
Homes zoned forSessums Elementary School
Suburban Riverview living with an easy Tampa commute
94
Homes for sale
$372,500
Median list price
$184
Avg price / sqft
50
Median days on market
The Sessums Elementary zone sits in the heart of Riverview, a fast-growing stretch of southeast Hillsborough County where planned subdivisions, mature trees and a short run into Tampa define daily life. It's a practical choice for families and commuters who want more square footage than they'd find closer in — the median home here runs about 2,056 square feet — without giving up access to the city. You'll find a mix of Riverview homes for sale ranging from starter houses to larger pool and gated properties, and middle- and high-schoolers may feed into options like Barrington Middle School or East Bay High School.
For a buyer today, the market reads as steady rather than frantic. With 98 active listings, a median list price of $375,500 and homes taking a median of 50 days to sell, there's room to shop and negotiate — though sellers are still collecting about 99% of asking on average. Browse the full inventory on the live map to see how the price range, from $189,000 up to $925,000, breaks out across neighborhoods.
Sessums Elementary School is an attendance zone in Riverview, Florida.
Quick facts
$189,000 – $925K price range
1,967 sqft median home
$60/mo median HOA
$2,400/mo median rent
314 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Sessums Elementary zone
The Sessums Elementary attendance zone sits within Riverview, the sprawling suburban community in southeast Hillsborough County that has absorbed much of Tampa's family growth over the last two decades. Here you'll find planned subdivisions, a mix of one- and two-story homes, and the kind of quiet streets that appeal to buyers trading a tighter urban footprint for more space. The character is unmistakably suburban — lawns, cul-de-sacs and community entrances rather than walkable storefronts.
The zone suits families and commuters above all. With a median home size of about 2,056 square feet and a modest median HOA of $60 a month, it's geared toward people who want room to grow without heavy monthly carrying costs. Browse the broader market of Riverview homes for sale and you'll see the Sessums area fits squarely in the practical middle of that landscape.
It's also a reasonable base for people who split time between home and the city. Downtown Tampa is roughly 22 minutes out, which keeps the zone within reach of major employers while still offering the slower pace and bigger yards that draw buyers to this part of the county.
Schools for homes in the Sessums Elementary zone
This zone is anchored by Sessums Elementary School, which gives the area its name and its elementary assignment. Families moving here for the schools should treat the elementary feed as the starting point and then map out their likely middle and high school path.
Nearby middle school options in the Riverview area include Giunta Middle School, Barrington Middle School and Rodgers Middle School, while high-schoolers may feed into East Bay High School or Spoto High School. These are the schools serving the surrounding community rather than guaranteed assignments for every address.
Because attendance boundaries are redrawn periodically as the area grows, never assume a specific home falls into a particular school based on a listing alone. Confirm the exact elementary, middle and high school zone for any address directly with the Hillsborough County school district before you make an offer.
Homes for sale in the Sessums Elementary zone: prices and housing
The current market shows 98 active listings with a median list price of $375,500. Prices range widely, from about $189,000 at the entry level to roughly $925,000 at the top, and the average works out to around $182 per square foot. With a median size north of 2,000 square feet, buyers here are generally getting family-sized homes for the money.
Over the past 12 months, 314 homes have sold with a median sold price of $355,570, and sellers have collected about 99% of their asking price on average. Homes take a median of 50 days to sell, which points to a balanced market where well-priced listings move but buyers still have time to consider their options. You can track live inventory and recent activity on the live map.
Within the zone, the segment counts tell the story: 12 gated homes, 7 with pools and 4 waterfront properties are currently active, while new construction is limited to 2 listings. There are no 55+ or golf communities and nothing currently listed above $1 million. Expect a median HOA near $60 a month and median property taxes around $6,035 a year — always verified against the specific home and subdivision.
Getting around from the Sessums Elementary zone
Location is one of the zone's strongest cards. Downtown Tampa is approximately 22 minutes away, which keeps city jobs, sports and entertainment within an easy daily reach. Tampa International Airport is about 34 minutes out, a manageable run for business travelers and frequent flyers.
Riverview's road network ties into the region's main arteries, with I-75 serving as the primary north-south connector toward Tampa and Brandon. From there, drivers can link to the broader interstate and expressway system that threads the metro together.
As with any suburban commute, timing matters — peak-hour traffic on the main corridors will stretch those drive times. Buyers who work downtown should test the commute at the hours they'd actually travel before committing to a particular part of the zone.
Is the Sessums Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone makes the most sense for buyers who want suburban space and a real Tampa commute at a moderate price. The median list price of $375,500 and average of $182 per square foot put family-sized homes within reach of both first-time and move-up buyers, and the low median HOA of $60 a month keeps ongoing costs down. If your priorities are square footage, planned communities and a 22-minute drive to downtown, the area delivers.
The trade-offs are worth naming honestly. This is a car-dependent, suburban environment — not a walkable district — and new construction is scarce, with just 2 active listings, so buyers set on brand-new homes may have to wait or look to adjacent builder communities. The market is balanced rather than a bargain hunter's paradise, with sellers holding about 99% of asking and homes selling in a median of 50 days.
For families, the practical move is to confirm school assignments for any specific address, since boundaries shift as the area grows. If the schools line up and the commute fits your routine, the Sessums zone offers a sensible, space-for-the-money entry point into Riverview.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$350,000
9723 BREEZY CREEK ROAD, GIBSONTON
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,194 sqft

