Bloomingdale vs FishHawk Ranch
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 | FishHawk Ranch |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $448K | $564K |
| Price per sq ft | $204 | $225 |
| Avg days on market | 46 days | 52 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Strong Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 42 | 92 |
The verdict
FishHawk Ranch carries the higher median price — about 26% above Bloomingdale. Homes in Bloomingdale sell faster (46 days on market vs 52). FishHawk Ranch is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bloomingdale | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Valrico | Lithia |
| ZIP | 33511, 33569, 33594 | 33547 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 85% of 20 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 97% of 38 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 | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 13 |
| Under contract | 7 | 13 |
| Asking prices today | $420K to $615K | $360K to $2.75M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bloomingdale homes for sale · FishHawk Ranch homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bloomingdale | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 171 | 617 |
| Built | 1985–2023 (median 1988) | 1999–2018 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 2,442 sq ft | 2,434 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 74% | 69% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bloomingdale median | FishHawk Ranch median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $332K (32 sales) | $410K (34 sales) |
| 2022 | $377K (110 sales) | $411K (98 sales) |
| 2023 | $381K (43 sales) | $514K (24 sales) |
| 2024 | $405K (70 sales) | $488K (68 sales) |
| 2025 | $382K (76 sales) | $504K (55 sales) |
| 2026 | $410K (93 sales) | $482K (80 sales) |
Since 2021, Bloomingdale's median sale price is +23% and FishHawk Ranch's is +17% — Bloomingdale has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bloomingdale | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.6% | 95.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,957 sq ft | 2,230 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 | FishHawk Ranch | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cimino-Hb | not reported |
| Middle | Burns-Hb | not reported |
| High school | Bloomingdale-Hb | not reported |
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, Bloomingdale is the lower entry point (median $448K vs $564K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in FishHawk Ranch; Bloomingdale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Bloomingdale (46 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 FishHawk Ranch more expensive than Bloomingdale?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in FishHawk Ranch is $564,000 versus $448,000 in Bloomingdale, about 26% higher.
Which has newer homes, Bloomingdale or FishHawk Ranch?
FishHawk Ranch: its homes were built 1999–2018 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1988 in Bloomingdale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Bloomingdale or FishHawk Ranch?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 23% in Bloomingdale and 17% in FishHawk Ranch (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bloomingdale — sellers there received 98.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.4% in FishHawk Ranch.
Go deeper on each: Bloomingdale homes, photos & schools · FishHawk Ranch homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.