Northdale vs Villarosa
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Northdale | Villarosa |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $492K | $507K |
| Price per sq ft | $241 | $264 |
| Avg days on market | 26 days | 80 days |
| Months of supply | 1.2 mo | 2.2 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 39 |
The verdict
Villarosa carries the higher median price — about 3% above Northdale. Homes in Northdale sell faster (26 days on market vs 80). 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, 33609 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 18 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $250K to $590K | $395K to $1.13M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | 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) | 363 | 377 |
| Built | 1979–2006 (median 1982) | 1996–2002 (median 1999) |
| Typical living area | 2,399 sq ft | 2,382 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 79% | 81% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Northdale median | Villarosa median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $136K (20 sales) | $186K (5 sales) |
| 2013 | $168K (41 sales) | $340K (7 sales) |
| 2014 | $198K (59 sales) | $385K (13 sales) |
| 2015 | $209K (95 sales) | $360K (38 sales) |
| 2016 | $225K (108 sales) | $387K (39 sales) |
| 2017 | $246K (98 sales) | $385K (15 sales) |
| 2018 | $258K (34 sales) | $340K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $270K (19 sales) | $336K (9 sales) |
| 2021 | $375K (33 sales) | $435K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $420K (103 sales) | $600K (17 sales) |
| 2023 | $456K (36 sales) | $532K (10 sales) |
| 2024 | $462K (75 sales) | $580K (11 sales) |
| 2025 | $450K (77 sales) | $649K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $495K (75 sales) | $640K (27 sales) |
Since 2012, Northdale's median sale price is +263% and Villarosa's is +245% — Northdale has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Northdale | Villarosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.0% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,008 sq ft | 2,624 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 60 (hot) | 60 (hot) |
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, Northdale is the lower entry point (median $492K vs $507K). 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 (26 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 Villarosa more expensive than Northdale?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Villarosa is $507,000 versus $492,000 in Northdale, about 3% 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 1999, versus a median of 1982 in Northdale (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Northdale or Villarosa?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 263% in Northdale and 245% in Villarosa (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
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.