Clair Mel City Unit 2
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Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
200 homesBuilt 1925–2014
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Live · Clair Mel City Unit 2 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
64%
Owner-occupied · Clair Mel City Unit 2
130 of 204 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
36%
Non-owner-occupied · Clair Mel City Unit 2
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
40%
Cash buyers · Clair Mel City Unit 2
2 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
200
Homes in the community
plus 4 vacant residential lots · 204 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2014, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2025
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 200 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and structure, not by any uniform product type. With a median year built of 1958 and a stock that stretches from 1925 all the way to 2014, two homes a block apart can be worlds apart — one an original mid-century frame, the other a recent rebuild. That spread is the single most important thing to understand before you make or accept an offer, and it means comparable sales need to be read carefully rather than taken at face value.

At a median living area of roughly 1,360 square feet, this is a modest-footprint market in the heart of Hillsborough County. With homestead share around 64%, a meaningful minority of these homes are held as rentals or second properties, which tends to add turnover and a wider range of upkeep. For a buyer, that variability is opportunity if you can price condition accurately; for a seller, presentation and honest disclosure do the heavy lifting.

Best for

  • Value-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home's systems and condition before offering
  • Investors seeking a smaller-footprint hold in a central Hillsborough location
  • Renovation-oriented buyers who can capture upside by improving an original property

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need new-construction finishes and larger square footage
  • Anyone wanting a hands-off purchase with no condition due diligence
  • Buyers who expect neighborhood-wide price uniformity to guide their offer

The market around Clair Mel City Unit 2

Clair Mel City Unit 2 is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Clair Mel City Unit 2 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Clair Mel City Unit 2 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 City Unit 2.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and vintage on a home-by-home basis.
Biggest Risk
A broad age spread makes comparables tricky and condition risk real.
Sweet Spot
An updated or rebuilt home priced fairly against its true comps.
Avoid If
You want uniform, move-in-ready product with predictable pricing.

Reading a mixed-vintage block

The defining feature here is age spread. A 1958 median sits between homes built in the 1920s and homes finished as recently as 2014, so the label "comparable" has to be earned. Original systems, additions, and full rebuilds all coexist, and the value gap between them can be large. We treat every home as its own case — roof, systems, foundation, and permit history matter more than the street address.

Footprints are generally on the smaller side, with a median around 1,361 square feet, so square-footage efficiency and any updated space carry real weight in pricing. With roughly a third of homes not homesteaded, expect a steadier flow of listings and a mix of owner-maintained and investor-held properties. That keeps the market liquid but also uneven — a strong pricing case rests on documenting exactly what a given house offers.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Clair Mel City Unit 2. 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 market this varied, the value is in the details we verify — vintage, condition, additions, and how a home stacks up against its truest comparables rather than the block average. We price and negotiate off what a house actually is, which protects buyers from overpaying for age they can't see and helps sellers get credit for work that a raw stat sheet would miss.

Clair Mel City Unit 2 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating condition and vintage on a home-by-home basis.
Biggest advantageA compact, liquid Hillsborough market with a wide range of housing stock.
Biggest riskA broad age spread makes comparables tricky and condition risk real.
Sweet spotAn updated or rebuilt home priced fairly against its true comps.
Avoid ifYou want uniform, move-in-ready product with predictable pricing.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Clair Mel City Unit 2 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Clair Mel City Unit 2?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 200 homes plus 4 vacant residential lots in Clair Mel City Unit 2 (public records).
What share of Clair Mel City Unit 2 is owner-occupied?
64% of Clair Mel City Unit 2 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 City Unit 2 built?
Homes in Clair Mel City Unit 2 were built between 1925 and 2014, with a median year built of 1958.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Clair Mel City Unit 2?
Cash buyers took 40% of Clair Mel City Unit 2 sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (2 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Clair Mel City Unit 2?
The best agent for Clair Mel City Unit 2 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 City Unit 2.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Clair Mel City Unit 2?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Clair Mel City Unit 2 and the wider Tampa area.
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Value-minded buyers willing to underwrite an older home's systems and condition before offeringExcellent fit
Investors seeking a smaller-footprint hold in a central Hillsborough locationExcellent fit
Renovation-oriented buyers who can capture upside by improving an original propertyExcellent fit
Buyers who need new-construction finishes and larger square footageProbably not
Anyone wanting a hands-off purchase with no condition due diligenceProbably not
Buyers who expect neighborhood-wide price uniformity to guide their offerProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33619))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2021 (17 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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