Bearss Heights
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Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33613
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data13 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, the MLS records 20 closed sales in Bearss Heights in Tampa, FL since 2013, the most recent in December 2024. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 with the full homestead exemption).

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
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Bearss Heights is a small, older pocket in north Tampa — 75 homes, with the typical house built around 1959 and living space near 1,086 square feet. Price here is driven far less by the neighborhood label and far more by the individual house: what has been updated, what has been added on, and what condition the original mid-century structure is in. Two homes on the same street can sit worlds apart on price depending on renovation history.

The construction range runs from 1957 all the way to 2023, which tells you this is a place where teardowns and new builds are landing next to original stock. For a buyer, that means you are underwriting the specific home, not a comp average. For a seller, condition and updates are your lever — a well-executed renovation is what separates you from the pack in a market this compact.

The 60-Second Overview

This is a modest-scale, older Tampa subdivision where the homes skew small and mid-century, but a spread of newer construction up to 2023 signals ongoing turnover and rebuilding within the same 75-home footprint.

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.

Best for

  • Value-add buyers willing to renovate an older, smaller home and price accordingly
  • Investors comfortable with a footprint where under 40% is homesteaded
  • Buyers wanting a compact single-story home in north Tampa and flexible on vintage

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need large square footage and refuse to compromise on size
  • Anyone wanting a fully move-in-ready home with zero deferred maintenance
  • Buyers who want a uniform block of same-era, same-condition houses

The market around Bearss Heights

Bearss Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33613, 73 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Tampa.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).

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

If we were buying in Bearss 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 Bearss Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating and possibly renovating an older, compact home.
Biggest Risk
Condition varies house-to-house, so a bad inspection can change the math fast.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated mid-century home or a recent build bought on its own merits.
Avoid If
You want uniform, move-in-ready, spacious houses with predictable comps.

A small footprint with a wide condition spread

With a median year built of 1959 and median living area around 1,086 square feet, the baseline product here is a compact single-story home from an earlier era of Tampa building. That original stock is the reason condition matters so much: the difference between an untouched house and a studs-out remodel is enormous, and it shows up directly in price. There is no such thing as an average deal here — you evaluate each roof, system, and floor plan on its own.

The homestead share sits under 40%, meaning a meaningful portion of these 75 homes are not owner-occupied primary residences. Combined with the presence of construction as recent as 2023, that points to a neighborhood where investment, rebuilding, and rental use are part of the picture. Buyers should read that as opportunity and as caution: there is room to add value through work, but you are buying into a mixed-use ownership pattern, not a uniform block.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bearss 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 75-home neighborhood where price hinges on the individual house rather than a tidy comp set, you need someone who will walk the specific property and tell you what the condition actually justifies. We underwrite each home on its systems, its footprint, and its update history — not a neighborhood average — and we will tell you plainly when a listing is priced on hope rather than substance.

Bearss Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating and possibly renovating an older, compact home.
Biggest advantageA mix of eras in one small subdivision means real room to add value through work.
Biggest riskCondition varies house-to-house, so a bad inspection can change the math fast.
Sweet spotA well-updated mid-century home or a recent build bought on its own merits.
Avoid ifYou want uniform, move-in-ready, spacious houses with predictable comps.

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 Bearss Heights sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Value-add buyers willing to renovate an older, smaller home and price accordinglyExcellent fit
Investors comfortable with a footprint where under 40% is homesteadedExcellent fit
Buyers wanting a compact single-story home in north Tampa and flexible on vintageExcellent fit
Buyers who need large square footage and refuse to compromise on sizeProbably not
Anyone wanting a fully move-in-ready home with zero deferred maintenanceProbably not
Buyers who want a uniform block of same-era, same-condition housesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (20 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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