South Fork
Homes for Sale in Riverview, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $359,000, $194 per square foot, a median 149 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,650 ($5,020 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the South Fork Unit 7 master-planned community in Riverview, FL — see all South Fork Unit 7 homes for sale (59 listings across 24 villages and sections in the MLS).
Part of South Fork Unit 7, Riverview, FL — see all South Fork Unit 7 homes for sale (54 listings across 21 sections in the MLS).
South Fork Ph 1 is a newer-build pocket of Riverview, with homes dating from 2014 to 2021 and a median year built of 2019 — so most of the housing stock here is inside a decade old, not a legacy neighborhood with decades of turnover history. That relative newness is a real part of the pricing story: less deferred maintenance, more consistent construction standards, and fewer of the wide condition swings you see in older subdivisions.
At a median price of $358,000 and roughly $180.50 per square foot, this reads as a mid-market Hillsborough community rather than an entry-level or luxury one. Median days on market near 80 signals a measured pace — homes here are not moving in days, but they are also not sitting indefinitely. With only 4 closings in the most recent window, pricing conclusions should be treated as directional, not a guarantee of what the next sale will bring.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside South Fork Tr R Ph 1 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
South Fork market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $359K ($194 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 149 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33579 (Riverview), 974 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $360K ($179/sq ft), down 2.2% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 217 active and 58 pending listings put supply at about 4.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33579 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 1,713 homes in South Fork that have changed hands since 2008, built between 2002 and 2022 (median 2009), with a median living area of about 2,201 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 98% 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.
Built out mostly between 2014 and 2021, South Fork Ph 1 sits toward the newer end of Riverview's housing stock, with a median living area near 2,588 square feet suggesting larger, family-scaled floor plans are the norm rather than the exception.
Who South Fork is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-$350s budget who want a home built within the last decade or so.
- Buyers who want a larger floor plan, with living space closer to the 2,588 sq ft median, rather than a compact starter layout.
- Buyers comfortable doing individual due diligence on amenities and condition rather than relying on a standardized community package.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a confirmed clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity as a baseline requirement.
- Buyers expecting a fast, high-volume resale market — recent closings here have been limited.
- Buyers set on an older, established neighborhood with a long resale history to benchmark against.
The South Fork buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Fork 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 Fork.
What the numbers actually say
With 430 homes in the community and a homestead share of about 68%, a solid majority of owners here are living in the home as their primary residence rather than as a rental or a second property. That tends to correlate with steadier upkeep and less turnover-driven volatility in condition from one listing to the next.
The current MLS data does not identify a specific set of community amenities for this section, so any pool, clubhouse, or shared recreational space should be verified directly rather than assumed. Combined with a median days-on-market near 80, this is a community where buyers should expect to do some homework on individual listings rather than relying on a uniform amenity package or a fast, competitive-offer pace across the board.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in South Fork. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 4 closings in the current window and no confirmed amenity package on file, South Fork Ph 1 is a community where the public data only gets a buyer or seller partway there — we track individual listings, recent condition, and build-year specifics closely enough to fill in the rest before you make a decision.
South Fork in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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 Fork buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (9 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for South Fork. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33579; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Barrington Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Eisenhower Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Pinecrest Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Newsome High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Sumner High School · High (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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