Tropical Acres South in Riverview

Tropical Acres
South Homes for Sale in Riverview, FL

No-HOA Riverview neighborhood · Riverview · ZIP 33569

An affordable, no-HOA neighborhood with spacious lots near the Alafia River.

No HOASpacious lotsNear the Alafia River
Live Market Pulse
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Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is an affordable, no-HOA neighborhood with a mix of manufactured and site-built homes; the home type and condition, the lot, and any flood near the river decide value, so confirm them for a specific home.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Tropical Acres South is an affordable, no-HOA neighborhood in Riverview, so the read is a home-type-and-value read: public sources describe a neighborhood of spacious lots with a mix of manufactured homes and site-built single-family residences, many with no HOA restrictions, near the Alafia River with kayaking and fishing and convenient access to major highways and highly rated schools. Because the neighborhood mixes home types on larger lots, the home type and condition, the usable acreage, any well and septic, and any flood near the river drive value. Your leverage is reading the specific home type and condition, the lot, and confirming the no-HOA status and any flood mapping."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Tropical Acres South is an affordable single-residential neighborhood in Riverview, in south Hillsborough County's 33569 ZIP, near the Alafia River. Public sources describe a neighborhood of spacious lots with a diverse mix of homes, from cozy single-family residences to spacious modern designs and manufactured homes.

The appeal is space, affordability, and the river: public sources describe beautifully maintained properties on spacious lots, with many homes carrying no HOA restrictions, proximity to the Alafia River for kayaking and fishing, highly rated schools nearby, and convenient access to major highways for commuting to Tampa.

Because the neighborhood mixes manufactured and site-built homes on larger lots, the read is the home type and the lot: the home type and condition, the usable acreage, any private well and septic, and any flood near the river drive value. Confirm the home type, the condition, the lot, and any flood mapping for a specific home.

For buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA home on a spacious lot near the Alafia River in Riverview, Tropical Acres South is one of the value options. The work is reading the home type and condition, the lot, and any flood picture honestly before you buy.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA home on a spacious lot
  • Anyone drawn to the Alafia River for kayaking and fishing
  • Buyers comfortable with a mix of manufactured and site-built homes
  • Owner-occupants and investors reading the home type and lot honestly

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a managed community with amenities
  • Anyone who wants new construction with a builder warranty
  • Buyers who want a uniform, site-built housing stock
  • Anyone who will not read the home type, the lot, and any flood

How Tropical Acres South 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 Tropical Acres South 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 Tropical Acres South 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

Tropical Acres South sits in Riverview, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

US-301 / Bloomingdale Avenue~5-10 min · shopping and dining
Alafia River / Riverview Civic Center~5-10 min · river recreation
I-75 / Selmon Expressway~10-15 min · regional connectors
Brandon / Westfield Brandon~15-20 min · regional mall
Downtown Tampa~25-35 min · via the Selmon
MacDill Air Force Base~30-40 min · south Tampa

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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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
Tropical Acres South (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

Tropical Acres South 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.

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Tropical Acres South: the affordable, no-HOA spacious lots, the Alafia River proximity, the mix of manufactured and site-built homes, and any flood near the river. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Tropical Acres South

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

Net OutlookBullishThe affordable, no-HOA spacious lots and the river proximity support demand, while the watch items are the home type and condition and any flood near the Alafia River.

Affordable, no-HOA spacious lots anchor demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Affordable homes on spacious, no-HOA lots draw value-focused buyers, supporting demand.

Alafia River proximity is a draw

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Proximity to the Alafia River for kayaking and fishing adds appeal, while river-adjacency means a flood read.

Mixed home types mean the read is home-specific

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

With manufactured and site-built homes, the home type, condition, and financing drive value; read the specific home.

South Hillsborough growth supports demand

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Rapid Riverview and SouthShore growth supports demand and services near the neighborhood.

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 Tropical Acres South, 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
    Community

    Tropical Acres South remains an affordable, no-HOA Riverview neighborhood

    Local guides describe Tropical Acres South as a Riverview neighborhood of spacious lots with a mix of manufactured and site-built homes, many with no HOA, near the Alafia River and highly rated schools. Why it matters: The home type, the condition, and any flood near the river drive the buy; confirm them per home. Source

  2. October 2024
    Storm

    2024 storm season underscores Hillsborough river-flood awareness

    The 2024 storm season brought heavy rain and flooding concerns to parts of Hillsborough, a reminder to read elevation and flood zones near the Alafia River and low-lying areas. Why it matters: Confirm a specific home's flood zone and insurance, especially near the river. 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 Tropical Acres South, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the home type and condition. Verify whether a specific home is manufactured or site-built, and read the roof, systems, or structure accordingly.

2

Read any flood near the river. Pull the flood zone, elevation, and an insurance quote, especially on a river-adjacent or low lot.

3

Confirm the no-HOA status and the lot. Verify the no-HOA status, the usable acreage, and any private well and septic for a specific home.

4

Confirm manufactured-home financing where it applies. Manufactured-home financing differs from site-built; confirm the options.

5

Compare affordable options, and cross-shop Tangerine Estates for another spacious-lot, mixed-home community.

