Heritage Isles vs Temple Terrace Estates
Two Hillsborough communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Heritage Isles | Temple Terrace Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $456K | $450K |
| Price per sq ft | $207 | $236 |
| Avg days on market | 115 days | 95 days |
| Months of supply | 2.8 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 26 | 47 |
The verdict
Heritage Isles carries the higher median price — about 1% above Temple Terrace Estates. Homes in Temple Terrace Estates sell faster (95 days on market vs 115). Temple Terrace Estates is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Heritage Isles and Temple Terrace Estates are about 9 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Hillsborough County.
| Heritage Isles | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough County, FL | Hillsborough County, FL |
| City / area | Tampa | Temple Terrace |
| ZIP | 33647 | 33617 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Heritage Isles | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 7 |
| Under contract | 5 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $450K to $860K | $350K to $900K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Heritage Isles homes for sale · Temple Terrace Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Heritage Isles | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 293 | 424 |
| Built | 1999–2010 (median 2004) | 1926–2024 (median 1973) |
| Typical living area | 2,934 sq ft | 2,496 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 78% | 81% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 9 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Heritage Isles median | Temple Terrace Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $158K (3 sales) | $141K (3 sales) |
| 2013 | $240K (7 sales) | $226K (11 sales) |
| 2014 | $197K (23 sales) | $208K (11 sales) |
| 2015 | $193K (28 sales) | $192K (31 sales) |
| 2016 | $233K (55 sales) | $218K (46 sales) |
| 2017 | $225K (35 sales) | $250K (45 sales) |
| 2018 | $229K (4 sales) | $241K (11 sales) |
| 2019 | $255K (7 sales) | $278K (10 sales) |
| 2021 | $370K (18 sales) | $382K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $425K (66 sales) | $400K (41 sales) |
| 2023 | $409K (20 sales) | $404K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $532K (24 sales) | $450K (26 sales) |
| 2025 | $415K (27 sales) | $435K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $430K (27 sales) | $445K (31 sales) |
Since 2012, Heritage Isles's median sale price is +172% and Temple Terrace Estates's is +216% — Temple Terrace Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Heritage Isles | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 96.2% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,085 sq ft | 2,023 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 65 (hot) | 60 (hot) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Heritage Isles | Temple Terrace Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Heritage-Hb | Temple Terrace-Hb |
| Middle | Benito-Hb | Greco-Hb |
| High school | Wharton-Hb | King-Hb |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Temple Terrace Estates is the lower entry point (median $450K vs $456K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Heritage Isles; Temple Terrace Estates trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Temple Terrace Estates (95 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Heritage Isles more expensive than Temple Terrace Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Heritage Isles is $456,000 versus $450,000 in Temple Terrace Estates, about 1% higher.
How far apart are Heritage Isles and Temple Terrace Estates?
About 9 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Hillsborough County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Heritage Isles or Temple Terrace Estates?
Heritage Isles: its homes were built 1999–2010 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1973 in Temple Terrace Estates (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Heritage Isles. The typical home there is 2,934 sq ft of living area, versus 2,496 sq ft in Temple Terrace Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Heritage Isles or Temple Terrace Estates?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 172% in Heritage Isles and 216% in Temple Terrace Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Heritage Isles — sellers there received 97.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.2% in Temple Terrace Estates.
What high schools serve Heritage Isles and Temple Terrace Estates?
Listings in Heritage Isles most often report Wharton-Hb; listings in Temple Terrace Estates report King-Hb. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Heritage Isles homes, photos & schools · Temple Terrace Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.