Homes zoned forTomlin Middle School
Family-friendly living in eastern Hillsborough County
106
Homes for sale
$407,500
Median list price
$255
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
The Tomlin Middle School zone sits in Plant City, the strawberry-country town between Tampa and Lakeland where established neighborhoods, pool homes, and a handful of waterfront lots share the same corner of eastern Hillsborough County. It's the kind of place where you can live on an acre and still make it to downtown Tampa in about 20 minutes, and families gravitate here for the mix of space and proximity. You'll find everything from starter houses to larger properties, with nearby options feeding into Plant City High School and Strawberry Crest High School.
For buyers, the market here is active but not frantic: there are 102 active listings across Plant City homes for sale, and the median list price sits at $394,000. Homes are moving in a median of 32 days, and over the past year 382 homes sold at a median of $330,000, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. That's a market where well-priced homes trade quickly, but you still have room to negotiate — browse the live map to see what's available right now.
Tomlin Middle School is an attendance zone in Plant City, Florida.
Quick facts
$165,000 – $2.4M price range
1,989 sqft median home
$73/mo median HOA
$1,800/mo median rent
382 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Tomlin Middle School zone
The Tomlin Middle School zone sits in Plant City, the eastern Hillsborough County town known for strawberry farming and its position roughly halfway between Tampa and Lakeland. It's a part of the region where you still see acreage and open land alongside subdivisions, and that mix shapes daily life here — more room, more quiet, and a slower pace than the inner Tampa suburbs.
The zone tends to suit families and buyers who want space without cutting themselves off from the city. With downtown Tampa about 20 minutes away, you can commute to work or catch a flight out of Tampa International without feeling remote. The area also appeals to people priced out of neighborhoods closer to the water who still want a short drive to them.
Housing here ranges from modest starter homes to larger properties on bigger lots, and you'll find a good number of pool homes given the Florida climate. It's an unpretentious, practical community — the kind of place where the appeal is the land, the proximity, and the value rather than any single landmark. Browse Plant City homes for sale to get a feel for the range.
Schools for homes in the Tomlin Middle School zone
This area is defined by its assignment to Tomlin Middle School, which gives the zone its identity for families comparing neighborhoods. Middle school is often the pivot point for a move, and buyers here are typically planning around that assignment.
Nearby schools that serve families in and around this part of Plant City include Knights Elementary School at the elementary level, and at the high school level Plant City High School and Strawberry Crest High School. Which schools a specific home feeds into depends on where exactly it sits within the larger Plant City area.
Attendance boundaries in Hillsborough County are redrawn periodically, so the zone for any given address can change from year to year. Before you commit to a home based on schools, confirm the current assignments for that exact address directly with the Hillsborough County school district. It's the single most important thing to verify when schools are driving your purchase.
Homes for sale in the Tomlin Middle School zone: prices and housing
There are currently 102 active listings in the area, with a median list price of $394,000 and prices ranging from $165,000 all the way to $2,400,000. The median home is about 1,916 square feet, and the average price works out to roughly $247 per square foot. That spread reflects a genuine mix — entry-level homes, mid-market family houses, and a few high-end acreage and waterfront properties.
Certain features show up often enough to shape your search. There are 35 homes with pools on the market, 8 in gated communities, and 4 with waterfront, while golf and 55+ communities aren't a factor here. New construction is limited to 5 active listings, so most of what you'll tour is resale. The $1M-plus segment is small at just 4 homes, which means the top of the market is thin and specialized.
Carrying costs are relatively light. The median HOA is $73 a month — and many homes carry none at all — while the median annual property tax is about $3,662. Over the last 12 months, 382 homes sold at a median price of $330,000, with sellers averaging 97% of their asking price. You can track current inventory on the live map.
Getting around from the Tomlin Middle School zone
Location is a core part of the pitch here. Downtown Tampa is about a 20-minute drive, and Tampa International Airport sits roughly 33 minutes away — close enough that frequent travelers and Tampa commuters can live here comfortably. That access is a big reason the area holds its value for buyers who work in the city but want more land.
The zone also works well for households that split time between Tampa and Orlando. Walt Disney World is about 64 minutes away and Orlando International Airport roughly 75 minutes, making this a reasonable midpoint along the I-4 corridor that connects the two metros. For anyone with ties to both cities, that central positioning is hard to beat.
