Bon Air in Tampa

Bon Air Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Established 1988 · Tampa · Hillsborough County

An established single-family South Tampa neighborhood near Henderson Boulevard, reported dating to the 1920s, with classic bungalows and ranches and parts within the Plant High School area.

Established South Tampa neighborhoodBungalows and ranchesNear Westshore and Plant area
Live Market Pulse
51/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$362K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
1days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$281/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bon Air is an established single-family neighborhood in South Tampa (ZIP 33609), Hillsborough County, reported dating to 1925 with continued development since. The read is a mature, walk-quiet residential pocket within reach of the Westshore business district, Hyde Park, downtown Tampa, and Tampa International Airport, where value rests on the home, the lot, and the school boundary rather than a new-build amenity package. Because much of the housing stock dates to an older era and is updated unevenly, with original bungalows and ranches trading alongside contemporary rebuilds, value is home-and-condition specific: confirm the build year, roof, HVAC and systems, the lot, the exact school assignment, and any flood or rebuild math before you offer. Do not confuse this South Tampa Bon Air with the separate North Bon Air neighborhood north of Kennedy Boulevard."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bon Air market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $362K ($281 per sq ft), with homes averaging 1 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Bon Air is an established single-family neighborhood in South Tampa (ZIP 33609), Hillsborough County, reported dating to 1925 with continued development since (neighborhood guides and listing records). Treat any build figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.

The setting is a mature South Tampa residential pocket near Henderson Boulevard rather than a new-build master plan, so homes carry the character of an older build era. Classic Florida bungalows and ranches are common, and some original homes have been replaced by contemporary rebuilds, so read condition and the rebuild math per parcel.

Location is the structural strength: South Tampa offers quick reach to the Westshore business district, Hyde Park, downtown Tampa, and Tampa International Airport. Some homes sit within the sought-after Plant High School area; confirm the exact school assignment by address.

Because homes are older and updated unevenly, value is home-and-condition specific. Confirm the build year, the systems, the lot, any flood zone, and comp within Bon Air by home and lot before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established single-family home in a convenient South Tampa location
  • Buyers who value quick reach to Westshore, Hyde Park, downtown Tampa, and the airport
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an older build era and budgeting for updates or a rebuild

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a new-build amenity master plan with current finishes and warranties
  • Buyers who want a gated or amenity-heavy community
  • Buyers who want acreage or a rural setting

How Bon Air is performing right now

51/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
1Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+15%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 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bon Air 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 Bon Air buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bon Air

Live MLS inventory for Bon Air. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Bon Air listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Westshore business district~5 to 10 min · approximate
Hyde Park Village~10 min · approximate
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~10 to 15 min · approximate
Downtown Tampa~15 to 20 min · approximate
International Plaza and Bay Street~10 min · shopping
Gulf beaches~30 to 40 min · approximate

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
Bon Air (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

Bon Air 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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Bon Air address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in and around Bon Air, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Bon Air

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established single-family neighborhood in a central, well-connected South Tampa location. The watch items are the build year, the systems, the lot, the school boundary, and any flood or rebuild math, alongside area investment news that supports South Tampa access and services.

Central South Tampa location near Westshore

BullishQuick reach to the Westshore business district, Hyde Park, downtown Tampa, and Tampa International Airport supports steady demand for established South Tampa homes. impact
SignificanceRadius: South Tampa

Central South Tampa location near Westshore

Older build era, rebuilds underway

NeutralHomes reported dating to an older era carry age-related maintenance, and original bungalows and ranches trade alongside contemporary rebuilds, so comp by home, condition, and the rebuild math, not by an average. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Older build era, rebuilds underway

School boundary and flood profile drive value

NeutralParts of the area fall within the sought-after Plant High School boundary, and South Tampa flood mapping varies by parcel; confirm the exact assignment and flood zone for the specific address. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

School boundary and flood profile drive value

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 Bon Air, 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. June 2026
    Coast

    Pinellas beach renourishment again funded after a decade-long standoff

    The Army Corps of Engineers again funded renourishment for Pinellas County beaches after a long easement standoff, work that maintains the Gulf shorelines that South Tampa residents reach in well under an hour (WUSF). Why it matters: Maintained nearby Gulf beaches support the regional lifestyle that underpins demand for established South Tampa neighborhoods like Bon Air. 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 Bon Air, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the build year and condition, since homes here are reported to date to an older era and are updated unevenly.

