Bel Mar
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Bel Mar Revised Unit No 7 in Tampa, FL since 2005, the most recent in July 2025. 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).
Price here is driven by condition and structure, not by a uniform product. With a building range that runs from 1917 to 2024 and a median build year of 1958, you are looking at a neighborhood where an original bungalow, a mid-century block home, and a recent infill build can sit on the same street. That spread is the single biggest variable in value, so comparing two closings on square footage alone will mislead you. The median living area of roughly 2,386 square feet is generous for an older-core Tampa community, but a large footprint means little until you separate updated systems from deferred maintenance.
There were no closings in the window we are reporting, so there is no fresh transactional signal to anchor to. That is a caution for both sides: sellers cannot lean on a recent comparable to justify a number, and buyers should expect each deal to be negotiated on its own merits rather than on momentum. With about 76% of homes held under homestead, turnover tends to be measured, and inventory that does surface should be underwritten carefully rather than chased.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Bel Mar Revised Unit No 7 right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Bel Mar is an established Tampa community of roughly 607 homes in Hillsborough County, where a century-wide construction span means the housing stock itself, not any single price point, defines what you are buying.
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.
Who Bel Mar is best for.
Best for
- Long-hold buyers who value an established location and plan to stay put
- Renovation-minded buyers who want square footage and are prepared to update older systems
- Buyers who can move deliberately and underwrite a home on its own condition rather than the crowd
Probably not for
- Buyers who need consistent, new-construction-style product across the community
- Buyers who want to lean on a stack of recent comparable sales before committing
- Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the right listing to surface
The market around Bel Mar
Bel Mar is a small community — 41 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2019 — 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 Bel Mar specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Bel Mar buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bel Mar today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Bel Mar.
A century of building on one map
The 1917-to-2024 range is not a footnote here; it is the whole story. A median build year of 1958 tells you the center of gravity is mid-century, but the tails matter as much as the middle. Some homes carry original character and original systems; others are modern rebuilds. That variety is an opportunity for a buyer who knows exactly what they want and a trap for one who assumes the community is homogeneous.
At a median of about 2,386 living square feet, homes here trend larger than the older-Tampa stereotype, which gives room to renovate without being boxed in by footprint. The high homestead share, around 76%, points to a community held long-term rather than traded quickly, so quality listings can be sparse and each one deserves its own inspection-driven valuation.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bel Mar. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no recent closings and a housing stock spanning more than a century, generic pricing shortcuts fail. We underwrite each home on its own age, systems, and condition rather than a blanket per-foot number, and we tell you plainly when a listing's price is not supported by anything you can point to on the block.
Bel Mar in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Bel Mar buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Bel Mar sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Bel Mar, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Bel Mar Revised Unit No 7 Market Scorecard
Bel Mar Revised Unit No 7 is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33629 ZIP is $1,041,130, about 31.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33629)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (13 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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