El Portal
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,556 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,000 · 169 homes for sale in 33604 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Market Heat
As of October 2026, El Portal in Tampa, FL has 6 homes for sale and 5 pending, asking from $290,000 to $549,000 (median $412,250). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 18 recorded sales closed at a median of $393,000, $268 per square foot, a median 41 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+28% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1939 - 2026 with 3 new construction; 11 listings state no HOA; none of the 23 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 31 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,180 ($5,560 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33604 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 736 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1920–2024 (median 1960.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,310 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $393,000 median across 18 closed sales · $268 per sq ft · +27.8% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 41 median |
| For sale right now | 6 active, 5 pending · median asking $412,250 · 2.5 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 61% |
| Zoned public schools | Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “El Portal key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/el-portal, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in El Portal: 3 new listings (median asking $475,500), 5 under contract right now, 3 closed sales (median $390,000). As of October 2, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in El Portal
Live MLS inventory for El Portal. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending El Portal listings as of 2026-09-30, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in El Portal Right Now (11)
All 11 active and pending El Portal listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 8904 N Boulevard · $329,990 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 26, 2026 · listed by Out Fast Realty & Investments
- 8930 N Newport Avenue · $544,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 16, 2026 · listed by Bay Area Property Exchange, Ll
- 8907 El Portal Drive · $460,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Avenue Homes Llc
- 8709 El Portal Drive · $290,000 · 2 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Exit King Realty
- 8915 N Willow Avenue · $475,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 5, 2026 · listed by Intercontinental Real Est Grp
- 8903 N Willow Avenue · $409,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 5, 2026 · listed by People'S Choice Realty Svc Llc
- 1405 W Arctic Street · $650,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · pending · listed Aug 28, 2026 · listed by Chirino Real Estate
- 8713 N Edison Avenue · $349,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 23, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
- 8500 N Boulevard · $329,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 12, 2026 · listed by Networth Realty Of Tampa, Llc
- 1417 W Yukon Street · $320,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Impact Realty Tampa Bay
- 8920 N Newport Avenue · $549,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Mark It Realty Group Inc
El Portal right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.5 months of supply and 46% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: High (11 active and pending listings, 18 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($393K) is up 27.8% from the prior 12 months ($308K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: High (18 and 16 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
El Portal market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $393K ($268 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 41 days on market for closed sales, and 2.5 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 28% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (18 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33604 (Tampa), 601 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $374K ($277/sq ft), up 2.9% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 436 active and 179 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33604 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
County records show 50 qualified sales in El Portal across 2024 - 2025 (30 in 2024, 20 in 2025), median $330,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
El Portal is a community of 736 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1920 and 2024 (median 1960.0), with a median living area of about 1,310 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of El Portal. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in El Portal; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($393K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($308K) IS the +27.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 23 sales each (18 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Hillsborough County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Hillsborough County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
46% of homes for sale in El Portal are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-02).
El Portal Market Scorecard
El Portal is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $412,250, and homes go under contract in about 34 days.
Typical home value in the 33604 ZIP is $325,104, about 17.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in El Portal, Tampa
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
El Portal on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent El Portal listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any El Portal address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Chamberlain-Hb High School
Recent Developments in El Portal
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting El Portal, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 6 miles south of El Portal, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Infrastructure
New Interstate 75 interchange planned for Parrish area access
A new Interstate 75 interchange is being planned to improve access for the Parrish area, primarily located in Hillsborough County and connecting to Manatee County through a possible Fort Hamer Road extension. The project is in the planning phase.
What it may mean for the marketPlans a new interstate interchange that would expand road capacity and connectivity for a growing area, potentially shaping future development patterns along the corridor. The project is about 30 miles south of El Portal, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The site is less than a mile southeast of El Portal.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The project is about 5 miles southeast of El Portal, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The El Portal buying strategy.
If we were buying in El Portal today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in El Portal.
A closer look at the El Portal market
At a median of $268 per square foot, El Portal prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 2.5 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 28% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 41 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 736 homes built between 1920 and 2024, and 61% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in El Portal. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in El Portal buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.9). Basis: Recent Direction +27.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.5 months of supply; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a El Portal buy.
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Recently off market in El Portal
Homes in El Portal that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 3 on record.
- 1409 W Wood Street · off market
- 1422 W Humphrey Street · off market
- 8917 N Willow Avenue · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33604)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (167 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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