Ridgewood South in Riverview

Ridgewood South Homes for Sale in Riverview, FL

Established 1988 · Riverview · Hillsborough County

A new-construction single-family community by Highland Homes off Rhodine Road in Riverview, with two-story block homes and a very low HOA.

New construction by Highland HomesTwo-story block homesVery low HOA
Live Market Pulse
60/100
Momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$400K
Median Price
1.7mo
Supply
99days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$201/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Ridgewood South is a new-construction single-family community by Highland Homes off Rhodine Road in Riverview (Hillsborough County, ZIP 33579), reported built from about 2023 to 2025. The read is a builder-driven, attainable new home in fast-growing south Hillsborough, with two-story block homes, open floor plans, and a notably low HOA, between US-301 and Balm Riverview Road near I-75. Because it is new construction, the market here is set by the builder's base prices and incentives rather than a resale history, so confirm the price sheet, what is included versus an upgrade, the lot premium, whether a CDD applies, and the warranty. The low HOA is a real carrying-cost positive; the watch items are the builder's terms and whether you are buying new or an early resale."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ridgewood South market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $400K ($201 per sq ft), with homes averaging 99 days on market and 1.7 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 14 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Ridgewood South is a new-construction single-family community by Highland Homes in Riverview (Hillsborough County, ZIP 33579), reported built from about 2023 to 2025, off Rhodine Road between US-301 and Balm Riverview Road (Highland Homes, Homes by Marco). Treat any pricing as builder-reported and confirm the current price sheet and availability with the builder.

Homes are reported to range roughly 1,358 to 3,162 square feet, with two-story designs, open floor plans, and block construction. Because these are new builds and early resales, the read is the base price, the included features, and the lot, not a deep resale comp set.

Carrying cost is light on the HOA side: reporting puts the HOA around $8 to $13 a month, a real positive. Confirm the current HOA, whether a CDD assessment applies, and what each covers before you sign.

Location is the structural story: off Rhodine Road with quick reach to US-301, I-75, and the broader Tampa Bay area, in a fast-growing south Hillsborough corridor. Confirm the builder's terms, the lot premium, the warranty, and the flood zone for the specific home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a new, attainable single-family home with a very low HOA
  • Buyers who value block construction and open two-story floor plans
  • Buyers who want a growing Riverview location near US-301 and I-75

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an established resale neighborhood with mature landscaping
  • Buyers who want a single-story home or a large-amenity master plan
  • Buyers who want acreage or a rural setting

How Ridgewood South is performing right now

60/100
momentum
Balanced Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
1.7Months of supplytight
99Median days on marketdays
1 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
14Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+2%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Ridgewood South listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Ridgewood South buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ridgewood South

Live MLS inventory for Ridgewood South. 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 Ridgewood South listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

US-301 retail corridor~5 to 10 min · approximate
Interstate 75 access~10 to 15 min · approximate
Riverview and Brandon shopping~15 to 20 min · approximate
Downtown Tampa~30 to 40 min · approximate
MacDill AFB via the Selmon~35 to 45 min · approximate
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~40 to 50 min · approximate

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Ridgewood South (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Ridgewood South is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What actually shapes value in and around Ridgewood South, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Ridgewood South

Our read on what is being built around Ridgewood South, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a new, attainable single-family community with a low HOA in fast-growing south Hillsborough. The watch items are the builder's pricing and remaining inventory, any CDD, and the continued growth along the US-301 and Balm Riverview corridor.

