Careys Pirate Point
Homes for Sale in Ruskin, FL
All 295 homes for sale in Ruskin, FL · median $335,000 · 229 homes for sale in 33570 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $162,000, $156 per square foot, a median 145 days on market, sellers accepting 69% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1950–1959; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 4 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $2,550 ($1,920 with the full homestead exemption).
Careys Pirate Point is a small, thinly-traded pocket in Ruskin, and the numbers reflect that. With a median around $162,000 and a median price per square foot near $156, price here is driven far more by the individual property — its condition, its footprint, and what has or hasn't been updated — than by any broad neighborhood trend. When closings are this few, one renovated home or one tired one can swing the picture, so treat any single figure as a starting point for a conversation, not a verdict.
The posture right now favors the patient. A median of roughly 145 days on market tells you homes are not moving quickly, which gives a buyer room to inspect, negotiate, and walk away without pressure. For a seller, that same number is the warning label: pricing to condition and presenting the home well matters more than hoping the market carries you. This is a place where the right price and clean execution do the work.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
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The 60-Second Overview
Careys Pirate Point market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $162K ($156 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 145 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33570 (Ruskin), 552 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $321K ($171/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 56 days on market. Right now 158 active and 45 pending listings put supply at about 6.4 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33570 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Careys Pirate Point that have changed hands since 2014, built between 1950 and 1994 (median 1959), with a median living area of about 1,092 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 92% 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.
County records show 8 qualified sales in Careys Pirate Point across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $285,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
This is a small enclave in Ruskin, in southern Hillsborough County, where sales are infrequent enough that the market reads more like a series of individual transactions than a steady trend. Read each listing on its own merits.
Who Careys Pirate Point is best for.
Best for
- Value-focused buyers targeting a budget near the low-$160s who can be patient on timing
- Buyers willing to take on a project home and price their offer to its condition
- Long-hold buyers who care more about cost basis than quick resale
Probably not for
- Sellers who need a fast sale and can't accommodate a lengthy time on market
- Buyers who rely on abundant recent comps to feel confident on price
- Anyone wanting a fast-moving, high-turnover market with competitive tempo
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 ($162K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 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.
Careys Pirate Point Market Scorecard
Careys Pirate Point is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33570 ZIP is $314,373, about 8.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Careys Pirate Point on the map.
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The Careys Pirate Point buying strategy.
If we were buying in Careys Pirate Point 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 Careys Pirate Point.
A thin market rewards homework
The defining feature of Careys Pirate Point is scarcity of data. With only a handful of closings in the recent window, there is no reliable pricing corridor to point to — just a median near $162,000 and a per-foot figure around $156. That means the usual shortcuts don't apply. The spread between a well-kept home and a project can be wide, and it will be condition, not comps, that settles the number.
The long time on market — roughly 145 days at the median — is the other half of the story. Homes sit here, and that changes how you should approach both sides of a deal. Buyers should expect time to do due diligence and should not assume competing offers. Sellers should expect to earn the sale through pricing discipline and preparation rather than momentum. Neither is a flaw; it is simply the tempo of a small, slow-turning market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Careys Pirate Point. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this thin, the value we add is judgment, not a spreadsheet. When there are only a few recent closings, pricing and negotiating come down to reading each property against its actual condition and setting realistic expectations on timing. We'll tell you plainly what a listing is worth pursuing, what a fair number looks like on either side, and when a long time on market is a signal worth respecting.
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| Location | Ruskin, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33570 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 96 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1947–2023 (median 1982.5) |
| Typical living area | 1,718 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $162,000 median across 3 closed sales · $156 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 145 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 57% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Careys Pirate Point key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/careys-pirate-point, data as of September 20, 2026.
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Recent Developments in Careys Pirate Point
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Careys Pirate Point, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Carbon dioxide terminal planned at Seaport Manatee for proposed biomethanol plant
Aptamus Carbon Solutions will plan a CO2 terminal and marine transport system at Seaport Manatee tied to Demeter Energy's proposed biomethanol plant. The plant would produce about 100,000 metric tons of biomethanol and capture about 200,000 metric tons of CO2 yearly. Cost and timeline were not disclosed.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned industrial and port activity could add maritime and industrial employment at the port. The site is about 10 miles southwest of Careys Pirate Point.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - September 2026Schools
New Wimauma middle school under construction, to open August 2027
A new grades 6 through 8 school on West Lake Drive in Wimauma is under construction, and the school board is set to choose its name from three finalists. It is intended as a pathway to Aquilla J. Morgan High School. Districtwide enrollment fell from 183,015 to 171,553 over the last year.
What it may mean for the marketA new public middle school adds local school capacity in one of southern Hillsborough's fastest-growing areas. The project is about 8 miles east of Careys Pirate Point, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: BayNews 9 - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The project is about 15 miles north of Careys Pirate Point, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Tampa advances $1.999 million design contract for Picnic Island coastal restoration
Tampa selected HDR Engineering to design a nature-based shoreline plan including living breakwaters, a living shoreline and reinforced dunes. The contract covers design and permitting only, over 458 days, funded by a state resiliency grant. Construction is not yet funded or scheduled.
What it may mean for the marketShoreline work aims to reduce flood and erosion exposure for Port Tampa City and add park and trail amenities. The project is about 11 miles northwest of Careys Pirate Point, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 15 miles north of Careys Pirate Point, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Infrastructure
New Interstate 75 interchange planned for Parrish area access
A new Interstate 75 interchange is being planned to improve access for the Parrish area, primarily located in Hillsborough County and connecting to Manatee County through a possible Fort Hamer Road extension. The project is in the planning phase.
What it may mean for the marketPlans a new interstate interchange that would expand road capacity and connectivity for a growing area, potentially shaping future development patterns along the corridor. The project is about 10 miles southeast of Careys Pirate Point, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| 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 2014 (10 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 Careys Pirate Point. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33570; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Shields Middle · Public · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Lennard High · Public · FLDOE grade B (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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