Riverbend vs Tropical Acres South
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Riverbend | Tropical Acres South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $361K | $300K |
| Price per sq ft | $156 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 43 days | 27 days |
| Months of supply | 6.0 mo | 0.9 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 27 |
The verdict
Riverbend carries the higher median price — about 20% above Tropical Acres South. Homes in Tropical Acres South sell faster (27 days on market vs 43). Tropical Acres South is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Riverbend | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 18 | 2 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $275K to $700K | $280K to $350K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Riverbend homes for sale · Tropical Acres South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Riverbend | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 134 | 158 |
| Built | 1921–2019 (median 1947.0) | 1954–2024 (median 1987.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,442 sq ft | 1,590 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 56% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 5 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Riverbend median | Tropical Acres South median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $57K (5 sales) | $52K (4 sales) |
| 2016 | $341K (6 sales) | $80K (15 sales) |
| 2017 | $248K (9 sales) | $110K (7 sales) |
| 2022 | $382K (6 sales) | $260K (8 sales) |
| 2024 | $328K (5 sales) | $145K (3 sales) |
| 2025 | $440K (9 sales) | $266K (6 sales) |
| 2026 | $365K (6 sales) | $310K (11 sales) |
Since 2012, Riverbend's median sale price is +540% and Tropical Acres South's is +490% — Riverbend has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Riverbend | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 90.0% | 92.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,192 sq ft | 1,516 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
| Riverbend | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Ruskin-Hb | Summerfield Crossing Elementary |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Barrington Middle |
| High school | Lennard-Hb | 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, Tropical Acres South is the lower entry point (median $300K vs $361K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Tropical Acres South; Riverbend trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Tropical Acres South (27 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 more expensive than Tropical Acres South?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Riverbend is $361,000 versus $300,000 in Tropical Acres South, about 20% higher.
Which has newer homes, Riverbend or Tropical Acres South?
Tropical Acres South: its homes were built 1954–2024 with a median year of 1987.0, versus a median of 1947.0 in Riverbend (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Riverbend or Tropical Acres South?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 540% in Riverbend and 490% in Tropical Acres South (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tropical Acres South — sellers there received 92.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 90.0% in Riverbend.
What high schools serve Riverbend and Tropical Acres South?
Listings in Riverbend most often report Lennard-Hb; listings in Tropical Acres South report East Bay-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Riverbend homes, photos & schools · Tropical Acres South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.