Sunridge Chase is a new-construction community by Highland Homes in Ruskin, Hillsborough County. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Sunridge Chase at a Glance
| Status | Now Selling |
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Current Incentive
Save up to $60,000
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About Sunridge Chase
Sunridge Chase has the feel of a neighborhood that's still finding its rhythm — which, depending on where you are in life, is either exactly what you want or something to factor in. Highland Homes tends to attract buyers who are practical and value-conscious, people who want a well-built home without paying luxury prices. You'll see young families here, move-up buyers coming from older Hillsborough County housing stock, and folks relocating from out of state who did their homework and landed on Ruskin as a livable, affordable alternative to the more saturated Riverview and Brandon corridors. The pool, fitness center, clubhouse, dog park, playground, and walking trails give the community a complete daily-life infrastructure, so you're not driving somewhere just to let the dog run or get a workout in. Ruskin sits in southern Hillsborough County, and Sunridge Chase puts you within reasonable reach of a lot without the traffic burden of living closer to Tampa's core. US-41 is your main artery, connecting you north toward Brandon and south toward the Little Manatee River and Manatee County. I-75 access at Ruskin gets you up to downtown Tampa in roughly 35 to 45 minutes depending on the time of day, and Tampa International Airport is about 45 minutes. The beaches at Anna Maria Island and St. Pete Beach are both in the 45-to-60-minute range. You've got grocery options, restaurants, and everyday retail nearby along US-41, and E.G. Simmons Regional Park is just down the road if you're into kayaking or waterfront access on Tampa Bay. For schools, you'll want to verify current zoning directly with Hillsborough County School District, since boundaries shift as the area grows. On the practical side, Highland Homes typically delivers a solid construction timeline with decent communication, though like most builders right now, lead times on finishes and trade schedules can vary. Confirm whether Sunridge Chase carries a CDD assessment in addition to the HOA — this is common in newer Hillsborough communities and affects your total monthly carrying cost more than buyers expect. The HOA covers community maintenance and amenities access, but get the full fee disclosure and reserve fund documents before you go under contract. Highland Homes builds with concrete block construction on the first floor, which matters for insurance underwriting and long-term durability in Florida's climate. If you're financing, budget for current Florida homeowner's insurance rates, which in southern Hillsborough have been running higher than buyers from other states anticipate.
Barrett's Take on Sunridge Chase
Here's my take on Sunridge Chase — Highland Homes is a solid builder for this price point, and if you're a first-time buyer or someone who's been priced out of newer communities closer to Tampa, Ruskin deserves a serious look. Highland is Florida-only and Lakeland-headquartered, which means they actually understand the way Florida builds and the way Florida buyers think. They're transparent about pricing in a way that some of the national builders aren't, and they tend to attract buyers who want a real new construction experience without the sticker shock of Brandon or Wesley Chapel. Ruskin puts you on US-41 with easy access to I-75, and from there you're looking at roughly 30-35 minutes to downtown Tampa on a good day, 20 minutes to MacDill AFB, and you've got the Selmon Expressway as a shortcut option if you're heading into the Westshore corridor. It's not a zero-commute location, but the price-per-square-foot math usually makes up for it. That $60,000 incentive is worth paying attention to, but don't let it do all the thinking for you. With Highland specifically, those savings tend to be a combination of closing cost contributions and design center credits — which sounds great until you realize the design center is where your budget quietly doubles if you're not careful. Go in with a hard cap on upgrades and decide before you sit down at the design table what's actually worth paying for versus what you can add later yourself. On lot premiums, Highland communities in this price range typically see pond and conservation lots run anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the view, and corner lots often carry a premium too. Ask specifically what lots are available at base price — there are usually more than the sales rep leads with. On CDD fees, Ruskin communities vary pretty widely, so get the exact number before you fall in love with a floor plan. CDDs here can add a meaningful chunk to your tax bill annually, and that affects your real monthly payment. Day-to-day, Ruskin still has a working-class, old-Florida feel that's slowly being softened by new development pushing down from Riverview. Sunridge Chase will have the amenities — pool, fitness center, dog park, walking trails — so you won't feel like you're out in the middle of nowhere, but you're not in the middle of everything either. That's the trade-off. Grocery runs, restaurants, and everyday errands are workable but require planning compared to somewhere like Apollo Beach or Riverview. For families, check current school assignments directly through Hillsborough County Schools before you commit — boundaries in growing communities like this can shift, and that matters more than what the sales brochure says. If the commute math works and you're patient with a drive, Highland Homes at Sunridge Chase is a legitimate option for getting into a new build at a number that actually makes sense.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Sunridge Chase
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Why Buyers Choose Sunridge Chase
Located in Ruskin, Hillsborough County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Built by Highland Homes, established in 1996 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Pool, Fitness Center, Playground and 3 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Highland Homes
Highland Homes is a Florida-only homebuilder — and that's not a marketing line, it actually matters. Founded in 1996 and headquartered right here in Lakeland, they've spent nearly three decades building exclusively in the Sunshine State.
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The on-site sales rep at Sunridge Chase works for Highland Homes. They will not tell you about the lot premium you should avoid, the upgrades that do not add resale value, or the contract clauses that favor the builder. Barrett handles all of that. His representation costs you nothing — the builder pays the commission. Call (813) 692-9099 or fill out the form below.
Current Incentive at Sunridge Chase
Save up to $60,000
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunridge Chase
Who is the builder of Sunridge Chase?
Sunridge Chase is built by Highland Homes. Highland Homes is a Florida-only homebuilder — and that's not a marketing line, it actually matters. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Sunridge Chase offer?
Sunridge Chase amenities include Pool, Fitness Center, Playground, Walking Trails, Clubhouse, Dog Park. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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