Day to day, you'll rely on the car — this is not a walk-everywhere community, and the appeal is space rather than density. Plan your commute around the main regional routes and the drive times above, and test your specific route at the hours you'd actually travel before you buy.
Is the Tomlin Middle School zone a good fit?
This area is a strong fit if you want more house and land for your money while staying within easy reach of Tampa. The median sold price of $330,000 and median list of $394,000 buy more space here than closer-in suburbs, and low HOA costs plus a median tax bill of about $3,662 keep ongoing expenses reasonable. For families, the draw is the room to grow combined with the 20-minute shot into the city.
The trade-offs are honest ones. This is a car-dependent, spread-out part of the county without the amenities and walkability of denser neighborhoods, and new construction is scarce at just 5 active listings. The high end is also thin — only 4 homes above $1M and 4 waterfront — so buyers chasing a specific luxury profile may need patience or a wider search.
With homes selling in a median of 32 days at 97% of asking, the market rewards realistic pricing from both sides. If the location, the value, and the space line up with what you need — and you've confirmed the school zone for your target address — this is a sensible, grounded place to buy in eastern Hillsborough County.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,125,000
5711 MILEY ROAD, PLANT CITY
2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft
$874,500
7216 TUMBLETON COURT, DOVER
4 bd · 2 ba · 3,992 sqft
$625,000
2904 HAMMOCK VISTA COURT, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,603 sqft
$315,000
4613 N COUNTRY HILLS COURT, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,305 sqft
$200,000
2004 CEDAR RUN DR, PLANT CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft
$545,000
2898 HAMMOCK DRIVE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,958 sqft
$485,000
2899 HAMMOCK DRIVE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,525 sqft
$459,900
1800 SAGEBRUSH ROAD, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,027 sqft
$445,000
1737 OAKWOOD ESTATES DRIVE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,005 sqft
$434,900
2820 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,092 sqft
$419,900
2010 SAMMONDS ROAD, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft
$410,000
2203 W LOWRY AVENUE, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,813 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Tomlin Middle School market
382
Sold, last 12 months
$330,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
Tomlin Middle School vs Plant City
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 3.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Tomlin Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Tomlin Middle School home
≈ $2,735/mo
$407,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$73/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
40,241
Median age
42
Median income
$76,144
Median home value
$252,337
Beyond the listings
Living in Tomlin Middle School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
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.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
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.
Straight answers
Tomlin Middle School FAQs
Is the Tomlin Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It suits families and anyone who wants more space than you'd get closer to Tampa while staying within a 20-minute drive of downtown. The area blends established neighborhoods, pool homes, and larger lots, with nearby schools like Knights Elementary School drawing young families. It's a practical, grounded part of eastern Hillsborough County rather than a flashy one.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared to much of the Tampa metro, no — the median list price is $394,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $330,000. You can find homes starting around $165,000, while the top of the market reaches $2,400,000 for larger waterfront and acreage properties. The average cost works out to about $247 per square foot.
What do homes cost in the Tomlin zone?+
Active listings run from $165,000 to $2,400,000, with a median list price of $394,000 and a median home size of 1,916 square feet. Most buyers land in the mid-$300,000s to low-$400,000s. Pool homes, of which there are 35 on the market, and the handful of waterfront lots sit toward the higher end.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and fairly balanced. Homes are selling in a median of 32 days, 382 closed in the past 12 months, and sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price. That tells you fairly priced homes move, but buyers still have negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are low here — the median is $73 a month, and many homes in the zone have no HOA at all since just 8 active listings are in gated communities. The median annual property tax runs about $3,662. Always confirm the exact figures for a specific address, since they vary by neighborhood and assessment.
What schools serve this area?+
This is the Tomlin Middle School attendance zone, and nearby schools include Knights Elementary School, Plant City High School, and Strawberry Crest High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the assigned schools for any specific address with the Hillsborough County school district before you buy.
How is the commute from here?+
It's one of the area's selling points: downtown Tampa is roughly 20 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 33 minutes. If you head east, Walt Disney World is around 64 minutes and Orlando International Airport about 75 minutes, making this a reasonable midpoint for households split between the two metros.
Is there new construction available?+
There's some, but it's limited — just 5 of the 102 active listings are new construction. Most of the inventory is resale homes across a range of ages and sizes. If new build is a priority, expect to move quickly when something comes up or consider a wider search across Plant City homes for sale.
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