Clair Mel in Tampa

Clair Mel
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

All 3,772 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $429,000 · 144 homes for sale in 33609 · Hillsborough County homes for sale

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33609
354 homesBuilt 1922–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data16 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Clair Mel Addition in Tampa, FL since 2010, the most recent in February 2026. Across Tampa as a whole, 7,766 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 35 median days on market, with 3,282 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,760 ($6,140 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of Clair Mel, Tampa, FL — see all Clair Mel homes for sale (0 listings across 3 sections in the MLS).

Live · Clair Mel Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
78%
Owner-occupied · Clair Mel
287 of 368 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
22%
Non-owner-occupied · Clair Mel
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
354
Homes in the community
plus 14 vacant residential lots · 368 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 16 years of records
31
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $2.30M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1922–2024
Years homes were built
median 1954 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 21, 2026

Clair Mel Addition is an older Tampa pocket where the housing stock spans a full century, from homes built in the early 1920s to recent construction finished as late as 2024. That range matters more than any single number here: buyers are looking at a mix of original-era homes and newer infill, and condition, lot configuration, and how much has been updated will do most of the work in setting value on any given listing.

The median living area, near 2,861 square feet, runs larger than what most buyers associate with a neighborhood whose typical home dates to the early 1950s, which tells us there is a meaningful share of additions, rebuilds, or larger newer construction mixed into the count of 354 homes. With homestead exemption filed on 78% of properties, most owners here are holding the home as their primary residence rather than as a short-term rental or flip, which tends to support a steadier, less transaction-driven market posture.

Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Clair Mel 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.

4101 W MORRISON AVENUE
$900K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft
4101 W MORRISON AVENUE
Listed by FLORIDA HOMESTYLES
4115 W MULLEN AVENUE
$3M · 0.1 mi away
7 bd · 6 ba · 5,230 sqft
4115 W MULLEN AVENUE
Listed by CENTURY 21 LIST WITH BEGGINS
714 S LOIS AVENUE
$1.40M · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,215 sqft
714 S LOIS AVENUE
Listed by PINPOINT REALTY GROUP LLC
1003 MORRISON COURT
$2.54M · 0.1 mi away
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,458 sqft
1003 MORRISON COURT
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
4001 W MULLEN AVENUE
$889K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,258 sqft
4001 W MULLEN AVENUE
Listed by QUICKSILVER REAL ESTATE GROUP
1009 S MORRISON COURT
$2.10M · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,102 sqft
1009 S MORRISON COURT
Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Clair Mel Addition sits in Hillsborough County within Tampa, with a housing stock built across a full century rather than in a single development wave, so no two blocks necessarily read the same age or scale.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 122 homes in Clair Mel that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1947 and 2026 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 2,796 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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 31 qualified sales in Clair Mel across 2024–2025 (17 in 2024, 14 in 2025), median $2.30M — 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 prioritizing living space and willing to evaluate condition home by home rather than by neighborhood norms
  • Buyers interested in a settled residential area with a high share of owner-occupied homes
  • Buyers open to either an older structure with character or a newer rebuild on the same type of lot

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single, consistent architectural style or build era throughout
  • Buyers seeking community amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or organized recreation
  • Buyers who want to rely on a neighborhood-wide price average rather than home-specific comparisons

The market around Clair Mel

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

In ZIP 33609, 175 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.

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

In ZIP 33609 (Tampa), 156 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $667K ($328/sq ft), up 1.1% year over year, with a median 33 days on market. Right now 9 active and 3 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33609 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

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

If we were buying in Clair Mel 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 Clair Mel.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide averages.
Biggest Risk
Wide variation in age and square footage makes it easy to overpay without a condition-specific comparison.
Sweet Spot
Homes with documented updates or additions that bridge the older core with more current construction.
Avoid If
You want a community built around shared amenities rather than the individual home.

A neighborhood built in layers, not phases

With 354 homes spanning construction from 1922 through 2024, Clair Mel Addition did not develop as a single subdivision under one builder timeline. That means buyers should expect real variation block to block and even lot to lot: a home from the early era sitting near one finished within the last few years. The median year built of 1954 signals that the core of the neighborhood is mid-century, but the presence of homes built as recently as 2024 shows ongoing infill or rebuild activity layered on top of that older base.

The living area figure is the other detail worth sitting with. A median of roughly 2,861 square feet is sizable for a community with a mid-century core, which suggests additions, substantial renovations, or newer larger-footprint builds are pulling that number up. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential area valued on the home itself, its lot, and its condition rather than on shared recreational infrastructure.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood this age-diverse, pulling comparable sales that actually match a given home's era, size, and condition takes more than a quick pull of nearby closings. We walk buyers and sellers through what separates an original 1950s structure from a recent rebuild on the same street, so pricing conversations start from the right baseline rather than a neighborhood average that blends a century of construction.

Clair Mel in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than leaning on neighborhood-wide averages.
Biggest advantageThe mix of eras means larger, updated, or newer-built homes can be found without leaving the immediate area.
Biggest riskWide variation in age and square footage makes it easy to overpay without a condition-specific comparison.
Sweet spotHomes with documented updates or additions that bridge the older core with more current construction.
Avoid ifYou want a community built around shared amenities rather than the individual home.
The takeaway

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

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Clair Mel key facts
LocationTampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33609, 33629
Homes in the community354 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1922–2024 (median 1954.0)
Typical living area2,861 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share78%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2010 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Clair Mel key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/clair-mel-addition, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Clair Mel Addition, Tampa

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 3 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-11-06)

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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Clair Mel?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 354 homes plus 14 vacant residential lots in Clair Mel (public records).
What share of Clair Mel is owner-occupied?
78% of Clair Mel parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Clair Mel built?
Homes in Clair Mel were built between 1922 and 2024, with a median year built of 1954.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Clair Mel?
The best agent for Clair Mel 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 Clair Mel.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Clair Mel?
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 Clair Mel and the wider Tampa area.
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Where is Clair Mel, and what county is it in?
Clair Mel is in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL, ZIP codes 33609, 33629. The community's center is about 4 miles southwest of the center of Tampa (straight-line).
Buyers prioritizing living space and willing to evaluate condition home by home rather than by neighborhood normsExcellent fit
Buyers interested in a settled residential area with a high share of owner-occupied homesExcellent fit
Buyers open to either an older structure with character or a newer rebuild on the same type of lotExcellent fit
Buyers who want a single, consistent architectural style or build era throughoutProbably not
Buyers seeking community amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or organized recreationProbably not
Buyers who want to rely on a neighborhood-wide price average rather than home-specific comparisonsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33609/33629))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2010 (10 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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We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Clair Mel. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33609 / 33629; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.

Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).

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