Southshore Bay vs Sun City Center
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Southshore Bay | Sun City Center |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $320K | $304K |
| Price per sq ft | $169 | $186 |
| Avg days on market | 103 days | 71 days |
| Months of supply | 9.6 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 5 | 183 |
The verdict
Southshore Bay carries the higher median price — about 5% above Sun City Center. Homes in Sun City Center sell faster (71 days on market vs 103). Sun City Center is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Southshore Bay | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Wimauma | Sun City Center |
| ZIP | 33570, 33598 | 33573 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 90% of 10 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 49 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
| Southshore Bay | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 37 |
| Under contract | 1 | 15 |
| Asking prices today | $260K to $330K | $225K to $569K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence, Villa |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Southshore Bay homes for sale · Sun City Center homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Southshore Bay | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 94 | 2,014 |
| Built | 2018–2023 (median 2020) | 1962–2022 (median 1991) |
| Typical living area | 2,521 sq ft | 2,098 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 77% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Southshore Bay median | Sun City Center median |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $261K (13 sales) | $212K (38 sales) |
| 2021 | $287K (17 sales) | $302K (50 sales) |
| 2022 | $370K (75 sales) | $354K (198 sales) |
| 2023 | $388K (67 sales) | $366K (70 sales) |
| 2024 | $305K (66 sales) | $351K (170 sales) |
| 2025 | $293K (48 sales) | $310K (168 sales) |
| 2026 | $255K (5 sales) | $310K (190 sales) |
Since 2019, Southshore Bay's median sale price is -3% and Sun City Center's is +46% — Sun City Center has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Southshore Bay | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 93.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,787 sq ft | 1,754 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 62 (hot) | 47 (normal) |
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
| Southshore Bay | Sun City Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Reddick Elementary School | Cypress Creek-Hb |
| Middle | Shields-Hb | Shields-Hb |
| High school | Sumner High School | 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, Sun City Center is the lower entry point (median $304K vs $320K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Southshore Bay; Sun City Center trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sun City Center (71 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 Southshore Bay more expensive than Sun City Center?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southshore Bay is $320,000 versus $304,000 in Sun City Center, about 5% higher.
Which has newer homes, Southshore Bay or Sun City Center?
Southshore Bay: its homes were built 2018–2023 with a median year of 2020, versus a median of 1991 in Sun City Center (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Southshore Bay. The typical home there is 2,521 sq ft of living area, versus 2,098 sq ft in Sun City Center.
Which has appreciated more, Southshore Bay or Sun City Center?
From 2019 to 2026 the median sale price rose -3% in Southshore Bay and 46% in Sun City Center (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Southshore Bay — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.8% in Sun City Center.
What high schools serve Southshore Bay and Sun City Center?
Listings in Southshore Bay most often report Sumner High School; listings in Sun City Center report Lennard-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Southshore Bay homes, photos & schools · Sun City Center homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.