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ValricoVA Real Estate & MacDill AFB Commute Guide

East Hillsborough, family-focused, Bloomingdale schools, mature subdivisions.

  • County

    Hillsborough

  • ZIPs

    33594 · 33596

  • MacDill

    35–50 min

  • Median 3BR/2BA

    ~$425k

  • Schools

    Bloomingdale HS

  • Best for

    Family commute east

Why Valrico

Bloomingdale schools and mature housing east of Brandon.

Valrico sits east of Brandon along Bloomingdale Avenue and SR-60, built out across the late 1980s through 2010s. Most homes are single-family with traditional layouts, lot sizes 0.15-0.4 acres, and pricing in the $350k-$525k band as of 2026. The Bloomingdale High School catchment is a major draw for families.

For VA buyers, Valrico hits a sweet spot: more square footage than Brandon at a similar price, established neighborhoods with mature trees and consistent maintenance, and a 35-50 minute commute to MacDill via I-75 / Selmon Expressway. Newer subdivisions (Buckhorn, Hidden River) push price up; older established areas (FishHawk Trails neighbors, Lakemont) keep entry points lower.

Commute note: Approximate drive times only. Commute can vary heavily by route, traffic, weather, and time of day. Verify current drive times before committing to a community.

Real estate read

What VA buyers should know about Valrico inventory.

Real estate read

SFH
$425k
Townhome
$310k
Condo
N/A
Days on market: 38 days

Single-family dominant. Few townhomes, virtually no condos. Inventory tight in Bloomingdale HS catchment.

Source · Zillow + Redfin Q1 2026 ranges

Top schools nearby

  • Bloomingdale HS

    Public · High

    VA buyer favorite

    8/10

    Rating

  • Bloomingdale Sr Charter School

    Charter · K-8

    7/10

    Rating

  • Valrico Elementary

    Public · Elementary

    7/10

    Rating

Source · Niche.com

Commute reality

  • MacDill AFB

    I-75 + Selmon Expwy

    35–50 min

  • Downtown Tampa

    Selmon

    30–40 min

  • Brandon Mall

    10 min

  • Tampa International

    30–40 min

Source · Google Maps drive-time, typical morning rush

VA buyer considerations

What to flag before writing an offer in Valrico.

  • Roof age: A lot of Valrico inventory was built 2000-2008. Roofs hitting the 15-17 year mark trigger Florida insurance underwriting issues AND VA MPR flags. Ask roof age first.
  • HOA structure: Most Valrico subdivisions have HOAs. Fees range $300-$1,200/year. The HOA fee counts toward your DTI for VA qualification.
  • Septic vs sewer: Some older Valrico pockets are still on septic. VA appraisers check septic system condition. Failing septic = repair contingency.
  • School zone verification: Bloomingdale HS catchment matters here. Verify current attendance zones with Hillsborough County before assuming a specific home zones to Bloomingdale.

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