2

Inspect the roof, HVAC, and plumbing, the big-ticket systems on an older home, and budget for their age and remaining life.

3

Confirm the exact school assignment, since only parts of the area fall within the sought-after Plant High School boundary.

4

Check the flood zone and any rebuild math, because South Tampa flood mapping varies and original homes are sometimes replaced.

5

Comp within Bon Air by home and lot, not against new-build communities with current finishes.

Best Buy
A sound, updated single-family home on a good lot in the desired school boundary, priced to its condition and build era.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, HVAC, or other systems on an older home, or missing the school or flood line.
Best Lot
Lot size, position, school boundary, and any updates or rebuild potential separate homes more than the name does.
Smart Timing
Confirm the build year, the systems, the school boundary, and the flood zone before you write.
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

Bon Air is an established single-family neighborhood in South Tampa (ZIP 33609), Hillsborough County, reported dating to 1925 with continued development since. The setting is a mature South Tampa residential pocket near Henderson Boulevard with classic Florida bungalows and ranches alongside contemporary rebuilds, within quick reach of the Westshore business district, Hyde Park, downtown Tampa, and Tampa International Airport. Parts of the area fall within the sought-after Plant High School boundary; confirm the exact assignment by address. Association status and dues vary, so confirm with the listing. Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County Public Schools by address; verify zoning with the district. Do not confuse this Bon Air with the separate North Bon Air neighborhood north of Kennedy Boulevard.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original or dated bungalows and ranches
$300K to $300K

The most attainable product is more original or dated bungalows and ranches that will need updates. Budget for the roof, HVAC, and cosmetics, and confirm the systems and flood zone before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on solid lots
$300K to $425K

The core is homes with meaningful updates on solid lots. Condition, the systems, the school boundary, and the quality of the update separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: rebuilds and well-updated homes on the best lots
$425K to $425K

The top end is contemporary rebuilds and the best-updated homes on the most desirable lots and school assignments. These trade on condition, the systems, the lot, and the boundary.

Strongest resale

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

$300K to $300K
Entry: original or dated bungalows and ranches
The most attainable product is more original or dated bungalows and ranches that will need updates. Budget for the roof, HVAC, and cosmetics, and confirm the systems and flood zone before assuming a value.
$300K to $425K
Mid: updated homes on solid lots
The core is homes with meaningful updates on solid lots. Condition, the systems, the school boundary, and the quality of the update separate these more than square footage.
$425K to $425K
High: rebuilds and well-updated homes on the best lots
The top end is contemporary rebuilds and the best-updated homes on the most desirable lots and school assignments. These trade on condition, the systems, the lot, and the boundary.

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.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Tampa locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

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 Bon Air

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 South Tampa location and the school boundary are priced into every Bon Air listing. The deal is won on the home, the systems, the lot, and the line, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

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 Bon Air 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
  • Lot size, position, school boundary, and updates separate homes more than the name.
  • Older build base and rebuilds mean the systems and condition shape cost.
  • Confirm the lot, the flood zone, and any association per home.

In an established neighborhood like Bon Air, the home and its condition set value, with the lot, the school boundary, and the rebuild potential shaping the rest. Lot size, position, and the quality of any updates carry premiums, and a teardown-to-rebuild lot prices differently than a turnkey home. Compare a home against the closest sale on a comparable lot and boundary within Bon Air, and confirm the roof, HVAC, systems, and flood zone before the finishes.

