Apollo Beach vs Forest Brooke
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 | Forest Brooke |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $652K | $394K |
| Price per sq ft | $308 | $166 |
| Avg days on market | 118 days | 115 days |
| Months of supply | 12.0 mo | 6.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 43 |
The verdict
Apollo Beach carries the higher median price — about 65% above Forest Brooke. Homes in Forest Brooke sell faster (115 days on market vs 118). Forest Brooke is the tighter market on inventory (6.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Apollo Beach and Forest Brooke are about 7 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Apollo Beach | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Apollo Beach | Wimauma |
| ZIP | 33572 | 33598 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 97% of 29 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 | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 24 |
| Under contract | 8 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $1.9M | $260K to $550K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Apollo Beach homes for sale · Forest Brooke homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Apollo Beach | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 755 | 784 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 1981) | 2018–2024 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | 2,243 sq ft | 2,330 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 70% | 71% |
| Vacant lots | 10 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Apollo Beach | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 88.3% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,930 sq ft | 2,239 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 | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Apollo Beach-Hb | Reddick Elementary School |
| 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, Forest Brooke is the lower entry point (median $394K 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 Forest Brooke; Apollo Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Forest Brooke (115 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 Forest Brooke?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Apollo Beach is $652,000 versus $394,000 in Forest Brooke, about 65% higher.
How far apart are Apollo Beach and Forest Brooke?
About 7 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 Forest Brooke?
Forest Brooke: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 1981 in Apollo Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Forest Brooke — sellers there received 98.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 88.3% in Apollo Beach.
What high schools serve Apollo Beach and Forest Brooke?
Listings in Apollo Beach most often report Lennard-Hb; listings in Forest Brooke 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 · Forest Brooke homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.