Ponderosa
Homes for Sale in Brandon, FL
All 317 homes for sale in Brandon, FL · median $366,343 · 154 homes for sale in 33511 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Stellar MLS
As of September 2026, the MLS records 21 closed sales in Ponderosa in Brandon, FL since 2004, the most recent in April 2025. Across Brandon as a whole, 378 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $375,000, 36 median days on market, with 99 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,900 ($5,270 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Brandon, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33511 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 18 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1960–1969 (median 1968.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,553 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 61% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ponderosa key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ponderosa, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Ponderosa: 1 new listing (median asking $529,900), 1 under contract right now. As of September 27, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Ponderosa is an established Brandon pocket where price is driven by condition, not year on the tax roll. With homes built between 1960 and 1995 and a median around 1970, what you pay tracks closely to how much updating a given house has already absorbed. Two homes on the same street can sit far apart on price depending on roof, systems, and kitchen — the spread here is condition-led, so read each listing on its own merits rather than a neighborhood benchmark.
The other defining number is space. A median of roughly 2,226 living square feet is generous for an older community, which means buyers are getting real square footage to work with — and sellers who have modernized have a genuine story to tell. A homestead share near 71% points to an owner-occupied core that turns over slowly, so inventory tends to be thin. For sellers, that scarcity is leverage; for buyers, it means moving decisively when the right updated home appears.
The 60-Second Overview
Ponderosa is a small, largely owner-occupied enclave of 63 homes in Brandon, built mostly between the 1960s and 1990s, where larger-than-typical floor plans and varied levels of renovation define the market more than any single price point.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 34 homes in Ponderosa that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1967 and 1992 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 2,110 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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 3 qualified sales in Ponderosa across 2024–2024, median $500,000 — 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 Ponderosa is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting more living space than newer builds offer at a comparable price
- Renovation-minded buyers who can price and manage updates on a 1960s-to-1990s home
- Long-hold buyers who value a settled, owner-occupied neighborhood over rapid turnover
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new or near-new construction and modern finishes out of the box
- Buyers who want a large selection to choose from at any given moment
- Buyers unwilling to budget for roof, HVAC, and systems on an older home
The market around Ponderosa
Ponderosa is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33511, 217 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Brandon.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,324 homes are active and 1,810 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 33511 (Brandon), 1,437 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($242/sq ft), up 2.3% year over year, with a median 31 days on market. Right now 76 active and 20 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33511 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ponderosa specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Ponderosa, Brandon
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Ponderosa
Live MLS inventory for Ponderosa. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Ponderosa listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Ponderosa Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Ponderosa listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 615 Valle Vista Drive · $529,900 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 16, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
- 610 Valle Vista Drive · $360,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Jun 27, 2026 · listed by Realty One Group Mvp
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Kingswood-HB · Elementary
- Rodgers-HB · Middle
- Bloomingdale-HB · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ponderosa listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ponderosa address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Bloomingdale-Hb High School
The Ponderosa buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ponderosa 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 Ponderosa.
An older Brandon core where condition is the whole story
This is a mature neighborhood, and maturity cuts both ways. The upside is space and settled lots — a median near 2,226 square feet gives room that newer construction at the same price often can't match. The homework is age: with a median build year around 1970, roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical deserve close inspection, and the difference between a project house and a turnkey one shows up directly in the price.
Because roughly 71% of homes are homesteaded, this is not a fast-churning rental block — it's a stable, owner-held community, which keeps listing volume low. That combination of thin supply and wide condition variance is why a careful comp read matters so much here. You are not pricing a floor plan; you are pricing the work that has or hasn't been done to it.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ponderosa. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small and condition-driven, generic pricing tools fail. We underwrite each Ponderosa home on its actual systems, updates, and square footage, and we know how thin inventory here rewards sellers who prep correctly and buyers who are ready to act. Whether you're weighing a renovation project or a done home, we'll tell you plainly which one you're looking at and what it's worth.
Ponderosa 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.
Tools for a Ponderosa buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Ponderosa sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Ponderosa, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Ponderosa home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Ponderosa, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See all homes for sale in Brandon →
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 33511 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-27).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are in Ponderosa?
What share of Ponderosa is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in Ponderosa built?
Who is the best real estate agent for Ponderosa?
How do I find a top Brandon real estate agent who knows Ponderosa?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ponderosa?
Where is Ponderosa, and what county is it in?
Should you buy in Ponderosa?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33511)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (21 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Stellar MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how Ponderosa fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores:
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Ponderosa with Momentum Realty’s local guides.