Brightwater
Homes for Sale in Temple Terrace, FL
All 88 homes for sale in Temple Terrace, FL · median $349,500 · 52 homes for sale in 33617 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Brightwater Sub in Temple Terrace, FL since 2013, the most recent in May 2022. Across Temple Terrace as a whole, 184 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $402,500, 40 median days on market, with 74 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,330 ($5,710 with the full homestead exemption).
Brightwater is a small subdivision in Temple Terrace, and the honest starting point is that we have no recent closings to read from. With zero sales in the current window, there is no median, no days-on-market trend, and no absorption signal to anchor a price conversation. Anything you hear about "the going rate" here is inference, not evidence.
For a seller, that thin activity cuts both ways: you set the comp rather than follow one, which can work in your favor on a well-presented home but leaves appraisals leaning on nearby subdivisions. For a buyer, it means pricing is condition-driven and negotiable on the merits of the specific house, not the momentum of a hot street. Patience and a willingness to underwrite each property individually matter more here than in a high-turnover pocket.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BrightwaterHomes for Sale in Temple Terrace, FL 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
Brightwater is a compact Temple Terrace subdivision in Hillsborough County where transactions are infrequent, so each listing tends to trade on its own condition and lot rather than on neighborhood-wide momentum.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 16 homes in Brightwater that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1952 and 1997 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 2,662 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Brightwater is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a quieter, low-turnover pocket and will evaluate a home on its own condition and lot
- Sellers with an updated home willing to help set the comp rather than follow one
- Value-focused buyers prepared to underwrite each property individually and negotiate on merits
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a deep bench of recent comparable sales to justify an offer
- Sellers who want fast, predictable turnover driven by neighborhood-wide demand
- Anyone financing tightly who cannot absorb appraisal uncertainty from thin local data
The market around Brightwater
Brightwater is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33617, 189 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Temple Terrace.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33617 (Temple Terrace), 441 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $332K ($223/sq ft), down 0.7% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 85 active and 29 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33617 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Brightwater specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Brightwater buying strategy.
If we were buying in Brightwater 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 Brightwater.
A thin-data pocket inside Temple Terrace
The defining feature of this market is scarcity of data, not scarcity of appeal. Low turnover in a small subdivision means comparable sales are drawn from the broader Temple Terrace area, and value comes down to the individual home: layout, updates, lot, and how it stacks against nearby alternatives. Expect a wide spread between a dated house and a renovated one, because there is no dense cluster of recent trades to compress that gap.
Location does the heavy lifting on demand. Temple Terrace sits in Hillsborough County with straightforward access to the wider Tampa area, and that regional position tends to matter more to buyers here than any single subdivision statistic. If you want a neighborhood where you can point to a dozen recent closings and triangulate a number, this is not that; if you are comfortable buying or selling on the specifics of the property, the quiet transaction pace is workable.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Brightwater. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a subdivision with almost no recent closings, the work is in building the comp set by hand and pricing off condition rather than a headline number. We underwrite each home on its own merits, pull comparables from the surrounding Temple Terrace market, and tell you plainly where the appraisal risk sits before you commit to a price.
Brightwater 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
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (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.
Recent Developments in Brightwater Sub
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Brightwater Sub, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 5 miles west of Brightwater Sub.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 7 miles west of Brightwater Sub.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The site is about 5 miles southwest of Brightwater Sub.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 5 miles south of Brightwater Sub, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 2 miles west of Brightwater Sub, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The site is about 2 miles southeast of Brightwater Sub.
Source: Bay News 9
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.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Brightwater. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33617; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Hillsborough High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Greco Middle School · Middle (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- King High School · High · FLDOE grade C (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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Common questions about Brightwater
Where is Brightwater?
Brightwater is a community in Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33617.
Are there homes for sale in Brightwater right now?
No active listings inside Brightwater at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Brightwater have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Brightwater in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
| Location | Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33617 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 24 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1958–2014 (median 1976.5) |
| Typical living area | 3,468 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 67% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2022; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Brightwater key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/brightwater-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
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