Calusa Trace
Homes for Sale in Lutz, FL
All 251 homes for sale in Lutz, FL · median $525,000 · 120 homes for sale in 33558 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Calusa Trace Unit Two in Lutz, FL since 2013, the most recent in September 2025. Across Lutz as a whole, 372 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $475,000, 40 median days on market, with 108 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 Two is a small, built-out pocket of 62 homes that went up between 1990 and 1994, with the typical house right around 2,488 square feet. Because the age and size are so consistent, price here is driven less by square footage and more by condition and updates. An original-kitchen, deferred-maintenance house and a fully renovated one on the same street can tell very different stories, and that spread is where the negotiation happens.
With only a couple of closings in the recent window, this is a thin, low-turnover market. That cuts both ways: sellers benefit from scarcity when a well-prepared home hits, but a single stale listing can set the tone for months. Buyers should be patient and ready to move when the right condition comes up; sellers should price to the most recent comparable, not to hope.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Calusa TraceHomes for Sale in Lutz, 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
A compact early-1990s enclave in Lutz where homes are similarly sized and turnover is low, so the real variable buyers weigh is how much updating a given house needs.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 314 homes in Calusa Trace that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1990 and 1998 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 2,158 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 98% 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.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Calusa Trace across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $507,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 seeking a roughly 2,500-square-foot home in an established setting and willing to wait for inventory
- Renovation-minded buyers who can price in updates on an early-1990s house and negotiate on condition
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value stability over rapid turnover
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to close quickly and cannot wait for a scarce listing
- Anyone wanting a brand-new home with no deferred maintenance
- Investors chasing high rental turnover, given the largely owner-occupied makeup
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).
In ZIP 33558 (Lutz), 391 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $585K ($240/sq ft), up 0.9% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 75 active and 13 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33558 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Calusa Trace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Calusa Trace Unit Two
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Calusa Trace Unit Two, 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 21 miles south of Calusa Trace Unit Two, 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 16 miles south of Calusa Trace Unit Two, 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 18 miles south of Calusa Trace Unit Two, 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 3 miles north of Calusa Trace Unit Two.
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 6 miles northwest of Calusa Trace Unit Two.
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 southeast of Calusa Trace Unit Two.
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 built-out enclave where condition sets the price
The homes cluster tightly in age and footprint, which makes this a straightforward market to read once you focus on the right lever. There is no new construction to compete with and no room for it; every sale is a resale of a home now in its thirties. That means roofs, HVAC systems, kitchens, and baths are the line items that separate one price from another, and inspection findings carry real weight in negotiations.
The homestead share sits at about 74%, meaning most of these homes are owner-occupied rather than held as rentals or second homes. Practically, that points to a community held long-term, which is part of why listings surface slowly. When you see one come up in good condition, treat it as the exception rather than the rule.
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 62-home neighborhood with only a handful of recent sales, the data is thin and every comparable matters. We track condition, updates, and days on market at the street level so a seller prices to reality and a buyer knows what an update-ready house is actually worth against one that needs work. That precision is the whole game in a low-turnover pocket like this.
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 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.
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Common questions about Calusa Trace
Where is Calusa Trace?
Calusa Trace is a community in Lutz, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33558.
Are there homes for sale in Calusa Trace right now?
No active listings inside Calusa Trace at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Calusa Trace have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Calusa Trace 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.
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