Chestnut Forest in Seffner

Chestnut Forest
Homes for Sale in Seffner, FL

All 97 homes for sale in SEFFNER, FL · median $399,999 · 59 homes for sale in 33584 · Hillsborough County homes for sale

Community in Seffner · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33584
125 homesBuilt 1920–2021
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As of October 2026, Chestnut Forest in Seffner, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2003 - 2005; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $50/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 52 ft).

Chestnut Forest key facts
LocationSEFFNER, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33584
Homes in the community125 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1920–2021 (median 2003)
Typical living area1,712 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersDeed Restrictions, None, Park
For sale right now1 active, 0 pending · median asking $344,000 · 4.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share60%
Zoned public schoolsHillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Chestnut Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/chestnut-forest-seffner, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Chestnut Forest Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
4.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Hillsborough: 22% (1,810 of 8,134)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
60%
Owner-occupied · Chestnut Forest
76 of 126 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
40%
Non-owner-occupied · Chestnut Forest
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 15% out-of-state
125
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 126 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
8
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $520K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1920
Community established
homes built 1920-2021, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
1.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 125 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Chestnut Forest is a small, single-phase pocket of Seffner built out entirely between 2003 and 2005, with a median build year of 2004. That narrow construction window means the housing stock reads consistently in age and layout, so what separates one listing from another here comes down to upkeep, updates, and lot specifics rather than era or architectural style.

There is currently no active inventory in the community, and the closings data on file covers only a single recent window, so this is not a market to read off a live list-and-compare board right now. A buyer or seller here needs someone tracking the community directly and ready to move the moment something surfaces, because there is no backlog of comparable listings to lean on.

Chestnut Forest Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Chestnut Forest right now

🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated October 4, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Chestnut Forest is a compact, deed-restricted community of 88 homes in Seffner, built out in a tight two-year window in the early 2000s, with a typical home landing around 1,698 square feet of living space.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 59 homes in Chestnut Forest that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1965 and 2005 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 1,488 sq ft and a typical 4-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.

County records show 8 qualified sales in Chestnut Forest across 2024 - 2025 (7 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $520,000 - 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.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a consistently built, early-2000s home rather than mixed-era housing stock
  • Buyers who want a deed-restricted community with a park amenity and are comfortable confirming HOA specifics directly
  • Buyers willing to wait for the right listing to surface in a low-inventory pocket rather than choosing among several active options

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding
  • Buyers on a hard closing deadline who can't accommodate an unpredictable listing timeline
  • Buyers seeking a larger-format home well above the community's typical square footage

The market around Chestnut Forest

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

In ZIP 33584, 110 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Seffner.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,324 homes are active and 1,810 pending (22% under contract).

In ZIP 33584 (SEFFNER), 231 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $345K ($226/sq ft), down 2.9% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 39 active and 14 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33584 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Chestnut Forest, SEFFNER

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 2 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-30)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Chestnut Forest

Live MLS inventory for Chestnut Forest. 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 Chestnut Forest listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Chestnut Forest Seffner Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Chestnut Forest Seffner listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 1610 Marsh Wood Drive · $337,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Realty Unlimited

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

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
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Chestnut Forest 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 Chestnut Forest address.

If we were buying in Chestnut Forest 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 Chestnut Forest.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a consistent-era home in Seffner and are prepared to wait for the right listing rather than choose from a live inventory.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings and only a single recent closing window on file, there is little current data to price against.
Sweet Spot
A single-family home near 1,700 square feet that fits a buyer looking for a settled, moderately sized property rather than a large-format house.
Avoid If
You need to buy or sell on a tight timeline and can't wait out a thin inventory market.

A small, uniform pocket of Seffner

With all 88 homes built between 2003 and 2005, Chestnut Forest doesn't have the mix of eras you find in older Seffner neighborhoods. The median living area of 1,698 square feet suggests a community of moderately sized homes rather than sprawling estates or compact starter units, and the deed restrictions on file point to a governed community with baseline standards on things like exterior appearance, even though the specifics should be confirmed with the HOA rather than assumed from a listing sheet.

Just over half of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a community with a meaningful base of owner-occupied housing rather than one dominated by investor ownership or short-term rental turnover. Combined with the on-site park amenity, this reads as a settled, low-turnover pocket rather than a community built around transient activity.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Chestnut Forest. 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 community this small, with zero active listings at the moment, is not one you can shop by browsing a portal. We track Chestnut Forest directly, flag activity the moment it appears, and can speak to how a specific home compares against what has actually closed here recently rather than guessing from broader Seffner trends.

Chestnut Forest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a consistent-era home in Seffner and are prepared to wait for the right listing rather than choose from a live inventory.
Biggest advantageThe tight 2003-2005 build window and deed restrictions give the community a uniform character that's easier to evaluate than a mixed-vintage neighborhood.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings and only a single recent closing window on file, there is little current data to price against.
Sweet spotA single-family home near 1,700 square feet that fits a buyer looking for a settled, moderately sized property rather than a large-format house.
Avoid ifYou need to buy or sell on a tight timeline and can't wait out a thin inventory market.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Chestnut Forest homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Chestnut Forest.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $50/month (about $600/yr) · median of 84 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $50 per month ($600 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 84 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

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 Chestnut Forest 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.

$2,380/mo
Hillsborough County typical true cost to own
$151/mo
Hillsborough County typical home insurance
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Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in ZIP 33584 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-04).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chestnut Forest a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Chestnut Forest is roughly balanced: 4.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Chestnut Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 125 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Chestnut Forest (public records).
What share of Chestnut Forest is owner-occupied?
60% of Chestnut Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Chestnut Forest built?
Homes in Chestnut Forest were built between 1920 and 2021, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Chestnut Forest?
Chestnut Forest is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Chestnut Forest?
The best agent for Chestnut Forest is one who actively works Seffner 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 Chestnut Forest.
How do I find a top Seffner real estate agent who knows Chestnut Forest?
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 Chestnut Forest and the wider Seffner area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Chestnut Forest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Chestnut Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Chestnut Forest, and what county is it in?
Chestnut Forest is in SEFFNER, Hillsborough County, FL, ZIP 33584. The community's center is about 6 miles northeast of the center of SEFFNER (straight-line).
Buyers targeting a consistently built, early-2000s home rather than mixed-era housing stockExcellent fit
Buyers who want a deed-restricted community with a park amenity and are comfortable confirming HOA specifics directlyExcellent fit
Buyers willing to wait for the right listing to surface in a low-inventory pocket rather than choosing among several active optionsExcellent fit
Buyers who need to compare multiple active listings side by side before decidingProbably not
Buyers on a hard closing deadline who can't accommodate an unpredictable listing timelineProbably not
Buyers seeking a larger-format home well above the community's typical square footageProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33584))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (28 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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Thinking of selling in Chestnut Forest? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Hillsborough County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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