South Bay Lakes
Homes for Sale in Gibsonton, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
As of September 2026, south bay lakes unit 1 in Gibsonton, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 12 recorded sales closed at a median of $314,950, $141 per square foot, a median 50 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (-7% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2005 - 2006; 14 of 15 report an HOA (median $76/mo); 1 of the 15 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 12 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,950 ($4,330 with the full homestead exemption).
South Bay Lakes right now
🟡 Balanced market. 1.4 months of supply and 33% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: High (3 active and pending listings, 12 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($315K) is down 7.4% from the prior 12 months ($340K) and up 186% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 12. Confidence: Medium (12 and 18 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
South Bay Lakes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $315K ($141 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 50 days on market for closed sales, and 1.4 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 7% from the prior 12 months and up 186% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).
Flood zones in south bay lakes: of 15 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 93% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 7% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.
In ZIP 33534 (Gibsonton), 330 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $344K ($187/sq ft), down 10.6% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 14 active and 3 pending listings put supply at about 2.4 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33534 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
South Bay Lakes is a community of 224 homes in Gibsonton, Hillsborough County, built between 2005 and 2007 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 2,584 square feet. 65% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of South Bay Lakes. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in South Bay Lakes; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($315K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($340K) IS the -7.4% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 24 sales each (12 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
South Bay Lakes Market Scorecard
South Bay Lakes is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $354,475, and homes go under contract in about 44 days.
Typical home value in the 33534 ZIP is $316,000, about 14.0% 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.
Housing distress & ownership in South Bay Lakes, GIBSONTON
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 South Bay Lakes
Live MLS inventory for South Bay Lakes. 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 · 63 daysTop listing
Active · 25 days
Pending · 90 daysActive and pending South Bay Lakes listings as of 2026-09-13, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
South Bay Lakes on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at South Bay Lakes
- Pool · reported on 10 of 10 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 5 of 10 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 3 of 10 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 2 of 10 listings
- Playground · reported on 1 of 10 listings
- Park · reported on 1 of 10 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Corr Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade C · Elementary
- Eisenhower Middle SchoolFLDOE grade C · Middle
- East Bay High SchoolFLDOE grade C · High
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 South Bay Lakes address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for East Bay-Hb High School
The South Bay Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Bay Lakes 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 South Bay Lakes.
A closer look at the South Bay Lakes market
At a median of $141 per square foot, South Bay Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 1.4 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 7% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 50 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 224 homes built between 2005 and 2007, and 65% 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 South Bay Lakes. 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 South Bay Lakes 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 5 factors (7.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +186% since 2012; Recent Direction -7.4% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 65% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $76/month (about $912/yr) · median of 26 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $76 per month ($912 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 26 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
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 South Bay Lakes 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 South Bay Lakes sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in South Bay Lakes, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in south bay lakes unit 1
Homes in south bay lakes unit 1 that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 3 on record.
- 12123 Fern Blossom Drive · off market
- 12136 Tree Haven Avenue · off market
- 12209 Citrus Leaf Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33534)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (188 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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