31400 Malbec DriveNew Construction Home in Brooksville, FL
Brooksville, FL 34602 · Hernando County
$299,900
$160/sq ft
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1 / 21Who is building this home?
This home is listed as built by Maronda Homes, floor plan Maple. Builder quality, warranty responsiveness, and willingness to fix punch-list items vary enormously between companies in Tampa Bay.
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Pre-Construction. To be built. The Maple floor plan blends thoughtful design, modern finishes, and everyday comfort in Benton Hills, a new community located 4.6 miles from Sherman Hills Golf Club. Designed for fun, connection, and everyday ease, Benton Hills features a clubhouse, resort style pool, walking trails, a dog park, and playgrounds, creating an inviting setting for both relaxation and recreation. This home features architectural shingles, professional irrigation and landscaping, and stone exterior accent that makes a strong first impression. Inside, the entry foyer leads to two secondary bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet, and a full bath positioned between them, creating a comfortable layout for guests or everyday living. The open concept great room, dining, and kitchen area anchors the home, delivering a seamless space for daily living and entertaining. The kitchen is highlighted by quartz countertops, spacious center island and pantry. A versatile flex room at the rear of the home adapts easily as a dining area, playroom, fitness space, or home office. Privately tucked away, the owner’s suite serves as a relaxing retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and a well appointed primary bath featuring dual sinks with quartz countertops and a fully tiled walk-in shower. An additional secondary bedroom at the back of the home adds flexibility, while the pass through laundry room from the two car garage provides convenience. Ceramic tile flooring flows throughout all main areas, while bedrooms are finished in plush carpet for comfort. Additionally there is a rear patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. This home is equipped with Smart Home features, including a Ring Video Doorbell, Smart Thermostat, Keyless Entry Smart Door Lock, and Deako Switches, enhancing comfort and security. Backed by a full builder warranty, The Maple is waiting for you…schedule your private showing today and make this exceptional Benton Hills home your own.
Home details and costs
- MLS number
- O6422829
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Build stage
- Pre-Construction
- Builder
- Maronda Homes
- Floor plan
- Maple
- Heated square feet
- 1,876 sq ft
- Total under roof
- 2,358 sq ft
- Stories
- 1 Story
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres
- Subdivision
- Benton Hills
- HOA fee
- $250/yr
- Annual property tax
- $312 (current assessment)
- Days on market
- 101 days
Heads up on that tax figure. On new construction, the number in the MLS is often the tax on the bare lot, not the finished home. Expect it to jump once the county reassesses with the house on it. How Florida reassesses new builds
What would this home actually cost per month?
Pre-filled with this listing's price and HOA. Adjust anything to match your situation.
Estimated monthly payment
$2,481
$29,990 down (10%) on a $269,910 loan
- Principal and interest
- $1,706
- Property tax (estimated)
- $375
- Homeowners insurance
- $267
- HOA
- $21
- PMI (under 20% down)
- $112
CDD defaults to zero, and that is often wrong.Many Tampa Bay new-construction communities carry a Community Development District assessment of roughly $1,500 to $3,000 a year on top of HOA, and it is rarely included in a builder's payment estimate. Ask whether this address is in a CDD before you budget.
The tax figure in the MLS looks like a bare-lot assessment. It lists $312 a year, while taxing this purchase price works out closer to $4,498. On new construction the county reassesses once the house is finished, so budget from the higher number.
Estimates only. Actual taxes, insurance, and assessments vary by address and change year to year.
Get the real numbers on this homeWhat is negotiable on this home?
Here is what this listing's numbers say about the builder's position.
On the market 101 daysWorth knowing
Past the 90-day mark is where most builders start getting more flexible on concessions, even while holding the published price.
Pre-constructionContext
Nothing is built yet, so there are no carrying costs pressuring the builder. The trade is that you get design-center control and first pick of lots instead.
Where builders actually give
Rarely on the published base price. It sets the comp for every unsold home behind this one, and protecting it protects their appraisals. The real room is in closing cost credits, interest rate buydowns, and upgrades moved into the base. Asking for the right one in the right order is most of the job.
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Eastside Elementary School
- Middle
- D.S. Parrot Middle
- High
- Hernando High
School assignments come from the MLS and change. Confirm directly with the district before relying on them.
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Listed by New Home Star Florida Llc. Listing data provided courtesy of Stellar MLS via Bridge Interactive. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. 31400 Malbec Drive, Brooksville, FL 34602 is presented by Barrett Henry, REMAX Collective. Prices, availability, and incentives change without notice.