Best Buy
A well-kept site-built or updated manufactured home on a dry, spacious lot
Biggest Risk
Underreading the home type, the financing, or flood near the river
Best Lot
A higher, drier, spacious lot away from the river floodplain
Smart Timing
Confirm the home type, the no-HOA status, and any flood before offering
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

Tropical Acres South is an affordable single-residential neighborhood in Riverview, in south Hillsborough County's 33569 ZIP, near the Alafia River. Public sources describe a neighborhood of spacious lots with a diverse mix of homes, from cozy single-family residences to spacious modern designs and manufactured homes, with many carrying no HOA restrictions, proximity to the Alafia River for kayaking and fishing, highly rated schools nearby, and convenient highway access to Tampa. Because the neighborhood mixes home types on larger lots, the home type and condition, the usable acreage, any well and septic, and any flood near the river drive value.

The takeaway

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

The Manufactured or Entry Home

Manufactured homes or older site-built homes on spacious lots, the affordable, update-it route into the neighborhood.

Lowest entry
The Site-Built Home

Updated site-built single-family homes on a dry, spacious lot, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Larger or Updated Home

The larger or most updated homes on the best, dry lots, the homes that hold 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 Manufactured or Entry Home
Manufactured homes or older site-built homes on spacious lots, the affordable, update-it route into the neighborhood.
The Site-Built Home
Updated site-built single-family homes on a dry, spacious lot, the heart of the resale market here.
The Larger or Updated Home
The larger or most updated homes on the best, dry lots, the homes that hold 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.

Location within RiverviewStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

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 Tropical Acres South

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 space, the river, and the no-HOA freedom are the draw. The deal is won or lost on the home type, the lot, and any flood near the river.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.8/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency7.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Tropical Acres South 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
  • The lot and the homesite are the scarce, durable asset here
  • A better-positioned lot holds value at resale
  • The homesite cannot be changed, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In Tropical Acres South, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the position, and the condition of the home. Read the lot, the homesite, and the flood zone first, then price the condition and the renovation level against it.

Tropical Acres South in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable, no-HOA home on a spacious lot near the Alafia River.
Biggest advantageSpacious, no-HOA lots near the Alafia River with highway access at a value price.
Biggest riskThe home type and condition and any flood near the river.
Sweet spotA well-kept site-built or updated manufactured home on a dry, spacious lot.
Avoid ifYou want amenities, new construction, or a uniform site-built housing stock.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Many homes carry no HOA
  • No CDD expected
  • Mix of manufactured and site-built homes
  • Near the Alafia River, read the flood map
  • Confirm the home type and financing

Public sources describe many homes as carrying no HOA, with no CDD expected; carrying costs are property taxes, insurance, and upkeep, plus well and septic where they apply (confirm any HOA, the home type, and any flood per parcel).

Where no association applies, there are no shared amenities or standards; budget for your own maintenance, and for manufactured-home insurance or well and septic where they apply.

There is no community club; the appeal is spacious lots, no-HOA freedom, and proximity to the Alafia River for kayaking and fishing.

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 Tropical Acres South, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Tangerine Estates, 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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Tropical Acres South Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Tropical Acres South 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 Tropical Acres South?
Tropical Acres South is an affordable neighborhood in Riverview, in south Hillsborough County's 33569 ZIP, near the Alafia River with kayaking and fishing.
Does Tropical Acres South have an HOA?
Public sources describe many homes as carrying no HOA restrictions. Confirm any HOA tied to a specific parcel as a matter of course.
What kind of homes are in Tropical Acres South?
Public sources describe a mix of manufactured homes and site-built single-family residences on spacious lots. The home type and condition drive value, so confirm them for a specific home.
Is there a CDD fee in Tropical Acres South?
No Community Development District bond is expected for a neighborhood like this. Confirm per parcel on the tax bill as a matter of course.
Does Tropical Acres South flood?
Proximity to the Alafia River means some lots carry flood considerations. Read a specific home's flood zone, elevation, and insurance, especially on a river-adjacent or low lot, before you offer.
Can I finance a manufactured home here?
Financing for manufactured homes differs from site-built and can depend on the age and the lot. Confirm the financing and insurance options for a specific home before you offer.
What is nearby?
Public sources describe the Alafia River for kayaking and fishing, highly rated schools, and convenient access to US-301, I-75, and the Selmon Expressway for commuting to Tampa.
How far is Tropical Acres South from Tampa?
Downtown Tampa is roughly twenty-five to thirty-five minutes by car via the Selmon Expressway, with Brandon retail about fifteen to twenty minutes away.
What should I check before buying here?
Confirm the home type and condition, read any flood near the river, confirm the no-HOA status and the lot and any well and septic, and confirm manufactured-home financing where it applies.
What schools serve Tropical Acres South?
The neighborhood is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools and is near highly rated schools. School assignment is by address, so confirm the current zoning for a specific home with the district.
Is Tropical Acres South good for investors?
Its affordable pricing, spacious no-HOA lots, and river proximity draw both owner-occupants and investors. The home type, condition, and any flood drive the outcome.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a home where the type, the lot, and any flood swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Tropical Acres South?
The best agent for Tropical Acres South is one who actively works Riverview 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 Tropical Acres South.
How do I find a top Riverview real estate agent who knows Tropical Acres South?
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 Tropical Acres South and the wider Riverview area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Tropical Acres South?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Tropical Acres South purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want an affordable, no-HOA home on a spacious lotExcellent fit
Anyone drawn to the Alafia River for kayaking and fishingExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with a mix of manufactured and site-built homesExcellent fit
Owner-occupants and investors reading the home type and lot honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the home type, the lot, and any flood mappingExcellent fit
Buyers who want a managed community with amenitiesProbably not
Anyone who wants new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want a uniform, site-built housing stockProbably not
Anyone who will not read the home type, the lot, and any floodProbably not
Buyers who will not budget systems or read manufactured-home financingProbably not

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