Bloomingdale Townes vs Southwood Hills
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-06.
| Metric | Bloomingdale Townes | Southwood Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $400K | $352K |
| Price per sq ft | $187 | $260 |
| Avg days on market | 20 days | 183 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 25 |
The verdict
Bloomingdale Townes carries the higher median price — about 14% above Southwood Hills. Homes in Bloomingdale Townes sell faster (20 days on market vs 183). Southwood Hills is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bloomingdale Townes and Southwood Hills are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Bloomingdale Townes | Southwood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Brandon | Brandon |
| ZIP | 33511 | 33511 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 14 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 88% of 16 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
| Bloomingdale Townes | Southwood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 1 |
| Under contract | 0 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $355K to $450K | $375K to $375K |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bloomingdale Townes homes for sale · Southwood Hills homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bloomingdale Townes | Southwood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 68 | 155 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | 1966–2002 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 2,020 sq ft | 1,595 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 25% | 69% |
| 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 | Southwood Hills median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $373K (31 sales) | $350K (10 sales) |
| 2025 | $373K (59 sales) | $345K (15 sales) |
| 2026 | $374K (29 sales) | $352K (24 sales) |
Since 2024, Bloomingdale Townes's median sale price is +0% and Southwood Hills's is +1% — Southwood Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bloomingdale Townes | Southwood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.6% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 93% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,667 sq ft | 1,331 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 | Southwood Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Brooker-Hb | Kingswood-Hb |
| Middle | Burns-Hb | Rodgers-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, Southwood Hills is the lower entry point (median $352K vs $400K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Bloomingdale Townes; Southwood Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bloomingdale Townes (20 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 Southwood Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bloomingdale Townes is $400,000 versus $352,000 in Southwood Hills, about 14% higher.
How far apart are Bloomingdale Townes and Southwood Hills?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Bloomingdale Townes or Southwood Hills?
Bloomingdale Townes: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1977 in Southwood Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Bloomingdale Townes. The typical home there is 2,020 sq ft of living area, versus 1,595 sq ft in Southwood Hills.
Which has appreciated more, Bloomingdale Townes or Southwood Hills?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose 0% in Bloomingdale Townes and 1% in Southwood Hills (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Southwood Hills — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.6% in Bloomingdale Townes.
What high schools serve Bloomingdale Townes and Southwood Hills?
Listings in Bloomingdale Townes most often report Bloomingdale-Hb; listings in Southwood Hills report Brandon-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bloomingdale Townes homes, photos & schools · Southwood Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.