Northdale vs Villarosa
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Northdale | Villarosa |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $534K | $467K |
| Price per sq ft | $251 | $258 |
| Avg days on market | 102 days | 127 days |
| Months of supply | 1.2 mo | 2.1 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 40 |
The verdict
Northdale carries the higher median price — about 14% above Villarosa. Homes in Northdale sell faster (102 days on market vs 127). Northdale is the tighter market on inventory (1.2 months of supply).
Where each one is
Northdale and Villarosa are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Northdale | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Lutz |
| ZIP | 33624 | 33558 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 20 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
| Northdale | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 7 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $435K to $570K | $393K to $1.1M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Northdale homes for sale · Villarosa homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Northdale | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 288 | 415 |
| Built | 1979–2006 (median 1982) | 1996–2002 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 2,428 sq ft | 2,378 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 86% | 81% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Northdale | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.1% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,038 sq ft | 2,744 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
| Northdale | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Claywell-Hb | Mckitrick-Hb |
| Middle | Hill-Hb | Martinez-Hb |
| High school | Gaither-Hb | Steinbrenner High School |
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, Villarosa is the lower entry point (median $467K vs $534K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Villarosa; Northdale trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Northdale (102 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 Northdale more expensive than Villarosa?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Northdale is $534,000 versus $467,000 in Villarosa, about 14% higher.
How far apart are Northdale and Villarosa?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Northdale or Villarosa?
Villarosa: its homes were built 1996–2002 with a median year of 1998, versus a median of 1982 in Northdale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Villarosa — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.1% in Northdale.
What high schools serve Northdale and Villarosa?
Listings in Northdale most often report Gaither-Hb; listings in Villarosa report Steinbrenner High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Northdale homes, photos & schools · Villarosa homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.