Ruskin Tomato Farms
Homes for Sale in Apollo Beach, FL
All 382 homes for sale in Apollo Beach, FL · median $474,950 · 338 homes for sale in 33572 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1980–1995; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 6 ft). As of October 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Ruskin Tomato Farms in Apollo Beach, FL since 2014, the most recent in May 2026. Across Apollo Beach as a whole, 358 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $501,250, 72 median days on market, with 344 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,880 ($7,260 with the full homestead exemption).
There's no price data feeding into this snapshot yet, so the real story here is structural: a small inventory base of 188 homes spanning construction from 1959 through 2024, with a median build year of 1980. That range tells you this is a mixed-vintage pocket — some original-era homes, some recent builds, and a lot of decades in between. Buyers should expect to evaluate each listing on its own condition and update history rather than assume a consistent build quality across the community.
Homestead exemption filings sit at 56.5% of homes, which points to a majority of owner-occupied households rather than a heavily investor-held or transient stock. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so whatever draws a buyer here is likely the lot, the location, or the home itself — not a clubhouse or shared recreation package.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Ruskin Tomato FarmsHomes for Sale in Apollo Beach, 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.
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The 60-Second Overview
Ruskin Tomato Farms in Apollo Beach spans a wide construction era — homes built from 1959 to 2024 — with a median build year of 1980 and a typical living area near 1,953 square feet, making it a community where age and condition vary block to block rather than following one uniform build pattern.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Ruskin Tomato Farms that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1980 and 2007 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 2,184 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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 69 qualified sales in Ruskin Tomato Farms across 2024–2025 (44 in 2024, 25 in 2025), median $696,000 — 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 Ruskin Tomato Farms is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing an individual home's layout and lot over community amenities.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a wide range of construction eras, from late-1950s builds to recent construction.
- Owner-occupant buyers, given the majority owner-occupied share reflected in homestead filings.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other shared community amenities as part of the purchase.
- Buyers who prefer a single, consistent build era across an entire neighborhood.
- Buyers unwilling to budget time for home-by-home condition assessment given the construction-year spread.
The market around Ruskin Tomato Farms
Ruskin Tomato Farms is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33572, 442 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Apollo Beach.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33572 (Apollo Beach), 841 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $501K ($215/sq ft), up 0.3% year over year, with a median 72 days on market. Right now 145 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 5.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33572 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ruskin Tomato Farms specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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The Ruskin Tomato Farms buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ruskin Tomato Farms 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 Ruskin Tomato Farms.
A mixed-vintage stock without a shared amenity package
With only 188 homes in the count, this is a compact market rather than a large master-planned subdivision. The build-year spread — 1959 through 2024 — means a buyer touring here could see a decades-old home next to a recently constructed one, so square footage, layout, and system age are going to differ meaningfully listing to listing. The median living area of roughly 1,953 square feet gives a baseline, but it's an average across a genuinely wide range of home vintages, not a signal of uniform floor plans.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this isn't a community defined by a gate, a pool, or a shared recreation area. The 56.5% homestead share suggests a solid core of owner-occupants, which can mean more day-to-day upkeep consistency on individual lots even without HOA-managed common areas. For buyers, that puts more weight on the individual home inspection and less on community-wide standards.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ruskin Tomato Farms. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, mixed-vintage market like this one, the difference between a good buy and a bad one usually comes down to per-home diligence — construction era, prior updates, and how a specific listing compares to the handful of others on record. We pull the individual listing history and condition detail rather than leaning on community-wide assumptions, because here there isn't a uniform standard to lean on.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (6 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.
Recent Developments in Ruskin Tomato Farms
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ruskin Tomato Farms, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Carbon dioxide terminal planned at Seaport Manatee for proposed biomethanol plant
Aptamus Carbon Solutions will plan a CO2 terminal and marine transport system at Seaport Manatee tied to Demeter Energy's proposed biomethanol plant. The plant would produce about 100,000 metric tons of biomethanol and capture about 200,000 metric tons of CO2 yearly. Cost and timeline were not disclosed.
What it may mean for the marketPlanned industrial and port activity could add maritime and industrial employment at the port. The site is about 12 miles west of Ruskin Tomato Farms.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - September 2026Schools
New Wimauma middle school under construction, to open August 2027
A new grades 6 through 8 school on West Lake Drive in Wimauma is under construction, and the school board is set to choose its name from three finalists. It is intended as a pathway to Aquilla J. Morgan High School. Districtwide enrollment fell from 183,015 to 171,553 over the last year.
What it may mean for the marketA new public middle school adds local school capacity in one of southern Hillsborough's fastest-growing areas. The project is about 5 miles east of Ruskin Tomato Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: BayNews 9 - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The project is about 19 miles north of Ruskin Tomato Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Tampa advances $1.999 million design contract for Picnic Island coastal restoration
Tampa selected HDR Engineering to design a nature-based shoreline plan including living breakwaters, a living shoreline and reinforced dunes. The contract covers design and permitting only, over 458 days, funded by a state resiliency grant. Construction is not yet funded or scheduled.
What it may mean for the marketShoreline work aims to reduce flood and erosion exposure for Port Tampa City and add park and trail amenities. The project is about 15 miles northwest of Ruskin Tomato Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 18 miles north of Ruskin Tomato Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Infrastructure
New Interstate 75 interchange planned for Parrish area access
A new Interstate 75 interchange is being planned to improve access for the Parrish area, primarily located in Hillsborough County and connecting to Manatee County through a possible Fort Hamer Road extension. The project is in the planning phase.
What it may mean for the marketPlans a new interstate interchange that would expand road capacity and connectivity for a growing area, potentially shaping future development patterns along the corridor. The project is about 6 miles south of Ruskin Tomato Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
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.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Ruskin Tomato Farms. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33572; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Lennard High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Eisenhower Middle School · Public · FLDOE grade C (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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Common questions about Ruskin Tomato Farms
Where is Ruskin Tomato Farms?
Ruskin Tomato Farms is a community in Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33572.
Are there homes for sale in Ruskin Tomato Farms right now?
No active listings inside Ruskin Tomato Farms at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Ruskin Tomato Farms have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Ruskin Tomato Farms in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Location | Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33572 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 285 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1959–2024 (median 1998.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,594 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 50% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ruskin Tomato Farms key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ruskin-tomato-farms, data as of September 20, 2026.
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Streets in this community
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- Apollo Beach Boulevard (3 homes on record)
- Golf And Sea Boulevard (2 homes on record)
- Signet Drive (1 homes on record)
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Ruskin Tomato Farms Market Scorecard
Ruskin Tomato Farms is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33572 ZIP is $441,348, about 22.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.