Lillie Estates
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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As of October 2026, the MLS records 30 closed sales in Lillie Estates Unit A in Ruskin, FL since 2006, the most recent in December 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $225,000 to $480,000 (median $274,000), on homes of 732 to 2,998 sq ft. Across Ruskin as a whole, 376 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $322,000, 55 median days on market, with 277 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,310 ($3,690 with the full homestead exemption).
What sets price in Lillie Estates Unit A is condition, not location premium. With a build range spanning 1900 to 2024 and a median build year of 1975, this is not a uniform subdivision — it is a mix of older stock and newer infill, and two homes at the same square footage can trade far apart depending on what has been updated. The median living area sits around 1,524 square feet, so most of the inventory is modest in footprint. Expect a wide spread and price everything off the work already done or still needed.
There were no closings in the reporting window, which means there is no fresh transaction signal to anchor pricing here. That cuts both ways: sellers can't lean on a recent comp to justify an ask, and buyers can't point to one to push back. Both sides should work from the age and condition of the specific home rather than a neighborhood trend line. A homestead share right at 49.4% tells you roughly half the homes are owner-occupied and half are not — a meaningful, non-hobbyist rental and investor presence in the mix.
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
No active listings inside LILLIE ESTATES UNIT A 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
Lillie Estates Unit A is a 202-home pocket of Ruskin with a genuinely mixed vintage — some of the oldest housing stock in the county sits alongside recent construction. Read it as a condition-driven market, not a cookie-cutter one.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 59 homes in LILLIE ESTATES that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1900 and 2015 (median 1967), with a median living area of about 1,216 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 93% 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 Lillie Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers on a moderate budget willing to trade newness for a compact footprint and potential upside through updates
- Value-seekers who can read condition and are prepared to budget for older-home systems
- Investors comfortable in a market with a substantial non-owner-occupied share
Probably not for
- Buyers who need recent comps and a clear trend line before committing
- Anyone wanting a large home, since most inventory sits near a modest square footage
- Buyers seeking a consistent, newer-build community with predictable finishes
The market around Lillie Estates
Lillie Estates is a small community — 114 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33570, 322 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Ruskin.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,259 homes are active and 2,098 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 95% single family residence, 4% mobile home - pre 1976, 1% manufactured home - post 1977.
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lillie Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lillie Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lillie Estates 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 Lillie Estates.
A mixed-vintage pocket in south Hillsborough
The defining trait here is heterogeneity. A build range from 1900 through 2024 with a 1975 median means you are shopping across generations of construction under one community name — original older homes, mid-century stock, and newer builds all coexist. Systems, foundations, and finishes vary widely, so inspection matters more here than in a single-era subdivision. The median footprint near 1,524 square feet keeps most homes in the compact-to-moderate range.
The near-even homestead split — 49.4% — signals a community where owner-occupants and non-owner-occupants are represented in comparable measure. For a buyer, that means you will see homes in a range of upkeep states, from long-held and maintained to turnover-ready. For a seller, it means differentiating your home's condition is the lever, since there is no dominant single product type to be benchmarked against.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lillie Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no recent closings and a build range this wide, the wrong comp can cost you real money. We price and evaluate off the specific home in front of us — its era, its condition, its systems — rather than a blanket neighborhood number, and we help buyers scope inspection and renovation exposure before an offer, not after.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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| Location | Ruskin, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33570 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 202 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1900–2024 (median 1975.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,524 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 49% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lillie Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lillie-estates-unit-a, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Recent Developments in Lillie Estates Unit A
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lillie Estates Unit A, 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 11 miles southwest of Lillie Estates Unit A.
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 7 miles east of Lillie Estates Unit A, 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 16 miles north of Lillie Estates Unit A, 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 13 miles northwest of Lillie Estates Unit A, 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 Lillie Estates Unit A, 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 9 miles south of Lillie Estates Unit A, 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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33570)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (30 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 Lillie Estates. 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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