Forest Brooke vs Waterset Wolf Creek
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Forest Brooke | Waterset Wolf Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $394K | $463K |
| Price per sq ft | $166 | $219 |
| Avg days on market | 113 days | 126 days |
| Months of supply | 8.5 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 44 | 47 |
The verdict
Waterset Wolf Creek carries the higher median price — about 18% above Forest Brooke. Homes in Forest Brooke sell faster (113 days on market vs 126). Waterset Wolf Creek is the tighter market on inventory (3.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
Forest Brooke and Waterset Wolf Creek are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Forest Brooke | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Wimauma | Apollo Beach |
| ZIP | 33598 | 33572 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 97% of 32 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 24 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
| Forest Brooke | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 31 | 14 |
| Under contract | 2 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $253K to $575K | $370K to $799K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 5 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse, Villa | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Forest Brooke homes for sale · Waterset Wolf Creek homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Forest Brooke | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 784 | 268 |
| Built | 2018–2024 (median 2021) | 2022–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,330 sq ft | 2,470 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 71% | 42% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 187 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Forest Brooke median | Waterset Wolf Creek median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390K (16 sales) | $567K (5 sales) |
| 2025 | $400K (13 sales) | $505K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $329K (10 sales) | $475K (39 sales) |
Since 2024, Forest Brooke's median sale price is -16% and Waterset Wolf Creek's is -16% — the same pace.
How each one trades
| Forest Brooke | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 91.2% | 99.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 10% | 77% |
| Typical sold home | 1,850 sq ft | 2,294 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 | Waterset Wolf Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | Doby Elementary-Hb |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Eisenhower-Hb |
| High school | Sumner High School | East Bay-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, Forest Brooke is the lower entry point (median $394K vs $463K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Waterset Wolf Creek; Forest Brooke trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Forest Brooke (113 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 Waterset Wolf Creek more expensive than Forest Brooke?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Waterset Wolf Creek is $463,000 versus $394,000 in Forest Brooke, about 18% higher.
How far apart are Forest Brooke and Waterset Wolf Creek?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Forest Brooke or Waterset Wolf Creek?
Waterset Wolf Creek: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2021 in Forest Brooke (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Forest Brooke or Waterset Wolf Creek?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -16% in Forest Brooke and -16% in Waterset Wolf Creek (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Waterset Wolf Creek — sellers there received 99.2% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 91.2% in Forest Brooke.
What high schools serve Forest Brooke and Waterset Wolf Creek?
Listings in Forest Brooke most often report Sumner High School; listings in Waterset Wolf Creek report East Bay-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Forest Brooke homes, photos & schools · Waterset Wolf Creek homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.