DEL RIO ESTATES
Homes for Sale in TAMPA, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Del Rio Estates is a small, established pocket in Tampa: 58 homes total, with a median year built of 1957 and construction spanning all the way to 2019. That range tells you this is not a single-phase subdivision but a long-settled area where original homes sit alongside newer infill or rebuilds. With zero active listings as of this snapshot, there is no current inventory to read pricing from at all - anyone evaluating this community right now is working from history and homestead patterns, not live comparables.
The homestead share of just over 60% is the more useful signal here. That level of owner-occupancy points to longer hold periods and less turnover, which is consistent with a market that shows no active listings - homes here simply do not come up often. For a buyer, that means patience and a standing relationship with someone watching the feed; for a seller, it means limited direct competition when something is finally ready to list.
DEL RIO ESTATES right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($355K) is up 20.3% from the prior 12 months ($295K) and up 632% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: High (15 and 17 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
DEL RIO ESTATES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $355K ($258 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 20 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 20% from the prior 12 months and up 632% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (15 closings in the current window).
DEL RIO ESTATES is a community of 58 homes in TAMPA, Hillsborough County, built between 1957 and 2019 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 1,579 square feet. 60% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A compact, older Tampa community of 58 homes in Hillsborough County, with a median living area near 1,579 square feet and no community amenities identified from MLS data - this reads as a straightforward residential pocket rather than an amenitized subdivision.
The setting & the homes.
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DEL RIO ESTATESWho DEL RIO ESTATES is best for.
Best for
- A buyer set on this specific Tampa pocket who can wait through a quiet listing cycle for the right home to appear.
- Someone comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition and update history rather than a uniform build standard.
- A long-term hold buyer who values a low-turnover setting over amenity access.
Probably not for
- Anyone needing to choose from active inventory today - there is none in this community as of this snapshot.
- A buyer who wants shared community amenities as part of the purchase.
- Someone who prefers newer, uniform construction over a mix of 1957-era and later-built homes.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($355K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($295K) IS the +20.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 22 sales each (15 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Hillsborough County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Hillsborough County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Del Rio Estates Market Scorecard
Del Rio Estates is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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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.
Housing distress & ownership in DEL RIO ESTATES, TAMPA
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Riverhills Elementary Magnet, Pizzo K-8 nearby · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent DEL RIO ESTATES listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Del Rio Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Del Rio Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 6 miles southwest of Del Rio Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Infrastructure
New Interstate 75 interchange planned for Parrish area access
A new Interstate 75 interchange is being planned to improve access for the Parrish area, primarily located in Hillsborough County and connecting to Manatee County through a possible Fort Hamer Road extension. The project is in the planning phase.
What it may mean for the marketPlans a new interstate interchange that would expand road capacity and connectivity for a growing area, potentially shaping future development patterns along the corridor. The project is about 28 miles south of Del Rio Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 4 miles west of Del Rio Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The site is about 2 miles south of Del Rio Estates.
Source: Bay News 9
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The DEL RIO ESTATES buying strategy.
If we were buying in DEL RIO 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 DEL RIO ESTATES.
A tight, mostly owner-held pocket
With only 58 homes in the community and a build range stretching from 1957 to 2019, Del Rio Estates blends original mid-century stock with later additions or replacements. The median year built of 1957 signals that the core of the neighborhood skews older, so buyers should expect condition and system age to vary widely from one address to the next - this is a place where each home needs to be evaluated on its own history rather than assumed to match a subdivision-wide standard.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which lines up with the profile: this is a residential area valued for its lot and location rather than a clubhouse or shared recreation. Combined with a homestead share above 60%, the pattern is one of long-term occupancy and low turnover - reinforced right now by an active listing count of zero. That absence of inventory is itself the headline fact for this snapshot.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in DEL RIO ESTATES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in DEL RIO ESTATES buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (8.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +632% since 2012; Recent Direction +20.3% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 60% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small with no listings currently active, timing and off-market awareness matter more than scrolling a portal. We track Del Rio Estates specifically so that when a homestead-held property does move, our buyers hear about it early and our sellers get a read on the last real comparables rather than guesswork.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 24, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (164 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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