Apollo Beach in Apollo Beach

Apollo Beach Homes for Sale

Original waterfront community · South Hillsborough · ZIP 33572

South Hillsborough's original canal waterfront community on Tampa Bay.

~55 miles of canalsBoating and Gulf accessBetween Tampa and Bradenton
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
This is a waterfront, boating community where canal frontage, seawall and dock condition, elevation, and flood-zone status drive value. Confirm the FEMA and evacuation zone and the seawall for the specific address.
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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$446K
Median Price
4.3mo
Supply
91days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$296/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Apollo Beach is the original canal waterfront community of south Hillsborough, built around roughly 55 miles of canals that lead to Tampa Bay and the Gulf. The value is boating access and a waterfront lifestyle at a more attainable point than South Tampa's bayfront, but the homework is real: seawall and dock condition, water depth and bridge clearance for boats, and flood and surge exposure, which the county sharpened by expanding the evacuation zone after the 2024 storms. Read the specific lot and the water before the list price."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Apollo Beach market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $446K ($296 per sq ft), with homes averaging 91 days on market and 4.3 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 61 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Apollo Beach is a waterfront community in southern Hillsborough County along U.S. 41 between Tampa and Bradenton. The waterfront vision dates to the mid-20th century when the Dickman family planned a canal community here; through several ownership changes it took the name Apollo Beach by the late 1950s, per local histories, and grew into a boating community with roughly 55 miles of canals that reach Tampa Bay and the Gulf.

The housing stock spans mid-century waterfront homes, later canal-front homes, and newer construction, with a mix of canal-front, open-water, and interior lots. Because the community grew over decades, condition and seawall age vary widely, so this is a comp-by-comp market where water frontage and dock access matter as much as the house.

The original Apollo Beach subdivision is distinct from the newer master plans nearby such as MiraBay and Waterset; on the original canals, most homes carry no community-wide HOA, so the carrying cost is taxes plus a waterfront insurance picture. Confirm the CDD status per parcel and the seawall, dock, and lift condition on any waterfront home.

The homework is flood and surge. Apollo Beach is low-lying and the county expanded evacuation Zone A farther inland after the 2024 storms, explicitly including more of the area. Pull the FEMA zone, elevation, and evacuation zone for the exact address and get an actual flood and wind insurance quote before you offer.

Best for

  • Boaters who want canal or open-water frontage with Gulf access
  • Waterfront buyers who want a more attainable point than South Tampa's bayfront
  • Buyers who value a south Hillsborough location between Tampa and Bradenton
  • Buyers who will price seawall, elevation, and flood insurance honestly

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want zero flood or surge exposure
  • Anyone unwilling to inspect seawalls, docks, and water access
  • Buyers who want a gated, single-HOA master plan (consider MiraBay or Waterset)
  • Buyers who need a short commute to downtown Tampa

How Apollo Beach is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4.3Months of supplytight
53Median days on marketdays
1 : 22Under contract vs for salestrong demand
61Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+28%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Apollo Beach listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Apollo Beach buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Apollo Beach

Live MLS inventory for Apollo Beach. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Apollo Beach listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

TECO Manatee Viewing Center~8 min · ~3 miles
I-75 on-ramp~8 to 10 min · ~4 miles
Brandon Town Center~25 min · ~15 miles
Downtown Tampa~30 to 40 min · ~17 miles
MacDill AFB via the Selmon~35 min · ~20 miles
St. Petersburg via I-275~35 to 45 min · ~25 miles

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Apollo Beach (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Apollo Beach is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Apollo Beach address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Apollo Beach: the county's post-2024 evacuation-zone expansion, a major flood and drainage program, and the area's boating appeal. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Apollo Beach

Our read on what is being built around Apollo Beach, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishBoating access supports long-term demand, while flood and surge risk is the dominant near-term factor. The honest read is lot by lot: frontage, seawall, elevation, and an actual insurance quote.

Hillsborough expands evacuation Zone A inland

2026
BearishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Submarket

Updated maps push Zone A farther inland, explicitly including more of Apollo Beach, so confirm the evacuation and flood zone for the lot.

