Clair-Mel City Sec A market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $328K ($246 per sq ft), with homes averaging 26 days on market and 1.2 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 20 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.
Clair-Mel City, often written Clair Mel, is an established unincorporated neighborhood in east Tampa, Hillsborough County (ZIP 33619). It sits roughly seven miles east-southeast of downtown Tampa and is combined with Palm River to form the Palm River-Clair Mel census-designated place (source: Wikipedia, Clair-Mel City, Florida).
The neighborhood is bounded by Palm River to the west, the Tampa city limits to the north, the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway to the east, and Progress Village to the south. Most of the housing stock is established single-family homes built from the late 1950s onward, with a mix of mid-century and later construction.
Clair-Mel City is not a deed-restricted subdivision in the master-planned sense, so there is generally no HOA and no CDD assessment. That keeps the carrying cost lower than newer communities, but it puts the weight on condition, roof and systems age, and the flood and insurance picture, which matters in low-lying east Tampa. Confirm flood-zone status per parcel.
For buyers who want an established, affordable single-family home with quick access to the Selmon Expressway, US-301, and Brandon, Clair-Mel City is a practical option. The work is reading each home on condition and confirming the zoned schools and any flood requirements before you offer.