Bon Air in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home in a convenient, well-connected South Tampa location.
Strong onSouth Tampa location, quick reach to Westshore, Hyde Park, downtown, and the airport, and parts within the Plant area.
WatchThe build year, the roof, HVAC, and systems, the exact school boundary, the flood zone, and the individual home.
Not forBuyers who want a new-build amenity master plan, a gated community, or acreage and a rural setting.
The edgeHomes are older and updated unevenly with rebuilds in the mix, so reading the home, systems, and boundary finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Association status varies; confirm any HOA, dues, and scope.
  • Established South Tampa neighborhood; homeowners carry their own systems.
  • Established single-family homes; comp by home and condition.
  • Location and the school boundary hold value best here.
  • Roof, HVAC, systems, and flood are part of the carrying picture.

Bon Air is an established South Tampa neighborhood of individually owned homes, and many homes carry little or no mandatory association; some townhome or pocket products may carry a fee. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing before you offer.

Where an association exists, it generally covers limited common matters; individual homeowners typically carry their own roof, systems, and yard. Confirm exactly what applies to the specific home.

This is an established single-family neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven master plan, so nearby South Tampa parks, retail, and services serve the setting. Confirm any neighborhood association or shared features with the listing.

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 Bon Air, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bon Air, 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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Real comps, not a Zestimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

50% 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 (2026-06-25).

Bon Air Tampa Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Bon Air Tampa is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $425,000, and homes go under contract in about 1 days.

6.0
Months supply
$425,000
Median list
$362,500
Median sold
$322
Per sqft
1
Days on mkt
1/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33609 ZIP is $614,583, about 17.8% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bon Air?
An established single-family neighborhood in South Tampa (ZIP 33609), Hillsborough County, reported dating to 1925, with classic bungalows and ranches and contemporary rebuilds.
Is this the same as North Bon Air?
No. This Bon Air is a separate South Tampa neighborhood, generally near Henderson Boulevard, distinct from the North Bon Air neighborhood located north of Kennedy Boulevard.
What kinds of homes are in Bon Air?
Established single-family homes from an older build era, including bungalows and ranches, with some original homes replaced by contemporary rebuilds. Confirm the build year, condition, and updates for the specific home.
When was Bon Air built?
The neighborhood is reported to date to 1925 with continued development since. Treat any build figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.
Is there an HOA in Bon Air?
Many homes carry little or no mandatory association, though some townhome or pocket products may carry a fee. Confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing.
Is Bon Air a gated community?
No. Bon Air is an established open South Tampa neighborhood rather than a gated community. Confirm any access or restrictions with the listing.
Where is Bon Air located?
In South Tampa (ZIP 33609), Hillsborough County, near Henderson Boulevard and within quick reach of the Westshore business district, Hyde Park, downtown Tampa, and the airport.
How far is Bon Air from Tampa International Airport?
Roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.
What schools serve Bon Air?
Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County Public Schools by address, and parts of the area fall within the sought-after Plant High School boundary. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Bon Air in a flood zone?
South Tampa flood mapping varies by parcel. Confirm the FEMA flood zone, any base flood elevation, and insurance implications for the specific address before you offer.
Is Bon Air a good investment?
The central South Tampa location and school access support steady demand, but value is home-and-condition specific given the older build era. Confirm the build year, the systems, the boundary, and the home before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Bon Air?
The build year and condition, the roof, HVAC, and other systems, the exact school assignment, the flood zone, any association status, the lot, and the South Tampa access.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Bon Air?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the home, the systems, the boundary, and the build era swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Bon Air?
The best agent for Bon Air is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Bon Air.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Bon Air?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Bon Air and the wider Tampa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Bon Air?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Bon Air purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
You want an established single-family home in a convenient South Tampa locationExcellent fit
You value quick reach to Westshore, Hyde Park, downtown Tampa, and the airportExcellent fit
You are comfortable evaluating an older build era and budgeting for updates or a rebuildExcellent fit
You want a new-build amenity master plan with current finishes and warrantiesProbably not
You want a gated or amenity-heavy communityProbably not
You want acreage or a rural settingProbably not

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