Arbor Lakes Ph 1B
Homes for Sale in Odessa, FL

Community in Odessa · Hillsborough County
106 homesBuilt 1981–2003
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Ownership and context
88%
Owner-occupied · Arbor Lakes Ph 1B
94 of 107 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
12%
Non-owner-occupied · Arbor Lakes Ph 1B
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 1% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Arbor Lakes Ph 1B
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2020
106
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 107 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 1981
Community established
homes built 1981-2003, median 2001 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 2 in 2014
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Arbor Lakes Ph 1B is a small pocket of 106 homes in Odessa, built out between 1981 and 2003, with a median year built of 2001. That build window matters more than any single spec sheet: buyers here are shopping a mix of older and newer construction within the same footprint, so condition and updates vary house to house even on the same street.

The homes run large, with a median living area of 3,198 square feet, which puts this community in the move-up size range rather than starter-home territory. A homestead share of 87.9% tells you most owners are living in these houses long-term rather than cycling them as rentals or investment flips, which tends to keep turnover slower and inventory tighter when it does surface.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a larger home (median living area near 3,198 square feet) and are comfortable evaluating condition individually
  • Buyers planning to stay long-term, in line with the community's high homestead share
  • Buyers who don't need a single amenity package and are focused on the home and lot itself

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a community with organized amenities, since none are currently identified from MLS listings
  • Buyers who want a strictly newer-construction feel, given the range of build years from 1981 to 2003
  • Buyers hoping for frequent inventory turnover in a very small, 106-home community

The market around Arbor Lakes Ph 1B

Arbor Lakes Ph 1B is a small community — 8 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Arbor Lakes Ph 1B specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Arbor Lakes Ph 1B 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 Arbor Lakes Ph 1B.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a larger home and comfortable holding a property for the long term.
Biggest Risk
A build span of 1981 to 2003 means condition and system age vary widely from house to house.
Sweet Spot
Move-up buyers targeting a larger floor plan, given the median living area of 3,198 square feet.
Avoid If
You want a newer-construction look or a builder-uniform streetscape.

Size and tenure over uniformity

With only 106 homes, Arbor Lakes Ph 1B is not a high-volume community, and the build years spanning 1981 to 2003 mean the housing stock is not architecturally uniform. A buyer touring here should expect to evaluate each home on its own merits — original systems and finishes versus renovated ones — rather than assuming a builder-standard baseline across the neighborhood.

The median living area of 3,198 square feet signals that most of the inventory is sized for buyers who want room to spread out, not compact or entry-level layouts. Combined with a homestead share of 87.9%, this reads as a community where owners tend to settle in rather than move frequently, which can mean fewer listings at any given time but also less competitive churn once a home does come to market.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Arbor Lakes Ph 1B. 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 small, low-turnover community with a wide range of build years, pricing and negotiating well depends on knowing which homes have been meaningfully updated and which are original. We walk buyers and sellers through that distinction house by house rather than leaning on neighborhood averages that can mask real differences in condition.

Arbor Lakes Ph 1B in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a larger home and comfortable holding a property for the long term.
Biggest advantageHigh owner-occupancy (87.9% homestead share) points to a stable, low-turnover setting.
Biggest riskA build span of 1981 to 2003 means condition and system age vary widely from house to house.
Sweet spotMove-up buyers targeting a larger floor plan, given the median living area of 3,198 square feet.
Avoid ifYou want a newer-construction look or a builder-uniform streetscape.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Arbor Lakes Ph 1B sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Arbor Lakes Ph 1B?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 106 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Arbor Lakes Ph 1B (public records).
What share of Arbor Lakes Ph 1B is owner-occupied?
88% of Arbor Lakes Ph 1B parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Arbor Lakes Ph 1B built?
Homes in Arbor Lakes Ph 1B were built between 1981 and 2003, with a median year built of 2001.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Arbor Lakes Ph 1B?
Cash buyers took 0% of Arbor Lakes Ph 1B sales in the 12 months ending June 2020 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Arbor Lakes Ph 1B?
The best agent for Arbor Lakes Ph 1B is one who actively works Odessa 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 Arbor Lakes Ph 1B.
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Buyers who want a larger home (median living area near 3,198 square feet) and are comfortable evaluating condition individuallyExcellent fit
Buyers planning to stay long-term, in line with the community's high homestead shareExcellent fit
Buyers who don't need a single amenity package and are focused on the home and lot itselfExcellent fit
Buyers who want a community with organized amenities, since none are currently identified from MLS listingsProbably not
Buyers who want a strictly newer-construction feel, given the range of build years from 1981 to 2003Probably not
Buyers hoping for frequent inventory turnover in a very small, 106-home communityProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33556))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (9 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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