Ruskin Reserve vs Townes at SouthShore Pointe
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Ruskin Reserve | Townes at SouthShore Pointe |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $297K | $241K |
| Price per sq ft | $196 | $147 |
| Avg days on market | 49 days | 90 days |
| Months of supply | 0.8 mo | 5.1 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 73 | 7 |
The verdict
Ruskin Reserve carries the higher median price — about 23% above Townes at SouthShore Pointe. Homes in Ruskin Reserve sell faster (49 days on market vs 90). Ruskin Reserve is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Ruskin Reserve | Townes at SouthShore Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Ruskin | Ruskin |
| ZIP | 33570 | 33570 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 6% of 17 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 10 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
| Ruskin Reserve | Townes at SouthShore Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 3 |
| Under contract | 5 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $250K to $295K | $225K to $292K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Ruskin Reserve homes for sale · Townes at SouthShore Pointe homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Ruskin Reserve | Townes at SouthShore Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 2 | 138 |
| Built | n/a | 1945–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,751 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 30% |
| Vacant lots | 139 | 61 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Ruskin Reserve | Townes at SouthShore Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.6% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 60% |
| Typical sold home | 1,464 sq ft | 1,634 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
| Ruskin Reserve | Townes at SouthShore Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Thompson Elementary | Thompson Elementary |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Shields-Hb |
| High school | Lennard-Hb | Lennard-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, Townes at SouthShore Pointe is the lower entry point (median $241K vs $297K). Sellers get a faster sale in Ruskin Reserve (49 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 Ruskin Reserve more expensive than Townes at SouthShore Pointe?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Ruskin Reserve is $297,000 versus $241,000 in Townes at SouthShore Pointe, about 23% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Townes at SouthShore Pointe — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.6% in Ruskin Reserve.
What high schools serve Ruskin Reserve and Townes at SouthShore Pointe?
Listings in Ruskin Reserve most often report Lennard-Hb; listings in Townes at SouthShore Pointe report Lennard-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Ruskin Reserve homes, photos & schools · Townes at SouthShore Pointe homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.