Buckingham
Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $530,000, $200 per square foot, a median 26 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 $8,340 ($7,710 with the full homestead exemption).
Buckingham Unit 1's pricing is set by size and condition more than anything else. With a median living area around 3,220 square feet and a median price of $535,000, the per-square-foot math (about $205) tells you this is a square-footage play — buyers here are paying for space, not for a clubhouse or a gate.
A median of 22 days on market says well-priced, well-maintained listings move without much drama, but this isn't a bidding-war environment. With 164 homes in the community and a high homestead share (about 83.5%), turnover is modest, so sellers should expect a patient, qualified buyer pool rather than a flood of showings.
The 60-Second Overview
Buckingham market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $530K ($200 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 27 days on market for closed sales.
Buckingham Unit 1 in Valrico is an established Hillsborough County community built out between 1987 and 2006, with a median year built of 1991 — putting most homes into their third decade or beyond and squarely in the territory where roof, HVAC, and system age become part of every conversation.
Who Buckingham is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing overall living space and willing to budget for a home built in the 1990s or earlier.
- Move-up buyers comparing price per square foot who want more room without a new-construction premium.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own merits rather than on shared community amenities.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other organized amenity included in the purchase.
- Buyers seeking a recently built home with minimal system-age risk.
- Buyers expecting a fast-turnover, high-competition resale market — this one moves at a steadier pace.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($530K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 5 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 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 33594 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 (2026-09-08).
The Buckingham buying strategy.
If we were buying in Buckingham 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 Buckingham.
Space first, systems second
The defining number in this community is square footage. A median living area near 3,220 square feet is well above typical resale stock, and it's the primary reason the median price sits at $535,000. Buyers shopping here are generally trading amenity packages for room to spread out — bedrooms, bonus space, and yard.
The build years (1987 to 2006, median 1991) mean inspection and disclosure conversations should center on major systems and any documented updates, not on chasing a specific year. Current MLS data show no identified community amenities, so whatever recreational or social draw a buyer wants has to come from the home and lot itself, not from a shared pool or clubhouse.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Buckingham. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community priced on square footage and vintage rather than brand or amenities, the value is in the details — knowing which systems have been updated, how a given floor plan compares on price per square foot, and what a 22-day market pace actually means for your offer strategy. That's the kind of read we bring to every Buckingham Unit 1 conversation.
Buckingham 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 Buckingham buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (25 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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