Bellmont Heights in Tampa

Bellmont Heights Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Established East Tampa neighborhood · Tampa, Hillsborough County · ZIP 33610

An established, redeveloping East Tampa neighborhood, value close to the urban core.

Value pricingClose to downtownRedeveloping area
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This established East Tampa area, also written Belmont Heights, is older stock with active redevelopment, so condition and the specific block drive value, parcel by parcel.
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Jon's Current Read

"Bellmont Heights, also written Belmont Heights, is an established East Tampa neighborhood close to the urban core, so the read is by block and condition rather than by area: older single-family stock sits alongside the mixed-income Belmont Heights Estates redevelopment and new infill, and condition, the specific block, and the renovation math drive value far more than the neighborhood name. The pitch is value near downtown Tampa, Ybor, and the interstates, with the trade being a redeveloping area where blocks vary. Your leverage is reading condition and the block honestly and pricing the renovation against real comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bellmont Heights, commonly written Belmont Heights, is an established neighborhood in East Tampa, Hillsborough County, close to the urban core. Its boundaries sit roughly between Seminole Heights to the west and the East Tampa corridors, near Hillsborough Avenue and the interstates (Wikipedia and city of Tampa, 2026).

The area pairs older single-family housing stock with a significant redevelopment story: the award-winning Belmont Heights Estates replaced aging barracks-style public housing with hundreds of mixed-income rental and for-sale units through a HUD HOPE VI grant and a public-private partnership, and infill construction continues. Most established homes carry no mandatory HOA, and there is no CDD on the older stock.

This is a value and condition buy in a redeveloping area, so the money is made or lost on the block, the home's condition, and an honest read of the renovation and insurance math, not the headline price.

The pitch is attainable pricing minutes from downtown Tampa, Ybor City, and the interstates, in an area seeing reinvestment. The work is reading the specific block and condition, confirming any HOA on newer infill, and pricing the renovation honestly before you offer.

Best for

  • Value buyers who want attainable pricing near downtown Tampa
  • Buyers and investors comfortable with older stock and renovation
  • Buyers who want proximity to Ybor, downtown, and the interstates
  • Buyers who will read the block and condition carefully

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a uniform, master-planned community
  • Anyone uncomfortable with a redeveloping, block-by-block area
  • Buyers who want resort amenities or a gated setting
  • Buyers who want move-in-ready new construction throughout

How Bellmont Heights is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
72Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bellmont Heights listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

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.

The takeaway

Bellmont Heights offers attainable East Tampa pricing minutes from downtown, Ybor City, and the interstates, the near-core value case in a reinvesting area.

Downtown Tampa~10 to 15 min · urban core
Ybor City~8 to 12 min · historic district
Interstate 4 and I-275~5 to 10 min · regional access
University of South Florida~15 to 20 min · USF and medical
Tampa International Airport~20 to 30 min · via I-275
Busch Gardens~12 to 18 min · attraction
Tampa Riverwalk~12 to 18 min · downtown waterfront

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

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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
Bellmont Heights (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

Bellmont Heights 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.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Bellmont Heights: the long-running Belmont Heights Estates redevelopment, value-driven demand near the Tampa core, and the block-by-block condition dynamics of an older East Tampa neighborhood. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Bellmont Heights

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

Net OutlookBullishReinvestment and near-core value demand point to a slowly improving trajectory, with the watch items being block-by-block variation, older-home condition, and renovation costs.

Belmont Heights Estates redevelopment

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A large award-winning redevelopment replacing aging public housing with mixed-income homes has reshaped the area and supports its trajectory.

Value demand near the Tampa core

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Attainable pricing minutes from downtown Tampa and Ybor draws value buyers and investors.

Older East Tampa housing stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Aging homes mean roof, systems, and renovation are the swing factor, read home by home.

Block-by-block variation

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Values and condition vary block by block in a redeveloping area, so the block matters as much as the home.

Infill construction continues

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Continued infill and new construction add to the housing mix and the area's reinvestment story.

Proximity to downtown and interstates

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Closeness to downtown Tampa, Ybor, and the interstates underpins the location value that supports demand.

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 Bellmont Heights, 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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  1. January 2026
    Development

    Belmont Heights redevelopment continues to reshape East Tampa

    The award-winning Belmont Heights Estates redevelopment replaced aging barracks-style public housing with hundreds of mixed-income rental and for-sale units through a HUD HOPE VI grant and a public-private partnership, with new community centers and continued infill. Why it matters: Large-scale reinvestment supports the area's long-term trajectory near the Tampa core. Source

  2. January 2025
    Civic

    City of Tampa recognizes Historic Belmont Heights

    The City of Tampa identifies Belmont Heights as a recognized East Tampa neighborhood, part of the city's neighborhood framework, close to downtown and Ybor City. Why it matters: Civic recognition and neighborhood organization support reinvestment and identity in the area. Source

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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.

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

1

Read the block, not just the listing. In a redeveloping area, the specific block and its condition drive value, so walk it and study recent sales nearby.

2

Judge the home by condition. Older East Tampa stock means roof, systems, and updates separate a deal from a project.

3

Price the renovation honestly. Match the cost to bring a home current against real comps before you decide a dated home is a deal.

4

Confirm any HOA on newer infill. Older homes generally have none, but new construction may, so verify per home.

5

Use the in-town context, and weigh Bellmont Heights against other East Tampa and near-core neighborhoods for value and trajectory.

