1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE, SUN CITY CENTER, FL, 33573
Active150 days on marketListed Apr 23, 2026MLS #TB8500822
About this home
1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE
Short Sale. Unapproved short sale. Opportunity to customize this spacious 3BR/2BA home in Sun City Center's active 55+ community. Featuring over 2,300 sq ft, multiple living areas, with stream and golf course view, this property is ready for updates and personal touches. Great for investors or buyers using renovation financing. Sold as-is. Submit all offers with POF. No trespassing!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,377
Sqft
0.19 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1965
Year built
One
Levels
$93
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$1,647 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,647/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−37.4%
$/sqft vs DEL WEBBS SUN CITY FLORIDA UN
$93 vs $173
Days on market
150 vs 58 typical
Where $93/sqft sits among the 26 homes for sale in DEL WEBBS SUN CITY FLORIDA UN
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sun City Center
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SUN CITY CENTER 33573 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
30,820
Median age
68.5
Median income
$68,431
Median home value
$270,600
Avg household
1.98
Households w/ children
1,606
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sun City Center market
$255K → $260K
Sun City Center median sold, yr/yr
96.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
18 of 26
DEL WEBBS SUN CITY FLORIDA UN have cut their price
Median sold price, Sun City Center, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 11% below the SUN CITY CENTER 33573 median. See the full Sun City Center market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$335,000
1509 BLACKSTONE CIRCLE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,265 sqft · $148/sqft · 193 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$265,000
604 OJAI AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,736 sqft · $153/sqft · 108 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$275,000
612 ALLEGHENY DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,696 sqft · $162/sqft · 24 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Chad Creech
President, Commercial and Development Services · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,647/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $29/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $29 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $643. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sun City Center?+
At $221,900, this home is listed about 18% below the Sun City Center median of $269,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1202 DESERT HILLS DRIVE?+
Cypress Creek Elementary School (elementary), Shields Middle School (middle), Lennard High School (high), Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School (elementary) — Hillsborough County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SUN CITY CENTER 33573 market on paper
$221,900 is 11% below the SUN CITY CENTER 33573 median of $249,900, and at $93/sqft it sits under the Sun City Center average of $161.
02Time on market is leverage
150 days on market against a Sun City Center median of 58 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $229,000, now $221,900 — a $7K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of THE KEYES COMPANY · Johanna Muccino. MLS #TB8500822.
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