Southshore Falls in Apollo Beach

Southshore Falls Homes for Sale in Apollo Beach, FL

Gated Del Webb 55-plus community · Apollo Beach · Hillsborough County

A gated Del Webb 55-plus community of low-maintenance homes around lagoons.

55-plus active adultGated, no CDD reportedResort amenities
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Southshore Falls is a low-maintenance 55-plus community. The read is the HOA dues and what they cover, the home type, and the Apollo Beach flood and evacuation zone for the specific parcel.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Southshore Falls is a gated Del Webb 55-plus community in Apollo Beach, built from the mid-2000s through the mid-2010s as roughly 866 low-maintenance single and attached homes set around lagoons and water features. The buy is a 55-plus, lock-and-leave buy: the HOA dues and exactly what they cover, the home type, and the resort amenities. No CDD is reported, which helps the carrying cost, but confirm per parcel. The central risk is coastal: Apollo Beach sits in a hurricane evacuation zone with real storm-surge exposure, so flood zone, evacuation status, and insurance are the diligence items."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Southshore Falls is a gated, age-restricted 55-plus active-adult community in Apollo Beach, in south Hillsborough County, developed under the Del Webb brand. Construction began under Centex in the mid-2000s, and the community was Del Webb branded from around 2010, building out into the 2010s.

It comprises roughly 866 low-maintenance single-family and attached villa homes set around lagoons, ponds, and water features, gated and staffed. This is resort-style, maintenance-light living oriented to active-adult buyers.

Amenities center on a clubhouse with a ballroom, internet cafe, billiards, arts and crafts and card rooms, a library, and a fitness center, plus three heated pools including a lagoon-style zero-entry pool, a resistance pool, a spa, and courts for pickleball, tennis, bocce, and shuffleboard, with nearly five miles of walking trails. A homeowners association applies, and no CDD is reported, though both the dues and CDD status should be confirmed per parcel.

Apollo Beach is coastal. The area sits in a hurricane evacuation zone and saw mandatory evacuations in the 2024 storms, and Hillsborough County updated its evacuation zones for 2026. Confirm the FEMA flood zone, the evacuation zone, and insurance for the specific home.

Best for

  • Active-adult buyers who want a gated, low-maintenance 55-plus community
  • Buyers who value resort amenities, lagoons, and walking trails
  • Buyers who want a lock-and-leave home near Tampa and the SouthShore area
  • Buyers who will confirm the HOA dues and the coastal evacuation zone

Probably not for

  • Buyers under the 55-plus age requirement
  • Buyers who want a large single-family lot or acreage
  • Buyers who want to avoid coastal flood and evacuation considerations
  • Buyers who want new construction rather than resale

How Southshore Falls is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median 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 Southshore Falls 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 Southshore Falls 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

I-75 at Big Bend is the connector: downtown Tampa is about a half hour, with the airport and MacDill a bit beyond and Brandon shopping close.

I-75 (Big Bend interchange)~10 min · ~4 mi
Downtown Tampa~30 min · ~18 mi
Tampa Int'l Airport (TPA)~37 min · ~26 mi
MacDill Air Force Base~40 to 45 min · ~27 mi
Brandon~25 min · ~16 mi
St. Petersburg~45 min · ~37 mi

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic on I-75 and Big Bend Road. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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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
Southshore Falls (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

Southshore Falls 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.

Public

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Southshore Falls address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Southshore Falls: expanded SouthShore healthcare, road improvements near Apollo Beach, and updated coastal evacuation zones. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Southshore Falls

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

Net OutlookBullishHealthcare and road investment point up, while the carrying-cost reality is coastal insurance. The near-term watch item is the updated evacuation mapping for specific addresses.

Moffitt opens a SouthShore cancer campus

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Expanded specialty healthcare near a 55-plus community is a real quality-of-life and demand support.

County updates 2026 evacuation zones

2026
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Updated coastal evacuation mapping is a reminder to verify the zone and insurance for any Apollo Beach address.

Gated Del Webb amenities with no CDD reported

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

A well-amenitized 55-plus community without a CDD is an efficient carrying-cost story.

