Sun City Ross Add
Homes for Sale in Ruskin, FL

Community in Ruskin · Hillsborough County
34 homesBuilt 1931–2020
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Ownership and context
31%
Owner-occupied · Sun City Ross Add
12 of 39 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
69%
Non-owner-occupied · Sun City Ross Add
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Sun City Ross Add
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2019
34
Homes in the community
plus 5 vacant residential lots · 39 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1931
Community established
homes built 1931-2020, median 1974 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2019
peaked at 2 in 2018
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

This is a small, older pocket of Ruskin housing stock — only 34 homes in the current snapshot — with a build era stretching from 1931 up through 2020 and a median year built of 1974. That spread means condition and updates, not square footage or amenities, will do most of the talking on price. Two homes at the same size can sit far apart in value depending on what's been touched mechanically and cosmetically.

With a median living area around 1,178 square feet, this reads as a community of modest-footprint homes rather than larger family-scale construction. About 31% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a market with meaningful owner-occupancy but also a real share of non-homesteaded — investment, second-home, or recently purchased — properties in the mix. For sellers, that means positioning condition and any recent work clearly; for buyers, it means going in with eyes open on age-related systems rather than assuming recent construction.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing a smaller, lower-maintenance living space over larger square footage.
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and age-related systems on a home-by-home basis in an older-vintage build era.
  • Buyers who don't need on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large inventory of comparable homes to shop and negotiate against.
  • Buyers seeking confirmed community amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or recreational facilities.
  • Buyers set on new or near-new construction, given the median build year sits in the mid-1970s.

The market around Sun City Ross Add

Sun City Ross Add is a small community — 3 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2019 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

The housing mix here is 60% single family residence, 20% manufactured home - post 1977, 10% mobile home - pre 1976.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sun City Ross Add specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Sun City Ross Add 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 Sun City Ross Add.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a smaller-footprint, older-vintage home in Ruskin without a reliance on built-in community amenities.
Biggest Risk
With only 34 homes and no listed amenities, buyers should verify condition and systems individually rather than assume neighborhood-wide standards.
Sweet Spot
Homes built closer to the median year of 1974 with documented updates tend to offer the clearest value picture.
Avoid If
Skip this community if you need confirmed on-site amenities or a large, consistently updated inventory to compare against.

A small inventory spanning nine decades of construction

With only 34 homes total, this is not a subdivision with dozens of comparable listings to lean on — it's a tight, low-turnover pocket where each sale can move the read on value more than it would in a larger community. The year-built range, 1931 to 2020, is unusually wide for a single named community, and the median year built of 1974 confirms that most of the stock skews to an older, established build era rather than newer construction.

At a median living area of 1,178 square feet, homes here run on the smaller side, which typically means lower carrying costs but also less flexibility for buyers wanting expansive floor plans. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so any recreational or common-area draw would need to be verified property by property rather than assumed as a neighborhood-wide feature.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sun City Ross Add. 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 small, generic market data does not tell the full story — with only 34 homes and a build era spanning nearly a century, we look at each property's age, condition, and homestead status individually rather than leaning on broad averages that won't hold up house to house.

Sun City Ross Add in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a smaller-footprint, older-vintage home in Ruskin without a reliance on built-in community amenities.
Biggest advantageThe wide build-year range gives buyers a chance to find either a well-preserved older home or a more recently constructed one within the same small area.
Biggest riskWith only 34 homes and no listed amenities, buyers should verify condition and systems individually rather than assume neighborhood-wide standards.
Sweet spotHomes built closer to the median year of 1974 with documented updates tend to offer the clearest value picture.
Avoid ifSkip this community if you need confirmed on-site amenities or a large, consistently updated inventory to compare against.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Sun City Ross Add?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 34 homes plus 5 vacant residential lots in Sun City Ross Add (public records).
What share of Sun City Ross Add is owner-occupied?
31% of Sun City Ross Add parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sun City Ross Add built?
Homes in Sun City Ross Add were built between 1931 and 2020, with a median year built of 1974.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Sun City Ross Add?
Cash buyers took 67% of Sun City Ross Add sales in the 12 months ending June 2019 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sun City Ross Add?
The best agent for Sun City Ross Add is one who actively works Ruskin and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Sun City Ross Add.
How do I find a top Ruskin real estate agent who knows Sun City Ross Add?
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 Sun City Ross Add and the wider Ruskin area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sun City Ross Add purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers prioritizing a smaller, lower-maintenance living space over larger square footage.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and age-related systems on a home-by-home basis in an older-vintage build era.Excellent fit
Buyers who don't need on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a large inventory of comparable homes to shop and negotiate against.Probably not
Buyers seeking confirmed community amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or recreational facilities.Probably not
Buyers set on new or near-new construction, given the median build year sits in the mid-1970s.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33570/33586))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (4 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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