Bel Mar
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,511 homes for sale in TAMPA, FL · median $439,000 · 92 homes for sale in 33609 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 43 recorded sales closed at a median of $849,900, $409 per square foot, a median 42 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $13,370 ($12,740 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Bel Mar is driven by condition and lot, not by a formula. The housing stock spans more than a century, from 1917 to 2024, with a median build year of 1959, so two homes on the same block can trade very differently depending on whether they are original, renovated, or a tear-down-and-rebuild. The median sits at $1,750,000 and about $466 per square foot on a median of roughly 2,388 living square feet, but treat those as a center of gravity, not a range — the spread here is real.
The current posture is thin and volatile. With only 4 closings in the window, the reported 139.9% year-over-year move says more about which specific homes sold than about a true market-wide gain — small sample, big swings. Median days on market just over 51 tells you this is not an instant-sale block; sellers should price to condition and expect a real marketing period, and buyers have room to underwrite carefully rather than chase.
Bel Mar right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($850K) is down 5.0% from the prior 12 months ($895K) and up 482% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Very High (43 and 44 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BEL MAR UNIT 2 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 market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $850K ($409 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 42 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months and up 482% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (43 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33609 (TAMPA), 425 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $667K ($367/sq ft), up 10.3% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 48 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33609 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Bel Mar is a community of 3,179 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1902 and 2024 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 2,147 square feet. 74% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Bel Mar is an established, mostly built-out pocket of Tampa — 572 homes with a high homestead share, meaning most are owner-occupied and turnover is limited. Inventory that does come to market is worth watching closely.
Who Bel Mar is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable in the $1.75M-median band who value an established, owner-occupied street
- Renovation-minded buyers who can read the difference between original 1959 stock and updated homes
- Long-hold owners who accept low turnover and a real marketing period rather than quick flips
Probably not for
- Buyers needing a predictable price-per-foot and a deep set of comparable sales
- Anyone on a timeline who cannot absorb a 50-plus-day median selling period
- Budget-constrained buyers expecting entry-level pricing in this segment
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($850K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($895K) IS the -5.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 65 sales each (43 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 33609 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 (2026-08-01).
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.
Old bones, wide range
The defining feature here is age variation. A median year built of 1959 against a range that runs 1917 to 2024 means you are shopping a mix of vintage originals, mid-century homes, and new construction infill on legacy lots. That mix is why a single median price tells you so little on its own — what you pay tracks the individual house far more than the neighborhood average.
A homestead share around 73% signals a settled, owner-occupied block where homes tend to stay off the market for long stretches. Combined with only 4 recent closings, that means comps are scarce and each new listing effectively resets the conversation. Both sides need to lean on the actual property in front of them rather than a tidy per-foot number.
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.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Bel Mar buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
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 (6.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +482% since 2012; Recent Direction -5.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 74% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 92.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-turnover pocket with thin comps and a wide condition-driven price spread, the analysis matters more than the average. We underwrite each home on its own merits — age, renovation level, lot, and living area against a median near 2,388 square feet — instead of leaning on a volatile 4-sale sample. Whether you are buying or selling, we help you price to the house, not to a headline number.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (35 streets, ZIP 33609/33611/33629)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (578 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Bel Mar. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33609 / 33611 / 33629; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Plant High School · Public (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Robinson High School · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 5 nearby communities)
- Coleman Middle School · Public, 6 to 8 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Grady Elementary School · Public, Pre-K to 5 · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Ballast Point Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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