Briarwood in Tampa

Briarwood Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Established 1988 · Tampa · Hillsborough County

An established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33613), reported built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s, with attainably priced ranch-style homes near USF.

Established University-area subdivisionRanch-style single-family homesNear USF and I-275
Live Market Pulse
50/100
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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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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Briarwood is an established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33613), Hillsborough County, reported built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s. The read is a mature, attainably priced residential pocket near the University of South Florida, area medical campuses, and I-275, where value rests on the home, the lot, and condition rather than a new-build amenity package. Because much of the housing stock dates to an older era and is updated unevenly, value is home-and-condition specific: confirm the build year, roof, HVAC and systems, the lot, and the exact school assignment before you offer. Do not confuse this University-area Briarwood with the newer Carrollwood-area Briarwood or with Briarwood subdivisions in other Florida counties."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Briarwood is an established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33613), Hillsborough County, reported built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s (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 north Tampa residential pocket rather than a new-build master plan, so homes carry the character and the maintenance profile of an older build era. Ranch-style single-family homes are common and are reported to be attainably priced for the area.

Location is the structural strength: the University area offers reach to the University of South Florida, area medical and research campuses, Busch Gardens, and I-275. Confirm exact drive times for the specific address.

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

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable established single-family home in the north Tampa University area
  • Buyers who value reach to USF, area medical campuses, and I-275
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an older build era and budgeting for updates

Probably not for

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

How Briarwood 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 Briarwood listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Briarwood 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

Briarwood sits in Tampa, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

University of South Florida (USF)~5 to 10 min · approximate
I-275 access~5 to 10 min · approximate
Area medical and research campuses~10 min · approximate
Busch Gardens~10 to 15 min · approximate
Downtown Tampa~20 to 25 min · approximate
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~25 to 30 min · approximate

Distances and 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
Briarwood (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

Briarwood 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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Magnet and choice options may apply

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The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Briarwood

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established, attainably priced single-family subdivision in a well-connected north Tampa University-area location. The watch items are the build year, the systems, the lot, any association status, and the home itself, alongside area investment and institutional growth that supports University-area demand.

University-area location near USF and I-275

BullishReach to the University of South Florida, area medical and research campuses, and I-275 supports steady demand for established, attainable homes in this pocket. impact
SignificanceRadius: University area

University-area location near USF and I-275

Older build era, updated unevenly

NeutralHomes reported built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s carry age-related maintenance; the roof, HVAC, and systems vary by owner, so comp by home and condition, not by an average. impact
SignificanceRadius: Subdivision

Older build era, updated unevenly

Attainable price point in north Tampa

BullishReported attainable pricing relative to the broader Tampa market supports demand from a range of buyers; confirm value against the specific home and lot. impact
SignificanceRadius: Submarket

Attainable price point in north Tampa

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 Briarwood, 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 Tampa-area residents reach within roughly an hour (WUSF). Why it matters: Maintained regional Gulf beaches support the broader Tampa Bay lifestyle that underpins demand for established north Tampa subdivisions like Briarwood. 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 Briarwood, 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 built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s and 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 any association status and dues, with the listing and county, since association scope can vary across north Tampa subdivisions.

4

Confirm the exact school assignment, since University-area assignments vary by address.

5

Comp within Briarwood by home and lot, not against newer Tampa communities with current finishes.

Best Buy
A sound, updated ranch-style home on a good lot in Briarwood, priced to its condition and build era.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting roof, HVAC, or other systems on an older home, or comparing to new construction.
Best Lot
Lot size, position, and any updates separate homes more than the subdivision name does.
Smart Timing
Confirm the build year, the systems, the school assignment, and any association 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

Briarwood is an established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33613), Hillsborough County, reported built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s. The setting is a mature, attainably priced north Tampa residential pocket of ranch-style homes within reach of the University of South Florida, area medical and research campuses, Busch Gardens, and I-275, rather than a new-build amenity master plan. 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 University-area Briarwood with the newer Carrollwood-area Briarwood or with Briarwood subdivisions in other Florida counties.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original or dated ranch homes needing updates

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

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes on solid lots

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

Most inventory
High: well-updated homes on the best lots

The top end is the best-updated homes on the most desirable lots in the subdivision. These trade on condition, the systems, and the lot.