County approves $95M flood and drainage plan

2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Countywide

A federally funded stormwater program is a long-term positive for low-lying corridors, though benefits are area-specific.

Boating access keeps demand durable

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Roughly 55 miles of canals with Gulf access keep waterfront demand steady for well-positioned homes.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Apollo Beach, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2026
    Risk

    County adjusts hurricane evacuation zones

    Hillsborough County updated its evacuation maps after the 2024 storms, expanding Zone A farther inland to include more of Apollo Beach and other low-lying coastal areas. Why it matters: Check the evacuation and flood zone for the exact address; it affects insurance and resale. Source

  2. April 2026
    Infrastructure

    Hillsborough approves $95M flood and drainage plan

    County commissioners approved a roughly $95 million federally funded stormwater program after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, including repair or replacement of more than 100 culverts. Why it matters: Long-term drainage investment helps low-lying corridors; confirm whether a specific area is in scope. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Apollo Beach, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Pull the FEMA flood zone, elevation, and evacuation zone for the exact address; the area is low-lying with expanded surge mapping.

2

Inspect the seawall, dock, and lift and confirm water depth and any bridge clearance for your boat.

3

Get an actual flood and wind insurance quote before you offer; do not rely on the prior owner's premium.

4

Confirm whether the home is in the original Apollo Beach (typically no HOA) or a newer master plan with its own HOA and CDD.

5

Comp by frontage, water access, and condition, not by the area average.

Best Buy
A canal-front home with deep water, a sound seawall, and good elevation
Biggest Risk
Flood and surge exposure plus seawall, dock, and older-home costs
Best Lot
Deep-water and open-water frontage over interior or shallow-canal lots
Smart Timing
Get the flood, seawall, and insurance read before you write
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Apollo Beach is a waterfront community in southern Hillsborough County along U.S. 41 between Tampa and Bradenton, built around roughly 55 miles of canals that reach Tampa Bay and the Gulf. The original subdivision is distinct from newer master plans nearby such as MiraBay and Waterset. Amenities and points of interest include marinas, the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, and the TECO Manatee Viewing Center. Confirm whether a home is in the original Apollo Beach or a newer community, its HOA and CDD status, and school zoning by address with Hillsborough County Public Schools.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Interior or Entry Home
$215K to $318K

Non-waterfront or original-condition homes, the more attainable route into the area.

Lowest entry
The Core Canal-Front Home
$318K to $700K

Updated canal-front homes with a dock and Gulf access, the heart of the waterfront market here.

Most inventory
The Top
$700K to $1.16M

Large renovated or new-construction homes on deep-water or open-water frontage, the premium end.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$215K to $318K
The Interior or Entry Home
Non-waterfront or original-condition homes, the more attainable route into the area.
$318K to $700K
The Core Canal-Front Home
Updated canal-front homes with a dock and Gulf access, the heart of the waterfront market here.
$700K to $1.16M
The Top
Large renovated or new-construction homes on deep-water or open-water frontage, the premium end.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$395
Original$369
Median days on market
Renovated40
Original64

From current Apollo Beach listings (renovated 15, original 8); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Canal frontage and Gulf boating accessStrong
Waterfront value vs South TampaStrong
South Hillsborough location and growthSolid
Seawall, dock, and older-home costsManage it
Flood and surge exposureManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Apollo Beach

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Apollo Beach is bought on the water. The deal is won or lost on frontage, the seawall, elevation, and an honest flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk5.4/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Apollo Beach is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Deep-water and open-water frontage holds value best
  • Seawall and dock condition swing price
  • Higher-elevation lots carry lower insurance
  • Interior lots are the value entry
  • Confirm water access and elevation first

In a canal community like Apollo Beach, the lot's water frontage and access are the part of your money the market protects. Deep-water and open-water frontage with a sound seawall, a dock, and good bridge clearance commands durable premiums, while interior and shallow-canal lots are the value entry. Elevation and the FEMA and evacuation zone now matter as much as the view; read frontage, seawall, and elevation first, then price the home against it.