$215,000
11050 WINTER CREST DRIVE, RIVERVIEW
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,328 sqft

$549,900
11138 HARTFORD FERN DRIVE, RIVERVIEW
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,696 sqft

$460,000
11512 WARREN OAKS PLACE, RIVERVIEW
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,424 sqft

$414,900
10316 WINE PRESS AVENUE, RIVERVIEW
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,636 sqft

$405,000
11308 OAK BARREL PLACE, RIVERVIEW
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,641 sqft

$400,000
11484 BROOK EDGE AVENUE, RIVERVIEW
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,226 sqft

$389,900
11126 GOLDENROD FERN DRIVE, RIVERVIEW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft

$385,000
12111 LILY MAGNOLIA LANE, RIVERVIEW
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,522 sqft

$314,900
10420 LAGUNA PLAINS DRIVE, RIVERVIEW
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,770 sqft

$299,900
12209 FAWN BRINDLE STREET, RIVERVIEW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,435 sqft

$289,900
11505 CRESTLAKE VILLAGE DRIVE, RIVERVIEW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,160 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Sessums Elementary School market
314
Sold, last 12 months
$356,820
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Sessums Elementary School vs Riverview
Median list price
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Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
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What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sessums Elementary School home
≈ $2,732/mo
$372,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$60/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
18,087
Median age
45
Median income
$77,331
Median home value
$258,722
Beyond the listings
Living in Sessums Elementary School
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Sessums Elementary School FAQs
Is the Sessums Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want suburban space, newer subdivisions and a straightforward drive into Tampa. With downtown Tampa about 22 minutes away and a median home size around 2,056 square feet, it's a practical pick for commuting families. The modest median HOA of $60 a month also keeps the lifestyle affordable to maintain.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Prices are moderate by the standards of the Tampa metro. The median list price is $375,500 and homes sell for a median of $355,570, with the active range running from $189,000 to $925,000. That gives both first-time and move-up buyers real options.
What do homes cost in the Sessums zone?+
Expect a median list price of $375,500 and an average of about $182 per square foot across the 98 active listings. The spread is wide — entry-level homes start near $189,000 while the top end reaches roughly $925,000. You can see how that plays out by neighborhood on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and balanced. Homes take a median of 50 days to sell, 314 have closed over the past 12 months, and sellers are still receiving about 99% of their asking price on average. That combination gives buyers time to shop while rewarding well-priced listings.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $60 a month, which is low for a Florida suburb with planned communities. Median property taxes come in around $6,035 a year. Always confirm the exact HOA and tax figures for a specific home, since they vary by subdivision and assessed value.
What are the schools near homes in this zone?+
The elementary assignment anchors on Sessums Elementary, and nearby middle and high options include Giunta Middle School, Barrington Middle School and Spoto High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the exact zone for any address with the Hillsborough County school district before you buy.
How is the commute to Tampa?+
Commuters are well placed here. Downtown Tampa is roughly 22 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 34 minutes, making the zone realistic for city jobs and frequent travelers. Major regional routes feed the area and connect it to I-75 and the Crosstown corridor.
Is there new construction available?+
There's a small amount — currently 2 new-construction listings among the 98 active homes, so most inventory is resale. Buyers set on brand-new may need to watch availability or look at nearby builder communities. For context, the zone also offers a handful of pool, gated and waterfront options.
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