East Tampa
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,542 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,000 · 115 homes for sale in 33605 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, East Tampa in Tampa, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 44 closed sales in East Tampa in Tampa, FL since 2005, the most recent in September 2025. Recorded prices across those 44 sales ran from $33,000 to $350,000 (median $104,900), on homes of 718 to 2,815 sq ft. 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 $1,650 ($1,030 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in East Tampa: 1 new listing (median asking $249,900). As of October 6, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Price in East Tampa is driven by condition and lot, not by a uniform product. With a median year built of 1957 and a stock that runs from 1900 all the way to 2024, you are looking at a market where two homes on the same block can trade very differently depending on how much work has been done. The median living area of about 1,326 square feet tells you the typical home is modest in footprint, so renovation quality and systems age matter more here than raw size.
The posture right now is transactional and negotiable rather than frenzied. With 803 homes in the snapshot and a homestead share of roughly 46 percent, a meaningful slice of this inventory is held by owners who are not living in the property, which tends to keep a steady supply of resale and investor stock moving. Buyers should underwrite each home on its own merits; sellers should not assume a neighboring sale sets their number.
East Tampa right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 6, 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
East Tampa is an older, close-in Hillsborough County market where the housing is mostly compact and the condition spread is wide, so the story is less about a single price point and more about what has and hasn't been updated.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 66 homes in East Tampa that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1900 and 2020 (median 1948), with a median living area of about 1,200 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 98% 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 East Tampa is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to budget for systems on an older home
- Investors seeking compact resale stock in a close-in Tampa location
- Buyers prioritizing location and value over square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a large, modern floor plan with move-in-ready finishes
- Anyone unwilling to fund inspections and potential system updates on older housing
- Buyers expecting uniform, predictable pricing block to block
The market around East Tampa
East Tampa is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33605, 140 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,324 homes are active and 1,810 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 33605 (Tampa), 244 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($277/sq ft), down 2.3% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 69 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33605 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not East Tampa specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in East Tampa, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in East Tampa
Live MLS inventory for East Tampa. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending East Tampa listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in East Tampa Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending East Tampa listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 2006 E Stuart Street · $249,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 17, 2026 · listed by Align Right Realty Llc
The East Tampa buying strategy.
If we were buying in East Tampa 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 East Tampa.
An older stock with a wide condition spread
The year-built range from 1900 to 2024 is unusually broad, and with the median landing at 1957 the bulk of the housing predates modern construction norms. That means roofs, electrical, plumbing, and foundations deserve real scrutiny, and it also means there is genuine infill and rebuild activity mixed in among the vintage homes. The median living area near 1,326 square feet points to efficient, smaller floor plans as the norm rather than the exception.
Because homestead status covers under half the homes here, resale turnover tends to stay reasonably active and pricing is condition-led rather than anchored to one benchmark. For a buyer, that is opportunity: a well-executed renovation can stand apart in a market where much of the stock is original. For a seller, it means the burden is on you to document what you have done, since comparables in this pocket are not interchangeable.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in East Tampa. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
East Tampa rewards local underwriting: knowing which blocks are seeing new construction, which older homes hide deferred systems, and how to price a renovation against original stock. We work each listing and each offer off the actual home in front of us, not a neighborhood average, and we will tell you plainly when a property's condition doesn't support the ask.
East Tampa 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.
Tools for a East Tampa buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed East Tampa sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in East Tampa, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in East Tampa
Homes in East Tampa that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 2006 Stuart Street · off market
15% of homes for sale in ZIP 33605 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-06).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (44 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 East Tampa. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33605 / 33610; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Tampa Bay Boulevard Elementary School · Elementary · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Pierce Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Jefferson High School · High · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Hillsborough High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Nearby Communities
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