Carter Sutton
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Carter Sutton is an established residential pocket in Tampa, Hillsborough County, with 323 homes built across nearly a full century and a median living area of 1,471 square feet — a scale that skews toward original-footprint homes rather than larger newer construction.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Carter Sutton that have changed hands since 2018, built between 1954 and 1977 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,149 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-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.

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

In ZIP 33609, 176 homes are on the market and 30% 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 33609 (Tampa), 425 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $667K ($367/sq ft), up 10.3% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 48 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33609 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

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

The year-built range here — 1925 to 2024 — is wide enough that no two blocks necessarily look alike. A median year built of 1961 puts the typical home solidly in the mid-century category, and at a median 1,471 square feet, most homes are modest to moderate in size rather than sprawling. That combination usually means the real differentiator between listings is what has been updated: roof, systems, kitchen, and layout, more than raw square footage.

No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven community — there's no clubhouse, pool, or HOA-managed feature set to factor into a purchase decision. What you're buying is the home and the lot, not a package of shared facilities, and that keeps the calculus simpler for buyers who want to evaluate a house on its own terms.

In a neighborhood with this much variation in home age and no amenity package to lean on, the property itself has to be evaluated carefully — age of systems, permit history, and true condition matter more than they would in a newer, uniform subdivision. We walk buyers through that evaluation directly, and we help sellers position an older or updated home accurately so it doesn't get lumped in with the rest of the range on price alone.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.