BARR CITY
Homes for Sale in TAMPA, FL

Community in TAMPA · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33611
238 homesBuilt 1940–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data13 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · BARR CITY Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
78%
Owner-occupied · BARR CITY
193 of 246 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
22%
Non-owner-occupied · BARR CITY
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · BARR CITY
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
238
Homes in the community
plus 8 vacant residential lots · 246 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1940
Community established
homes built 1940-2024, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
4
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 4 in 2026
0.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 238 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Barr City is driven by condition and vintage, not a formula. With a median build year of 1958 and homes stretching from 1940 all the way to 2024, you are looking at a housing stock where a renovated bungalow and an original mid-century holdout can sit on the same block and trade at very different numbers. The median living area of roughly 1,900 square feet gives you working room, but what you pay per foot will hinge on how much updating has already been done.

The market posture here is owner-heavy: about 79% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which tends to keep turnover measured rather than frantic. For a seller, that scarcity of listings can work in your favor. For a buyer, it means patience and readiness to move when the right condition-and-price combination surfaces, because comparable inventory does not sit around in volume.

Best for

  • Buyers with a renovation budget who want to buy an older home and improve it over time
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value an established location over new-build uniformity
  • Sellers of updated homes who can benefit from limited comparable inventory

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want only new construction with modern systems throughout
  • Anyone needing to close fast against a wide, always-available pool of listings
  • Buyers unwilling to underwrite the cost of updating an older home's systems

The market around BARR CITY

BARR CITY is a small community — 35 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33611, 309 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of TAMPA.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,259 homes are active and 2,098 pending (25% under contract).

The housing mix here is 98% single family residence, 2% ?.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not BARR CITY specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in BARR CITY 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 BARR CITY.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Tampa neighborhood and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest Risk
Condition varies widely, so hidden renovation costs can erase an apparent bargain.
Sweet Spot
A roughly 1,900-square-foot home priced to reflect its actual level of updating.
Avoid If
You need uniform, move-in-ready inventory with predictable, repeatable pricing.

A vintage-driven market

The 1940-to-2024 build range is the number to sit with. It tells you this is not a subdivision with a repeatable floor plan; it is a neighborhood that has been filled in and rebuilt over generations, with a median vintage of 1958. Expect original systems in some homes, gut renovations in others, and new construction on infill lots. Two houses of similar size can justify very different prices purely on the work behind the walls, so an inspection and a clear-eyed renovation budget matter more here than in a newer, more standardized area.

The high homestead share, near 79%, signals a community held largely by long-term owners rather than short-hold investors. That generally translates to steadier supply and fewer distressed flips, but it also means buyers should not count on a deep menu of options at any given moment. When a well-priced, well-condition home lists, it deserves a fast, prepared response.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in BARR CITY. 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 neighborhood where price hinges on vintage and condition rather than a tidy comp set, our value is in reading each house honestly — what has actually been updated, what still lags, and how that should move the number. We will help sellers position against the right comparables and help buyers avoid overpaying for cosmetics on top of aging systems.

BARR CITY in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Tampa neighborhood and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time.
Biggest advantageA deep vintage range means genuine choice between renovated, original, and new-build product.
Biggest riskCondition varies widely, so hidden renovation costs can erase an apparent bargain.
Sweet spotA roughly 1,900-square-foot home priced to reflect its actual level of updating.
Avoid ifYou need uniform, move-in-ready inventory with predictable, repeatable pricing.

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 BARR CITY sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in BARR CITY?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 238 homes plus 8 vacant residential lots in BARR CITY (public records).
What share of BARR CITY is owner-occupied?
78% of BARR CITY parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in BARR CITY built?
Homes in BARR CITY were built between 1940 and 2024, with a median year built of 1958.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in BARR CITY?
Cash buyers took 0% of BARR CITY sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (0 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for BARR CITY?
The best agent for BARR CITY 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 BARR CITY.
How do I find a top TAMPA real estate agent who knows BARR CITY?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows BARR CITY and the wider TAMPA area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for BARR CITY?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your BARR CITY purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers with a renovation budget who want to buy an older home and improve it over timeExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value an established location over new-build uniformityExcellent fit
Sellers of updated homes who can benefit from limited comparable inventoryExcellent fit
Buyers who want only new construction with modern systems throughoutProbably not
Anyone needing to close fast against a wide, always-available pool of listingsProbably not
Buyers unwilling to underwrite the cost of updating an older home's systemsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33611))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (27 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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