Bay Breeze in Tampa

Bay Breeze
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33603
90 homesBuilt 1957–2017Median sale $382K
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Live Market Pulse
66/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2014 → 2026 · 69 at the 2014 peak
0 is Bay Breeze's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 66. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Bay Breeze in Tampa, FL has 5 homes for sale and 1 pending, asking from $384,900 to $1,295,000 (median $460,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $382,500, $335 per square foot, a median 11 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking (+2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1958 - 2026 with 1 new construction; 6 listings state no HOA; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 11 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,020 ($5,390 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Bay Breeze Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$382K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 2.0% vs the prior 12 months
+2.0%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 9 sales in the two windows
$335/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $335 in 2026
98.7%
Sale vs ask
Hillsborough median: 96.1%
Tempo
7.5mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
12days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2013 low
17%
Under contract
Hillsborough: 24% (1,939 of 8,213)
5 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
61%
Owner-occupied · Bay Breeze
55 of 90 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
39%
Non-owner-occupied · Bay Breeze
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
90
Homes in the community
90 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1957
Community established
homes built 1957-2017, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
1,176sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
6.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 90 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bay Breeze

Live MLS inventory for Bay Breeze. 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 Bay Breeze listings as of 2026-09-13, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Bay Breeze Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Bay Breeze right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 7.5 months of supply and 17% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (6 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($382K) is up 2.0% from the prior 12 months ($375K). With about 6 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: Medium (6 and 9 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Bay Breeze market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $382K ($335 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 12 days on market for closed sales, and 7.5 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33603 (Tampa), 403 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($304/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 66 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 6.5 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33603 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

Bay Breeze is a community of 90 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1957 and 2017 (median 1958.0), with a median living area of about 1,306 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 15 sales each (6 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 2.0% year over year.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k
92 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $53 in 2012 to a $335 peak in 2026; $335 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
2 days at the 2013 low; 12 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
98.7% now vs Hillsborough 96.1%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 15 a year; 6 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016201820242026
69 at the 2014 peak, 16 in the troughs, 66 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Hillsborough County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,358/mo
Hillsborough County typical true cost to own
$151/mo
Hillsborough County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Bay Breeze Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Bay Breeze is currently a buyer's market. About 7.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $460,000, and homes go under contract in about 121 days.

7.5
Months supply
$460,000
Median list
$397,500
Median sold
$315
Per sqft
121
Days on mkt
5/1/8
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33616 ZIP is $414,342, about 6.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in BAY BREEZE, TAMPA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
2.94%
1 of 34 listings · auction 1
Distress share trend - 2.94% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-11)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Bay Breeze listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bay Breeze address.

If we were buying in Bay Breeze 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Bay Breeze.

A closer look at the Bay Breeze market

At a median of $335 per square foot, Bay Breeze prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 7.5 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 12 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 90 homes built between 1957 and 2017, and 61% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bay Breeze. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.1C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction6.5/10
Liquidity & Demand2.5/10
Owner Commitment6.1/10
Pricing Power9.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction +2.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 7.5 months of supply; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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 Bay Breeze sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Bay Breeze?
The median sale price in Bay Breeze was $382K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Bay Breeze take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 12 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Bay Breeze a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Bay Breeze leans toward buyers: 7.5 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Bay Breeze?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 90 homes in Bay Breeze (public records).
What share of Bay Breeze is owner-occupied?
61% of Bay Breeze parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Bay Breeze built?
Homes in Bay Breeze were built between 1957 and 2017, with a median year built of 1958.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Bay Breeze?
Bay Breeze is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Bay Breeze?
The best agent for Bay Breeze 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 Bay Breeze.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Bay Breeze?
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33603/33616))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (92 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 Bay Breeze? 6 recorded closings; median 11 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.

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