Cypress Mill vs Del Webb's Sun City Florida
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Cypress Mill | Del Webb's Sun City Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $332K | $245K |
| Price per sq ft | $170 | $178 |
| Avg days on market | 41 days | 85 days |
| Months of supply | 7.8 mo | 3.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 106 |
The verdict
Cypress Mill carries the higher median price — about 36% above Del Webb's Sun City Florida. Homes in Cypress Mill sell faster (41 days on market vs 85). Del Webb's Sun City Florida is the tighter market on inventory (3.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Cypress Mill and Del Webb's Sun City Florida are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Cypress Mill | Del Webb's Sun City Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Sun City Center | Sun City Center |
| ZIP | 33573 | 33573 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 38 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
| Cypress Mill | Del Webb's Sun City Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 34 |
| Under contract | 3 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $270K to $595K | $160K to $430K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Cypress Mill homes for sale · Del Webb's Sun City Florida homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Cypress Mill | Del Webb's Sun City Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 555 | 1,212 |
| Built | 2018–2023 (median 2021) | 1962–2022 (median 1976) |
| Typical living area | 2,151 sq ft | 1,944 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 74% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Cypress Mill median | Del Webb's Sun City Florida median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $282K (20 sales) | $225K (35 sales) |
| 2022 | $364K (111 sales) | $250K (142 sales) |
| 2023 | $370K (65 sales) | $276K (60 sales) |
| 2024 | $351K (26 sales) | $275K (105 sales) |
| 2025 | $348K (20 sales) | $238K (82 sales) |
| 2026 | $332K (16 sales) | $236K (86 sales) |
Since 2021, Cypress Mill's median sale price is +18% and Del Webb's Sun City Florida's is +5% — Cypress Mill has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Cypress Mill | Del Webb's Sun City Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.5% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,914 sq ft | 1,402 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
| Cypress Mill | Del Webb's Sun City Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Cypress Creek-Hb | Cypress Creek-Hb |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Shields-Hb |
| High school | Sumner High School | Lennard-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, Del Webb's Sun City Florida is the lower entry point (median $245K vs $332K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Cypress Mill; Del Webb's Sun City Florida trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Cypress Mill (41 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 Cypress Mill more expensive than Del Webb's Sun City Florida?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Cypress Mill is $332,000 versus $245,000 in Del Webb's Sun City Florida, about 36% higher.
How far apart are Cypress Mill and Del Webb's Sun City Florida?
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, Cypress Mill or Del Webb's Sun City Florida?
Cypress Mill: its homes were built 2018–2023 with a median year of 2021, versus a median of 1976 in Del Webb's Sun City Florida (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Cypress Mill. The typical home there is 2,151 sq ft of living area, versus 1,944 sq ft in Del Webb's Sun City Florida.
Which has appreciated more, Cypress Mill or Del Webb's Sun City Florida?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 18% in Cypress Mill and 5% in Del Webb's Sun City Florida (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Cypress Mill and Del Webb's Sun City Florida?
Listings in Cypress Mill most often report Sumner High School; listings in Del Webb's Sun City Florida report Lennard-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Cypress Mill homes, photos & schools · Del Webb's Sun City Florida homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.