Forbes
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Forbes Unit 1 in Tampa, FL since 2013, the most recent in May 2026. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 with the full homestead exemption).
Forbes Unit 1 is a small, established pocket of 59 homes in Tampa, with a median build year of 1957 and a range stretching from 1948 up to 2006. That spread means the housing stock is not uniform — you have original mid-century construction sitting alongside a handful of much newer builds, so condition and updates do more to set value here than location alone.
With roughly two-thirds of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a community with a strong base of long-held, owner-occupied property rather than one turning over through investor activity. For buyers, that typically means fewer homes on the market at any given time and more variation in how well each has been maintained or renovated. For sellers, it argues for pricing off condition and comparable recent updates rather than assuming a uniform per-square-foot number across the community.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Forbes Unit 1 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
Forbes Unit 1 is a compact, older Tampa community where the age of the housing stock — not any shared amenity package — is the defining feature; there are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so the value proposition here is the homes and their lots, not shared facilities.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Forbes that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1920 and 2006 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 1,448 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 Forbes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and update history rather than assuming new-build systems
- Buyers who want a smaller, established Tampa community without a reliance on shared amenities
- Buyers or investors interested in a compact living footprint near the 1,582 square foot median
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a home built within the last several years as the community norm rather than the exception
- Buyers prioritizing built-in community amenities or shared facilities
- Buyers who want a uniform housing stock rather than a mix spanning multiple construction eras
The market around Forbes
Forbes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33603, 135 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33603 (Tampa), 403 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($304/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 66 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 6.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33603 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Forbes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Forbes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Forbes 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 Forbes.
A Mid-Century Base with Uneven Updates
The median living area across Forbes Unit 1 runs about 1,582 square feet, which puts most homes here in a modest, efficient footprint rather than the larger builds seen in newer Tampa subdivisions. Combined with a median year built of 1957, this points to a community built primarily in an earlier construction era, with the newest homes (up to 2006) representing later infill rather than the norm.
Because the range of construction years is wide — 1948 to 2006 — due diligence on any individual home matters more than in a community built in a single phase. Roof age, electrical and plumbing updates, and prior renovation history will vary significantly from one address to the next, and that variation is the main driver of price differences within the community rather than lot size or position.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forbes. 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 59 homes and a wide range of construction years, generic comps do not tell the full story. We track condition, update history, and homestead status home by home so you are pricing or bidding against what is actually on the ground, not an average that papers over a 1948 build sitting next to a 2006 one.
Forbes 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 Forbes buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forbes sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (13 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 Forbes
Where is Forbes?
Forbes is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33603.
Are there homes for sale in Forbes right now?
No active listings inside Forbes at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Forbes have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Forbes 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.