Strongest resale

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

Entry: original or dated ranch homes needing updates
The most attainable product is more original or dated ranch homes that will need updates. Budget for the roof, HVAC, and cosmetics, and confirm the systems before assuming a value.
Mid: updated homes on solid lots
The core is homes with meaningful updates on solid lots. Condition, the systems, and the quality of the update separate these more than square footage.
High: well-updated homes on the best lots
The top end is the best-updated homes on the most desirable lots in the subdivision. These trade on condition, the systems, and the lot.

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 Briarwood

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 University-area location and the attainable entry are priced into every Briarwood listing. The deal is won on the home, the systems, and the lot, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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 Briarwood 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, and updates separate homes more than the name.
  • Older build base means the systems shape carrying cost.
  • Confirm the lot, any association, and the school line per home.

In an established subdivision like Briarwood, the home and its condition set value, with the lot and the systems shaping the rest. Lot size, position, and the quality of any updates carry premiums. Compare a home against the closest sale on a comparable lot within Briarwood, and confirm the roof, HVAC, and systems before the finishes.

Briarwood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable established single-family home in the well-connected north Tampa University area.
Strong onUniversity-area location, reach to USF, area medical campuses, and I-275, and an attainable entry point.
WatchThe build year, the roof, HVAC, and systems, any association status, the school assignment, and the individual home.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a gated amenity-heavy master plan, or acreage and a rural setting.
The edgeHomes are older and updated unevenly, so reading the home and systems and comping by home finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Association status varies; confirm any HOA, dues, and scope.
  • Older north Tampa subdivision; homeowners carry their own systems.
  • Established single-family homes; comp by home and condition.
  • Location and the attainable entry hold value here.
  • Roof, HVAC, and systems are part of the carrying picture.

Association status and dues in Briarwood vary, and an older north Tampa subdivision like this may carry little or no mandatory association; 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 subdivision rather than an amenity-driven master plan, so nearby north Tampa parks, retail, and University-area 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 Briarwood, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Briarwood, 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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Briarwood Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Briarwood 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

What is Briarwood?
An established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33613), Hillsborough County, reported built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s, with attainably priced ranch-style homes.
Is this the same as the Carrollwood Briarwood?
No. This Briarwood is an established University-area subdivision in north Tampa (ZIP 33613), distinct from the newer Carrollwood-area Briarwood and from Briarwood subdivisions in other Florida counties.
What kinds of homes are in Briarwood?
Established single-family homes from an older build era, commonly ranch-style, updated unevenly by owner. Confirm the build year, condition, and updates for the specific home.
When was Briarwood built?
Homes are reported built largely from the late 1950s into the 1970s. Treat any build figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.
Is there an HOA in Briarwood?
Association status and dues vary, and an older north Tampa subdivision may carry little or none. Confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing.
Is Briarwood a gated community?
No. This Briarwood is an established open subdivision rather than a gated master plan. Confirm any access or restrictions with the listing.
Where is Briarwood located?
In the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33613), Hillsborough County, near the University of South Florida, area medical campuses, Busch Gardens, and I-275.
How far is Briarwood from USF?
Roughly 5 to 10 minutes by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.
What schools serve Briarwood?
Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County Public Schools by address, with University-area campuses serving the neighborhood. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Briarwood a good investment?
The University-area location and attainable entry support steady demand, but value is home-and-condition specific given the older build era. Confirm the build year, the systems, and the home before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Briarwood?
The build year and condition, the roof, HVAC, and other systems, any association status and dues, the school assignment, the lot, and the University-area access.
Is Briarwood good for short-term rentals?
This is an established owner-occupied single-family subdivision, not a vacation-rental product. Confirm any local short-term-rental rules and any association restrictions with the county and the listing before assuming any use.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Briarwood?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the home, the systems, and the build era swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an attainable established single-family home in the north Tampa University areaExcellent fit
You value reach to USF, area medical campuses, and I-275Excellent fit
You are comfortable evaluating an older build era and budgeting for updatesExcellent fit
You want new construction with current finishes and warrantiesProbably not
You want a gated or amenity-heavy master planProbably not
You want acreage or a rural settingProbably not

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