Buckhorn
Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL
All 242 homes for sale in VALRICO, FL · median $450,000 · 51 homes for sale in 33596 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $455,000, $188 per square foot, a median 39 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,160 ($6,530 with the full homestead exemption).
Buckhorn is a small, established pocket of Valrico with 106 homes and a build era that stretches from the mid-1980s into recent years, with a median year built of 1986. That range means condition and updates do more to set price here than location or lot alone — a fully renovated 1986 home and an as-built original can sit at very different price points even on the same street.
At a median of $455,000 and roughly $188 a square foot, this is a market where pricing power comes from presentation, not scarcity. A median 39 days on market tells buyers there is room to negotiate on anything that needs work, and tells sellers that a clean, well-priced listing still moves at a reasonable clip rather than languishing.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BUCKHORN FIRST ADD UNIT 1 right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Buckhorn market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $455K ($188 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 39 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33596 (VALRICO), 462 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $441K ($216/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 50 active and 28 pending listings put supply at about 2.4 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33596 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Buckhorn is a community of 155 homes in Valrico, Hillsborough County, built between 1985 and 2023 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 2,326 square feet. 74% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a modest-sized, single-phase subdivision in Valrico built out over nearly four decades, which gives it more variation in home age and finish level than a typical single-builder community.
Who Buckhorn is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-size single-family home in the $455,000 range who are comfortable evaluating condition on a case-by-case basis.
- Buyers who prioritize an established, owner-occupied-leaning street over a new-build community with shared facilities.
- Buyers willing to budget for updates on an older home in exchange for more square footage per dollar at the current median price point.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a turnkey new-construction home with builder warranties throughout.
- Buyers who require on-site community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation as part of the purchase.
- Buyers uncomfortable budgeting contingency funds for a home that may not have been updated since its original build year.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($455K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
33% of homes for sale in ZIP 33596 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 (2026-08-01).
The Buckhorn buying strategy.
If we were buying in Buckhorn today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Buckhorn.
Condition Sets the Price Here
With a median living area of about 2,358 square feet and a median year built of 1986, most homes in Buckhorn are mid-size and mid-vintage — old enough that mechanical systems, roofs, and kitchens have typically been touched at least once, but not so uniform that every home has been touched the same way. That spread is the main variable buyers should price into any offer.
A homestead share of about 74.5% points to a base of owner-occupied households rather than a market dominated by short-term rental turnover, which tends to support more consistent upkeep at the street level over time. Current MLS data shows no identified community amenities, so any appeal here is about the house and the lot, not a clubhouse or shared recreation package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Buckhorn. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where two homes on the same block can differ meaningfully in age of systems and finish quality, pricing a listing or vetting an offer takes more than pulling a median. We walk the comps at the unit level — checking build year, square footage, and recent updates against what closed in this specific 106-home pocket — so sellers price to the market that actually exists and buyers do not overpay for cosmetic staging on an unrenovated base.
Buckhorn in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33594/33596)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (33 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Buckhorn. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33596; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Mulrennan Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Bloomingdale High School · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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