Carencia
Homes for Sale in Odessa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Carencia in Odessa, FL since 2019, the most recent in September 2025. Across Odessa as a whole, 221 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $685,000, 40 median days on market, with 53 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,770 ($10,150 with the full homestead exemption).
Carencia sits in Odessa, on the Hillsborough County side of the corridor, and the current MLS pull for the community does not carry pricing or volume data we can report on with confidence. That is a data-availability issue, not a judgment on the community itself, and it means any figure someone quotes you for this specific neighborhood right now should be treated as unverified.
For a buyer or seller, the practical move is to pull comparable, address-level activity directly rather than lean on a community-wide summary that is not currently populated. We can run that comp set on request; until then, we are not going to manufacture a number just to fill the page.
The 60-Second Overview
Carencia is a residential community in Odessa, Hillsborough County. Current MLS listings for the community do not identify specific shared amenities, so any clubhouse, pool, or recreational features should be confirmed at the listing or HOA level rather than assumed community-wide.
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 Carencia is best for.
Best for
- A buyer comfortable commissioning a live comp pull before forming price expectations
- A seller who wants an address-specific valuation rather than a community aggregate
- Someone prioritizing the Odessa, Hillsborough County location over a preset amenity list
Probably not for
- A buyer who needs a confirmed amenity package (pool, clubhouse, etc.) before touring
- Someone who wants an immediate price range without further verification
- A buyer relying solely on aggregated community stats rather than current listings
The market around Carencia
Carencia is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33556, 246 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Odessa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Carencia specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Carencia
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Carencia, 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 29 miles south of Carencia, 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 24 miles south of Carencia, 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 27 miles south of Carencia, 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 6 miles south of Carencia.
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 southwest of Carencia.
Source: WUSF
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 Carencia buying strategy.
If we were buying in Carencia 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 Carencia.
What the listing data actually shows
Right now the feed for Carencia does not return the pricing, days-on-market, or inventory detail we would normally use to characterize a community's positioning. Rather than approximate, we are flagging that gap directly: if you are evaluating this neighborhood, ask for a live, address-specific pull instead of relying on an aggregated snapshot.
The same applies to amenities. Nothing in the current MLS listings for Carencia identifies a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational feature. That does not mean none exist, only that we cannot confirm them from this data source, and any claim about amenities should be verified against the HOA or a specific listing before you factor it into a decision.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Carencia. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When the community-level data is thin, the value is in not guessing. We will pull current, address-specific activity in Carencia, verify amenity and HOA details against source documents rather than aggregate summaries, and tell you plainly where the data supports a conclusion and where it does not.
Carencia 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.
Tools for a Carencia buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2019 (6 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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Carencia is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33556 ZIP is $667,564, about 11.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.