Forest Brooke vs Ruskin Reserve
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Forest Brooke | Ruskin Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $394K | $322K |
| Price per sq ft | $166 | $200 |
| Avg days on market | 110 days | 49 days |
| Months of supply | 7.4 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 67 |
The verdict
Forest Brooke carries the higher median price — about 22% above Ruskin Reserve. Homes in Ruskin Reserve sell faster (49 days on market vs 110). Ruskin Reserve is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Forest Brooke and Ruskin Reserve are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Forest Brooke | Ruskin Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Wimauma | Ruskin |
| ZIP | 33598 | 33570 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 97% of 29 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 6% of 17 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
| Forest Brooke | Ruskin Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 27 | 5 |
| Under contract | 2 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $253K to $550K | $250K to $335K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Forest Brooke homes for sale · Ruskin Reserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Forest Brooke | Ruskin Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 784 | 4 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2021) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,330 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 163 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Forest Brooke | Ruskin Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.2% | 98.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 10% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,850 sq ft | 1,464 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
| Forest Brooke | Ruskin Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | Thompson Elementary |
| 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, Ruskin Reserve is the lower entry point (median $322K vs $394K). Sellers get a faster sale in Ruskin Reserve (49 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 Forest Brooke more expensive than Ruskin Reserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Forest Brooke is $394,000 versus $322,000 in Ruskin Reserve, about 22% higher.
How far apart are Forest Brooke and Ruskin Reserve?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Ruskin Reserve — sellers there received 98.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.2% in Forest Brooke.
What high schools serve Forest Brooke and Ruskin Reserve?
Listings in Forest Brooke most often report Sumner High School; listings in Ruskin Reserve report Lennard-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Forest Brooke homes, photos & schools · Ruskin Reserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.