Frances Arbor South
Homes for Sale in Temple Terrace, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 22 closed sales in Frances Arbor South in Temple Terrace, FL since 2006, the most recent in June 2026. Across Temple Terrace as a whole, 180 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415,000, 40 median days on market, with 51 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,530 ($5,900 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and vintage, not by a uniform product. With homes built between 1940 and 2006 and a median build year of 1978, Frances Arbor South is a mixed-age pocket where an updated, mechanically sound house and a deferred-maintenance one can sit on the same street at very different numbers. The median living area sits just under 1,930 square feet, so most of what trades is a mid-size home rather than a starter box.
The turnover signal is thin: only two closings in the window we're reading. That means comps are scarce and each new sale carries outsized weight in setting the next one. For buyers, it argues for patience and a hard look at condition rather than chasing a headline number. For sellers, pricing off a stale or thin comp set is the real risk — presentation and an accurate read of your home's updates matter more than the neighborhood average.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Frances Arbor South 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
Frances Arbor South is a 201-home, established section of Temple Terrace in Hillsborough County, with a housing stock spanning roughly six decades and a strong owner-occupant footprint.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 20 homes in Frances Arbor South that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1977 and 1979 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 2,397 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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 Frances Arbor South is best for.
Best for
- Long-hold buyers who value a settled, owner-occupied section and aren't in a rush to close
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for updates on an older home and reading condition over averages
- Sellers with a genuinely updated home who want disciplined pricing in a thin-comp market
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new or near-new construction and turnkey systems
- Shoppers who want a deep, active inventory and many comparable sales to choose from
- Investors chasing a rental-heavy block, given the high owner-occupant share
The market around Frances Arbor South
Frances Arbor South is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33617, 189 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Temple Terrace.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33617 (Temple Terrace), 440 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $332K ($226/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 81 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33617 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Frances Arbor South specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Frances Arbor South buying strategy.
If we were buying in Frances Arbor South 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 Frances Arbor South.
A seasoned street with an owner-heavy base
The defining trait here is stability of ownership. A homestead share of roughly 74% tells you most of these 201 homes are owner-occupied rather than held as rentals, which typically shows up as steadier upkeep and slower, more considered turnover. That's a double edge: you get a settled section, but inventory can be genuinely tight when few owners are motivated to sell.
Because the build range runs from 1940 to 2006, due diligence is not optional. Roof age, electrical, plumbing, and systems vary widely by house, and the median year built of 1978 means many homes predate current construction standards. Underwrite the individual property, not the block.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Frances Arbor South. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a section this thin on recent closings, the value we add is judgment on a single house, not a spreadsheet average. We'll help you weigh vintage against condition, pressure-test a listing price against a small comp set, and tell you plainly when a home's updates justify the ask — or when they don't.
Frances Arbor South 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 Frances Arbor South buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (22 transactions analyzed) |
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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 Frances Arbor South. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33617; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Hillsborough High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Greco Middle School · Middle (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- King High School · High · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Frances Arbor South
Where is Frances Arbor South?
Frances Arbor South is a community in Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33617.
Are there homes for sale in Frances Arbor South right now?
No active listings inside Frances Arbor South at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Frances Arbor South have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Frances Arbor South 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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Frances Arbor South Market Scorecard
Frances Arbor South is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33617 ZIP is $301,269, about 24.1% 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.