New construction with a very low HOA

BullishBlock-built new homes with open floor plans and a notably low HOA support demand from buyers who want new and attainable in south Hillsborough. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

New construction with a very low HOA

Builder pricing and any CDD shape value

NeutralThe builder's base prices and incentives set the market, and any CDD assessment changes the true monthly cost, so confirm both before you sign. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Builder pricing and any CDD shape value

South Hillsborough growth along the corridor

BullishContinued residential and retail growth along US-301 and Balm Riverview Road supports demand and services near the community. impact
SignificanceRadius: Submarket

South Hillsborough growth along the corridor

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ridgewood South, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. December 2025
    Investment

    Continued investment in the south Hillsborough submarket

    Reporting on the broader south Hillsborough and Brandon submarket near Riverview detailed continued multifamily and area investment citing strong in-migration and employment growth (Tampa Bay Business and Wealth). Why it matters: Continued investment in south Hillsborough supports demand for new communities like Ridgewood South in Riverview. Source

  2. May 2026
    Healthcare

    HCA Florida Brandon Hospital expands surgical capacity

    HCA Florida Brandon Hospital reported expanding its surgical capabilities with new robotic operating rooms, part of ongoing growth at the area's largest hospital employer near Riverview (Osprey Observer). Why it matters: A growing anchor hospital a short drive from Riverview strengthens area services and employment near the community. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Ridgewood South, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Get the builder's price sheet and incentives, since base prices and included features set the market in a new community.

2

Confirm what is standard versus an upgrade, and price the home with upgrades and the lot premium included.

3

Confirm the HOA and any CDD, the low HOA is a positive, but confirm whether a CDD assessment applies.

4

Confirm the warranty, timeline, and flood zone, for the specific home before you sign.

5

Bring your own representation, since the on-site sales team works for the builder, not for you.

Best Buy
A well-located floor plan and lot bought with a current incentive, priced with upgrades and any CDD included.
Biggest Risk
Underpricing upgrades or a CDD, or signing without your own representation.
Best Lot
Lot premium, position, and any pond or conservation view separate homes more than the floor plan alone.
Smart Timing
Confirm the price sheet, incentives, the HOA and any CDD, and the warranty before you sign.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Ridgewood South is a new-construction single-family community by Highland Homes in Riverview (Hillsborough County, ZIP 33579), reported built from about 2023 to 2025, off Rhodine Road between US-301 and Balm Riverview Road. Homes are reported roughly 1,358 to 3,162 square feet with two-story designs, open floor plans, and block construction, and the HOA is reported low at around $8 to $13 a month. Confirm whether a CDD applies. The community offers quick reach to US-301, I-75, and the broader Tampa Bay area in fast-growing south Hillsborough. Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County Public Schools by address, with Sumner High School serving parts of the area; verify zoning with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: smaller floor plans on standard lots
$359K to $394K

The most attainable product is the smaller new floor plans on standard lots. Confirm the base price, what is included, and any CDD before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: larger plans with select upgrades
$394K to $414K

The core is larger two-story plans with select upgrades on solid lots. The plan, the upgrades, and the lot separate these more than the base price.

Most inventory
High: the largest plans on premium lots
$414K to $437K

The top end is the largest floor plans on premium lots with a pond or conservation view where available. These trade on the plan, the upgrades, and the lot premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$359K to $394K
Entry: smaller floor plans on standard lots
The most attainable product is the smaller new floor plans on standard lots. Confirm the base price, what is included, and any CDD before assuming a value.
$394K to $414K
Mid: larger plans with select upgrades
The core is larger two-story plans with select upgrades on solid lots. The plan, the upgrades, and the lot separate these more than the base price.
$414K to $437K
High: the largest plans on premium lots
The top end is the largest floor plans on premium lots with a pond or conservation view where available. These trade on the plan, the upgrades, and the lot premium.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$222
Original$205
Median days on market
Renovated142
Original99

From current Ridgewood South listings (renovated 1, original 2); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Riverview locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ridgewood South

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Ridgewood South is new construction with a low HOA. The deal is won on the builder's incentive, the lot, the upgrades, and any CDD, not the base price.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk8.4/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Ridgewood South is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lot premium and position drive value as much as the floor plan.
  • Pond or conservation lots, where available, hold value best.
  • Price the lot premium and any CDD into the real number.

In a new-construction community like Ridgewood South, the floor plan and the lot set value, and the builder prices both. Premium lots, including pond or conservation views where available, carry durable premiums, while standard interior lots are the entry point. Price the lot premium, the upgrades, and any CDD into the real number, and compare floor plans by what is standard versus an upgrade.

