Spring Hill, FL

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For more information about buying and selling homes and land in Hernando County including Spring Hill, Brooksville, Hernando Beach, and the communities of Timber Pines, Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club, and Silverthorn please visit my website!

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July 2009 Real Estate Market Report: Timber Pines, Spring Hill, FL

Timber Pines sales for single family homes took an upswing in July with eight closed transactions. While sales price range for Timber Pines homes expanded in both directions, both average and median prices for sold homes decreased while they remained stable for those actively listed. The number of Timber Pines homes under contract also increased.

The number of Timber Pines villas remained stable with increases in the sales price range and thus both in median and average prices. The number of villas under contract decreased slightly. While the number of active listings for villas as well as the listing price range remained stable, average and median prices decreased indicating price reductions in this property category.

Timber Pines is a 55+ Country Club community offering an active life style with several golf courses, two community pools, Activities Center, Clubhouse, Performing Arts Center, as well as many social clubs and events. The community is a gated community with an park-like ambience with 24-hour security.

Timber Pines is located off US 19 in Spring Hill, West Central Florida on the Gulf Coast of Florida, also called the "Nature Coast". Tampa International Airport is just a 45 min drive via the new Suncoast Parkway.

1. Single Family Homes:

Sold July 2009: 8

Price Range: $85,000 - $202,000

Average: $139,188

Median: $139,500

Average Days on Market: 150

Currently Active Listings

Single Family Homes: 87

Price Range: $89,900 - $399,000

Average: $149,900

Median: $154,435

Under Contract: 16

Pending: 13, Contingency Contracts: 3

Price Range: $69,900 - $299,900

2. Villas:

Sold July 2009: 3

Price Range: $105,000 - $135,000

Average: $135,833

Median: $135,000

Average Days on Market: 162

Currently Active Listings Villas: 70

Price Range: $69,900 - $177,000

Average: $122,342

Median: $122,200

Under Contract: 5

Pending: 4, Contingency Contracts: 1

Price Range: $113,900 - 169,000

Data derived from Hernando County MLS as of 8/4/09 and believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

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If you are thinking about buying a home or land for personal or investment use, or you are thinking about selling in Hernando County, Florida, including the communities and neighborhoods of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, Brooksville and Spring Hill, Glen Lakes, Timber Pines, Silverthorn, Seven Hills, Sterling Hill, Pristine Place, and Southern Hills Plantation and you want to work with a local area Realtor who knows these neighborhoods please contact me.

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Timber Pines Country Club Homes and Villas for Sale, Spring Hill, Florida

Timber Pines Country Club homes and villas for sale range in size from smaller units to free standing homes with spacious floor plans offering golf course views, lake and preservation views.

The Timber Pines community located in Spring Hill, Florida, is a gated community with 24-hour security and has been rated one of America's top 20 best "over 55" communities in Country Club Living and Retirement communities.

Timber Pines Country Club consists of over 3400 privately owned homes and villas situated on 1400 acres in the heart of Spring Hill, Florida. The development is a deed-restricted community surrounding homes and villas by sweeping golf courses, ponds, tall pines, and natural preserve areas for a park-like ambience.

The Timber Pines community was built between 1975 and 1998 by US Homes and is now fully developed. Homes and villas are arranged in "villages" each with their own neighborly spirit. All homes and villas in Timber Pines are resident-owned. All amenities of the Timber Pines Country Club community are also entirely owned and funded by its residents.

Timber Pines offers great values in homes and villas as primary home, winter home, or investment. Homes and villas for sale in Timber Pines range in size from one bedroom, one bath villas to four bedroom freestanding homes. Villa owners can enjoy "maintenance free" living for an additional fee that includes lawn and landscape maintenance and exterior painting of the home on a preset schedule.

Current prices for homes and villas in Timber Pines range from $72,000 for a two bedroom, 2 bath attached villa to $399,000 for a three bedroom, three bath, three garage Pool home located along one of the golf courses. Median and average prices for villas are around $124,000. Median prices for freestanding homes are currently at $149,650 and average prices are at $155,430.

