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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data12 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $450,000, $225 per square foot, a median 57 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (+11% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1991–1992; 5 of 5 report an HOA (median $425/mo); none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 9 ft). At the median price and Pinellas County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.39 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,720 ($7,910 with the full homestead exemption).

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Price
$450K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 10.6% vs the prior 12 months
+10.6% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 4 sales in the two windows
$225/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $225 in 2026
96.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
57days
Median DOM · closed
12 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Track record · 12 years of records
1,998sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 13, 2026

Price here is driven by condition and square footage more than address. The median sits at $450,000, or about $225 per square foot, on a median home right under 2,000 square feet built in the late 1980s to early 1990s. Homes that have been updated inside will pull toward the top of the spread; those still wearing their original finishes will trade below it. There is no single 'market price' — the range is wide and condition sets where you land.

The market posture is balanced, not frantic. A median of 57 days on market and a heat score of 47 tell you buyers have room to think and negotiate, and sellers should price to condition rather than hope. Year-over-year the median is up 5.4 percent, which reflects where the market has been, not a forecast of where it goes. For a seller, that means presentation and realistic pricing matter; for a buyer, it means you can move deliberately.

Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Tara Cay Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Tara Cay right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($450K) is up 10.6% from the prior 12 months ($407K). With about 3 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: Low (5 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Tara CayHomes for Sale in Seminole, FL 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.

9794 INDIAN KEY TRAIL #92
$549K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,174 sqft
9794 INDIAN KEY TRAIL #92
Listed by CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
9824 INDIAN KEY TRAIL #80
$350K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,749 sqft
9824 INDIAN KEY TRAIL #80
Listed by REALTY EXPERTS
9434 TARA CAY COURT #25
$370K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,506 sqft
9434 TARA CAY COURT #25
Listed by RE/MAX ACTION FIRST
9446 TRADEWINDS AVENUE
$435K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
9446 TRADEWINDS AVENUE
Listed by CARRILLO REALTY PA
9485 HAMLIN BOULEVARD #8
$298K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft
9485 HAMLIN BOULEVARD #8
Listed by LISTWITHFREEDOM.COM
9870 INDIAN KEY TRAIL #64
$345K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,749 sqft
9870 INDIAN KEY TRAIL #64
Listed by SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Tara Cay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $450K ($225 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 57 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 11% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33776 (Seminole), 239 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $451K ($287/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 44 active and 12 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33776 housing market and the Pinellas County market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 102 homes in Tara Cay that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1988 and 1993 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 1,998 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath layout; 98% are townhomes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Tara Cay Iii is a small, established pocket in Seminole with only 11 homes in the snapshot, most built between 1985 and 1992. It is a low-turnover setting where inventory is thin and each listing sets the tone.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable around the $450,000 median who value an established, low-turnover setting
  • Buyers patient enough to wait for the right listing in a thin market
  • Buyers who want a home near 2,000 square feet and will underwrite condition carefully

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a wide selection to compare at any given time
  • Buyers wanting new construction rather than late-1980s to early-1990s homes
  • Buyers expecting a fast, competitive flip given the balanced 57-day pace

Windows contain 0 to 8 sales each (5 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 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 10.6% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k2k
41 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$2002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $87 in 2014 to a $225 peak in 2026; $225 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501001502014201620182020202220242026
12 days at the 2022 low; 57 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
96.2% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02582014201620182020202220242026
0 to 8 a year; 5 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33776 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).

Tara Cay Market Scorecard

Balanced

Tara Cay is currently a balanced market..

$450,000
Median sold
0/0/5
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Tara Cay today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Tara Cay.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established, low-turnover Seminole pocket and can wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
Few comparables make pricing condition-dependent and harder to peg.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the median size that shows well and prices to its condition.
Avoid If
You need selection and want to compare many homes at once.

A small, owner-held pocket

With just 11 homes and a five-closing window, this is a thin market — a single sale can move the median noticeably. That cuts both ways: comparables are scarce, so pricing leans heavily on condition and square footage rather than a deep run of recent sales. Expect to underwrite each home on its own merits.

A homestead share of roughly 64 percent points to an owner-occupied character with limited turnover. For a buyer, that means you may wait for the right listing rather than choose among many. For a seller, low supply can work in your favor, but the median 57 days on market shows buyers are still deliberate, not rushed.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tara Cay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this small, the comp set is shallow and every dollar of pricing rests on condition and square footage. We read each home against the limited sales that exist, tell you plainly where a listing sits relative to the $450,000 median, and price or offer accordingly. No guesswork dressed up as certainty.

Tara Cay in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, low-turnover Seminole pocket and can wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageThin supply and an owner-held character keep turnover low and pressure steady.
Biggest riskFew comparables make pricing condition-dependent and harder to peg.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the median size that shows well and prices to its condition.
Avoid ifYou need selection and want to compare many homes at once.

