Balm Grove vs Triple Creek
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Balm Grove | Triple Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $360K | $570K |
| Price per sq ft | $184 | $198 |
| Avg days on market | 58 days | 80 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 mo | 6.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 63 |
The verdict
Triple Creek carries the higher median price — about 58% above Balm Grove. Homes in Balm Grove sell faster (58 days on market vs 80). Balm Grove is the tighter market on inventory (3.8 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Balm Grove | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 34 |
| Under contract | 7 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $285K to $395K | $275K to $920K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 12 | 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 · Triple Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Balm Grove | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 765 |
| Built | n/a | 2012–2024 (median 2021) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,617 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 65% |
| Vacant lots | 178 | 20 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Balm Grove median | Triple Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400K (113 sales) | $415K (30 sales) |
| 2025 | $385K (168 sales) | $399K (19 sales) |
| 2026 | $360K (106 sales) | $360K (27 sales) |
Since 2024, Balm Grove's median sale price is -10% and Triple Creek's is -13% — Balm Grove has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Balm Grove | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 94.5% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,174 sq ft | 2,006 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 | Triple Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | Warren Hope Dawson Elementary |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Barrington Middle |
| 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, Balm Grove is the lower entry point (median $360K vs $570K). Sellers get a faster sale in Balm Grove (58 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 Triple Creek more expensive than Balm Grove?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Triple Creek is $570,000 versus $360,000 in Balm Grove, about 58% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Balm Grove or Triple Creek?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -10% in Balm Grove and -13% in Triple Creek (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 94.5% in Triple Creek.
What high schools serve Balm Grove and Triple Creek?
Listings in Balm Grove most often report Sumner High School; listings in Triple Creek 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 · Triple Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.