Claonia Highlands
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
97 homesBuilt 1925–2019
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data13 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Claonia Highlands 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 1 a year
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · Claonia Highlands
82 of 99 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · Claonia Highlands
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Claonia Highlands
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2017
97
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 99 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2019, median 1961 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 2 in 2008
1.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 97 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and vintage, not a formula. With a median build year of 1961 and stock that stretches from 1925 to 2019, two homes on the same street can sit far apart on price depending on whether they've been renovated or left original. Expect a wide spread, and expect the number to hinge on what's behind the walls.

For sellers, the near-total homestead share signals a settled, owner-occupied base — inventory tends to come to market by choice, not by pressure, which keeps supply thin. For buyers, that means less to choose from and a real premium on being ready to move when a well-kept home surfaces. Do your diligence early on older systems and permitting.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable renovating an older home and pricing in the work
  • Long-hold owners who value a stable, low-turnover street over quick resale
  • Those seeking varied, non-uniform housing near central Tampa amenities

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a turnkey home available immediately
  • Anyone wanting new-construction systems and warranties without a search
  • Short-horizon buyers counting on fast, predictable resale in a thin market

The market around Claonia Highlands

Claonia Highlands is a small community — 21 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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 Claonia Highlands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Claonia Highlands 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 Claonia Highlands.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Tampa pocket with character over cookie-cutter uniformity.
Biggest Risk
Wide variation in age and condition makes pricing and inspection quality decisive.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated mid-size home in the neighborhood's core vintage.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready inventory on demand or predictable, uniform housing.

An old-bones neighborhood with a long build history

The near-century span between the oldest and newest homes tells you what to expect: original cottages next to full renovations and occasional new construction, with a median living area of about 1,729 square feet. That's a livable, mid-size footprint, but square footage alone won't tell you much here — the era and update level of a given house matter more than the number of rooms.

With roughly 83% of homes homesteaded, turnover is modest and much of the stock is held by long-term owners. That supports stability, but it also means listings can be sparse and inconsistent in condition. Buyers should budget time for the right property and budget attention for inspections on the older housing; sellers of updated homes have a genuine scarcity advantage.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Claonia Highlands. 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 small and this varied by vintage, comparables are tricky and averages can mislead. We price and evaluate house by house — reading condition, updates, and the specifics of older construction — so buyers don't overpay for cosmetics and sellers don't leave money on a genuinely renovated home. That local, property-level judgment is where we earn our keep.

Claonia Highlands in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Tampa pocket with character over cookie-cutter uniformity.
Biggest advantageA high owner-occupied share and thin turnover support long-run stability.
Biggest riskWide variation in age and condition makes pricing and inspection quality decisive.
Sweet spotA well-updated mid-size home in the neighborhood's core vintage.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready inventory on demand or predictable, uniform housing.

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 Claonia Highlands sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Claonia Highlands?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 97 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Claonia Highlands (public records).
What share of Claonia Highlands is owner-occupied?
83% of Claonia Highlands parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Claonia Highlands built?
Homes in Claonia Highlands were built between 1925 and 2019, with a median year built of 1961 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Claonia Highlands?
Cash buyers took 0% of Claonia Highlands sales in the 12 months ending June 2017 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Claonia Highlands?
The best agent for Claonia Highlands 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 Claonia Highlands.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Claonia Highlands?
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 Claonia Highlands and the wider Tampa area.
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Buyers comfortable renovating an older home and pricing in the workExcellent fit
Long-hold owners who value a stable, low-turnover street over quick resaleExcellent fit
Those seeking varied, non-uniform housing near central Tampa amenitiesExcellent fit
Buyers who need a turnkey home available immediatelyProbably not
Anyone wanting new-construction systems and warranties without a searchProbably not
Short-horizon buyers counting on fast, predictable resale in a thin marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33614))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (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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