Calusa Trace
Homes for Sale in Lutz, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Calusa Trace Ph Ii in Lutz, FL since 2011, the most recent in April 2026. Across Lutz as a whole, 318 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $475,000, 41 median days on market, with 72 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,470 ($6,850 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Calusa Trace master-planned community in Lutz, FL — see all Calusa Trace homes for sale (5 listings across 7 villages and sections in the MLS).
Part of Calusa Trace, Lutz, FL — see all Calusa Trace homes for sale (0 listings across 6 sections in the MLS).
Calusa Trace Unit IX Ph II is a small, single-era pocket of Lutz — 63 homes, all built within a tight 1994 to 1997 window, with a median year built of 1995. That kind of construction consistency means most buyers are comparing homes of similar age and system life rather than guessing across decades of renovation history, which simplifies the value conversation considerably.
The median living area of 1,919 square feet points to a mid-size, single-family footprint typical of mid-1990s Hillsborough subdivisions — not a starter-home scale, not an oversized custom build. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, whatever value premium exists here is coming from the house and lot itself, not from a clubhouse or gated entry, so buyers should price the home on its own merits and confirm any HOA structure independently.
The 60-Second Overview
A compact, built-out enclave in Lutz where every home dates to the same three-year construction stretch, giving the market here unusual consistency in age and layout compared to neighborhoods that blended phases over a longer period.
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 Calusa Trace is best for.
Best for
- Buyers looking for a single-family home built in a consistent mid-1990s era rather than a mixed-vintage neighborhood
- Primary-residence buyers who value a stable, owner-occupied-majority setting over amenity-driven pricing
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home on its own condition and lot rather than a community amenity package
Probably not for
- Buyers who want on-site amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or recreational facilities included in the purchase
- Investors seeking a community with an established short-term rental pattern, given the high homestead share
- Buyers who prefer a large-scale, multi-phase development with broader inventory and layout variety
The market around Calusa Trace
Calusa Trace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33558, 149 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Lutz.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Calusa Trace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Calusa Trace Ph Ii by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Calusa Trace Ph Ii subdivision: 16 homes on record; built 1995–1996; typical size about 1,578 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $305,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | $397,050 |
| 2023 | 1 | $420,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $400,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | $410,000 |
| 2026 | 2 | $435,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $485,000 on 2026-04-01.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Recent Developments in Calusa Trace Ph Ii
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Calusa Trace Ph Ii, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 16 miles south of Calusa Trace Ph Ii, 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 11 miles south of Calusa Trace Ph Ii, 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 project is about 13 miles south of Calusa Trace Ph Ii, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9 - April 2026Development
New mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco
A mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco County, next to Pilot Country Airport, would add 108 single-family homes, about 175,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 120-room hotel, with completion expected around 2030.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use community adds housing, retail, and lodging along the State Road 52 corridor in central Pasco, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 8 miles north of Calusa Trace Ph Ii.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Moffitt Cancer Center opens flagship outpatient center at its new Speros FL campus in Pasco
Moffitt Cancer Center held the grand opening of its flagship outpatient cancer center in January 2026 at Speros FL, its large new campus on State Road 52 in Pasco County. The campus is planned as a long-term life sciences and medical hub expected to bring substantial employment to the area.
What it may mean for the marketA large new medical and life sciences campus is a long-term employment anchor for central Pasco, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 9 miles northwest of Calusa Trace Ph Ii.
Source: WUSF - January 2026Development
Flagship breaks ground on 46,000-square-foot Wiregrass Ranch Medical Pavilion in Wesley Chapel
Flagship Healthcare Properties broke ground in January 2026 on a 46,000-square-foot medical pavilion at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, adding outpatient medical space to the growing State Road 56 corridor.
What it may mean for the marketAdded outpatient medical space along the State Road 56 corridor deepens healthcare access and professional employment in Wesley Chapel, an amenity factor that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 6 miles east of Calusa Trace Ph Ii.
Source: HCO News
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.
The Calusa Trace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Calusa Trace 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 Calusa Trace.
A tight build window, minimal amenity overhead
With just 63 homes and a construction span of only three years, Calusa Trace Unit IX Ph II behaves less like a sprawling master-planned community and more like a single, cohesive phase of development. That narrow build window (1994-1997) means roofs, systems, and construction methods are largely comparable from house to house, which is useful information for anyone trying to gauge deferred-maintenance risk before making an offer.
The homestead share of 77.8% is notable — a large majority of owners have filed for homestead exemption, which generally signals owner-occupied, primary-residence status rather than a market dominated by short-term rental or absentee-investor activity. Combined with the absence of any listed community amenities in current MLS data, this reads as a straightforward, owner-driven neighborhood rather than an amenity-anchored community — buyers should verify HOA dues, restrictions, and any shared facilities directly rather than assume a resort-style package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Calusa Trace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, single-phase community like this, the details that matter — original construction quality, how a specific floor plan has aged, whether HOA terms have changed since 1997 — rarely show up in a listing sheet. We track this pocket of Lutz closely enough to walk you through what a home's age and homestead status actually tell you about condition and ownership pattern before you write an offer.
Calusa Trace 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 2011 (7 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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