Short answer: Sterling Hill is a gated community in north-central Spring Hill with more amenities than almost anything else at its price point: two clubhouses, two pools, two fitness centers, a dog park and courts. HOA dues are low and paid annually, and the homes are newer than most of Spring Hill.
Sterling Hill at a glance
- Location: off Elgin Boulevard, north of Mariner Boulevard, ZIP 34609
- Gated: yes, with gated sections inside the community
- HOA: about $135–$200 a year in recent listings (Century 21 Carioti listing data, 2024–2025)
- Homes: single-family, mostly built from the mid-2000s on
- Price feel: listings from the low $300Ks to about $550K (Stellar MLS, 2025–2026)
What the homes are like
Sterling Hill was built in phases, so you’ll see homes from the mid-2000s next to sections finished in the 2020s. Most are concrete-block, single-family homes with two-car garages, and many have four bedrooms. The Barrington at Sterling Hill section was built in 2021–2022 and has had a median price around $457,000 (Horizon Palm Realty). Other named sections include Amersham Isles and Arborglades.
Amenities
Residents have access to two clubhouses, two swimming pools, two fitness centers, a dog park, tennis and basketball courts, a conference room and billiards (Max Life Realty listing). There are also playgrounds and sidewalks throughout.
HOA and CDD
The HOA is billed annually and has run about $135 to $200 a year in recent listings, which is low for a gated community with this many amenities. Ask for the current dues, any special assessments, and whether a CDD applies to the specific lot.
Getting around
From Sterling Hill you’re a few minutes from Mariner Boulevard and Spring Hill Drive for groceries and restaurants, and about 10 minutes from the Suncoast Parkway for the drive to Tampa.
What to check before you buy
- Which section you’re in: sub-associations and rules can differ by section.
- Roof and AC age on the mid-2000s homes, which drive insurance cost.
- Builder warranty on the newest homes, if any is left.
- Flood zone: most of the community is inland, but check the FEMA map for the address.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Caldera: new construction next door, off Sterling Hill Boulevard
- Wellington at Seven Hills: a gated 55+ community nearby
- Pristine Place: another gated community with a low HOA
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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