Bloomingdale Townes vs Heather Lakes
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Bloomingdale Townes | Heather Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400K | $338K |
| Price per sq ft | $187 | $255 |
| Avg days on market | 13 days | 14 days |
| Months of supply | 1.5 mo | 4.9 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 27 |
The verdict
Bloomingdale Townes carries the higher median price — about 18% above Heather Lakes. Homes in Bloomingdale Townes sell faster (13 days on market vs 14). Bloomingdale Townes is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bloomingdale Townes | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Brandon | Brandon |
| ZIP | 33511 | 33511 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 13 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Bloomingdale Townes | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 11 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $365K to $450K | $250K to $400K |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bloomingdale Townes homes for sale · Heather Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bloomingdale Townes | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 68 | n/a |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,020 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 64 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bloomingdale Townes median | Heather Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $373K (29 sales) | $278K (15 sales) |
| 2025 | $374K (60 sales) | $270K (9 sales) |
| 2026 | $374K (29 sales) | $280K (10 sales) |
Since 2024, Bloomingdale Townes's median sale price is +0% and Heather Lakes's is +1% — Heather Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bloomingdale Townes | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.6% | 93.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 97% | 10% |
| Typical sold home | 1,667 sq ft | 1,434 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
| Bloomingdale Townes | Heather Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Brooker-Hb | Mintz-Hb |
| Middle | Burns-Hb | Giunta Middle-Hb |
| High school | Bloomingdale-Hb | Brandon-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, Heather Lakes is the lower entry point (median $338K vs $400K). Sellers get a faster sale in Bloomingdale Townes (13 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 Bloomingdale Townes more expensive than Heather Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bloomingdale Townes is $400,000 versus $338,000 in Heather Lakes, about 18% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Bloomingdale Townes or Heather Lakes?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 0% in Bloomingdale Townes and 1% in Heather Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bloomingdale Townes — sellers there received 98.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in Heather Lakes.
What high schools serve Bloomingdale Townes and Heather Lakes?
Listings in Bloomingdale Townes most often report Bloomingdale-Hb; listings in Heather Lakes report Brandon-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bloomingdale Townes homes, photos & schools · Heather Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.