Balm Grove vs South Fork
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 | South Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $360K | $347K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $197 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 3.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 92 |
The verdict
Balm Grove carries the higher median price — about 4% above South Fork. Homes in Balm Grove sell faster (54 days on market vs 95). South Fork is the tighter market on inventory (3.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Balm Grove | South Fork | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Wimauma | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33598 | 33569, 33579 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 29 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 37 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
| Balm Grove | South Fork | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 30 |
| Under contract | 7 | 11 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $398K | $280K to $775K |
| 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 · South Fork homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Balm Grove | South Fork | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 1,151 |
| Built | n/a | 2002–2016 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,291 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 63% |
| Vacant lots | 178 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Balm Grove median | South Fork median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400K (113 sales) | $393K (88 sales) |
| 2025 | $385K (168 sales) | $382K (77 sales) |
| 2026 | $360K (106 sales) | $350K (78 sales) |
Since 2024, Balm Grove's median sale price is -10% and South Fork's is -11% — Balm Grove has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Balm Grove | South Fork | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 96.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,174 sq ft | 2,048 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 | South Fork | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | Summerfield Crossing Elementary |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Eisenhower-Hb |
| High school | Sumner High School | 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, South Fork is the lower entry point (median $347K vs $360K). 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 Balm Grove more expensive than South Fork?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Balm Grove is $360,000 versus $347,000 in South Fork, about 4% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Balm Grove or South Fork?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -10% in Balm Grove and -11% in South Fork (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 96.0% in South Fork.
What high schools serve Balm Grove and South Fork?
Listings in Balm Grove most often report Sumner High School; listings in South Fork report Sumner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Balm Grove homes, photos & schools · South Fork homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.