Butlers First Lake Sub
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
In Butlers First Lake Sub, price is driven by condition and updates far more than by any published range. With homes built between 1955 and 2017 and a median build year of 1983, you are shopping across several construction eras on the same streets, so two homes of similar size can trade very differently depending on how much has been touched since original construction.
The median home here runs about 2,562 square feet, which is generous for a small pocket of roughly 80 homes. For buyers, that means square footage is not the scarce commodity — modernization is. For sellers, the leverage is in documented updates to systems and finishes, not in square footage claims alone.
Who Butlers First Lake Sub is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want more living space and are willing to evaluate each home on its own condition
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing in updates on an older home
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a small, largely homesteaded street
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new-construction uniformity and consistent finishes
- Anyone wanting a large selection at once, given only about 80 homes here
- Buyers relying on a tight, predictable comp range rather than case-by-case pricing
The market around Butlers First Lake Sub
Butlers First Lake Sub is a small community — 9 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Butlers First Lake Sub specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Butlers First Lake Sub buying strategy.
If we were buying in Butlers First Lake Sub 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 Butlers First Lake Sub.
A small, mixed-vintage pocket
The defining trait here is the spread. A build range from 1955 to 2017 with a 1983 median tells you this is not a single-era subdivision — you will find mid-century homes, later infill, and newer construction sharing the same neighborhood. That variety rewards buyers who inspect carefully and read each property on its own terms.
At about 2,562 square feet median living area, floor plans tend toward the roomy end. Roughly 85% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a largely owner-occupied street rather than a rental-heavy block — a signal worth weighing if long-term stability of the surrounding properties matters to you.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Butlers First Lake Sub. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a pocket this small with this much construction-era variety, comps are not interchangeable. We price and evaluate on condition, era, and actual updates rather than a headline range — which is how you avoid overpaying for an unrenovated home or underpricing one that has been modernized.
Butlers First Lake Sub in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- 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.
Tools for a Butlers First Lake Sub buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Butlers First Lake Sub sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33613)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (12 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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