El Portal
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, El Portal in Tampa, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in El Portal in Tampa, FL, the most recent in June 2025. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 with the full homestead exemption).
El Portal shows up in the Hillsborough MLS feed without a defined package of community amenities attached to current listings. That is a data point in itself: whatever draws a buyer to this pocket of Tampa is more likely tied to the lot, the floor plan, or the specific street than to a clubhouse or gated entry. Anyone shopping here should expect to evaluate each listing on its own terms rather than assume a shared amenity package across the community.
With no amenity set to standardize expectations, pricing and pace here will be driven almost entirely by individual home condition, lot characteristics, and how a given seller has positioned the property. That puts more weight on a buyer doing real diligence on each listing rather than leaning on "what the neighborhood offers." It also means a seller's presentation and pricing strategy matter more than they would in a community with a strong shared identity.
The 60-Second Overview
El Portal sits in Tampa within Hillsborough County, and current MLS data does not surface a defined set of community amenities tied to listings here. That makes it a community best understood home by home rather than through a shared amenity story.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who El Portal is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who have a specific home in mind and are less concerned with shared community features
- Buyers comfortable doing property-level diligence rather than relying on a community amenity story
- Buyers prioritizing Tampa location and Hillsborough County over a defined amenity package
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a community built around a visible amenity package as part of the purchase decision
- Buyers expecting a standardized HOA or shared-space structure across every listing
- Buyers unwilling to verify HOA terms and shared obligations on a listing-by-listing basis
The market around El Portal
El Portal is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33604, 229 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not El Portal specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
3E9 El Portal Market Scorecard
3E9 El Portal is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $409,000, and homes go under contract in about 15 days.
Typical home value in the 33604 ZIP is $325,333, about 16.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2025 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Recent Developments in 3e9 El Portal
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting 3e9 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 24 miles south of 3e9 El Portal, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - 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 project is about 19 miles south of 3e9 El Portal, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
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 22 miles southeast of 3e9 El Portal, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9 - April 2026Development
New mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco
A mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco County, next to Pilot Country Airport, would add 108 single-family homes, about 175,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 120-room hotel, with completion expected around 2030.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use community adds housing, retail, and lodging along the State Road 52 corridor in central Pasco, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 7 miles east of 3e9 El Portal.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Moffitt Cancer Center opens flagship outpatient center at its new Speros FL campus in Pasco
Moffitt Cancer Center held the grand opening of its flagship outpatient cancer center in January 2026 at Speros FL, its large new campus on State Road 52 in Pasco County. The campus is planned as a long-term life sciences and medical hub expected to bring substantial employment to the area.
What it may mean for the marketA large new medical and life sciences campus is a long-term employment anchor for central Pasco, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 3 miles northeast of 3e9 El Portal.
Source: WUSF
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.
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 El Portal.
A community read one listing at a time
When a community's MLS footprint does not list amenities, it usually means one of two things: the community is built around individual lots and homes without a shared recreational or common-area package, or the amenity data simply has not been populated consistently across listings. Either way, the practical result for a buyer is the same — you cannot shop El Portal on the assumption of a pool, a gate, or a clubhouse. You shop it on the merits of the specific address.
That shifts the diligence burden. Buyers should ask directly about any HOA structure, shared spaces, or maintenance obligations tied to a specific listing rather than assuming a standard package. Sellers, in turn, should not rely on a neighborhood amenity pitch to carry a listing — the home itself, its condition, and its price positioning will need to do that work.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where the MLS data does not hand you a clean amenity narrative, the value of an agent shifts toward direct verification — pulling HOA documents, confirming what if anything is shared versus private, and pricing a listing on its individual merits rather than a community average. That is the kind of groundwork we do before a client ever writes an offer or sets a list price here.
El Portal in 15 seconds.
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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2025 (1 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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