There is so much to do in Timber Pines! With a full range of activities, numerous social clubs, stunning clubhouse, two heated community swimming pools, health and fitness center, tennis courts, shuffle and bocce courts and its own performing arts center, Timber Pines offers an active lifestyle for all interests. Classes to suit all interests, shopping and theater trips are always on the schedule as well as movie nights, and specially arranged cruises and other excursions for those who love to travel in good company.

The 18-hole Championship Golf Course is only one of several golf courses in Timber Pines - all in all there are 63 holes to put a golf ball in! Besides the Championship golf course, there are two challenging 18-hole executive golf courses and one 9-hole pitch-and-putt course as well as a driving range. The pro-shop is located near the country club and restaurant "The Country Club of the Pines" offering wonderful breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections. While the Championship golf course requires a nominal fee, access to and use of all other amenities is included in the monthly HOA fee. A monthly Timber Pines newsletter and a private TV channel keeps residents informed about what is going on in their community.

Timber Pines is located off US 19 in Spring Hill, West Central Florida on the Gulf Coast of Florida, also called the "Nature Coast". Tampa International Airport is accessible in less than 45 min drive via the new Suncoast Parkway. Orlando International Airport and the popular attractions are about a one and half hour drive away.

For more information about Hernando County Real Estate, Spring Hill and Timber Pines Homes for Sale, please visit my website or click here to search from properties in the MLS!

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All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Silvia Dukes, P.A. and may not be used without expressed written permission of Silvia Dukes, P.A. Sales and listing data obtained from the Hernando County MLS as of July 2009, all information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009.

Florida wildlife includes a variety of snake species, the majority of them harmless to humans. Even living along the water, we do get the occasional snake passing through our yards.

I had just commented to my husband a few days ago that I hadn't really seen any snakes this year like we had in the previous years.

Lo and behold, within a couple of days, this black racer showed up on our back patio. I guess he was trying to make friends with this rope laying around. I tried to get a littly closer but he didn't like that and took off in the grass.

If you are thinking about buying a home or land for personal or investment use, or you are thinking about selling in Hernando County, Florida, including the communities and neighborhoods of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, Pine Island, Brooksville and Spring Hill, Glen Lakes, Timber Pines, Silverthorn, Seven Hills, Sterling Hill, Pristine Place, and Southern Hills Plantation and you want to work with a local area Realtor who knows these neighborhoods please contact me.

Let me help you find your place in the Sun!

All content, is the exclusive property of Silvia Dukes, P.A., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Silvia Dukes, P.A., Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill, Florida. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009.

Last weekend was the 9th Annual Bowling Extravaganza organized by the Hernando County Sheriff's office to benefit Youth Education Services (Y.E.S.)

For the third year in a row, members of the Spring Hill Rotary Club participated as one of the many teams in this non-competitive bowling fundraiser event. After three years of "practice" - none of the team members bowl regularly and in fact, most bowl only once a year during this event - we did quite well! Most of all, we had lots of fun!

The Spring Hill Rotary Club meets for breakfast every Thursday at I-Hop on US 19. Meetings begin at 7:45 AM. Guests and new members are welcome. If you like more information about the club and our activities in the community, please call me!

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If you are thinking about buying a home or land for personal or investment use, or you are thinking about selling in Hernando County, Florida, including the communities and neighborhoods of Hernando Beach, Weeki Wachee, Pine Island, Brooksville and Spring Hill, Glen Lakes, Timber Pines, Silverthorn, Seven Hills, Sterling Hill, Pristine Place, and Southern Hills Plantation and you want to work with a local area Realtor who knows these neighborhoods please contact me.

Let me help you find your place in the Sun!

All content, is the exclusive property of Silvia Dukes, P.A., and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Silvia Dukes, P.A., Tropic Shores Realty, Spring Hill, Florida. All information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009.