The Willows
Homes for Sale in Valrico, FL

All 242 homes for sale in Valrico, FL · median $449,900 · Hillsborough County homes for sale

Community in Valrico · Hillsborough County
219 homesBuilt 1984–1994
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in The Willows Unit 1 in Valrico, FL since 2021, the most recent in January 2026. Across Valrico as a whole, 458 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $424,900, 33 median days on market, with 78 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,680 ($6,060 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · The Willows Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
67%
Owner-occupied · The Willows
147 of 219 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
33%
Non-owner-occupied · The Willows
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 18% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · The Willows
0 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
219
Homes in the community
219 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
Est. 1984
Community established
homes built 1984-1994, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 2 in 2022
0.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 219 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

The Willows is a built-out pocket of 219 homes in Valrico dating to the mid-1980s through mid-1990s, with a median build year of 1986. In a subdivision this uniform in age and sizing — the median home runs about 1,840 square feet — price is driven less by the floor plan and more by condition. Updated roofs, systems, kitchens, and baths separate the strong sales from the tired ones, so the spread between a renovated home and a dated one can be wide even on paper-similar houses.

This is a thin-turnover market: only 2 closings inside our tracking window. That means comps are scarce and each new sale carries outsized weight in setting the next price. Sellers should not assume speed, and buyers should not assume a deep menu of choices — when the right home lists, it may be the only one of its kind available for a while. Price your listing to the actual condition, and if you are buying, be ready to move when inventory surfaces.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside The WillowsHomes for Sale in Valrico, FL 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.

1901 LANDSIDE DRIVE
$450K · 0.0 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,502 sqft
1901 LANDSIDE DRIVE
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
1420 WINDJAMMER PLACE
$440K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft
1420 WINDJAMMER PLACE
Listed by EZ CHOICE REALTY
1904 SAMANTHA LANE
$420K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,184 sqft
1904 SAMANTHA LANE
Listed by S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC
1813 DOCKSIDE DRIVE
$390K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,063 sqft
1813 DOCKSIDE DRIVE
Listed by BILTMORE GROUP INC
1804 SAMANTHA LANE
$450K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,754 sqft
1804 SAMANTHA LANE
Listed by PINEYWOODS REALTY LLC
2022 SAMANTHA LANE
$399K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,936 sqft
2022 SAMANTHA LANE
Listed by GREEN STAR REALTY, INC.

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

The 60-Second Overview

A mature, fully-established Valrico subdivision where homes have settled into their lots and their trees. With just over two-thirds of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as an owner-occupied enclave rather than an investor churn.

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 wanting a mid-sized, move-in-ready home who will pay for condition already in place
  • Renovation-minded buyers with a budget set aside for roof, HVAC, and kitchen/bath updates on an original home
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, built-out neighborhood over churn

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on new or near-new construction and modern floor plans
  • Shoppers who need a wide selection on demand and cannot wait for the right listing
  • Investors chasing quick flips in a high-turnover, deep-comp market

The market around The Willows

The Willows is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — 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 98% single family residence, 2% ?.

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

If we were buying in The Willows 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 The Willows.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a mid-sized, established Valrico home and are comfortable budgeting for age-related updates.
Biggest Risk
Thin turnover means scarce comps and few choices when you are ready to buy.
Sweet Spot
An updated home where roof and systems have already been addressed.
Avoid If
You need new construction or want to skip any renovation work.

Age is the story, and condition is the price

Everything here was built inside a ten-year window, 1984 to 1994. That consistency is useful for buyers: you know roughly what era of construction, lot size, and layout you are shopping. It also means the major-systems clock is a live issue across the whole community. Roofs, HVAC, water heaters, and original kitchens and baths are the line items that will make or break a deal, so a thorough inspection and a clear-eyed renovation budget matter more here than in a newer build.

At a median of roughly 1,840 living square feet, these are mid-sized homes with room to grow into. The high homestead share — about 67% — points to a settled ownership base and, generally, homes that have been lived in and maintained rather than flipped. That can cut both ways: some are meticulously updated, others are frozen in their original finishes. Read each house on its own merits.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in The Willows. 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 low-turnover community like this, comps are few and every sale moves the needle. We track The Willows closing by closing, so we can tell you what a renovated home is actually worth versus a dated one — and price or negotiate to condition instead of to a wishful round number. When inventory is this thin, timing and accurate valuation are the whole game.

The Willows in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a mid-sized, established Valrico home and are comfortable budgeting for age-related updates.
Biggest advantageA settled, owner-occupied enclave with consistent construction era and predictable layouts.
Biggest riskThin turnover means scarce comps and few choices when you are ready to buy.
Sweet spotAn updated home where roof and systems have already been addressed.
Avoid ifYou need new construction or want to skip any renovation work.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the The Willows homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in The Willows.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in The Willows?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 219 homes in The Willows (public records).
What share of The Willows is owner-occupied?
67% of The Willows parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in The Willows built?
Homes in The Willows were built between 1984 and 1994, with a median year built of 1986 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in The Willows?
Cash buyers took 0% of The Willows sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (0 of 6 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for The Willows?
The best agent for The Willows is one who actively works Valrico 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 The Willows.
How do I find a top Valrico real estate agent who knows The Willows?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Willows and the wider Valrico area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Willows?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Willows purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is The Willows, and what county is it in?
The Willows is in Valrico, Hillsborough County, FL.
Buyers wanting a mid-sized, move-in-ready home who will pay for condition already in placeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers with a budget set aside for roof, HVAC, and kitchen/bath updates on an original homeExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, built-out neighborhood over churnExcellent fit
Buyers set on new or near-new construction and modern floor plansProbably not
Shoppers who need a wide selection on demand and cannot wait for the right listingProbably not
Investors chasing quick flips in a high-turnover, deep-comp marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 33594))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2021 (23 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 The Willows Unit 1? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-07-13). 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.

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