Lithia Ridge
Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL
All 239 homes for sale in Valrico, FL · median $449,900 · 55 homes for sale in 33596 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 18 closed sales in Lithia Ridge Ph Ii in Valrico, FL since 2011, the most recent in October 2024. Across Valrico as a whole, 458 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $424,900, 33 median days on market, with 78 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,680 ($6,060 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Valrico, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33596 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 130 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1987–1998 (median 1992.5) |
| Typical living area | 2,806 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lithia Ridge Ph Ii key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lithia-ridge-ph-ii, data as of September 20, 2026.
Lithia Ridge Ph II is a small, established pocket of roughly 130 homes in Valrico, built between 1987 and 1998. What sets price here is condition and updating, not vintage — these are homes with real square footage, a median around 2,806 living feet, so the spread between an original-condition house and a renovated one is wide. There is no single dollar figure to anchor to beyond the median because inventory turns slowly and each closing reflects its own level of work done.
The market posture is quiet. With no closings in the current window, this is a low-velocity community where sellers should price to condition and expect deliberate buyers, and buyers should treat any listing as a chance to negotiate on the specifics of that home rather than a fast-moving comp set. Patience works in both directions here.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lithia RidgeHomes for Sale in Valrico, FL 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
This is a mature, mid-sized enclave of larger homes in Valrico, where the housing stock is decades settled and turnover is slow — the kind of place you buy to stay in, not to flip.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 94 homes in Lithia Ridge that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1987 and 1998 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 2,380 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.
County records show 11 qualified sales in Lithia Ridge across 2024–2025 (8 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $529,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Lithia Ridge is best for.
Best for
- Long-hold buyers who want room to spread out and intend to stay for years
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable buying an older home and updating on their own terms
- Buyers who value a stable, low-turnover setting over a fast-moving market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to resell quickly and want deep liquidity
- Buyers who want new construction and turnkey systems with no deferred maintenance
- Buyers who rely on a thick set of recent comps to feel confident on price
The market around Lithia Ridge
Lithia 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 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Valrico.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,324 homes are active and 1,810 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 33596 (Valrico), 460 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $441K ($216/sq ft), down 1.9% year over year, with a median 33 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 Lithia Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lithia Ridge Ph Ii, Valrico
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Lithia Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lithia 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 Lithia Ridge.
A settled enclave that trades on condition
The homes here were built across an 11-year span ending in 1998, with a median build year right around 1992. At a median of about 2,806 living square feet, these are substantial floor plans by the standards of their era. Expect to underwrite the individual house — roof, systems, kitchens, and baths — because in a community this age the difference between two similar-looking homes is almost entirely what has been touched and when.
Owner-occupancy runs high, with a homestead share near 79 percent. That points to a stable, low-churn ownership base and helps explain the thin transaction flow. For a buyer, low turnover means you may wait for the right listing; for a seller, it means less direct competition but also fewer recent comps to lean on when setting a number.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lithia Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-velocity, condition-driven community like this, comps only get you so far. We price and evaluate off the actual house — what has been updated, what is deferred, and how that reads against a thin recent record — so sellers do not leave money on the table and buyers do not overpay for someone else's postponed maintenance.
Lithia 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
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33596)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (18 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 Lithia 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).
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