River Hills Country Club in Valrico

River Hills
Country Club Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL

Guard-gated golf community · Valrico · ZIP 33596

A guard-gated golf community with no CDD in eastern Hillsborough.

Guard-gated golfNo CDDVaried HOA by village
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This is an established guard-gated golf community of distinct villages; the village, the HOA and any required membership, and the home condition decide value, so confirm them for a specific home.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"River Hills Country Club is an established guard-gated golf community in south Valrico, so the read is a village-and-condition read: public sources describe roughly 1,326 single-family homes built between 1988 and 2003 by Arvida across several distinct villages, around an 18-hole Joe Lee championship course, with a staffed guard gate and no CDD. The key variable is the village: some villages include a mandatory club or social membership, others do not, and HOA costs vary widely by section, so the all-in carrying cost differs home to home. Condition on a roughly two to three decade old home also matters. Your leverage is reading the village rules, the membership, the HOA, and the condition before you buy."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

River Hills Country Club is a guard-gated golf community in Valrico, in eastern Hillsborough County's 33596 ZIP, between Bloomingdale Avenue and the Alafia River corridor. Public sources describe roughly 1,326 single-family homes built between 1988 and 2003 by Arvida, across several distinct villages, around an 18-hole Joe Lee championship golf course.

Homes range widely, from three-bedroom ranch homes to larger custom estates, so condition and updates on a roughly two to three decade old home vary section to section. The community has a staffed guard gate with around-the-clock security, and there is no Community Development District here, which is a carrying-cost advantage over newer CDD communities.

The defining variable is the village: public sources describe HOA costs varying widely by section, with some villages including a mandatory club or social membership and others not, so the all-in carrying cost and what it includes differ home to home. Confirm the village rules, any required membership, and the current HOA for a specific home.

For buyers who want an established, guard-gated golf community with no CDD and a championship course in eastern Hillsborough, River Hills Country Club is one of the most sought-after options. The work is reading the village rules, the membership and HOA, and the home condition honestly before you fall for the gates and the course.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, guard-gated golf community
  • Golfers who want an 18-hole championship course at their doorstep
  • Buyers who value a no-CDD carrying-cost structure
  • Buyers who will read the village rules, membership, and HOA

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
  • Anyone who wants the lowest possible HOA with no club tie
  • Buyers who will not read the village-specific membership rules
  • Anyone who wants a central, in-town location

How River Hills Country Club is performing right now

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momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current River Hills Country Club 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 River Hills Country Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

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

River Hills Country Club sits in Valrico, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Bloomingdale Avenue retail~5-10 min · shopping and dining
Brandon / Westfield Brandon~15-20 min · regional mall
Alafia River / Alderman's Ford Park~10-15 min · river recreation
I-75 (via Bloomingdale)~15-20 min · regional connector
Tampa (downtown)~30-40 min · via the Selmon Expressway
MacDill Air Force Base~35-45 min · south Tampa

Distances and 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
River Hills Country Club (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

River Hills Country Club 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 is actually shaping value at River Hills Country Club: the guard-gated golf course, the no-CDD carrying-cost structure, the village-specific membership rules, and the condition of an established housing stock. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in River Hills Country Club

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

Net OutlookBullishThe guard-gated golf, the no-CDD structure, and the established location support steady demand, while the watch items are the village-specific membership and HOA and the condition of an older home.

Guard-gated golf with no CDD anchors demand

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An established guard-gated golf community with no CDD is a sought-after, durable draw in eastern Hillsborough.

Village rules and membership shape the carrying cost

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Some villages include a mandatory club or social membership; the all-in cost varies by section, so confirm it per home.

Two to three decade old homes mean condition drives value

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

On homes from 1988 to 2003, roof and systems age and updates set where a specific home lands.

Established eastern Hillsborough location supports demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A mature, sought-after location near Bloomingdale and Brandon supports steady demand for the community.

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 River Hills Country Club, 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. January 2025
    Community

    River Hills remains a sought-after guard-gated golf community

    Community guides describe River Hills Country Club as a guard-gated community of roughly 1,326 homes built between 1988 and 2003 by Arvida, around an 18-hole Joe Lee golf course, with no CDD and HOA and membership costs that vary by village. Why it matters: The village rules, any required membership, and the home condition drive the buy; confirm them for a specific home. Source

  2. January 2025
    Amenity

    River Hills Country Club anchors the community

    Club sources describe the River Hills Country Club with its 18-hole championship golf course, tennis, and social amenities at the center of the gated community. Why it matters: Whether a village includes a required membership affects the all-in cost; confirm the membership and dues with the club. 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 River Hills Country Club, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the village rules first. Identify the village and whether it includes a mandatory club or social membership, which changes the all-in cost.

2

Read the HOA and any membership dues. HOA costs vary widely by section; confirm the current HOA and any required club dues in writing.

3

Inspect the roof and systems. On a home from 1988 to 2003, roof age, HVAC, and updates drive both price and insurability.

4

Read the lot. Golf-frontage, conservation, or interior, and what the home backs to affect value.

5

Compare golf communities, and cross-shop Temple Terrace for an established golf-neighborhood alternative.

