Apollo Beach vs Bahia Lakes
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-10.
| Metric | Apollo Beach | Bahia Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $652K | $298K |
| Price per sq ft | $308 | $177 |
| Avg days on market | 118 days | 96 days |
| Months of supply | 12.0 mo | 2.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 29 |
The verdict
Apollo Beach carries the higher median price — about 119% above Bahia Lakes. Homes in Bahia Lakes sell faster (96 days on market vs 118). Bahia Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Apollo Beach and Bahia Lakes are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Apollo Beach | Bahia Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Apollo Beach | Ruskin |
| ZIP | 33572 | 33570 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 59% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Apollo Beach | Bahia Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 7 |
| Under contract | 8 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $1.9M | $274K to $535K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Apollo Beach homes for sale · Bahia Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Apollo Beach | Bahia Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 755 | 297 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 1981) | 2007–2013 (median 2011) |
| Typical living area | 2,243 sq ft | 2,127 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 67% |
| Vacant lots | 10 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Apollo Beach | Bahia Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.3% | 92.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,930 sq ft | 1,878 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Apollo Beach | Bahia Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Apollo Beach-Hb | Thompson Elementary |
| Middle | Eisenhower-Hb | Shields-Hb |
| High school | Lennard-Hb | Lennard-Hb |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Bahia Lakes is the lower entry point (median $298K vs $652K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bahia Lakes; Apollo Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bahia Lakes (96 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Apollo Beach more expensive than Bahia Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Apollo Beach is $652,000 versus $298,000 in Bahia Lakes, about 119% higher.
How far apart are Apollo Beach and Bahia Lakes?
About 3 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Apollo Beach or Bahia Lakes?
Bahia Lakes: its homes were built 2007–2013 with a median year of 2011, versus a median of 1981 in Apollo Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bahia Lakes — sellers there received 92.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 88.3% in Apollo Beach.
What high schools serve Apollo Beach and Bahia Lakes?
Listings in Apollo Beach most often report Lennard-Hb; listings in Bahia Lakes report Lennard-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Apollo Beach homes, photos & schools · Bahia Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.