Road improvements near Apollo Beach

2025
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Interchange and corridor work eases access to the SouthShore area over time.

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 Southshore Falls, 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
    Healthcare

    Moffitt at SouthShore opens

    Moffitt Cancer Center opened a new outpatient cancer center in the SouthShore area near Apollo Beach, expanding specialty care for south Hillsborough. Why it matters: Expanded healthcare near a 55-plus community supports quality of life and demand. Source

  2. May 2026
    Planning

    Hillsborough updates evacuation zones

    Hillsborough County changed its hurricane evacuation zones for the 2026 season, with more expansive coastal zones including Apollo Beach. Why it matters: Buyers should verify the evacuation zone and insurance for the specific home. 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 Southshore Falls, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA dues and exactly what they cover, including maintenance, amenities, and reserves.

2

Confirm no CDD on the parcel's tax bill, since it is reported but not officially verified.

3

Check the FEMA flood zone and the Hillsborough evacuation zone for the specific home, both updated for 2026.

4

Verify the 55-plus occupancy rule in the recorded HOA documents.

5

Get a current insurance quote early given the coastal location.

Best Buy
A well-located low-maintenance home with a clear HOA budget and a manageable insurance quote
Biggest Risk
Underestimating coastal insurance and any evacuation-zone implications
Best Lot
A water-view or amenity-adjacent home over a peripheral one
Smart Timing
Confirm HOA, CDD, flood, and evacuation zone before you offer
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

Southshore Falls is a gated Del Webb 55-plus active-adult community in Apollo Beach, built from the mid-2000s through the 2010s as roughly 866 low-maintenance single-family and attached villa homes set around lagoons and water features. It is gated and staffed, with a clubhouse featuring a ballroom, internet cafe, billiards, arts and crafts and card rooms, a library, and a fitness center, plus three heated pools including a lagoon-style zero-entry pool, a resistance pool, a spa, and courts for pickleball, tennis, bocce, and shuffleboard, with nearly five miles of walking trails. A homeowners association applies and no CDD is reported. It sits inland of the Apollo Beach waterfront with quick access to I-75.

The takeaway

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

The Villa

Attached villa homes, the low-maintenance entry into the gated 55-plus community. Confirm the HOA budget.

Lowest entry
The Single-Family Home

Detached low-maintenance homes, the heart of the market, where home type and position set the price.

Most inventory
The Water-View Home

Homes on the lagoons or ponds, the premium tier that holds 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 Villa
Attached villa homes, the low-maintenance entry into the gated 55-plus community. Confirm the HOA budget.
The Single-Family Home
Detached low-maintenance homes, the heart of the market, where home type and position set the price.
The Water-View Home
Homes on the lagoons or ponds, the premium tier that holds 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.

Gated, low-maintenance 55-plus livingStrong
Resort amenities and lagoonsStrong
No CDD reportedPositive
Coastal flood and evacuation zoneManage it
Coastal insurance costManage it

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 Southshore Falls

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 amenities and the lagoons are the easy sell. The deal is won on the HOA, the home type, and the flood and evacuation read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.0/10
Renovation Risk7.6/10
Location Efficiency7.4/10
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 Southshore Falls 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
  • Water-view homes hold value best
  • Home type sets the maintenance level
  • Confirm the evacuation zone per address
  • No CDD reported helps the carrying cost
  • Read the HOA budget before finishes

In a 55-plus master plan, the home type and the water or amenity position are the durable variables, while the coastal flood and evacuation zone set the risk and insurance cost. A water-view home with a clear HOA budget holds value best; an interior home near busy roads less so. Read the position, the HOA, and the evacuation zone before the finishes.

Southshore Falls in 15 seconds.

