Riverside Heights
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Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33602
Median sale $1.28M
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,275,000, $337 per square foot, a median 111 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+5% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $20,050 ($19,430 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Riverside Heights Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$1.28M
Median sold · 12 mo
up 5.4% vs the prior 12 months
+5.4%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 3 sales in the two windows
$337/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $367 in 2025
96.6%
Sale vs ask
Hillsborough median: 96.1%
Tempo
111days
Median DOM · closed
111 days at the 2026 low
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Track record · 20 years of records
3,784sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Riverside Heights is a condition-driven market, not a spec-sheet market. With a median year built of 1949 and a stock that stretches from 1900 all the way to 2024, the number that matters most here is what a home has had done to it. A median around $1,275,000 against a median living area near 1,534 square feet tells you the money is in the land, the location, and the level of renovation — not raw square footage. The median price per square foot of roughly $349 sits alongside a very wide spread, so two homes on the same street can trade for very different figures depending on whether they're original or rebuilt.

The posture right now favors patience on both sides. A median 137 days on market is long, which means well-priced, well-presented homes get their shot but mispriced ones sit. Sellers should not expect to name a number and wait for the market to catch up; buyers have room to be selective and to underwrite condition carefully. This is a place where the inspection and the scope of prior work drive the deal more than any headline stat.

Riverside Heights Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Riverside Heights right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.28M) is up 5.4% from the prior 12 months ($1.21M). With about 1 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 12. Confidence: Low (3 and 3 sales in the two windows).

What's unique here: the median sale price is about 3x the typical Hillsborough County sale ($1.28M vs $398K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).

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· Updated September 14, 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 riverside heights 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.

904 W FRIBLEY STREET
$1.79M · 0.1 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,450 sqft
904 W FRIBLEY STREET
Listed by HIDDEN HAVEN REALTY
908 W FRIBLEY STREET
$1.52M · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,708 sqft
908 W FRIBLEY STREET
Listed by DUO REALTY LLC
905 W PLYMOUTH STREET
$1.30M · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,142 sqft
905 W PLYMOUTH STREET
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
803 W WOODLAWN AVENUE
$1.33M · 0.1 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,546 sqft
803 W WOODLAWN AVENUE
Listed by SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
805 W BRADDOCK STREET
$550K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,527 sqft
805 W BRADDOCK STREET
Listed by SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
1004 W FRIBLEY STREET
$520K · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,768 sqft
1004 W FRIBLEY STREET
Listed by REALTY BUY DESIGN

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

The 60-Second Overview

Riverside Heights market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.28M ($337 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 111 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33602 (Tampa), 332 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $578K ($401/sq ft), up 8.5% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 71 active and 17 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33602 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 32 homes in riverside heights that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1924 and 2026 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,750 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-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.

Riverside Heights is an older, close-in Tampa neighborhood where a 1900-to-2024 build range and a 1949 median mean you're buying a specific era and a specific level of work, not an interchangeable floor plan. The two-thirds homestead share points to a stock that's largely owner-occupied rather than churning as rentals.

Best for

  • Buyers with a seven-figure budget who want a close-in Tampa address and will pay for a fully renovated or newly built home
  • Renovation-minded buyers who can underwrite an older house and take on a project on original stock
  • Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a market that moves at a deliberate pace

Probably not for

  • Buyers needing a large, single-level floor plan, given a median living area near 1,534 square feet
  • Anyone wanting a quick, low-uncertainty purchase, given a 137-day median on market
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for the maintenance and systems realities of pre-war and mid-century homes

Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 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 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
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0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

12% of homes for sale in ZIP 33602 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 (2026-09-08).

If we were buying in Riverside Heights 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 Riverside Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who value a close-in location and are comfortable evaluating older homes on their merits.
Biggest Risk
Wide condition variance makes any single price-per-square-foot figure misleading.
Sweet Spot
A renovated or rebuilt home priced honestly against its actual scope of work.
Avoid If
You need move-in certainty and a fast, predictable transaction.

An old-bones market priced on condition

The story of this neighborhood is age and variance. A median build year of 1949 with anything from turn-of-the-century houses to brand-new 2024 construction means the housing stock is genuinely mixed lot by lot. That's why the median price per square foot near $349 should be read as a midpoint across a broad range, not a rate you can apply to any given home. Original cottages and gut-renovated or newly built homes are competing in the same ZIP, and the finish level is what separates them.

With 821 homes and a homestead share around 67%, this is a settled, owner-heavy area rather than a fast-flipping one. Combine that with a 137-day median on market and you get a deliberate pace: inventory moves when it's priced to its actual condition and lingers when it isn't. Buyers should budget for renovation realities on older stock; sellers should get ahead of the inspection story before listing.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riverside Heights. 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 condition-sensitive, the per-square-foot median is a starting point, not an answer. We price and evaluate homes here on what's actually been done — foundation, systems, roof, and the quality of any renovation — because a 1949 median with a 1900-to-2024 range punishes lazy comps. With a 137-day median, we help sellers position for the buyer who's paying attention and help buyers separate a fair deal from a deferred-maintenance trap.

Riverside Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who value a close-in location and are comfortable evaluating older homes on their merits.
Biggest advantageA settled, owner-heavy neighborhood with genuine variety in age and finish level.
Biggest riskWide condition variance makes any single price-per-square-foot figure misleading.
Sweet spotA renovated or rebuilt home priced honestly against its actual scope of work.
Avoid ifYou need move-in certainty and a fast, predictable transaction.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Riverside Heights?
The median sale price in Riverside Heights was $1.28M over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Riverside Heights take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 111 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Riverside Heights?
The best agent for Riverside Heights is one who actively works Tampa 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 Riverside Heights.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Riverside Heights?
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 Riverside Heights and the wider Tampa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Riverside Heights?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Riverside Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers with a seven-figure budget who want a close-in Tampa address and will pay for a fully renovated or newly built homeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who can underwrite an older house and take on a project on original stockExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a market that moves at a deliberate paceExcellent fit
Buyers needing a large, single-level floor plan, given a median living area near 1,534 square feetProbably not
Anyone wanting a quick, low-uncertainty purchase, given a 137-day median on marketProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for the maintenance and systems realities of pre-war and mid-century homesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (14 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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Thinking of selling in riverside heights? 3 recorded closings; median 111 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Hillsborough County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Riverside Heights. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33602 / 33603; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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