Deer Lake Estates
Homes for Sale in Lutz, FL
All 251 homes for sale in Lutz, FL · median $525,000 · 30 homes for sale in 33548 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 8 closed sales in Deer Lake Estates Sub in Lutz, FL since 2012, the most recent in May 2026. Across Lutz as a whole, 372 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $475,000, 40 median days on market, with 108 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,470 ($6,850 with the full homestead exemption).

Deer Lake Estates is a small, tightly held pocket in Lutz — 22 homes total, with construction spanning from 1947 to 2009. That range means value here is set almost entirely by individual condition and updates rather than by a uniform build era, so two homes on the same street can present very differently.
A homestead share around 91% points to a community where most owners have settled in for the long haul rather than cycling through as investment or rental stock. For a buyer, that generally means fewer listings turn over at any given time — when something does come up, it deserves a close look rather than a wait-and-see approach.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Deer Lake EstatesHomes for Sale in Lutz, 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Deer Lake Estates is a compact, established enclave in Lutz where homes trace back as far as 1947 and as recently as 2009, with a median living area of 2,548 square feet suggesting larger, established floor plans rather than starter-sized construction.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Deer Lake Estates that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1971 and 1975 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,984 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.
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.
Who Deer Lake Estates is best for.
Best for
- A buyer who wants a larger living area and is comfortable evaluating an individual home's condition and age carefully.
- A buyer looking for a small, low-turnover pocket of Lutz rather than a high-inventory subdivision with frequent listings.
- A buyer who does not need shared community amenities and prefers a neighborhood built around individual properties.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a community pool, clubhouse, or organized recreational amenities as part of the purchase.
- A buyer who wants uniform, single-era construction where every home shares similar age and system specifications.
- A buyer expecting a high volume of comparable active listings to shop between at any given time.
The market around Deer Lake Estates
Deer Lake Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33548, 32 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Lutz.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33548 (Lutz), 901 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($242/sq ft), up 3.4% year over year, with a median 28 days on market. Right now 8 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33548 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Deer Lake Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Deer Lake Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Deer Lake Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Deer Lake Estates.
A small footprint, a long build history
With only 22 homes in the community, inventory here is inherently thin — this is not a subdivision where you will find a dozen active listings to compare side by side. The build years stretching from 1947 to 2009, with a median year built around 1974, mean the housing stock ranges from older, character-driven construction to more contemporary builds, so due diligence on age-related systems (roof, HVAC, electrical) matters more here than in a single-era subdivision.
No shared community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, which tells us this is a neighborhood built around individual lots and homes rather than a clubhouse, pool, or recreation-package draw. Buyers here are typically paying for the home and its lot, not for a bundled amenity package, and that should shape expectations going in.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deer Lake Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small, with only 22 homes and a build history spanning six decades, generic comps do not tell the full story — each listing needs to be evaluated on its own condition, updates, and lot characteristics. We track this pocket of Lutz closely enough to know which factors are actually driving a given home's value, rather than relying on broad neighborhood averages that do not fit a market this granular.
Deer Lake Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (8 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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Common questions about Deer Lake Estates
Where is Deer Lake Estates?
Deer Lake Estates is a community in Lutz, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33548.
Are there homes for sale in Deer Lake Estates right now?
No active listings inside Deer Lake Estates at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Deer Lake Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Deer Lake Estates 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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Deer Lake Estates Sub Market Scorecard
Deer Lake Estates Sub is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33548 ZIP is $680,300, about 9.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.






