Carol Shores in Tampa

Carol Shores
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

All 3,511 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $439,000 · 105 homes for sale in 33629 · Hillsborough County homes for sale

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As of September 2026, carol shores in Tampa, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in carol shores in Tampa, FL since 2013, the most recent in May 2025. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Carol Shores Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Hillsborough: 24% (1,939 of 8,213)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Carol Shores is a small pocket - 34 homes total - and right now there is nothing active on the market. That is the first thing to understand before anything else: this is not a community where you shop a list of comparable listings and negotiate against competing inventory. When something does come up, it is effectively a one-off event, and pricing has to be built from recent closed activity and condition rather than from what else is sitting on the market that week.

The homes themselves skew large - median living area runs north of 5,000 square feet - with a build-year spread from the early 1960s to as recent as 2021, and a median year built of 1990. That range tells you the neighborhood has seen periodic rebuilding or major renovation alongside its original stock, which is typical of how condition and finish level, not just square footage, end up driving what a given house is worth here. With homestead exemptions on close to three-quarters of the homes, most of what exists is held as a primary residence rather than turned over as investment or short-term rental stock, which reinforces the low, sporadic listing volume.

The 60-Second Overview

Carol Shores is a compact, established enclave in Tampa with only 34 homes total and zero currently listed - a market defined less by daily competition and more by patience and timing, given how rarely inventory turns.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 13 homes in carol shores that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1964 and 2024 (median 1966), with a median living area of about 4,363 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4-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.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a larger home and comfortable waiting for infrequent availability rather than choosing from current inventory
  • Long-term buyers planning to hold and homestead the property rather than flip or rent it short-term
  • Buyers who want a specific Tampa location and are willing to work off-market or pre-listing to find a fit

Probably not for

  • Buyers on a tight relocation timeline who need to choose among active listings today
  • Investors seeking rental turnover in an area where homestead occupancy dominates and the amenity package is not defined
  • Buyers who need a homeowners-association amenity package as part of the purchase decision

The market around Carol Shores

Carol Shores is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33629, 213 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).

In ZIP 33629 (Tampa), 600 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $1.20M ($488/sq ft), up 14.8% year over year, with a median 39 days on market. Right now 50 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33629 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Carol Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Carol Shores

Live MLS inventory for Carol Shores. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Carol Shores listings as of 2026-09-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.

Schools

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Private school options in the area · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Carol Shores listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Carol Shores address.

If we were buying in Carol Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Carol Shores.

Best Buy
Buyers targeting a specific, larger-format home in Tampa who are willing to wait for the right listing rather than choose from active inventory.
Biggest Risk
Zero active listings means there is currently no way to buy into this community through the open market.
Sweet Spot
A move-up or forever-home buyer who values square footage and is patient about timing.
Avoid If
You need to buy on a fixed timeline or want a live pool of listings to compare and negotiate against.

A tight, low-turnover pocket built on size and condition

With active listings at zero as of this snapshot, Carol Shores functions less like a typical neighborhood market and more like a waiting list. Thirty-four homes is a small enough base that a single sale can shift the read on the community, and the absence of current inventory means any buyer interest has to be proactive - tracking off-market activity, watching for estate or relocation sales, and being ready to move the moment something surfaces.

The housing stock itself is large-format, with a median living area over 5,000 square feet, and spans generations of construction from the early 1960s through 2021. That spread, combined with a median build year of 1990, suggests the neighborhood has absorbed both original-era homes and later infill or rebuilds. Buyers should expect condition and system age to vary meaningfully from one address to the next - this is a community where the specific home's renovation history matters more than any neighborhood-wide price story, since there is no current amenity package identified in MLS data to standardize the appeal.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Carol Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A 34-home community with no active listings is not a market you can research from a portal search - it requires someone tracking off-market signals, prior sales, and ownership patterns to know when and how a home here actually becomes available, and to price it correctly against a thin, irregular sales history rather than a live comp set.

Carol Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers targeting a specific, larger-format home in Tampa who are willing to wait for the right listing rather than choose from active inventory.
Biggest advantageSubstantial living area relative to typical infill product, with a build history spanning six decades.
Biggest riskZero active listings means there is currently no way to buy into this community through the open market.
Sweet spotA move-up or forever-home buyer who values square footage and is patient about timing.
Avoid ifYou need to buy on a fixed timeline or want a live pool of listings to compare and negotiate against.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Carol Shores sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Hillsborough County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,358/mo
Hillsborough County typical true cost to own
$151/mo
Hillsborough County typical home insurance
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Carol Shores Market Scorecard

Thin data

Carol Shores is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $7,395,000, and homes go under contract in about 20 days.

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Months supply
$7,395,000
Median list
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Median sold
$1305
Per sqft
20
Days on mkt
1/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33629 ZIP is $1,041,130, about 31.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools serve Carol Shores?
Carol Shores is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address), Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high and Private school options in the area. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Carol Shores?
The best agent for Carol Shores is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Carol Shores.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Carol Shores?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Carol Shores and the wider Tampa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Carol Shores?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Carol Shores purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking a larger home and comfortable waiting for infrequent availability rather than choosing from current inventoryExcellent fit
Long-term buyers planning to hold and homestead the property rather than flip or rent it short-termExcellent fit
Buyers who want a specific Tampa location and are willing to work off-market or pre-listing to find a fitExcellent fit
Buyers on a tight relocation timeline who need to choose among active listings todayProbably not
Investors seeking rental turnover in an area where homestead occupancy dominates and the amenity package is not definedProbably not
Buyers who need a homeowners-association amenity package as part of the purchase decisionProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (11 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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