Balm Grove vs Hawkstone
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Balm Grove | Hawkstone |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $360K | $606K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $179 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 121 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 14.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 10 |
The verdict
Hawkstone carries the higher median price — about 68% above Balm Grove. Homes in Balm Grove sell faster (54 days on market vs 121). Balm Grove is the tighter market on inventory (4.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Balm Grove | Hawkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Wimauma | Lithia |
| ZIP | 33598 | 33547, 33579 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 94% 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
| Balm Grove | Hawkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 12 |
| Under contract | 7 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $398K | $375K to $1.2M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Balm Grove homes for sale · Hawkstone homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Balm Grove | Hawkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 340 |
| Built | n/a | 2021–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,546 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 40% |
| Vacant lots | 178 | 159 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Balm Grove median | Hawkstone median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400K (113 sales) | $525K (57 sales) |
| 2025 | $385K (168 sales) | $550K (64 sales) |
| 2026 | $360K (106 sales) | $575K (7 sales) |
Since 2024, Balm Grove's median sale price is -10% and Hawkstone's is +10% — Hawkstone has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Balm Grove | Hawkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,174 sq ft | 2,607 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
| Balm Grove | Hawkstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | Pinecrest-Hb |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Barrington Middle |
| High school | Sumner High School | Newsome-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, Balm Grove is the lower entry point (median $360K vs $606K). Sellers get a faster sale in Balm Grove (54 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 Hawkstone more expensive than Balm Grove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Hawkstone is $606,000 versus $360,000 in Balm Grove, about 68% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Balm Grove or Hawkstone?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -10% in Balm Grove and 10% in Hawkstone (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Balm Grove — sellers there received 97.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.1% in Hawkstone.
What high schools serve Balm Grove and Hawkstone?
Listings in Balm Grove most often report Sumner High School; listings in Hawkstone report Newsome-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Balm Grove homes, photos & schools · Hawkstone homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.