Best Buy
A well-kept home in a village whose membership tier fits how you will use the club
Biggest Risk
Overlooking a village's mandatory membership and the condition of an older home
Best Lot
A golf-frontage or conservation lot priced for its premium
Smart Timing
Confirm the village membership, the HOA, and the condition before offering
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

River Hills Country Club is a guard-gated golf community in Valrico, in eastern Hillsborough County's 33596 ZIP, between Bloomingdale Avenue and the Alafia River corridor. Public sources describe roughly 1,326 single-family homes built between 1988 and 2003 by Arvida across several distinct villages, around an 18-hole Joe Lee championship golf course, with a staffed guard gate and no Community Development District. Homes range from three-bedroom ranch homes to larger custom estates. The defining variable is the village: HOA costs vary widely by section, and some villages include a mandatory club or social membership while others do not, so the all-in carrying cost and the home condition drive value far more than square footage.

The takeaway

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

The Ranch Home

Three-bedroom ranch homes in original or updated condition, the attainable entry into the gated golf community.

Lowest entry
The Core Home

Updated mid-size homes in a sound village on a solid lot, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Custom Estate

The larger custom estates on golf-frontage or premium lots, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

The Ranch Home
Three-bedroom ranch homes in original or updated condition, the attainable entry into the gated golf community.
The Core Home
Updated mid-size homes in a sound village on a solid lot, the heart of the resale market here.
The Custom Estate
The larger custom estates on golf-frontage or premium lots, the homes that hold value best.

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
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.

Location within ValricoStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

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 River Hills Country Club

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.

The gates and the course are the draw. The deal is won or lost on the village rules, the membership, the HOA, and the condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.9B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

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 River Hills Country Club 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
  • The lot and the homesite are the scarce, durable asset here
  • A better-positioned lot holds value at resale
  • The homesite cannot be changed, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In River Hills Country Club, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the position, and the condition of the home. Read the lot, the homesite, and the flood zone first, then price the condition and the renovation level against it.

River Hills Country Club in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, guard-gated golf community with no CDD.
Biggest advantageA guard-gated 18-hole golf community with no CDD in sought-after eastern Hillsborough.
Biggest riskVillage-specific membership and the condition of a two to three decade old home.
Sweet spotA well-kept home in a village whose membership fits your use of the club.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, the lowest HOA with no club tie, or an in-town location.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Guard gate, no CDD
  • HOA varies widely by village
  • Some villages require club membership
  • Confirm the membership and dues
  • Read the condition of an older home

A homeowners association fee applies and varies widely by village, with some villages including a mandatory club or social membership and others not, and there is no CDD (confirm the current HOA, any required membership, and the village rules for a specific home).

The HOA covers the guard gate, security, and common areas, and in some villages includes a club or social membership; confirm exactly what is and is not included for the specific village.

The River Hills Country Club anchors the community, with an 18-hole Joe Lee championship golf course, tennis, and social amenities; membership requirements vary by village, so confirm them and the dues with the club.

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 River Hills Country Club, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Temple Terrace, 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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River Hills Country Club Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

River Hills Country Club is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is River Hills Country Club?
River Hills Country Club is a guard-gated golf community in Valrico, in eastern Hillsborough County's 33596 ZIP, between Bloomingdale Avenue and the Alafia River corridor.
Does River Hills have a CDD fee?
No. Public sources describe River Hills as governed by an HOA rather than a Community Development District, so there is no CDD bond, a carrying-cost advantage over newer communities.
Do I have to join the country club?
It depends on the village. Public sources describe some villages including a mandatory club or social membership and others not. Confirm the membership requirement and dues for the specific village and home.
What are the HOA fees in River Hills?
Public sources describe HOA fees varying widely by section, often in a range of a few hundred dollars a month depending on the village and whether a membership is included. Confirm the current HOA for a specific home.
Is there a golf course?
Yes. The community is built around an 18-hole Joe Lee championship golf course operated by the River Hills Country Club, with tennis and social amenities.
What kind of homes are in River Hills?
Public sources describe roughly 1,326 single-family homes built between 1988 and 2003 by Arvida, from three-bedroom ranch homes to larger custom estates. Condition and updates vary by village and home.
Is River Hills gated?
Yes. Public sources describe a staffed guard gate with around-the-clock security.
How far is River Hills from Tampa?
Downtown Tampa is roughly thirty to forty minutes by car, with Brandon about fifteen to twenty minutes away.
What schools serve River Hills?
The community is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the current zoning for a specific home with the district.
What should I check before buying in River Hills?
Confirm the village and whether it requires a club or social membership, read the HOA and any membership dues, inspect the roof and systems on an older home, and read the lot and any golf frontage.
Is River Hills a good investment?
An established guard-gated golf community with no CDD in a sought-after area supports demand. The village rules, the membership, and the condition drive the real value, so read them carefully.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the village membership, the HOA, and condition swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want an established, guard-gated golf communityExcellent fit
Golfers who want an 18-hole championship course at their doorstepExcellent fit
Buyers who value a no-CDD carrying-cost structureExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the village rules, membership, and HOAExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the home condition on a two to three decade old homeExcellent fit
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Anyone who wants the lowest possible HOA with no club tieProbably not
Buyers who will not read the village-specific membership rulesProbably not
Anyone who wants a central, in-town locationProbably not
Anyone who will not confirm the village membership and HOAProbably not

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