Best Buy
An updated home or a sound renovation candidate on a strong block
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation and misreading the block
Best Lot
A parcel on a stronger, reinvesting block
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, the block, and any HOA before you offer
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

The Homes

Type

Older single-family homes plus mixed-income and infill

Area

East Tampa, near the urban core

HOA

Most older homes none, newer infill may carry one

Status

Established and redeveloping

Costs & Fees

HOA

None on most older homes, verify newer infill

CDD

None on the older stock

Worth noting

Condition and renovation are the real cost drivers

Amenities

Location

Minutes from downtown Tampa and Ybor

Redevelopment

Belmont Heights Estates and new community centers

Access

I-4 and I-275 nearby

Nearby

USF, Busch Gardens, and the Riverwalk

Location

Area

East Tampa, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33610

Access

I-4 and I-275 to the region

Core

Downtown Tampa and Ybor minutes away

The takeaway

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

The Renovation Entry

Original older homes that need work, the most attainable way into an area near the Tampa core.

Lowest entry
The Updated Core

Renovated homes and newer infill on stronger blocks, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Top

The most updated homes and best new infill on the strongest reinvesting blocks, the ones that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

The Renovation Entry
Original older homes that need work, the most attainable way into an area near the Tampa core.
The Updated Core
Renovated homes and newer infill on stronger blocks, the heart of the resale market here.
The Top
The most updated homes and best new infill on the strongest reinvesting blocks, the ones that hold value best.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Location within TampaStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Bellmont Heights

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.

The location near the core is the constant; the blocks vary. The deal is won or lost on the block, the condition, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.4B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.2/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

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.

Why our read on Bellmont Heights 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • The block drives value in a redeveloping area
  • Stronger, reinvesting blocks hold value best
  • Condition and roof age drive the price
  • Most older lots carry no mandatory HOA
  • Read the block and condition before the finishes

In a redeveloping near-core neighborhood, the block is the part of your money the market protects. Stronger, reinvesting blocks and updated homes hold value better than weaker blocks or dated stock. The house can be renovated; the block and the proximity to the core set the trajectory. Read the block and the condition first, then price the renovation against the closest recent comps.

Bellmont Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want attainable pricing near the Tampa core in a reinvesting area.
Biggest advantageProximity to downtown Tampa and Ybor at a value price, with active redevelopment.
Biggest riskOlder condition and block-by-block variation in a redeveloping area.
Sweet spotAn updated home or sound renovation candidate on a stronger block.
Avoid ifYou want a uniform master plan, a gate, or move-in-ready new construction throughout.

HOA, Fees & the Real Costs

15-Second Take
  • Most established homes have no mandatory HOA
  • No CDD on the older stock
  • Newer infill may carry an association, verify per home
  • Condition and renovation are the real cost drivers
  • Proximity to the Tampa core is the durable draw

Most established homes in Bellmont Heights carry no mandatory HOA, and there is no CDD on the older stock, though newer infill or attached product may carry an association. The real costs sit in the home and the renovation: roof and systems on older stock and insurance. Confirm what applies to the specific home.

For established homes, budget for renovation and maintenance rather than HOA dues; for any newer infill with an association, verify the fee and what it covers. Quote insurance for the specific home.

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.

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 Bellmont Heights, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping East Tampa, 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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Bellmont Heights Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Bellmont Heights is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, 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 Bellmont Heights?
Bellmont Heights, commonly written Belmont Heights, is an established neighborhood in East Tampa, Hillsborough County, close to the urban core near Hillsborough Avenue and the interstates.
Is it spelled Bellmont or Belmont Heights?
The area is commonly known as Belmont Heights; some plat and listing records use the spelling Bellmont Heights. They refer to the same East Tampa neighborhood.
What is the redevelopment story here?
The award-winning Belmont Heights Estates replaced aging barracks-style public housing with hundreds of mixed-income rental and for-sale units through a HUD HOPE VI grant and a public-private partnership, and infill construction has continued.
Does Bellmont Heights have an HOA?
Most established homes carry no mandatory HOA, and there is no CDD on the older stock, though newer infill may carry an association. Confirm what applies to a specific home.
What kind of homes are here?
A mix of older single-family homes, the mixed-income Belmont Heights Estates units, and newer infill construction, so condition and product vary block by block.
Is Bellmont Heights a good value?
It offers attainable pricing close to downtown Tampa and Ybor, which is the value case, in an area seeing reinvestment. Because much of the stock is older, condition and the block drive the real outcome.
What schools serve Bellmont Heights?
Bellmont Heights is part of the Hillsborough County school district. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned schools for any home.
How close is Bellmont Heights to downtown Tampa?
It is an East Tampa neighborhood minutes from downtown Tampa, Ybor City, and the interstates. Confirm routes and times for your destination.
Should I worry about condition here?
Yes, read it carefully. Much of the established stock is older, so roof, systems, and updates are the swing factor. Budget the renovation honestly before you decide a dated home is a deal.
Is Bellmont Heights good for investors?
Its value pricing, proximity to the core, and active redevelopment draw investor interest, but block-by-block variation and renovation costs are real. As always, the block and the numbers drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Does the area flood?
Exposure varies by parcel in East Tampa. Run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.
What should I check before buying in Bellmont Heights?
The specific block and its trajectory, the home's condition and roof age, any HOA on newer infill, the renovation budget, and the flood zone and insurance.
Value buyers who want attainable pricing near downtown TampaExcellent fit
Buyers and investors comfortable with older stock and renovationExcellent fit
Buyers who want proximity to Ybor, downtown, and the interstatesExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the block and condition carefullyExcellent fit
Buyers who will verify any HOA on newer infillExcellent fit
Buyers who want a uniform, master-planned communityProbably not
Anyone uncomfortable with a redeveloping, block-by-block areaProbably not
Buyers who want resort amenities or a gated settingProbably not
Buyers who want move-in-ready new construction throughoutProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget renovation on older homesProbably not

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