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
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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).

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.
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.
Who Starling Ridge is best for.
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.
The Starling Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Starling Ridge 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 Starling Ridge.
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.
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.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Starling Ridge buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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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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.
- Mulrennan Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Bloomingdale High School · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
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
Starling Ridge is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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.






