About Ruskin
Think Ruskin, think inlets, islets, tomatoes and fishing. Think Ruskin, think revitalization and redevelopment; think preservation of the past. Ruskin Florida, once considered off-the beaten-path, is now beating a path of it’s own as one of Florida’s most progressive and well-preserved west coast communities.
Situated on the shores of Tampa Bay, the Little Manatee River and the Ruskin Inlet, Ruskin is about 16 miles southeast of Tampa. It’s population of 17,208, 38% of which is Hispanic, is expected to more than double by 2025; in an area with just a little over 15.5 square miles.
A strong movement is underway to incorporate, to invigorate the once thriving downtown, and to preserve the area’s many natural treasures.
Ruskin Real Estate
The community plan for Ruskin today calls for residents and visitors alike to “tread lightly” on the delicate ecosystem they call home. It values” nature over commercialism,” “star-filled skies over the glare of city lights,” and “the sounds of crickets and frogs” over that of traffic.
The community itself comprises four distinct neighborhoods. “Old Ruskin” is an area of single-family homes to the west; east of downtown and west of I-75 are multifamily and starter -home units. Southern Ruskin is considered the suburbs, where residential homes dot the shores of the Little Manatee River. The final district, southeast of the city proper, is reserved for rural and agricultural uses-for open spaces and protected spaces.
A major development in Ruskin was the opening of the Amazon Fulfillment center, which is part of the Corporate park, built next to I-75.
The stalled development of Little Harbor is starting to show signs of life after the large builder Lennar bought some lots and started to build luxury home in the high $700s.
Typical Homes
Home in Ruskin reflect an unique blend of architecture styles, from the charming turn-of-the-century cottage on the banks of the Little Manatee River to the Georgian-style homes reminiscent of the pre-civil-war to modern style homes built to withstand hurricane force wind.
Sale and Rent Prices
- $211,024 Median Price, 2% One Year Price Increase
- $1,595 Rent list price
- $0.86 Rent list price / sq ft
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