Chelsea Woods in Valrico

Chelsea Woods Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL

Small deed-restricted single-family subdivision · Valrico · ZIP 33596

A small one-loop deed-restricted single-family subdivision in Valrico dating to about 1979.

Small enclaveLarger lotsLow HOA
Live Market Pulse
47/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a small one-loop subdivision of older homes dating to about 1979; the condition of the roof and systems, the lot, the renovation level, and the flood read decide value, so read each specific home before you offer.
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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$534K
Median Price
12mo
Supply
56days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$208/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Chelsea Woods is a small, charming one-loop single-family subdivision in Valrico, in Hillsborough County, in the 33596 ZIP, dating to about 1979 and developed over the years, so the read is an established-enclave read: homes here tend to be larger and sit on spacious lots, with features such as screened lanais and fireplaces. It is a deed-restricted community with a low HOA that varies by property, so confirm the current HOA fee. Because the homes date to about 1979, condition, roof, and systems vary, so the work is reading each specific home rather than the subdivision. The draw is the small enclave with larger lots and a low HOA, and the central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60 is convenient. Lot and renovation level drive value. Confirm whether a CDD applies, where none is expected, and confirm the flood zone per lot."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Chelsea Woods market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $534K ($208 per sq ft), with homes averaging 56 days on market and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Chelsea Woods is a small, charming one-loop single-family subdivision in Valrico, in Hillsborough County, in the 33596 ZIP, dating to about 1979 and developed over the years. It is a small enclave, and homes here tend to be larger and sit on spacious lots.

The homes are a draw: many feature larger floor plans on spacious lots, with features such as screened lanais and fireplaces. It is a deed-restricted community with a low HOA that varies by property, so confirm the current HOA fee. Pets are allowed with HOA restrictions.

The defining read is the age and condition of the homes. Because the homes date to about 1979, condition, roof, and systems vary, so read each specific home rather than the subdivision. Confirm whether a CDD applies, where none is expected, and confirm the flood zone per lot.

For buyers who want a small established enclave with larger lots and a low HOA in a central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60, Chelsea Woods is a distinctive option. The work is reading the condition, the roof and systems, the lot, and the flood picture honestly before you buy.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a small established enclave with larger lots
  • Anyone drawn to a low HOA and a deed-restricted one-loop subdivision
  • Buyers who value a central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60
  • Buyers who will read the condition, roof, and systems of an older home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want brand-new construction
  • Anyone unwilling to read the roof and systems on a home from about 1979
  • Buyers who want no HOA and no deed restrictions
  • Anyone who will not confirm the flood zone for a specific lot

How Chelsea Woods is performing right now

47/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
12Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+8%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 Chelsea Woods 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 Chelsea Woods buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Chelsea Woods

Live MLS inventory for Chelsea Woods. 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 Chelsea Woods 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

Chelsea Woods sits in central Valrico near Highway 60, with Brandon shopping, I-75, and Tampa all an easy drive.

Highway 60~5-10 min · main commercial corridor
Brandon Town Center~10-15 min · regional shopping
I-75~15-20 min · regional connector
Bloomingdale Golfers Club~5-10 min · nearby golf
Downtown Tampa~25-35 min · urban core
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~35-45 min · regional airport

Distances and 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
Chelsea Woods (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

Chelsea Woods 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.

Public

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Chelsea Woods: the small established enclave with larger lots and a low HOA, the condition of homes from about 1979, the deed restrictions, and the central Valrico location. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Chelsea Woods

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

Net OutlookBullishThe small established enclave with larger lots and a low HOA supports demand, while the defining watch items are the condition, roof, and systems of homes from about 1979, the deed restrictions and HOA, and the flood read per lot.

Small established enclave with larger lots and low HOA

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A small one-loop enclave with larger homes on spacious lots and a low HOA is a distinctive draw; confirm the current HOA fee.

Homes date to about 1979, condition varies

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Because the homes date to about 1979, condition, roof, and systems vary, so read each specific home.

Deed restrictions and low HOA

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

It is a deed-restricted community with a low HOA; confirm the current HOA fee and the restrictions.

Central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60 is convenient and supports demand.

Bloomingdale corridor amenities nearby

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Nearby golf, parks, and the Bloomingdale corridor add convenience for buyers weighing the area.

Flood read varies by lot

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Flood zones vary by lot in this part of Hillsborough County, so confirm the FEMA zone for the specific lot.

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 Chelsea Woods, 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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    Chelsea Woods, a small deed-restricted Valrico subdivision

    Chelsea Woods is a small one-loop deed-restricted single-family subdivision in Valrico dating to about 1979, with larger homes on spacious lots and a low HOA. Why it matters: A small established enclave; read the condition of older homes and confirm the HOA. 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 Chelsea Woods, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the condition of the specific home. Because the homes date to about 1979, pull the roof age, the systems, and the inspection before you judge any home.

2

Confirm the current HOA fee. The HOA is reported low and varies by property, so confirm the current fee and the deed restrictions.

3

Confirm whether a CDD applies. None is expected, but confirm there is no CDD on a specific lot.

4

Confirm the flood zone per lot. Pull the flood zone for the specific lot before you offer.

5

Read the lot and renovation level, since the lot and the renovation level drive value here.

Best Buy
A well-kept or updated home on a strong lot in sound condition
Biggest Risk
An original home with an aging roof or dated systems from about 1979
Best Lot
A larger or better-positioned lot within the one-loop subdivision
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA fee, whether a CDD applies, the flood zone, and the home's condition
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

Chelsea Woods is a small, charming one-loop single-family subdivision in Valrico, in Hillsborough County, in the 33596 ZIP, dating to about 1979 and developed over the years. Homes here tend to be larger and sit on spacious lots, with features such as screened lanais and fireplaces. It is a deed-restricted community with a low HOA that varies by property, so confirm the current HOA fee. Pets are allowed with HOA restrictions. The defining factors in value are the age and condition: because the homes date to about 1979, condition, roof, and systems vary, so the lot, the renovation level, and the flood read per lot drive the real cost of ownership and resale. The central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60 is convenient.