Ridgewood South in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a new, attainable single-family home with a very low HOA in Riverview.
Strong onNew block construction, open two-story plans, a very low HOA, and a growing location near US-301 and I-75.
WatchThe builder's pricing and inventory, any CDD, the upgrades and lot premium, and the warranty.
Not forBuyers who want an established resale, a single-story home, a large-amenity master plan, or acreage.
The edgeThe builder sets the price and the HOA is low, so working the incentive and the lot is where the value is.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • New construction by Highland Homes; builder sets the price.
  • Very low HOA, reported around $8 to $13 a month.
  • Confirm whether a CDD applies before you sign.
  • Two-story block homes with open floor plans.
  • Bring your own representation to the model.

Reporting puts the HOA around $8 to $13 a month, a notably low figure; a CDD assessment may also apply in a new Hillsborough community. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current HOA, whether a CDD applies, and what each covers with the builder before you sign.

The low HOA generally covers limited common-area matters; any CDD repays infrastructure on the tax bill, and homeowners carry their own home and yard. Confirm exactly what applies to the specific home.

Amenities are limited in a low-HOA community like this, so nearby Riverview parks, shopping, and services serve the setting. Confirm any current or planned community features with the builder.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Ridgewood South, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Ridgewood South, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

16% of homes for sale in ZIP 33579 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 (2026-06-25).

Ridgewood South Riverview Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Ridgewood South Riverview is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $409,000, and homes go under contract in about 99 days.

1.7
Months supply
$409,000
Median list
$399,950
Median sold
$205
Per sqft
99
Days on mkt
2/1/14
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33579 ZIP is $385,973, about 31.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ridgewood South?
A new-construction single-family community by Highland Homes in Riverview (Hillsborough County, ZIP 33579), reported built from about 2023 to 2025, off Rhodine Road.
Who is the builder?
Highland Homes is the reported builder for Ridgewood South. Confirm the current floor plans, availability, and price sheet with the builder.
What are the HOA fees in Ridgewood South?
Reporting puts the HOA notably low, around $8 to $13 a month. Confirm the current fee, whether a CDD applies, and what each covers with the builder before you sign.
Does Ridgewood South have a CDD?
A CDD assessment may apply in a new Hillsborough community. Confirm whether one applies, the amount, and the term with the builder.
What kinds of homes are in Ridgewood South?
New two-story single-family homes with block construction, reported roughly 1,358 to 3,162 square feet. Confirm the current floor plans and pricing with the builder.
Where is Ridgewood South located?
In Riverview (ZIP 33579), off Rhodine Road between US-301 and Balm Riverview Road, with quick reach to US-301 and I-75.
Is Ridgewood South a good investment?
It is a new community, so the builder's pricing and any CDD set the carrying cost while the HOA is low. Price the incentive, the upgrades, the lot, and the assessments and decide on value.
What should I check before buying in Ridgewood South?
The builder's price sheet and incentives, the HOA and any CDD, the lot premium, the warranty and timeline, and the flood zone for the specific home.
Is this the same as Ridgewood in Riverview?
Ridgewood is a separate, reportedly sold-out Highland Homes community in Riverview with a new phase reported for late 2026. Confirm which community a specific home is in before you offer.
What schools serve Ridgewood South?
Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County Public Schools by address, with Sumner High School serving parts of the area. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Should I bring my own agent to a new-construction community?
Yes. The on-site sales team works for the builder. Having your own representation when you tour and negotiate is the highest-leverage decision you make on a new build.
You want a new, attainable single-family home with a very low HOAExcellent fit
You value block construction and open two-story floor plansExcellent fit
You want a growing Riverview location near US-301 and I-75Excellent fit
You want an established resale neighborhood with mature landscapingProbably not
You want a single-story home or a large-amenity master planProbably not
You want acreage or a rural settingProbably not

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