Southwood Hills vs Tropical Acres South
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Southwood Hills | Tropical Acres South |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $296K |
| Price per sq ft | $260 | $211 |
| Avg days on market | 105 days | 104 days |
| Months of supply | 1.4 mo | 1.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 23 |
The verdict
Southwood Hills carries the higher median price — about 18% above Tropical Acres South. Homes in Tropical Acres South sell faster (104 days on market vs 105). Tropical Acres South is the tighter market on inventory (1.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
Southwood Hills and Tropical Acres South are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Southwood Hills | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Brandon | Riverview |
| ZIP | 33511 | 33569 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 88% of 16 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Southwood Hills | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 2 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $325K to $450K | $320K to $350K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Manufactured Home |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Southwood Hills homes for sale · Tropical Acres South homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Southwood Hills | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 155 | 30 |
| Built | 1966–2002 (median 1977) | 1970–2022 (median 1990) |
| Typical living area | 1,595 sq ft | 1,483 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 69% | 70% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Southwood Hills | Tropical Acres South | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Kingswood-Hb | Summerfield Crossing Elementary |
| Middle | Rodgers-Hb | Barrington Middle |
| High school | Brandon-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 $296K vs $350K). 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; Southwood Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Tropical Acres South (104 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 Southwood Hills more expensive than Tropical Acres South?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Southwood Hills is $350,000 versus $296,000 in Tropical Acres South, about 18% higher.
How far apart are Southwood Hills and Tropical Acres South?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Southwood Hills or Tropical Acres South?
Tropical Acres South: its homes were built 1970–2022 with a median year of 1990, versus a median of 1977 in Southwood Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
What high schools serve Southwood Hills and Tropical Acres South?
Listings in Southwood Hills most often report Brandon-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: Southwood Hills homes, photos & schools · Tropical Acres South homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.