Best forActive-adult buyers who want a gated, low-maintenance 55-plus community with resort amenities.
Biggest advantageResort amenities and lagoons with no CDD reported, minutes from Tampa and the SouthShore area.
Biggest riskCoastal flood, evacuation, and insurance cost in Apollo Beach.
Sweet spotA water-view or amenity-adjacent home with a clear HOA budget.
Avoid ifYou are under 55, want acreage, or want to avoid coastal risk.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated 55-plus, low-maintenance living
  • HOA covers maintenance and amenities
  • No CDD reported, confirm on the tax bill
  • Resort pools, courts, and trails
  • Budget coastal flood and insurance

A homeowners association applies, covering maintenance and the resort amenities; third-party figures around a few hundred dollars per month are reported but unverified, so confirm the current dues and inclusions per home. No CDD is reported, but confirm no CDD on the parcel's tax bill.

The HOA is reported to cover lawn and exterior maintenance items and the community amenities for low-maintenance living. Confirm the exact scope, reserves, and any special assessment for the specific home.

No country club or golf. The amenity is a clubhouse with a fitness center and social rooms, three heated pools, a spa, and pickleball, tennis, bocce, and shuffleboard courts, plus walking trails.

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 Southshore Falls, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sun City Center, 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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Southshore Falls Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Southshore Falls 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 Southshore Falls?
Southshore Falls is a gated Del Webb 55-plus community in Apollo Beach, in south Hillsborough County, with ZIP 33572.
Is Southshore Falls age-restricted?
Yes. It is a 55-plus active-adult community. Confirm the specific occupancy rule in the recorded HOA documents, since age-qualified housing typically requires at least one resident aged 55 or older.
Who developed Southshore Falls?
It was built under the Del Webb brand. Construction began under Centex in the mid-2000s, and the community was Del Webb branded from around 2010, building out into the 2010s.
How many homes are in Southshore Falls?
The community has roughly 866 single-family and attached villa homes, set around lagoons and water features.
Does Southshore Falls have a CDD?
No CDD is reported for Southshore Falls, which helps the carrying cost. Confirm no CDD on the parcel's tax bill, since the reported status is not officially verified.
What are the HOA fees?
A homeowners association applies and covers maintenance and amenities. Third-party figures around a few hundred dollars per month are reported but unverified; confirm the current dues and inclusions for the specific home.
What amenities does Southshore Falls have?
A clubhouse with a fitness center and social rooms, three heated pools including a lagoon-style zero-entry pool, a spa, and pickleball, tennis, bocce, and shuffleboard courts, plus nearly five miles of walking trails.
Is Southshore Falls in a flood or evacuation zone?
Apollo Beach is coastal and sits in a hurricane evacuation zone, with mandatory evacuations in the 2024 storms and updated zones for 2026. Check the FEMA flood zone and the county evacuation zone for the specific home.
What home types are in Southshore Falls?
Low-maintenance single-family homes and attached villas, oriented to active-adult, lock-and-leave living.
How far is Southshore Falls from Tampa?
Downtown Tampa is roughly 17 to 18 miles, with Tampa International Airport around 26 miles, each a drive of about a half hour or more depending on traffic.
Is Southshore Falls a good place to retire?
It offers gated, low-maintenance 55-plus living with resort amenities near Tampa. Whether it fits depends on your budget, the HOA dues, and your comfort with coastal flood and evacuation considerations.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation to read the HOA budget, the CDD question, and the flood and evacuation picture protects you.
Who is the best real estate agent for Southshore Falls?
The best agent for Southshore Falls is one who actively works Apollo Beach and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Southshore Falls.
How do I find a top Apollo Beach real estate agent who knows Southshore Falls?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Southshore Falls and the wider Apollo Beach area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Southshore Falls?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Southshore Falls purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Active-adult buyers who want a gated, low-maintenance 55-plus communityExcellent fit
Buyers who value resort amenities, lagoons, and walking trailsExcellent fit
Buyers who want a lock-and-leave home near Tampa and the SouthShore areaExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the HOA dues and the coastal evacuation zoneExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with mid-2000s to 2010s resale homesExcellent fit
Buyers under the 55-plus age requirementProbably not
Buyers who want a large single-family lot or acreageProbably not
Buyers who want to avoid coastal flood and evacuation considerationsProbably not
Buyers who want new constructionProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for coastal insuranceProbably not

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