Riverbend Manor vs Sulphur Springs
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Riverbend Manor | Sulphur Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $530K | $251K |
| Price per sq ft | $323 | $230 |
| Avg days on market | 57 days | 100 days |
| Months of supply | 1.6 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 22 | 49 |
The verdict
Riverbend Manor carries the higher median price — about 111% above Sulphur Springs. Homes in Riverbend Manor sell faster (57 days on market vs 100). Riverbend Manor is the tighter market on inventory (1.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Riverbend Manor | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Tampa |
| ZIP | 33604, 33610 | 33604 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 96% of 24 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
| Riverbend Manor | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 11 |
| Under contract | 1 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $500K to $788K | $235K to $400K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 1 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Riverbend Manor homes for sale · Sulphur Springs homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Riverbend Manor | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 379 | 563 |
| Built | 1920–2024 (median 1958) | 1915–2024 (median 1952) |
| Typical living area | 1,542 sq ft | 1,267 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 37% |
| Vacant lots | 12 | 25 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Riverbend Manor median | Sulphur Springs median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $115K (8 sales) | $36K (14 sales) |
| 2016 | $181K (9 sales) | $45K (21 sales) |
| 2017 | $145K (10 sales) | $78K (36 sales) |
| 2018 | $180K (9 sales) | $128K (9 sales) |
| 2019 | $301K (4 sales) | $100K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $260K (3 sales) | $185K (5 sales) |
| 2022 | $436K (23 sales) | $201K (50 sales) |
| 2023 | $422K (4 sales) | $180K (23 sales) |
| 2024 | $427K (17 sales) | $260K (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $413K (17 sales) | $252K (35 sales) |
| 2026 | $455K (16 sales) | $258K (37 sales) |
Since 2015, Riverbend Manor's median sale price is +296% and Sulphur Springs's is +610% — Sulphur Springs has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Riverbend Manor | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.8% | 94.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 31% | 8% |
| Typical sold home | 1,491 sq ft | 1,134 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 44 (normal) | 36 (cold) |
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
| Riverbend Manor | Sulphur Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Foster-Hb | Sulphur Springs-Hb |
| Middle | Sligh-Hb | Sligh-Hb |
| High school | Hillsborough-Hb | Chamberlain-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, Sulphur Springs is the lower entry point (median $251K vs $530K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Riverbend Manor; Sulphur Springs trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Riverbend Manor (57 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 Riverbend Manor more expensive than Sulphur Springs?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Riverbend Manor is $530,000 versus $251,000 in Sulphur Springs, about 111% higher.
Which has newer homes, Riverbend Manor or Sulphur Springs?
Riverbend Manor: its homes were built 1920–2024 with a median year of 1958, versus a median of 1952 in Sulphur Springs (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Riverbend Manor. The typical home there is 1,542 sq ft of living area, versus 1,267 sq ft in Sulphur Springs.
Which has appreciated more, Riverbend Manor or Sulphur Springs?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 296% in Riverbend Manor and 610% in Sulphur Springs (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Riverbend Manor — sellers there received 96.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.6% in Sulphur Springs.
What high schools serve Riverbend Manor and Sulphur Springs?
Listings in Riverbend Manor most often report Hillsborough-Hb; listings in Sulphur Springs report Chamberlain-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Riverbend Manor homes, photos & schools · Sulphur Springs homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.