Beacon Meadows Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Single-family community, built circa 1978 to 1984 · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33624

An established late 1970s to early 1980s single-family community in the Carrollwood and Citrus Park area, with a special tax district instead of an HOA.

Carrollwood areaNo HOA, special tax districtEstablished single-family

Live Market Pulse

53/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Beacon Meadows is a real community, but the recorded plat is split into phases such as Beacon Meadows Unit 1, so a listing may name a unit number. This guide reads the whole community. Confirm the exact plat unit, the special tax district line, and any deed restrictions per address.

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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$400K

Median Price

1.1mo

Supply

32days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$295/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Beacon Meadows is an established northwest Tampa single-family community built in the late 1970s and early 1980s, so the read is a resale read on an older but coherent neighborhood, not a new master plan. The defining quirk is governance: Beacon Meadows has no homeowners association. Instead, Hillsborough County created the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District in 1987, which collects a flat non-ad valorem assessment from each address to maintain the entrances, perimeter walls, and common grounds (Beacon Meadows tax district records, 2026). That keeps recurring community costs low and predictable but also limited in scope, so amenities beyond the adjacent county park are modest. Homes are modest in size and were built in the same era, which means roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical age are the real value drivers, along with whether a given home has been updated. Your leverage is reading the home condition and the deed restrictions honestly, and confirming the tax district line, rather than expecting resort amenities."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Beacon Meadows market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $400K ($295 per sq ft), with homes averaging 32 days on market and 1.1 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 11 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Beacon Meadows is an established single-family community in northwest Tampa, Hillsborough County, in the Carrollwood and Citrus Park area near Ridge Point Drive (Beacon Meadows community and real estate guides, 2026). Listing and neighborhood guides describe it as built roughly from 1978 to 1984, with mostly modest, midsize homes, so this is a resale neighborhood rather than new construction.

The recorded subdivision is split into platted phases, including Beacon Meadows Unit 1, so an individual listing may carry a unit number even though it is all one community. Local guides cite home sizes in the range of roughly 900 to 1,800 square feet, generally one story; confirm the exact size, bedroom count, and plat unit for any specific home.

The community is unusual in that it has no homeowners association. Instead, the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners created the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District in 1987, and homeowners pay a flat non-ad valorem assessment per address that funds maintenance of the entrances, perimeter walls, and adjacent grounds (Beacon Meadows tax district records, 2026). Because this is the main recurring community charge, confirm the current assessment and any deed restrictions per address.

The pitch is an established, reasonably priced single-family pocket of northwest Tampa with its own county park, close to Carrollwood, Citrus Park, the Veterans Expressway, and the Westshore and airport corridor. The work is the diligence on an older home: read the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical age, the condition, and the deed restrictions before you buy.

Quick Match

Who Beacon Meadows is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established single-family home in northwest Tampa
Buyers who prefer a low flat tax district charge over a full HOA
Commuters who value Carrollwood, Citrus Park, and the Veterans Expressway nearby
Buyers who will read the roof, systems, and condition of an older home closely

Probably not for

Buyers who want new construction or a large modern floor plan
Buyers who want resort amenities like a community pool, gym, or clubhouse
Anyone unwilling to verify the tax district line and deed restrictions per address
Buyers unwilling to budget for roof, HVAC, and systems updates on an older home

Market Pulse

How Beacon Meadows is performing right now

53/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

1.1Months of supplytight

32Median days on marketdays

0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand

11Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

-4%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Beacon Meadows listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Carrollwood Village or Tampa. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now1 : 0active : pending

For sale1

Pending0

Sold 12mo11

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Beacon Meadows buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Beacon Meadows

Live MLS inventory for Beacon Meadows. 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 · 32 daysTop listing

$415,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,462 sqft · built 1979

4733 Ridge Point Drive, TAMPA, 33624

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by CENTURY 21 EXECUTIVE TEAM

Active and pending Beacon Meadows listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Beacon Meadows on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Beacon Meadows trades resort amenities for an established, lower-charge single-family address, with its own county park at the door and Carrollwood, Citrus Park, the Veterans Expressway, and the airport corridor all a reasonable drive.