The takeaway

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

The Original Home
$475K to $475K

Original or lightly updated homes from about 1979, the entry into the enclave, priced for updates with roof and systems to read.

Lowest entry
The Updated Home
$475K to $594K

Updated homes on spacious lots with refreshed systems, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Renovated or Larger Home
$594K to $594K

Renovated or larger homes on the best lots with screened lanais and updated systems, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

$475K to $475K
The Original Home
Original or lightly updated homes from about 1979, the entry into the enclave, priced for updates with roof and systems to read.
$475K to $594K
The Updated Home
Updated homes on spacious lots with refreshed systems, the heart of the resale market here.
$594K to $594K
The Renovated or Larger Home
Renovated or larger homes on the best lots with screened lanais and updated systems, the homes that hold value best.

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
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.

Larger lots and small-enclave feelStrong
Central Valrico locationStrong
Low HOA, no CDD expectedPositive
Older homes from about 1979Manage it
Roof, systems, and flood read per homeVerify per home

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 Chelsea Woods

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.

The small enclave and the larger lots sell the home. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the roof and systems, the lot, and the flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Chelsea Woods 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
  • Larger, spacious lots are the scarce asset here
  • A better-positioned lot within the loop holds value
  • The homesite cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In a small one-loop enclave of older homes, the part of your money the market protects is the lot and the renovation level. The larger, spacious lots that define Chelsea Woods are the scarce asset, while the house itself can always be updated. Read the lot, the position within the loop, and the flood zone first, then price the condition of the home, the roof, and the systems against it.

Chelsea Woods in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small established enclave with larger lots and a low HOA in central Valrico.
Biggest advantageA small one-loop subdivision with larger homes on spacious lots and a low HOA.
Biggest riskThe condition, roof, and systems on homes dating to about 1979.
Sweet spotA well-kept or updated home on a strong lot within the enclave.
Avoid ifYou want new construction or no HOA and no older-home homework.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Low HOA reported, confirm the current fee
  • Deed-restricted community
  • Confirm whether a CDD applies, none expected
  • Pets allowed with restrictions, confirm
  • Confirm the flood zone per lot

It is a deed-restricted community with a low HOA that varies by property, so confirm the current HOA fee. A CDD is not expected, but confirm whether a CDD applies on a specific lot.

The HOA is reported low and covers the deed-restricted community; confirm exactly what is included and the deed restrictions for a specific home.

Public sources describe a small one-loop single-family subdivision; confirm any community features and the deed restrictions.

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 Chelsea Woods, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Valrico, 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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Real comps, not a Zestimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

51% 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 (2026-06-25).

Chelsea Woods Valrico Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Chelsea Woods Valrico is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $775,000, and homes go under contract in about 50 days.

12.0
Months supply
$775,000
Median list
$534,500
Median sold
$228
Per sqft
50
Days on mkt
2/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33596 ZIP is $460,000, about 17.5% 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 Chelsea Woods?
It is a small one-loop deed-restricted single-family subdivision in Valrico, in Hillsborough County, in the 33596 ZIP, in a central location near shopping and Highway 60.
What kind of homes are in Chelsea Woods?
Public sources describe larger single-family homes on spacious lots, dating to about 1979, with features such as screened lanais and fireplaces. Condition and renovation level vary home to home.
Is there an HOA at Chelsea Woods?
Yes, it is a deed-restricted community with a low HOA that varies by property. Confirm the current HOA fee and the deed restrictions.
Is there a CDD at Chelsea Woods?
None is expected; it is a deed-restricted subdivision rather than a CDD community. Confirm whether a CDD applies on a specific lot.
Are pets allowed at Chelsea Woods?
Pets are allowed with HOA restrictions. Confirm the current pet rules and any restrictions with the association.
Is Chelsea Woods in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by lot. Confirm the flood zone for the specific lot before you offer.
How old are the homes here?
The subdivision dates to about 1979 and was developed over the years, so the homes are older. Because of that age, condition, roof, and systems vary home to home.
What should I check before buying here?
Read the condition of the specific home, including the roof age and the systems on a home from about 1979, confirm the current HOA fee, confirm whether a CDD applies, confirm the flood zone, and read the lot and renovation level.
How far is Chelsea Woods from shopping and the highway?
Highway 60 is roughly five to ten minutes by car, Brandon Town Center about ten to fifteen minutes, and I-75 about fifteen to twenty minutes.
How far is Chelsea Woods from downtown Tampa and the airport?
Downtown Tampa is roughly twenty-five to thirty-five minutes by car, and Tampa International Airport about thirty-five to forty-five minutes.
What is the draw of Chelsea Woods?
The draw is the small enclave with larger lots and a low HOA, in a central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60. The lot and the renovation level drive value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a small enclave of older homes where condition, the lot, and the flood read swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a small established enclave with larger lotsExcellent fit
Anyone drawn to a low HOA and a deed-restricted one-loop subdivisionExcellent fit
Buyers who value a central Valrico location near shopping and Highway 60Excellent fit
Buyers who will read the condition, roof, and systems of an older homeExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the flood zone for a specific lotExcellent fit
Buyers who want brand-new constructionProbably not
Anyone unwilling to read the roof and systems on a home from about 1979Probably not
Buyers who want no HOA and no deed restrictionsProbably not
Anyone who will not confirm the flood zone for a specific lotProbably not
Buyers who want a high-density, low-lot homeProbably not

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