Bahia Lakes vs Forest Brooke
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Bahia Lakes | Forest Brooke |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $298K | $394K |
| Price per sq ft | $177 | $166 |
| Avg days on market | 96 days | 115 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 6.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 43 |
The verdict
Forest Brooke carries the higher median price — about 32% above Bahia Lakes. Homes in Bahia Lakes sell faster (96 days on market vs 115). Bahia Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bahia Lakes and Forest Brooke are about 8 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Bahia Lakes | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Ruskin | Wimauma |
| ZIP | 33570 | 33598 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 59% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 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
| Bahia Lakes | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 24 |
| Under contract | 0 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $274K to $535K | $260K to $550K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bahia Lakes homes for sale · Forest Brooke homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bahia Lakes | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 297 | 784 |
| Built | 2007–2013 (median 2011) | 2018–2024 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | 2,127 sq ft | 2,330 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 71% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Bahia Lakes | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.0% | 98.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,878 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
| Bahia Lakes | Forest Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Thompson Elementary | Reddick Elementary School |
| Middle | Shields-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, Bahia Lakes is the lower entry point (median $298K vs $394K). 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; Bahia Lakes 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 Forest Brooke more expensive than Bahia Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Forest Brooke is $394,000 versus $298,000 in Bahia Lakes, about 32% higher.
How far apart are Bahia Lakes and Forest Brooke?
About 8 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bahia Lakes or Forest Brooke?
Forest Brooke: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 2011 in Bahia Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Forest Brooke. The typical home there is 2,330 sq ft of living area, versus 2,127 sq ft in Bahia Lakes.
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 92.0% in Bahia Lakes.
What high schools serve Bahia Lakes and Forest Brooke?
Listings in Bahia Lakes 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: Bahia Lakes homes, photos & schools · Forest Brooke homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.