Drive times from the community. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Beacon Meadows Park~1 to 3 min · county park

Citrus Park Town Center~5 to 10 min · shops and dining

Carrollwood~10 min · shops and services

Veterans Expressway~5 to 10 min · to the airport and Westshore

Westshore business district~15 to 25 min · offices and malls

Tampa International Airport~15 to 25 min · via the Veterans

Downtown Tampa~20 to 30 min · via the Veterans and I-275

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Beacon Meadows with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

PCThe Pinnacleat CarrollwoodTampa, FL · 0.1 mi BVBrightside VillageTampa, FL · 0.7 mi SHShadberryVillageTampa, FL · 0.7 mi MPMill Pond VillageTampa, FL · 0.8 mi GOThe Grand at Olde CarrollwoodTampa, FL · 0.8 mi HPHampton Park Townhomes Unit 1Tampa, FL · 0.8 mi CSCarrollwood SpringsTampa, FL · 1.0 mi TTTurner TraceTampa, FL · 1.0 mi MGMonaco GardensUnit OneTampa, FL · 1.2 mi

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Beacon Meadows (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Hillsborough County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Beacon Meadows is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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By address

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Beacon Meadows: the community special tax district that replaces an HOA, the adjacent county park, the older housing stock and Florida insurance climate, and the northwest Tampa growth corridor. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Beacon Meadows

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Beacon Meadows, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishAn established, lower-charge single-family pocket near Carrollwood supports steady demand, with the watch items being the roof and systems age of older homes, the Florida property-insurance climate, and the modest scope of the special tax district.

Special tax district instead of an HOA

1987

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Hillsborough County created the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District in 1987, so a flat per-address assessment funds maintenance instead of HOA dues, keeping the recurring charge low and predictable.

Older housing stock and the Florida insurance climate

Ongoing

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes built around 1978 to 1984 mean roof and system age and the Florida property-insurance market are central to carrying cost, so condition and updates drive value.

Beacon Meadows Park amenity

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

An adjacent Hillsborough County park with a playground, courts, open field, and fitness equipment adds everyday amenity value without a private amenity fee.

Northwest Tampa and Carrollwood corridor demand

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to Carrollwood, Citrus Park, the Veterans Expressway, and the Westshore and airport corridor underpins steady demand for established single-family homes.

Deed restrictions without HOA enforcement

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

The community is deed restricted but has no HOA, so enforcement and upkeep depend on the tax district and owners, which buyers should understand before relying on uniform standards.

Flood zone varies by lot

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

FEMA flood zones can vary across the community, so the zone, elevation, and any insurance requirement should be confirmed per address.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Beacon Meadows, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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December 1987
Governance
Hillsborough County creates the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District
The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners signed Ordinance 87-53 creating the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District on December 16, 1987, effective December 22, 1987, to fund maintenance of the community entrances, perimeter walls, and common grounds through a flat non-ad valorem assessment instead of an HOA. Why it matters: This governance choice keeps the recurring community charge low and predictable, but its scope is limited to common-area upkeep, so buyers should not expect HOA-style amenities or enforcement. Source

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.

The Strategy

The Beacon Meadows buying strategy.

If we were buying in Beacon Meadows, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the home condition and systems first. In a community built around 1978 to 1984, the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical age drive the real cost more than the listing finishes.

Confirm the Beacon Meadows special tax district line. There is no HOA, but each address pays a flat non-ad valorem assessment for community maintenance, so verify the current amount on the tax bill.

Verify the plat unit and any deed restrictions. Listings may name a unit such as Beacon Meadows Unit 1, and the community is deed restricted, so confirm the rules and the exact phase per address.

Check the flood zone and prior permits. Confirm the FEMA flood zone for the lot and pull permit history for the roof, HVAC, and any additions before you offer.

Cross-shop nearby Carrollwood and Citrus Park communities, such as Carrollwood Village, if you want more amenities or a different era of home.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated single-story home with a newer roof and HVAC in good condition

Biggest Risk

Deferred maintenance on the roof and systems of an older home

Best Lot

A well-kept interior lot with mature trees and a usable yard

Smart Timing

Confirm condition, permits, and the tax district line before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Beacon Meadows is an established single-family community rather than an amenity-driven master plan, so the lifestyle is quiet, established neighborhood living in northwest Tampa. There is no homeowners association and no community pool or clubhouse tied to the special tax district, though Beacon Meadows Park, a Hillsborough County park on Ridge Point Drive, offers a playground, basketball court, open field, picnic shelters, and fitness equipment nearby. Carrollwood, Citrus Park, the Veterans Expressway, and the Westshore and airport corridor are all within a reasonable drive. Deed restrictions, the tax district assessment, and home condition vary, so confirm the current rules and the tax line per address before you buy.

