’t let you add one after you register on your own.
- Ask what’s included: Express Series pricing often leaves out upgrades.
- Get the HOA and CDD numbers in writing. Some listings show a very low HOA, so confirm the real total.
- Get your own inspection, even on new construction.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Sunset Landing: small, gated Adams Homes community
- Valleybrook and Caldera: Pulte new construction
Watch the tour
Watch my video tour above for the entrance, amenities and streets, and what I’d point out if we toured together.
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