Colony Key
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Colony Key in Tampa, FL since 2017, the most recent in June 2026. Across Tampa as a whole, 5,135 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 38 median days on market, with 1,363 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).

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Colony Key is a mixed-vintage pocket of Tampa: homes here span a full century of construction, from 1904 up through 2024, with the typical home built around 1982. That spread means condition and updates do more to set price than location within the community — a fully renovated 1980s home and an untouched original can sit blocks apart with very different asking prices.

With 448 homes in the dataset and no amenity package tied to the community, this reads as an established, organically built neighborhood rather than a planned development with a shared clubhouse or pool. Pricing conversations here need to be home-specific from the start; comps drawn from age or size alone will mislead without a walkthrough.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Colony KeyHomes for Sale in Tampa, FL 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.

5103 S JULES VERNE COURT
$555K · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,564 sqft
5103 S JULES VERNE COURT
Listed by CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
5104 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD
$550K · 0.0 mi away
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,600 sqft
5104 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
5101 S JULES VERNE COURT
$590K · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,564 sqft
5101 S JULES VERNE COURT
Listed by CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
5020 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD #403
$325K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft
5020 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD #403
Listed by SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
5210 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD #4
$1.35M · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,025 sqft
5210 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD #4
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY
5210 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD #3
$1.33M · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,011 sqft
5210 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD #3
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY

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

The 60-Second Overview

Colony Key is a Tampa neighborhood in Hillsborough County built out gradually over more than a century, with a typical home now in its early-1980s range and running around 2,128 square feet. It functions as a standard-issue residential pocket without a defined amenity package, so its appeal rests on the housing stock and location rather than shared community features.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 18 homes in Colony Key that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1982 and 1983 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 1,600 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. 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 41 qualified sales in Colony Key across 2024–2025 (24 in 2024, 17 in 2025), median $883,300 — 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 comfortable evaluating homes case-by-case rather than relying on neighborhood-wide averages for condition.
  • Buyers who want a mid-size home footprint (roughly 2,100+ square feet) in an established, already-built-out area of Tampa.
  • Buyers or owners planning a longer hold, aligning with the neighborhood's high share of owner-occupied, homesteaded homes.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a newer-construction home with a consistent build standard throughout the neighborhood.
  • Buyers who prioritize a community with organized amenities such as a pool, gym, or clubhouse.
  • Buyers unwilling to budget for age-related updates given the neighborhood's early-1980s median build year.

The market around Colony Key

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

In ZIP 33611, 297 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).

In ZIP 33611 (Tampa), 644 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $550K ($348/sq ft), up 16.9% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 115 active and 37 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33611 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

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

Colony Key by the numbers

From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Colony Key subdivision: 18 homes on record; built 1982–1983; typical size about 1,600 heated sq ft; 2 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: townhome 100%.

YearRecorded salesMedian price
20191$310,000
20202$370,000
20211$452,500
20221$480,000
20251$405,000
20261$530,000

Newest recorded sale: $530,000 on 2026-06-01.

Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.

If we were buying in Colony Key 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 Colony Key.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an established Tampa neighborhood with a genuine range of home ages and styles rather than a uniform subdivision.
Biggest Risk
Homes with a median build year in the early 1980s carry age-related maintenance questions that need to be priced into any offer.
Sweet Spot
A mid-size home, around the 2,128-square-foot median, with documented updates to major systems.
Avoid If
You need a defined amenity package like a community pool or clubhouse, since none is identified here.

A neighborhood built in layers, not a single era

The year-built range in Colony Key — 1904 to 2024 — tells you this isn't a subdivision that went up in one construction cycle. It's a neighborhood that has been infilled and rebuilt over generations, which means buyers will find a genuine mix of architectural eras and construction standards within the same streets. The median build year of 1982 puts the typical home at roughly four decades old, old enough that mechanical systems, roofs, and updates should be a first-order question on any showing.

At a median of 2,128 square feet, homes here run to a comfortable mid-size footprint, not a starter-home scale and not an oversized outlier. Roughly two-thirds of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of owner-occupied housing rather than a market dominated by investor or short-term rental turnover — useful context for anyone evaluating how a purchase here will hold up over time in terms of neighborhood stability of ownership, not resident characteristics.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Colony Key. 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 built across more than a century, the same square footage and year-built range can hide very different renovation histories, and pricing that ignores those differences leads to overpaying or underselling. We walk each property against its actual condition and mechanical age, not against a neighborhood average, so offers and listings are grounded in what's really there.

Colony Key in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an established Tampa neighborhood with a genuine range of home ages and styles rather than a uniform subdivision.
Biggest advantageThe mixed vintage housing stock creates real opportunity to find an updated home or a value-priced project within the same footprint size.
Biggest riskHomes with a median build year in the early 1980s carry age-related maintenance questions that need to be priced into any offer.
Sweet spotA mid-size home, around the 2,128-square-foot median, with documented updates to major systems.
Avoid ifYou need a defined amenity package like a community pool or clubhouse, since none is identified here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Colony Key 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 Colony Key.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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 Colony Key sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes case-by-case rather than relying on neighborhood-wide averages for condition.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a mid-size home footprint (roughly 2,100+ square feet) in an established, already-built-out area of Tampa.Excellent fit
Buyers or owners planning a longer hold, aligning with the neighborhood's high share of owner-occupied, homesteaded homes.Excellent fit
Buyers who want a newer-construction home with a consistent build standard throughout the neighborhood.Probably not
Buyers who prioritize a community with organized amenities such as a pool, gym, or clubhouse.Probably not
Buyers unwilling to budget for age-related updates given the neighborhood's early-1980s median build year.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2017 (4 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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Schools serving nearby communities

We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Colony Key. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33611; 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).

Common questions about Colony Key

Where is Colony Key?

Colony Key is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33611.

How many homes are in Colony Key?

County property records list 18 homes in Colony Key, built between 1982 and 1983; the typical home is about 1,600 heated square feet.

What do homes in Colony Key sell for?

Colony Key has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2026 (1 sale, median $530,000). For context, ZIP 33611 has 297 homes on the market with 25% under contract.

Are there homes for sale in Colony Key right now?

No active listings inside Colony Key at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.

Does Colony Key have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Colony Key in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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