H J Watrous
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in H J Watrous in Tampa, FL since 2021, the most recent in August 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).
H J Watrous is a small, established pocket in Tampa with only 94 homes on record and a median build year of 1922 — this is a historic-core inventory, not a subdivision with repeatable floor plans. Age spread runs from 1897 to 2023, so buyers are comparing century-old construction against newer infill on the same streets, which makes condition and renovation history the real price driver, not square footage alone.
With roughly 68% of homes on file carrying a homestead exemption, a majority of the stock is owner-occupied rather than churn-and-flip inventory. That tends to mean fewer listings hit the market at once and each one gets evaluated on its own merits — lot, structural updates, systems age — rather than against a tight, uniform comp set.
The 60-Second Overview
A small, historic-core Tampa community of 94 homes spanning construction from 1897 to 2023, with a median build year of 1922 and typical living area near 2,576 square feet — an area defined by individual home character rather than a uniform amenity package.
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 H J Watrous is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing an established Tampa location over shared amenities and comfortable vetting a home's individual renovation history.
- Buyers who want a home near the median living area of about 2,576 square feet and are prepared to evaluate structural age case by case.
- Buyers planning to occupy long-term, consistent with the area's roughly 68% homestead share.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or shared recreational facilities — none is identified in current listings.
- Buyers who want a uniform product where every home shares the same build era and systems age.
- Buyers seeking a large, fast-turnover inventory to choose from — this is a small pool of 94 homes.
The market around H J Watrous
H J Watrous is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33606, 148 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not H J Watrous specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The H J Watrous buying strategy.
If we were buying in H J Watrous 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 H J Watrous.
Old Bones, Case-by-Case Value
The defining fact about this community is its age spread. A median year built of 1922 puts a large share of the inventory near or past the century mark, while the range extending to 2023 shows infill and rebuilds have continued alongside the original housing stock. That combination means two homes on the same block can have almost nothing in common structurally — one may be original construction with a long renovation history, the other a ground-up modern build. Buyers need to evaluate each property on its own systems, permits, and updates rather than assuming neighborhood-wide consistency.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so whatever draws buyers here is the location and the housing stock itself, not shared recreational infrastructure. With a homestead share near 68%, most of the 94 homes are owner-occupied, which typically means listings surface individually rather than in clusters — worth planning for if you're timing a purchase or sale around available inventory.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in H J Watrous. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, age-diverse inventory like this one, generic comps do not hold up — we look at each home's actual construction era, renovation history, and lot characteristics before pricing or bidding, and we tell clients directly when a property's age or condition changes the calculus.
H J Watrous 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 H J Watrous buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (4 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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H J Watrous is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33606 ZIP is $865,401, about 52.7% 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.