Fairway Ridge
Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Fairway Ridge in Valrico, FL since 2015, the most recent in November 2025. 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).
Fairway Ridge is a 141-home community where the build date does more to explain a listing's price than almost anything else. With homes dating from 1950 through 2022 and a median year built of 1985, this is not a single-phase subdivision with a uniform product. You're comparing a decades-old original-condition home against a recent build on the same street, and the two will not price the same way even if the square footage is close.
The homestead share here runs high at just under 73%, which tells us most owners are in these homes as a primary residence rather than cycling them as rentals or short-term holds. That typically means fewer listings hit the market at any given time and the ones that do often reflect long ownership tenures, so buyers should expect some homes to need updating and sellers should expect scrutiny on condition rather than a quick comp-based number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Fairway Ridge 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
Fairway Ridge in Valrico spans a wide construction era, from 1950-built homes to properties finished as recently as 2022, with a median living area just over 2,490 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 28 homes in Fairway Ridge that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1988 and 1995 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 2,548 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% 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 Fairway Ridge is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing square footage and willing to evaluate each home's build year and condition individually
- Buyers seeking a long-term primary residence in an owner-occupancy-heavy Valrico community
- Buyers open to a mix of older and newer construction rather than a single-era subdivision
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a turnkey, amenity-anchored community with shared recreational facilities
- Buyers seeking a uniform build era where every home shares similar systems age
- Investors expecting high inventory turnover given the high share of homesteaded properties
The market around Fairway Ridge
Fairway Ridge 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 Fairway Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Fairway Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fairway Ridge 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 Fairway Ridge.
A community defined by vintage spread, not a single build era
A 72-year range between the oldest and newest homes in a 141-home community is unusual, and it means shopping here requires paying close attention to build year, not just bedroom count or lot size. A home built in 1985 (the community median) sits in a very different maintenance and systems-age category than one built in the last few years, even if both show similar square footage.
No community amenities are currently identified from active MLS listings, which means this reads as a straightforward residential footprint rather than a gated or amenity-anchored development. Buyers drawn to clubhouse, pool, or recreational infrastructure should confirm directly what, if anything, exists on the ground rather than assuming it based on the name.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairway Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community spanning multiple building eras with no standardized amenity package to anchor comps, pricing a home well means walking the age and condition variables property by property. We pull the actual build year, recent updates, and comparable homestead-held sales rather than leaning on a subdivision-wide average that won't hold up across a 1950-to-2022 spread.
Fairway Ridge 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
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (5 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 Fairway Ridge. 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 Fairway Ridge
Where is Fairway Ridge?
Fairway Ridge is a community in Valrico, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33596.
Are there homes for sale in Fairway Ridge right now?
No active listings inside Fairway Ridge at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Fairway Ridge have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Fairway Ridge 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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Fairway Ridge Market Scorecard
Fairway Ridge is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33596 ZIP is $463,065, about 17.4% 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.