Riverdale
Homes for Sale in Dade City, FL
All 352 homes for sale in Dade City, FL · median $397,500 · 70 homes for sale in 33523 · Hernando County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $257,500, $149 per square foot, a median 7 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hernando County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.64 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,800 ($4,030 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Dade City, Hernando County, FL · ZIP 33523 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 95 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1957–2024 (median 1980) |
| Typical living area | 1,644 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $257,500 median across 7 closed sales · $149 per sq ft · -4.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 7 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 62% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Riverdale Section 1 key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/riverdale-section-1, data as of September 20, 2026.
Riverdale right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($258K) is down 4.6% from the prior 12 months ($270K). With about 3 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (7 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 26, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside RiverdaleHomes for Sale in Dade City, 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
Riverdale market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $258K ($149 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 7 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33523 (Dade City), 444 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $220K ($183/sq ft), up 0.0% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 34 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33523 housing market and the Pasco County market.
County records show 8 qualified sales in Riverdale across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $340,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Riverdale is a community of 95 homes in Dade City, Hernando County, built between 1957 and 2024 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 1,644 square feet. 62% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($258K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($270K) IS the -4.6% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (7 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
29% of homes for sale in ZIP 33523 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 (2026-09-20).
Housing distress & ownership in Riverdale Section 1, Dade City
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.
Recent Developments in Riverdale Section 1
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Riverdale Section 1, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Infrastructure
Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport receives $13.6 million federal grant
The Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport received a $13.6 million federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for roads, drainage, utilities, electrical service, and converting an unused 5,000-foot runway into a modern taxiway. The work will prepare about 600 acres of airport land for aviation and aerospace company development.
What it may mean for the marketAirport infrastructure funding readies roughly 600 acres for aviation and aerospace facilities, strengthening the area industrial and employment base. The project is about 8 miles north of Riverdale Section 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun - July 2026Civic
County Board approves new fire station prototype
The Hernando County Board voted 4-0 on June 23 to approve two prototype fire station designs, a 3-bay and a 4-bay configuration, by KMF Architects at a Phase 1 design cost of about $296,902. The reusable prototypes are intended to speed and standardize future fire station construction countywide.
What it may mean for the marketStandardized fire station prototypes aim to expedite future public safety facility construction across the county, supporting emergency service infrastructure as growth continues. The project is about 11 miles north of Riverdale Section 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun - June 2026Development
Hernando School Board signs off on two large housing developments
On June 9 the Hernando County School Board approved school concurrency for two subdivisions between I-75 and Lockhart Road: Black Jack Ridge with up to 978 houses and Ginny Grove with up to 907 units. The board determined area schools have sufficient capacity to accommodate the new developments.
What it may mean for the marketTwo large residential subdivisions totaling roughly 1,885 homes are cleared to advance in the I-75 corridor, expanding the local housing supply pipeline. The project is about 9 miles northeast of Riverdale Section 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun - May 2026Infrastructure
County Line Road widening moves forward
Hernando County commissioners unanimously approved a funding strategy to widen County Line Road between Mariner Boulevard and the Suncoast Parkway, a project shared with Pasco County and FDOT. Land acquisition is budgeted at $20 million and construction at $65 million, with funds set aside in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program.
What it may mean for the marketA long stalled County Line Road widening advances toward funding, improving a key east-west corridor at the Hernando and Pasco boundary. The project is about 9 miles northwest of Riverdale Section 1, elsewhere in Hernando County.
Source: Hernando Sun - April 2026Development
New mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco
A mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco County, next to Pilot Country Airport, would add 108 single-family homes, about 175,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 120-room hotel, with completion expected around 2030.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use community adds housing, retail, and lodging along the State Road 52 corridor in central Pasco, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 7 miles southwest of Riverdale Section 1.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Moffitt Cancer Center opens flagship outpatient center at its new Speros FL campus in Pasco
Moffitt Cancer Center held the grand opening of its flagship outpatient cancer center in January 2026 at Speros FL, its large new campus on State Road 52 in Pasco County. The campus is planned as a long-term life sciences and medical hub expected to bring substantial employment to the area.
What it may mean for the marketA large new medical and life sciences campus is a long-term employment anchor for central Pasco, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 8 miles southwest of Riverdale Section 1.
Source: WUSF
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.
The Riverdale buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riverdale 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 Riverdale.
A closer look at the Riverdale market
At a median of $149 per square foot, Riverdale prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 5% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 7 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 95 homes built between 1957 and 2024, and 62% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riverdale. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Riverdale buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.8). Basis: Recent Direction -4.6% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 62% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (11 streets, ZIP 33523)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (40 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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