What it really costs to own in Tara CayHomes for Sale

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

HOA duesMedian $425/month across 5 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-20). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Pinellas County is $1,911/yr (20,791 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 1991 across 5 listings. An original roof here would be about 35 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

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HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Tara Cay homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Tara Cay.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $425/month (about $5,100/yr) · median of 5 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $425 per month ($5,100 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 5 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Tara Cay sales matched to your home.

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Tara Cay key facts
LocationSeminole, Pinellas County, FL · ZIP 33776
Home types (current listings and sales)townhouses 100%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Buyer Approval Required, Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Clubhouse
Sale prices, last 12 months$450,000 median across 5 closed sales · $225 per sq ft · +10.6% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)57 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Tara Cay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tara-cay-iii, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Tara Cay Iii, Seminole

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 9 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-20)

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.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

Recent Developments in Tara Cay Iii

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tara Cay Iii, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

  1. October 2026
    Development

    ClearView apartments complete at $1 billion Echelon City Center in St. Petersburg

    The 363-unit ClearView community, with ground-floor retail, is complete within the Echelon City Center development by Third Lake Partners and Echelon. A 3rd & 3rd residential high-rise with ground-floor retail is expected to open in the first quarter of 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketNew downtown apartments and walkable retail add rental inventory and amenities in central St. Petersburg. The site is about 5 miles south of Tara Cay Iii.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
  2. August 2026
    Infrastructure

    Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower

    TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.

    What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Tara Cay Iii.

    Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth
  3. July 2026
    Development

    St. Pete advances housing plan for nine vacant city lots

    The St. Petersburg City Council unanimously approved a first reading of an ordinance to place a measure on the November 3 ballot that would remove nine vacant city lots in Methodist Town from the city's Charter Park and Waterfront Map. The change would allow up to 41 units of affordable or workforce housing, with four lots planned for single family homes and five larger parcels for multifamily housing. The lots have held park designations since 1984 but have remained vacant.

    What it may mean for the marketAdvances a plan to convert nine vacant city lots into new single family and multifamily housing, adding to local housing inventory. Placing the parcels on the ballot could open long dormant land for residential construction. The project is about 4 miles south of Tara Cay Iii, elsewhere in Pinellas County.

    Source: St Pete Catalyst
  4. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    St. Pete approves temporary downtown dock for Tampa Bay ferry

    The St. Petersburg City Council approved a temporary ferry dock on Bayshore Boulevard near the Vinoy in downtown St. Petersburg under a three-year contract costing about 324,200 dollars. Hubbard's Marina will operate cross bay service between downtown St. Petersburg and the Tampa Convention Center, with two vessels running year round. Service is expected to begin in October or November.

    What it may mean for the marketEstablishes a temporary downtown dock and cross bay ferry connection, adding a new transit option and waterfront infrastructure serving the downtown St. Petersburg market. The project is about 5 miles south of Tara Cay Iii, elsewhere in Pinellas County.

    Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay
  5. July 2026
    Development

    Blake-Related team selected to redevelop 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District

    St. Petersburg selected a bid led by Blake Investment Partners, with the Related Group as co-developer, to redevelop the 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District at the Tropicana Field site. The roughly 8.1 billion dollar mixed use plan calls for more than 3,600 income-restricted residential units, a 13-acre central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space over an estimated 20-year buildout. The developers plan to purchase about 58 acres while the city retains roughly one third.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds a large mixed use district with thousands of new residential units, a central park, and office, retail, hotel and civic space to the downtown St. Petersburg market. Redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site reshapes the surrounding property landscape and expands housing supply. The project is about 5 miles south of Tara Cay Iii, elsewhere in Pinellas County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Tara Cay?
The median sale price in Tara Cay was $450K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Tara Cay take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 57 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tara Cay?
The best agent for Tara Cay is one who actively works Seminole and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Tara Cay.
How do I find a top Seminole real estate agent who knows Tara Cay?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Tara Cay and the wider Seminole area.
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Where is Tara Cay, and what county is it in?
Tara Cay is in Seminole, Pinellas County, FL, ZIP 33776. The community's center is about 8 miles west of the center of Seminole (straight-line).
Buyers comfortable around the $450,000 median who value an established, low-turnover settingExcellent fit
Buyers patient enough to wait for the right listing in a thin marketExcellent fit
Buyers who want a home near 2,000 square feet and will underwrite condition carefullyExcellent fit
Buyers who need a wide selection to compare at any given timeProbably not
Buyers wanting new construction rather than late-1980s to early-1990s homesProbably not
Buyers expecting a fast, competitive flip given the balanced 57-day paceProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (41 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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