Forest Brooke market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $331K ($162 per sq ft), with homes averaging 87 days on market and 7.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 24 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.
Forest Brooke is a Homes by WestBay community in Wimauma, in the fast-growing Southshore Bay area of southeastern Hillsborough County in the 33598 ZIP, near US 301 and I-75. It is known for resident access to the Southshore Bay Crystal Lagoon, a large lagoon with sandy beaches, and includes both standard and 55-plus active-adult sections.
The homes are single-family residences across a range of plans, with the active-adult section designed for low-maintenance living, commonly two and three-bedroom homes with modern finishes. Depending on the section and timing, homes here include both newer construction and resales; confirm whether a specific home is new or resale and what is standard versus an upgrade.
The amenities are the draw: free resident access to the Southshore Bay Crystal Lagoon with its beaches, kayaks, and paddleboards, plus, in the active-adult section, a resort-style clubhouse with a pool, fitness, and social spaces. Expect a homeowners association and, very likely, a Community Development District assessment; confirm the current HOA dues, any active-adult fees, and the CDD bond and annual amount for a specific home in writing.
For buyers who want lagoon-lifestyle amenities at attainable southeast Hillsborough prices, in either a standard or a 55-plus active-adult section, Forest Brooke is a distinctive option. The work is confirming the section and its rules, choosing the homesite, and pricing the HOA, any active-adult fees, and the CDD into the full carrying cost.
