Homes zoned for
Shields Middle School
Room to grow south of Tampa Bay
919
Homes for sale
$335,000
Median list price
$194
Avg price / sqft
45
Median days on market
The Shields Middle School zone sits in the fast-growing southeast corner of Sun City Center, an area that trades big-city congestion for wider lots, newer subdivisions, and an easy 34-minute run into downtown Tampa. It's a practical, family-scaled part of Hillsborough County where gated communities and new construction share the map with established neighborhoods feeding into schools like Cypress Creek Elementary School. You get real breathing room here without giving up airport access — Tampa International is about 48 minutes out.
For buyers, this is one of the more approachable markets in the region right now. There are 921 active listings across the zone with a median list price of $336,500, and homes are moving in a median of 48 days — enough time to make a considered offer without feeling rushed. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average, so priced-right homes still command their number, but the deep inventory gives you leverage. Browse the full picture of Sun City Center homes for sale or work the live map to see how the segments stack up.
Shields Middle School is an attendance zone in Sun City Center, Florida.
Quick facts
$71,500 – $4.3M price range
1,830 sqft median home
$98/mo median HOA
$2,250/mo median rent
2,358 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$999,999
3036 CHRISTOPHERS WATCH LANE, RUSKIN
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,807 sqft
$545,000
5049 IVORY STONE DRIVE, WIMAUMA
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,799 sqft
$534,900
5331 SANDY SHELL DRIVE, APOLLO BEACH
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,653 sqft
$474,000
5002 JACKEL CHASE DRIVE, WIMAUMA
6 bd · 3 ba · 3,235 sqft
$450,000
10917 DUNSCORE COTTAGE WAY, WIMAUMA
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,323 sqft
$420,000
14305 FISSORE BOULEVARD, WIMAUMA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,161 sqft
$419,000
444 YORK DALE DRIVE, RUSKIN
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,005 sqft
$405,000
611 WABASH BREEZE CIRCLE, RUSKIN
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,323 sqft
$378,900
274 BLOSSOMING LILY AVENUE, RUSKIN
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,005 sqft
$365,000
203 STAR SHELL DRIVE, APOLLO BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft
$364,610
226 BLOSSOMING LILY AVENUE, RUSKIN
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,715 sqft
$362,990
304 WARM HERON PLACE, RUSKIN
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,665 sqft
Every active listing inside the Shields Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Shields Middle School market
2,358
Sold, last 12 months
$322,945
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
46 days
Median time to sell
Shields Middle School vs Sun City Center
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shields Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shields Middle School home
≈ $2,512/mo
$335,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$98/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
91,843
Median age
52
Median income
$67,715
Median home value
$262,017
Beyond the listings
Living in Shields Middle School
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Relationships
Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Straight answers
Shields Middle School FAQs
Is the Shields Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want space and value within reach of Tampa, with downtown about 34 minutes away. The area blends established neighborhoods with newer gated and new-construction communities, and it feeds into schools like Cypress Creek Elementary School. The steady sales pace — 2,365 homes sold in the past year — points to consistent demand.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's one of the more affordable corners of the Tampa area, with a median list price of $336,500 and a median sold price of $324,900 over the last 12 months. At an average of $194 per square foot, the median 1,830-square-foot home lands well below what comparable space costs closer to the city. Listings run from $71,500 all the way up to $4,250,000, so there's range at both ends.
What do homes cost in this area?+
The median list price is $336,500, and homes have been selling for a median of $324,900. Most of what you'll tour sits around 1,830 square feet at roughly $194 per square foot. If you're aiming higher, there are 16 listings above $1 million currently active.
How is the market right now?+
Balanced and moving at a measured pace — homes take a median of 48 days to sell, and sellers are netting about 98% of asking on average. With 921 active Sun City Center homes for sale in the zone, buyers have room to compare and negotiate without the frenzy of a hot seller's market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $100 a month, which is modest for an area with this many gated communities. Median property tax runs roughly $5,291 a year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the zone is around $2,250 a month.
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Other Sun City Center school zones
Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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