Forest Brooke vs Sun City Center
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Forest Brooke | Sun City Center |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $375K | $304K |
| Price per sq ft | $165 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 96 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 8.7 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 40 | 183 |
The verdict
Forest Brooke carries the higher median price — about 23% above Sun City Center. Homes in Sun City Center sell faster (73 days on market vs 96). Sun City Center is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Forest Brooke | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 29 | 36 |
| Under contract | 5 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $269K to $525K | $225K to $569K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Forest Brooke homes for sale · Sun City Center homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Forest Brooke | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 784 | 2,014 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2021.0) | 1962–2022 (median 1991) |
| Typical living area | 2,330 sq ft | 2,098 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 77% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Forest Brooke median | Sun City Center median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $400K (18 sales) | $354K (198 sales) |
| 2023 | $405K (9 sales) | $366K (70 sales) |
| 2024 | $390K (16 sales) | $351K (170 sales) |
| 2025 | $415K (12 sales) | $310K (168 sales) |
| 2026 | $303K (11 sales) | $310K (190 sales) |
Since 2022, Forest Brooke's median sale price is -24% and Sun City Center's is -12% — Sun City Center has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Forest Brooke | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.8% | 93.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 9% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,744 sq ft | 1,754 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 | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | 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, Sun City Center is the lower entry point (median $304K vs $375K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Forest Brooke; Sun City Center trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sun City Center (73 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 Sun City Center?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Forest Brooke is $375,000 versus $304,000 in Sun City Center, about 23% higher.
Which has newer homes, Forest Brooke or Sun City Center?
Forest Brooke: its homes were built 2018–2024 with a median year of 2021.0, versus a median of 1991 in Sun City Center (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Forest Brooke. The typical home there is 2,330 sq ft of living area, versus 2,098 sq ft in Sun City Center.
Which has appreciated more, Forest Brooke or Sun City Center?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose -24% in Forest Brooke and -12% in Sun City Center (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sun City Center — sellers there received 93.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.8% in Forest Brooke.
What high schools serve Forest Brooke and Sun City Center?
Listings in Forest Brooke most often report Sumner High School; listings in Sun City Center report Lennard-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Forest Brooke homes, photos & schools · Sun City Center homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.