Apollo Beach vs Cypress Mill
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-31.
| Metric | Apollo Beach | Cypress Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $652K | $328K |
| Price per sq ft | $308 | $174 |
| Avg days on market | 109 days | 64 days |
| Months of supply | 15.0 mo | 21.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 12 |
The verdict
Apollo Beach carries the higher median price — about 99% above Cypress Mill. Homes in Cypress Mill sell faster (64 days on market vs 109). Apollo Beach is the tighter market on inventory (15.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Apollo Beach and Cypress Mill are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Apollo Beach | Cypress Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Apollo Beach | Sun City Center |
| ZIP | 33572 | 33573 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 26 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Cypress Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 21 |
| Under contract | 5 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $325K to $1.9M | $250K to $420K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Apollo Beach homes for sale · Cypress Mill homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Apollo Beach | Cypress Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 789 | 555 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 1979) | 2018–2023 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | 2,184 sq ft | 2,151 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 69% |
| Vacant lots | 10 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Apollo Beach median | Cypress Mill median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $517K (17 sales) | $282K (20 sales) |
| 2022 | $640K (58 sales) | $364K (111 sales) |
| 2023 | $532K (20 sales) | $370K (65 sales) |
| 2024 | $635K (32 sales) | $351K (26 sales) |
| 2025 | $491K (38 sales) | $348K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $650K (40 sales) | $332K (16 sales) |
Since 2021, Apollo Beach's median sale price is +26% and Cypress Mill's is +18% — Apollo Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Apollo Beach | Cypress Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.7% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,785 sq ft | 1,914 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 | Cypress Mill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Apollo Beach-Hb | Cypress Creek-Hb |
| Middle | Eisenhower-Hb | Shields-Hb |
| High school | Lennard-Hb | Sumner High School |
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, Cypress Mill is the lower entry point (median $328K 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 Cypress Mill; Apollo Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Cypress Mill (64 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 Cypress Mill?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Apollo Beach is $652,000 versus $328,000 in Cypress Mill, about 99% higher.
How far apart are Apollo Beach and Cypress Mill?
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 Cypress Mill?
Cypress Mill: its homes were built 2018–2023 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 1979 in Apollo Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Apollo Beach or Cypress Mill?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 26% in Apollo Beach and 18% in Cypress Mill (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Cypress Mill — sellers there received 94.5% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.7% in Apollo Beach.
What high schools serve Apollo Beach and Cypress Mill?
Listings in Apollo Beach most often report Lennard-Hb; listings in Cypress Mill report Sumner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Apollo Beach homes, photos & schools · Cypress Mill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.