Beacon Meadows Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Beacon Meadows.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Beacon Meadows today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

$325K to $400K

A smaller, older single-story home needing updates, the affordable way into the community, where condition and roof and system age drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core Home

$400K to $437K

A midsize updated three bedroom in good condition with a newer roof and HVAC, the heart of the community resale market.

Most inventory

The Top

$437K to $500K

The largest, most updated homes on the best interior lots, with renovated interiors and newer systems, the homes that hold value best here.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$400K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$325K to $400K

The Entry Home

A smaller, older single-story home needing updates, the affordable way into the community, where condition and roof and system age drive value.

$400K to $437K

The Core Home

A midsize updated three bedroom in good condition with a newer roof and HVAC, the heart of the community resale market.

$437K to $500K

The Top

The largest, most updated homes on the best interior lots, with renovated interiors and newer systems, the homes that hold value best here.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Beacon Meadows, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Beacon Meadows is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Beacon Meadows holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home ageBuilt circa 1978 to 1984, plan for roof and systems

Roof and systems riskCheck roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical age

Community chargeNo HOA, low flat tax district assessment

Location and accessCarrollwood, Citrus Park, Veterans Expressway nearby

Home interior updatesVaries by home, read condition per listing

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Beacon Meadows

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Beacon Meadows is one established community, not a new master plan. The deal is won or lost on the home condition, the roof and systems, and the deed restrictions, not a community average.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.2B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk5.5/10

Location Efficiency8.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Beacon Meadows is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

In an established neighborhood, the home and lot are the asset
Updated homes with newer roofs and HVAC hold value best
Confirm the FEMA flood zone and elevation per address
Read the roof and systems age before the finishes
Verify the deed restrictions and the tax district line

In an established single-family community, the part of your money the market protects is the home condition, the lot, and the age of the roof and systems, not a neighborhood average. Updated homes with newer roofs, HVAC, and systems on well-kept interior lots hold value better than tired homes facing deferred maintenance. The interior can be renovated; the lot, the location, and the floor plan cannot. Read the roof, the systems, the permits, and the deed restrictions first, then price the condition of the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Beacon Meadows in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home in northwest Tampa with a low community charge.

Biggest advantageA no-HOA community with a low flat tax district charge and its own county park.

Biggest riskOlder homes where the roof, HVAC, and systems age set the true carrying cost.

Sweet spotAn updated single-story home with a newer roof and HVAC in good condition.

Avoid ifYou want new construction or full resort amenities.

No HOA, a Special Tax District Instead

15-Second Take

There is no HOA, so no monthly HOA dues
Each address pays a flat tax district assessment instead
The assessment funds entrances, walls, and common grounds
Confirm the current assessment on the tax bill per address
Read the deed restrictions, the community is deed restricted

Beacon Meadows has no homeowners association and no HOA dues. Instead, Hillsborough County created the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District in 1987, and each address pays a flat non-ad valorem assessment on the property tax bill that funds maintenance of the entrances, perimeter walls, and common grounds. This keeps the recurring community cost low and predictable but limited in scope. Confirm the current assessment amount and what it covers per address.

The special tax district assessment generally funds upkeep of the community entrances, perimeter walls, and adjacent common grounds rather than amenities or services inside each lot. There is no community pool, gym, or clubhouse tied to the district, though the adjacent county park is open to the public. Verify exactly what the assessment covers and what each owner is responsible for, and confirm the deed restrictions.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Beacon Meadows buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxHillsborough County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Beacon Meadows.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Beacon Meadows

Price to the home condition, the roof and systems, and the updates, not a community average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific home and its condition, not a neighborhood-wide estimate. The roof and HVAC age, the updates, the floor plan, and the lot are what set your number in an established community where homes were built in the same era but kept up very differently.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Beacon Meadows, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Carrollwood Village, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

How much local inventory is already under contract

42% of homes for sale in ZIP 33624 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 (2026-06-25).

Beacon Meadows Unit 1 Tampa Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Beacon Meadows Unit 1 Tampa is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $415,000, and homes go under contract in about 32 days.

1.1

Months supply

$415,000

Median list

$400,000

Median sold

$284

Per sqft

Days on mkt

1/0/11

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33624 ZIP is $410,000, right around 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beacon Meadows?

