Azalea Gardens
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,753 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,520 · 112 homes for sale in 33603 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Azalea Gardens in Tampa, FL since 2004, the most recent in July 2026. Across Tampa as a whole, 5,135 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 38 median days on market, with 3,246 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,760 ($6,140 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Azalea Gardens is driven by condition and vintage, not by a uniform product. With a median build year of 1962 and stock stretching from 1905 all the way to 2024, you are looking at a wide spread where a renovated older home and a tired one can sit on the same block at very different numbers. The median living area of about 1,564 square feet tells you this is a modestly sized-home market at its center, so square footage and updates move value more than address alone.
Roughly 69% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of longer-term owner-occupants rather than a churn of investor flips. For a seller, that means comparable sales can be uneven and a well-prepped listing stands out. For a buyer, expect to underwrite each house on its own merits — mechanicals, roof age, and prior work matter more than any neighborhood-wide average.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Azalea GardensHomes for Sale in Tampa, 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Azalea Gardens is a small, established pocket of Tampa in Hillsborough County where the housing stock spans more than a century, so no two blocks read exactly alike. Its value proposition is variety and location rather than a single cookie-cutter product.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Azalea Gardens that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1941 and 2017 (median 1943), with a median living area of about 985 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Azalea Gardens across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $371,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Azalea Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable underwriting an older home's condition and budgeting for updates
- Those seeking a modest, established footprint over new-build scale
- Owner-occupants planning to stay put, given the strong homestead base
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction and a consistent product across the neighborhood
- Anyone expecting the median to predict every home's price
- Buyers unwilling to invest in inspections and renovation planning on older stock
The market around Azalea Gardens
Azalea Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33603, 135 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33603 (Tampa), 395 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $400K ($304/sq ft), down 0.4% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 59 active and 19 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33603 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Azalea Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Azalea Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Azalea Gardens 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 Azalea Gardens.
A century-wide range in a compact footprint
With just under 200 homes and a build range from 1905 to 2024, this is a place where original early-century construction sits alongside recent infill. That mix rewards buyers who can read a house: some homes have been reworked to modern standards, others are as-built and priced accordingly. The median vintage of 1962 anchors the community squarely in mid-century stock, with the newer builds as the outliers.
The median footprint near 1,564 square feet keeps most of the inventory in the manageable-size category, which suits buyers who want a smaller, established home over new-construction scale. Because condition varies so much across this age range, inspections and renovation budgeting are where the real negotiating happens here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Azalea Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this varied in age and condition punishes lazy pricing — both by sellers who over-index on the block's newest sale and by buyers who assume the median tells the whole story. We price and evaluate house by house, weighing vintage, updates, and footprint against the right comparables so you are not paying for someone else's renovation or discounting your own.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (11 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.
Recent Developments in Azalea Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Azalea Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 7 miles west of Azalea Gardens.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
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 9 miles west of Azalea Gardens.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The site is about 5 miles west of Azalea Gardens.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - 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 4 miles southwest of Azalea Gardens, 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 5 miles northwest of Azalea Gardens, 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 site is about 2 miles northwest of Azalea Gardens.
Source: Bay News 9
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.
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Common questions about Azalea Gardens
Where is Azalea Gardens?
Azalea Gardens is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33603.
Are there homes for sale in Azalea Gardens right now?
No active listings inside Azalea Gardens at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Azalea Gardens have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Azalea Gardens in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33603 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 94 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1905–2024 (median 1943.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,270 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 69% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Azalea Gardens key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/azalea-gardens, data as of September 20, 2026.
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Azalea Gardens Market Scorecard
Azalea Gardens is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33603 ZIP is $407,002, about 26.3% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.