Apollo Beach vs Waterset Wolf Creek
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Apollo Beach | Waterset Wolf Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $722K | $463K |
| Price per sq ft | $381 | $219 |
| Avg days on market | 87 days | 87 days |
| Months of supply | 3.9 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 62 | 52 |
The verdict
Apollo Beach carries the higher median price — about 56% above Waterset Wolf Creek. Waterset Wolf Creek is the tighter market on inventory (3.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Apollo Beach | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Apollo Beach | Apollo Beach |
| ZIP | 33572 | 33572 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 23 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 | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 14 |
| Under contract | 4 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $297K to $2M | $370K to $799K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Apollo Beach homes for sale · Waterset Wolf Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Apollo Beach | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 826 | 77 |
| Built | 1958–2024 (median 1979) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,172 sq ft | 2,693 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 16% |
| Vacant lots | 10 | 187 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Apollo Beach median | Waterset Wolf Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610K (33 sales) | $567K (5 sales) |
| 2025 | $462K (37 sales) | $520K (18 sales) |
| 2026 | $650K (40 sales) | $472K (41 sales) |
Since 2024, Apollo Beach's median sale price is +6% and Waterset Wolf Creek's is -17% — Apollo Beach has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Apollo Beach | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.7% | 99.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 78% |
| Typical sold home | 1,785 sq ft | 2,294 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 | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Apollo Beach-Hb | Doby Elementary-Hb |
| Middle | Eisenhower-Hb | Eisenhower-Hb |
| High school | Lennard-Hb | East Bay-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, Waterset Wolf Creek is the lower entry point (median $463K vs $722K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Waterset Wolf Creek; Apollo Beach trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Waterset Wolf Creek?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Apollo Beach is $722,000 versus $463,000 in Waterset Wolf Creek, about 56% higher.
Which has newer homes, Apollo Beach or Waterset Wolf Creek?
Waterset Wolf Creek: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1979 in Apollo Beach (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Waterset Wolf Creek. The typical home there is 2,693 sq ft of living area, versus 2,172 sq ft in Apollo Beach.
Which has appreciated more, Apollo Beach or Waterset Wolf Creek?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 6% in Apollo Beach and -17% in Waterset Wolf Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Waterset Wolf Creek — sellers there received 99.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.7% in Apollo Beach.
What high schools serve Apollo Beach and Waterset Wolf Creek?
Listings in Apollo Beach most often report Lennard-Hb; listings in Waterset Wolf Creek report East Bay-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Apollo Beach homes, photos & schools · Waterset Wolf Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.