It is an established single-family community in northwest Tampa, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33624, in the Carrollwood and Citrus Park area near Ridge Point Drive.

When was Beacon Meadows built?

Local real estate and neighborhood guides describe it as built roughly from 1978 to 1984 (Beacon Meadows real estate guides, 2026). That makes it an established resale community rather than new construction.

Is Beacon Meadows Unit 1 a separate community?

No. Beacon Meadows is recorded in platted phases, including Beacon Meadows Unit 1, but it is all one community. A listing may name a unit number, so confirm the exact plat unit and the address.

Does Beacon Meadows have an HOA?

No. Beacon Meadows has no homeowners association. Instead, Hillsborough County created the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District in 1987, and each address pays a flat non-ad valorem assessment for community maintenance (Beacon Meadows tax district records, 2026).

What does the special tax district cover?

The assessment generally funds upkeep of the community entrances, perimeter walls, and adjacent common grounds. It is limited in scope and does not provide a community pool or clubhouse. Confirm the current amount and what it covers per address.

What kinds of homes are in Beacon Meadows?

Guides cite mostly modest, single-story single-family homes, with sizes in the range of roughly 900 to 1,800 square feet. Confirm the exact size, bedroom count, and condition for any specific home.

Is Beacon Meadows deed restricted?

Yes, Beacon Meadows is a deed-restricted community. Read the current deed restrictions before you buy, since they govern items such as exterior changes and parking, and confirm them per address.

What should I check on an older home here?

Because the homes date to the late 1970s and early 1980s, check the roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical age, pull permit history, and budget for updates. The condition and systems drive the real carrying cost.

Is there a community park?

Yes. Beacon Meadows Park, a Hillsborough County park on Ridge Point Drive, offers a playground, basketball court, open field, picnic shelters, and fitness equipment (Hillsborough County parks records, 2026).

Do I need flood insurance here?

It depends on the lot. Always check the FEMA flood zone for the specific address and the elevation, and get a flood-insurance quote if the lot falls in a mapped zone. Confirm by address.

What schools serve Beacon Meadows?

It is part of Hillsborough County Public Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific home, and note that magnet and choice options may apply.

What is nearby?

Carrollwood, Citrus Park, the Veterans Expressway, the Westshore business district, and Tampa International Airport are all within a reasonable drive. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

Is Beacon Meadows a good investment?

An established single-family pocket of northwest Tampa with a low community charge supports steady demand, but this is an older neighborhood, so the home condition, the roof and systems, and updates drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the home and the math.

How does it compare to nearby Carrollwood communities?

Nearby Carrollwood communities such as Carrollwood Village may offer more amenities or a different era of home at different pricing, while Beacon Meadows offers an established, lower-charge alternative. Which is the better buy depends on your budget, amenities, and tolerance for an older home.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Beacon Meadows?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want an established single-family home in northwest TampaExcellent fit

Buyers who prefer a low flat tax district charge over a full HOAExcellent fit

Commuters who value Carrollwood, Citrus Park, and the Veterans Expressway nearbyExcellent fit

Buyers who will read the roof, systems, and condition of an older homeExcellent fit

Buyers who want a single-story home with a usable yardExcellent fit

Buyers who want new construction or a large modern floor planProbably not

Buyers who want resort amenities like a community pool or clubhouseProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the tax district line and deed restrictions per addressProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget for roof, HVAC, and systems updatesProbably not

Buyers who want a gated, high-amenity community feelProbably not

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Beacon Meadows Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Beacon Meadows is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Beacon Meadows is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Beacon Meadows

Beacon Meadows on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Beacon Meadows

Special tax district instead of an HOA

Older housing stock and the Florida insurance climate

Beacon Meadows Park amenity

Northwest Tampa and Carrollwood corridor demand

Deed restrictions without HOA enforcement

Flood zone varies by lot

Hillsborough County creates the Beacon Meadows Special Dependent Tax District

The Beacon Meadows buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Beacon Meadows.

What ~$400K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Beacon Meadows holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Beacon Meadows

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Beacon Meadows is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Beacon Meadows in 15 seconds.

No HOA, a Special Tax District Instead

Tools for a Beacon Meadows buy.

Price to the home condition, the roof and systems, and the updates, not a community average.

In Beacon Meadows, condition and view decide your number

What is your Beacon Meadows home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Beacon Meadows Unit 1 Tampa Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

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