Starling Ridge
Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL

All 242 homes for sale in Valrico, FL · median $450,000 · 51 homes for sale in 33596 · Hillsborough County homes for sale

Community in Valrico · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33596
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Starling Ridge in Valrico, FL since 2014, the most recent in January 2026. Across Valrico as a whole, 445 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415,000, 34 median days on market, with 73 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,530 ($5,900 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Starling Ridge Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Starling Ridge is a built-out enclave of 86 homes in Valrico, with a median build year of 2015 inside a broader 1997-to-2017 construction span. That newer core, paired with a median living area near 3,795 square feet, points to larger-format, later-generation floor plans rather than a mix skewed toward older, smaller product.

With nearly 78% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this is a community built around long-term occupancy rather than turnover-driven inventory. Listings move through the market at a measured pace, and buyers should expect to compete on condition and layout specifics more than on quick access to a deep pool of active choices.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Starling Ridge 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.

4227 BALINGTON DRIVE
$585K · 0.1 mi away
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,343 sqft
4227 BALINGTON DRIVE
Listed by DE COSTA REALTY
4236 BALINGTON DRIVE
$534K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,368 sqft
4236 BALINGTON DRIVE
Listed by FRIENDS REALTY LLC
2909 STARMOUNT DRIVE
$445K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,281 sqft
2909 STARMOUNT DRIVE
Listed by HOMESMART
2834 PANKAW LANE
$300K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,249 sqft
2834 PANKAW LANE
Listed by MUSGRAVE GROUP LLC
3612 SUGAR LOAF LANE
$800K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,975 sqft
3612 SUGAR LOAF LANE
Listed by REAL BROKER, LLC
3005 FOLKLORE DRIVE
$420K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,038 sqft
3005 FOLKLORE DRIVE
Listed by FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Starling Ridge sits in Valrico, Hillsborough County, as a compact community of 86 homes built out mostly in the 2000s and 2010s, with a median build year of 2015 and a median living area near 3,795 square feet.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Starling Ridge that have changed hands since 2014, built between 2014 and 2017 (median 2015), with a median living area of about 3,346 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 4-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.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a larger, later-build home and are comfortable with a limited, tightly held inventory pool.
  • Move-up buyers prioritizing living space and a newer construction era over a long ownership history in the neighborhood.
  • Buyers planning to settle in long-term, consistent with the community's high owner-occupancy share.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want on-site amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase decision.
  • Buyers needing a wide selection of active listings to compare in real time, given the community's small total home count.
  • Investors seeking a high-turnover market, since the homestead share here points toward long-held ownership rather than frequent resale.

The market around Starling Ridge

Starling Ridge is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33596, 144 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Valrico.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).

In ZIP 33596 (Valrico), 462 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $441K ($216/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 50 active and 28 pending listings put supply at about 2.4 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33596 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Starling Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Starling Ridge today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Starling Ridge.

Best Buy
Buyers wanting a newer-build, larger-footprint home in Valrico without amenity overhead baked into the price.
Biggest Risk
A small pool of only 86 homes means fewer active choices at any given time and less room to be picky on timing.
Sweet Spot
Move-up buyers targeting a larger living area, around the community's ~3,795 sq ft median, in a settled, low-turnover setting.
Avoid If
You want a community with organized shared amenities, since none are identified here from current listings.

A Later-Build, Larger-Footprint Pocket

The 1997-to-2017 build span puts Starling Ridge on the newer side of established Valrico neighborhoods, and the 2015 median year built confirms most of the housing stock leans toward the later end of that range. Combined with a median living area of roughly 3,795 square feet, the community reads as a destination for buyers wanting more square footage under one roof rather than a starter-scale footprint.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so any pool, clubhouse, or recreational draw is not part of this snapshot. That means the case for Starling Ridge rests on the home itself and its lot, not on shared facilities, and buyers should verify any amenity claims directly rather than assume them.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Starling Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this size, with only 86 homes and a build profile concentrated in a fairly narrow window, pricing and comparables require careful, home-by-home judgment rather than broad neighborhood averages. We track what is actually listed and closed in Starling Ridge in real time and help you weigh square footage, build year, and condition against what similar homes have done, so you are negotiating from an accurate, current picture rather than a stale estimate.

Starling Ridge in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers wanting a newer-build, larger-footprint home in Valrico without amenity overhead baked into the price.
Biggest advantageA concentrated build era (mostly 2000s-2010s) simplifies comparing homes on age and layout.
Biggest riskA small pool of only 86 homes means fewer active choices at any given time and less room to be picky on timing.
Sweet spotMove-up buyers targeting a larger living area, around the community's ~3,795 sq ft median, in a settled, low-turnover setting.
Avoid ifYou want a community with organized shared amenities, since none are identified here from current listings.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA dues reported around $134/month (about $1,608/yr) · median of 3 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $134 per month ($1,608 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 3 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Starling Ridge sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers who want a larger, later-build home and are comfortable with a limited, tightly held inventory pool.Excellent fit
Move-up buyers prioritizing living space and a newer construction era over a long ownership history in the neighborhood.Excellent fit
Buyers planning to settle in long-term, consistent with the community's high owner-occupancy share.Excellent fit
Buyers who want on-site amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase decision.Probably not
Buyers needing a wide selection of active listings to compare in real time, given the community's small total home count.Probably not
Investors seeking a high-turnover market, since the homestead share here points toward long-held ownership rather than frequent resale.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (8 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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Thinking of selling in Starling Ridge? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Hillsborough County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Starling Ridge. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33596 / 33606; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

Common questions about Starling Ridge

Where is Starling Ridge?

Starling Ridge is a community in Valrico, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33596 / 33606.

Are there homes for sale in Starling Ridge right now?

No active listings inside Starling Ridge at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.

Does Starling Ridge have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Starling Ridge 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.

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Starling Ridge Market Scorecard

No active listings

Starling Ridge is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Typical home value in the 33596 ZIP is $463,065, about 17.4% 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.