Lake Ellen Estates
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,556 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,000 · 84 homes for sale in 33618 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $461,000, $257 per square foot, a median 81 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1966–1968; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 51 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,250 ($6,630 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33618 |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $461,000 median across 6 closed sales · $257 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 81 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Ellen Estates Sub key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-ellen-estates-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
Lake Ellen Estates Sub sits in Tampa's Hillsborough County market with a median price in the mid-$470s and a median of roughly $256 per square foot. That per-foot number is the more telling of the two here: with a small pool of recent closings, price is being set less by a tight comp band and more by the condition and finish of the individual home. Two houses at similar footprints can land far apart depending on updates.
At a median of 42 days on market, this is a measured pace — not a bidding-war environment, not a stale one. For sellers, that means a realistic list price and move-in-ready condition matter more than hope; for buyers, it means there is usually room to inspect, negotiate, and think before committing.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Ellen Estates right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Lake Ellen Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $461K ($257 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 81 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33618 (Tampa), 316 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $495K ($256/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 39 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33618 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 26 homes in Lake Ellen Estates that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1965 and 1977 (median 1967), with a median living area of about 1,827 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Lake Ellen Estates Sub is a small, established Tampa enclave where the recent sales sample is thin, so each closing carries weight in the numbers. Read the per-square-foot figure and days-on-market together rather than fixating on the headline median.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lake Ellen Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers around the mid-$470s who want an established Hillsborough County location and will vet condition closely
- Move-up buyers comfortable paying for finish quality, given the condition-driven price spread
- Sellers with an updated, move-in-ready home willing to price to the current 42-day pace
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a broad, deep set of recent comps before committing
- Sellers expecting a fast, above-median sale on a home with deferred maintenance
- Investors chasing rapid turnover and high transaction volume
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 ($461K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 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 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33618 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 (2026-09-20).
Lake Ellen Estates Market Scorecard
Lake Ellen Estates is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Ellen Estates Sub, 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.
Lake Ellen Estates 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.
The Lake Ellen Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Ellen Estates 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Lake Ellen Estates.
Reading a thin sales window
With only a handful of closings in the recent window, the median price of $475,000 is a snapshot, not a trend line. A single well-renovated or dated home entering the mix can move the community median noticeably, so treat the figure as a starting reference and lean on the price-per-foot of directly comparable homes when you evaluate a specific listing.
The 42-day median on market tells you the market is functioning without urgency. Correctly priced, updated homes tend to clear; ambitiously priced or deferred-maintenance homes sit and eventually reprice. That spread between condition tiers is where the real negotiation lives here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Ellen Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small subdivision with a limited closing sample, the community median only gets you so far. We underwrite each home on its own comps, condition, and square footage rather than the headline number, and we price and negotiate to the 42-day reality of this market — not to wishful thinking on either side of the table.
Lake Ellen Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (32 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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