Hickory Ridge Unit 2
Homes for Sale in Brandon, FL

Community in Brandon · Hillsborough County
71 homesBuilt 1980–2001Median sale $555K
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Live · Hickory Ridge Unit 2 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$555K
Median sold · 12 mo
$201/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $201 in 2026
98.2%
Sale vs ask
Hillsborough median: 95.9%
Tempo
47days
Median DOM · closed
45 days at the 2013 low
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Hickory Ridge Unit 2
59 of 71 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Hickory Ridge Unit 2
incl. 1% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Hickory Ridge Unit 2
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
71
Homes in the community
71 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1980
Community established
homes built 1980-2001, median 1984 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2004
2,542sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 71 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The number that matters most in Hickory Ridge Unit 2 is 3,141 square feet — the median living area here runs well above what you'd expect from a neighborhood built mostly in the early-to-mid 1980s. That size, not any amenity package or newer construction, is what's driving the $555,000 median price and the $201.17 median price per square foot. Buyers are paying for square footage and lot-era layouts, not for a clubhouse or a recent build date.

A median of 47 days on market signals a measured pace — not a bidding-war environment, but not a stale one either. With only 71 homes in the community and closings tracked over a 3-month window, the sample is thin enough that a single well-priced or heavily updated listing can swing the numbers. Sellers should price to the home's condition and updates rather than assume the median carries them; buyers have room to negotiate on homes that need work.

The 60-Second Overview

Hickory Ridge Unit 2 market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $555K ($201 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 47 days on market for closed sales.

Hickory Ridge Unit 2 is a community of 71 homes in Brandon, Hillsborough County, built between 1980 and 2001 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 3,141 square feet. 83% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Hickory Ridge Unit 2 is a Brandon community of 71 homes built primarily between 1980 and 2001, offering larger-than-typical living space for the era at a median price of $555,000. There is no clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity identified in current MLS data — the value proposition here is square footage and an established, low-turnover setting, evidenced by a homestead share of 83.1%.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing interior square footage over community amenities
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates on an older housing stock
  • Buyers seeking a stable, low-turnover Brandon location without HOA-managed common areas

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a newer build with modern systems already in place
  • Buyers who expect a clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as part of the purchase
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for updates on a home that may be original from its 1980s-era construction

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 %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
012320122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
012320042006201020122014201620242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 3 quit in 2004; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

If we were buying in Hickory Ridge Unit 2 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Hickory Ridge Unit 2.

Best Buy
Buyers who want larger square footage in an established Brandon location without paying for shared amenities.
Biggest Risk
Condition varies significantly across a community built over two decades, so inspections matter more than the median figures.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated 1980s-era home priced near or below the $201.17 median price per square foot.
Avoid If
You want a managed-amenity community with a pool, clubhouse, or HOA-run common space.

Space over amenities

With a median living area of 3,141 square feet against a median year built of 1984, these are homes designed with room to spread out — a layout style more common in that construction era than in newer, tighter-lotted subdivisions. That combination of age and size means condition varies widely from house to house: some owners will have updated systems and finishes over four decades of ownership, others will not. The median price per square foot of $201.17 is the figure to anchor on when comparing two homes here, since it normalizes for the size differences that a flat median price can obscure.

The 83.1% homestead share is worth noting for what it says about the market's behavior, not about who lives there — it points to a community where most owners have stayed long enough to file for homestead exemption, which typically means less rental turnover and fewer investor-owned flips cycling through MLS. Combined with no identified shared amenities, this reads as a neighborhood built around private lot size and interior square footage rather than a managed-amenity lifestyle.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hickory Ridge Unit 2. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a small, 71-home community with no HOA amenities to standardize expectations, pricing and negotiating come down to comparing individual homes on their own condition and square footage — exactly the kind of house-by-house analysis we do before writing an offer or setting a list price.

Hickory Ridge Unit 2 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want larger square footage in an established Brandon location without paying for shared amenities.
Biggest advantageThe homes here offer more interior space per dollar than the median price alone suggests.
Biggest riskCondition varies significantly across a community built over two decades, so inspections matter more than the median figures.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated 1980s-era home priced near or below the $201.17 median price per square foot.
Avoid ifYou want a managed-amenity community with a pool, clubhouse, or HOA-run common space.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hickory Ridge Unit 2 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Hickory Ridge Unit 2?
The median sale price in Hickory Ridge Unit 2 was $555K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Hickory Ridge Unit 2 take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 47 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Hickory Ridge Unit 2?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 71 homes in Hickory Ridge Unit 2 (public records).
What share of Hickory Ridge Unit 2 is owner-occupied?
83% of Hickory Ridge Unit 2 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Hickory Ridge Unit 2 built?
Homes in Hickory Ridge Unit 2 were built between 1980 and 2001, with a median year built of 1984 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Hickory Ridge Unit 2?
Cash buyers took 0% of Hickory Ridge Unit 2 sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Hickory Ridge Unit 2?
The best agent for Hickory Ridge Unit 2 is one who actively works Brandon and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Hickory Ridge Unit 2.
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Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Hickory Ridge Unit 2 and the wider Brandon area.
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Buyers prioritizing interior square footage over community amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates on an older housing stockExcellent fit
Buyers seeking a stable, low-turnover Brandon location without HOA-managed common areasExcellent fit
Buyers who want a newer build with modern systems already in placeProbably not
Buyers who expect a clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as part of the purchaseProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for updates on a home that may be original from its 1980s-era constructionProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33511))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (16 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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