Apollo Beach in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters and waterfront buyers who want canal or open-water frontage with Gulf access.
Biggest advantageBoating access and waterfront value, roughly 55 miles of canals between Tampa and Bradenton.
Biggest riskFlood and surge exposure plus seawall, dock, and older-home costs.
Sweet spotA canal-front home with deep water, a sound seawall, and good elevation.
Avoid ifYou want zero flood exposure, a single-HOA master plan, or a short downtown commute.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Original canals: most homes no HOA
  • Newer master plans add HOA and CDD
  • Carrying cost is taxes plus waterfront insurance
  • Budget seawall, dock, and lift upkeep
  • Price flood and surge by lot

On the original Apollo Beach canals, most homes carry no community-wide HOA; newer master plans nearby (such as MiraBay or Waterset) have their own HOA and CDD. Confirm the specific home's HOA and CDD status per parcel.

There is no single master amenity package on the original canals; the canals, marinas, the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, and the nearby Manatee Viewing Center serve the area. Waterfront owners maintain their own seawalls and docks.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Apollo Beach, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping South Shore, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

4% of homes for sale in Apollo Beach are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-06-25).

Apollo Beach Market Scorecard

Balanced

Apollo Beach is currently a balanced. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $687,500, and homes go under contract in about 54 days.

4.8
Months supply
$687,500
Median list
$586,000
Median sold
$379
Per sqft
54
Days on mkt
22/2/55
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33572 ZIP is $439,797, about 22.1% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Apollo Beach?
In southern Hillsborough County along U.S. 41 between Tampa and Bradenton, generally in the 33572 ZIP, about 17 miles south of Tampa.
What is Apollo Beach known for?
A waterfront, boating lifestyle built around roughly 55 miles of canals that lead to Tampa Bay and the Gulf, with marinas and easy open-water access.
Is the original Apollo Beach different from MiraBay or Waterset?
Yes. The original Apollo Beach is the canal community where most homes carry no community-wide HOA, while newer master plans nearby such as MiraBay and Waterset have their own HOA and CDD.
Does Apollo Beach have an HOA or CDD?
On the original canals, most homes have no community-wide HOA; newer communities do, and have CDDs. Confirm the specific home's HOA and CDD status per parcel.
Is Apollo Beach in a flood or evacuation zone?
It is low-lying, and the county expanded evacuation Zone A inland after the 2024 storms to include more of the area. Pull the FEMA and evacuation zone for the exact address.
Did Apollo Beach flood in 2024?
Low-lying and waterfront areas saw impacts during the 2024 storms, varying by elevation. The honest answer is lot-specific, so check the address's zone, elevation, and any disclosed flooding.
What should I check on a canal-front home?
The seawall, dock, and lift condition, the water depth and any bridge clearance for your boat, the FEMA and evacuation zone, and the flood and wind insurance quote.
What amenities are near Apollo Beach?
Marinas, the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve, and the TECO Manatee Viewing Center, plus shopping and dining along U.S. 41 and quick I-75 access.
What schools serve Apollo Beach?
The area is served by Hillsborough County schools; assignment is by address and changes, so confirm the exact zoning with the district.
Is Apollo Beach a good value for waterfront?
It typically offers canal frontage and Gulf access at a more attainable point than South Tampa's bayfront. The trade-offs are flood and surge exposure and seawall and dock costs.
How far is Apollo Beach from downtown Tampa?
Roughly 17 miles, about a 30 to 40 minute drive depending on traffic, with I-75 and U.S. 41 the main corridors.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Apollo Beach?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a waterfront home where frontage, seawall, and flood exposure swing value, your own representation is essential.
Boaters who want canal or open-water frontage with Gulf accessExcellent fit
Waterfront buyers who want a more attainable point than South TampaExcellent fit
Buyers who value a south Hillsborough location between Tampa and BradentonExcellent fit
Buyers who will price seawall, elevation, and flood insurance honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want a true boating lifestyleExcellent fit
Buyers who want zero flood or surge exposureProbably not
Anyone unwilling to inspect seawalls, docks, and water accessProbably not
Buyers who want a gated, single-HOA master planProbably not
Buyers who need a short commute to downtown TampaProbably not
Buyers uncomfortable carrying a significant insurance lineProbably not

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