Farm at Varrea vs Heritage Isles
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-06-27.
| Metric | Farm at Varrea | Heritage Isles |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $423K | $456K |
| Price per sq ft | $174 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 34 days | 115 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 93 | 26 |
The verdict
Heritage Isles carries the higher median price — about 8% above Farm at Varrea. Homes in Farm at Varrea sell faster (34 days on market vs 115). Farm at Varrea is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Farm at Varrea and Heritage Isles are about 15 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Farm at Varrea | Heritage Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Plant City | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33565, 33567 | 33647 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 19 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
| Farm at Varrea | Heritage Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 6 |
| Under contract | 5 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $289K to $393K | $450K to $860K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Farm at Varrea homes for sale · Heritage Isles homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Farm at Varrea | Heritage Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 293 |
| Built | n/a | 1999–2010 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 2,934 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 78% |
| Vacant lots | 92 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Farm at Varrea median | Heritage Isles median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $377K (25 sales) | $409K (20 sales) |
| 2024 | $340K (256 sales) | $532K (24 sales) |
| 2025 | $368K (170 sales) | $415K (27 sales) |
| 2026 | $365K (13 sales) | $430K (27 sales) |
Since 2023, Farm at Varrea's median sale price is -3% and Heritage Isles's is +5% — Heritage Isles has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Farm at Varrea | Heritage Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 97.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,305 sq ft | 2,085 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
| Farm at Varrea | Heritage Isles | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Heritage-Hb |
| Middle | not reported | Benito-Hb |
| High school | not reported | Wharton-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, Farm at Varrea is the lower entry point (median $423K vs $456K). Sellers get a faster sale in Farm at Varrea (34 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 Heritage Isles more expensive than Farm at Varrea?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heritage Isles is $456,000 versus $423,000 in Farm at Varrea, about 8% higher.
How far apart are Farm at Varrea and Heritage Isles?
About 15 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Farm at Varrea or Heritage Isles?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose -3% in Farm at Varrea and 5% in Heritage Isles (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Farm at Varrea — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.3% in Heritage Isles.
Go deeper on each: Farm at Varrea homes, photos & schools · Heritage Isles homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.