Buckhorn
Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Buckhorn Sixth Add Unit 2 in Valrico, FL since 2015, the most recent in March 2026. Across Valrico as a whole, 445 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415,000, 34 median days on market, with 73 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,530 ($5,900 with the full homestead exemption).

Buckhorn Unit 2 is a small, established pocket of Valrico with a build range stretching from 1986 to 2023 but a median year built of 1990 — meaning most of the housing stock is original construction from the community's founding era, with a handful of newer builds mixed in on scattered lots. That spread matters more than any single number: buyers touring here will see everything from largely unrenovated original homes to houses rebuilt or replaced decades later, and pricing conversations should start with condition and vintage, not neighborhood averages.
With a homestead share of 73.3%, this is a community where most owners are living in the home as a primary residence rather than holding it as a rental or investment, which tends to support steadier upkeep and fewer turnover-driven listings. Only 86 homes total means inventory here moves in small batches — a buyer or seller should expect a thin, specific market rather than a deep, comparable-rich one.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Buckhorn Sixth Add Unit 2 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 Unit 2 sits in Valrico, Hillsborough County, as a modest-sized subdivision where the housing stock spans more than three decades of construction, giving it a wider range of home condition and layout than its size would suggest.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 340 homes in Buckhorn that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1985 and 1998 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 2,213 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 99% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Buckhorn is best for.
Best for
- A buyer looking for a primary residence with above-average square footage in Valrico
- A buyer comfortable evaluating condition and renovation history on a home-by-home basis given the 1986-2023 build range
- A buyer who prioritizes the house and lot over shared community amenities
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a subdivision built out in a single, consistent construction phase
- A buyer seeking a community with a pool, clubhouse, or other listed amenities
- An investor expecting a deep, high-volume resale market given the community's small size of 86 homes
The market around Buckhorn
Buckhorn is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33596, 144 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Valrico.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Buckhorn specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
A small footprint with a long build history
The defining fact about this community is its build timeline. A range from 1986 to 2023 alongside a median year built of 1990 tells you the core of the neighborhood dates to its original development, with infill or rebuilds added well after the fact. For a buyer, that means two homes on the same street can differ significantly in age, systems, and finish level — due diligence on individual mechanicals and renovation history matters more here than in a community built out in one phase.
Median living space of 2,281 square feet points to homes sized for more than a starter footprint, and with only 86 homes in the community, the resale pool is narrow. Combined with no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision — the value proposition here is the house and lot itself, not a shared clubhouse, pool, or 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 this small, with a build range spanning nearly four decades, pricing a home well means knowing which few comparable sales actually apply and which don't. We track the closings here directly rather than leaning on broad city or county averages, so sellers get a number grounded in this subdivision's real condition spread, and buyers get a clear read on which listings are priced for original 1990s construction versus a later rebuild.
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.
Tools for a Buckhorn buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (17 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).
Common questions about Buckhorn
Where is Buckhorn?
Buckhorn is a community in Valrico, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33596.
Are there homes for sale in Buckhorn right now?
No active listings inside Buckhorn at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Buckhorn have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Buckhorn in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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