Bearss Heights Sub
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Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
75 homesBuilt 1957–2023
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Ownership and context
39%
Owner-occupied · Bearss Heights Sub
31 of 80 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
61%
Non-owner-occupied · Bearss Heights Sub
incl. 15% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
25%
Cash buyers · Bearss Heights Sub
1 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
75
Homes in the community
plus 5 vacant residential lots · 80 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1957
Community established
homes built 1957-2023, median 1959 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2010
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

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 Sub

Bearss Heights Sub is a small community — 32 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

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

If we were buying in Bearss Heights Sub 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 Sub.

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 Sub. 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 Sub 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
  • 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 Bearss Heights Sub sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Bearss Heights Sub?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 75 homes plus 5 vacant residential lots in Bearss Heights Sub (public records).
What share of Bearss Heights Sub is owner-occupied?
39% of Bearss Heights Sub parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Bearss Heights Sub built?
Homes in Bearss Heights Sub were built between 1957 and 2023, with a median year built of 1959 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Bearss Heights Sub?
Cash buyers took 25% of Bearss Heights Sub sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (1 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Bearss Heights Sub?
The best agent for Bearss Heights Sub 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 Bearss Heights Sub.
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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

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33613))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
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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