Emory Heights
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 36 closed sales in Emory Heights in Tampa, FL since 2004, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $220,000 to $666,350 (median $370,000), on homes of 982 to 2,218 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 $5,820 ($5,200 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33610 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 131 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1947–2022 (median 1957) |
| Typical living area | 1,317 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 57% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Emory Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/emory-heights, data as of September 20, 2026.
Emory Heights is an older core-Tampa pocket where the housing stock does most of the talking. With a median build year of 1957 and homes stretching back to 1947, condition and updates — not square footage — set the price here. At a median of roughly 1,317 living square feet, these are modest footprints, so what separates one sale from the next is whether a home has been reworked or left largely original.
Expect a wide spread in outcomes rather than a tidy comp set. When the majority of a small inventory predates 1960, two homes on the same block can trade very differently depending on systems, roof, and renovation history. Buyers should underwrite for condition; sellers should not assume a neighbor's number carries over without accounting for what has actually been done to the house.
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The 60-Second Overview
Emory Heights is a compact, older neighborhood of about 131 homes inside Hillsborough County, close to central Tampa. It reads as an established, mid-century-and-earlier area where the value case runs through the individual property, not the headline stats.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 47 homes in Emory Heights that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1925 and 2022 (median 1953), with a median living area of about 1,435 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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Emory Heights across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $300,000 — 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.
Who Emory Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a central Tampa foothold and will budget for updates on an older home
- Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value to a modest-footprint property
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, owner-heavy street over quick turnover
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction and larger square footage
- Anyone who needs a deep, uniform comp set to feel confident on price
- Investors wanting a high-churn, quick-flip inventory with steady supply
The market around Emory Heights
Emory Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33610, 204 homes are on the market and 21% 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 33610 (Tampa), 444 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $356K ($227/sq ft), up 6.6% year over year, with a median 24 days on market. Right now 79 active and 25 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33610 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Emory Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Emory Heights, 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.
The Emory Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Emory Heights 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 Emory Heights.
An older core with owner staying power
The build range tells the story: from 1947 through 2022, but with the median parked in 1957. That means a mostly vintage inventory with occasional newer infill. For buyers, that mix is an opportunity and a warning — renovation potential is real, but so is deferred maintenance, and inspection findings will drive negotiations more than any list price does.
Just over half of the homes here — about 57% — carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of owner-occupants rather than a heavily investor-driven block. That tends to translate into properties that turn over less frequently, so when a well-kept home comes to market, it can draw focused attention. The flip side: available supply is thin, and patience is part of the buying strategy.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Emory Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, older neighborhood where condition dictates price and clean comps are scarce, the work is in reading each house on its own terms. We help buyers underwrite renovation and systems risk before they fall for the block, and we help sellers position an updated home so it is not dragged down by an un-updated neighbor's sale.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33610)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (36 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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