Hellekes Sub
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
81 homesBuilt 1930–2023
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data13 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Hellekes Sub Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
54%
Owner-occupied · Hellekes Sub
49 of 90 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
46%
Non-owner-occupied · Hellekes Sub
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Hellekes Sub
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
81
Homes in the community
plus 9 vacant residential lots · 90 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1930
Community established
homes built 1930-2023, median 1961 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 2 in 2011
1.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 81 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Hellekes Sub is an older, small Tampa subdivision — 81 homes with a build range stretching from 1930 to 2023 and a median year built of 1961. That spread matters more than any single number: you're looking at a mix of original-era construction and newer infill or rebuilds sitting on the same streets, which means condition and vintage do more to set value here than location alone.

Closing activity in the most recent window was thin — a single recorded closing — so there isn't enough fresh transaction data to call a firm trend one way or the other. That's typical for a subdivision this size, and it means pricing decisions here should lean on the specific home's condition and comparable sales history rather than a broad market read.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual home's age and condition rather than relying on a neighborhood-wide comp set
  • Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance living space in Tampa near the 1,360-square-foot median
  • Investors or owner-occupants comfortable with a subdivision that mixes long-held owner-occupied homes with rental or investment properties

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decision
  • Buyers who need a large pool of very recent closed sales to validate pricing before making an offer
  • Buyers set on new or near-new construction exclusively, given the community's wide vintage range

The market around Hellekes Sub

Hellekes Sub is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hellekes Sub specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Hellekes Sub today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Hellekes Sub.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an established Tampa subdivision where the home's own condition and vintage — not shared amenities — drive the decision.
Biggest Risk
Thin recent closing activity makes it harder to lean on fresh comparables when setting or accepting a price.
Sweet Spot
A buyer targeting a smaller-footprint home — median living area runs right around 1,360 square feet — who wants Tampa proximity without a large maintenance footprint.
Avoid If
You want a subdivision with shared amenities or a high-volume, easily-comped resale market.

A subdivision defined by vintage, not volume

With only 81 homes total, Hellekes Sub isn't a high-turnover community, and the low closing count in the current window reinforces that. Buyers shouldn't expect a deep, constantly refreshing pool of comparables — each available home tends to be evaluated more on its own merits than against a stream of recent sales.

The homestead share sits at 54.4%, meaning just over half of homes are owner-occupied primary residences under Florida's exemption, with the remainder likely held as rentals, second homes, or investment property. That mix is worth noting for anyone assessing how a block or street might turn over, and it's a data point we walk through property by property rather than assume applies neighborhood-wide. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so this is a housing-stock play — the appeal is the individual home and its lot, not shared facilities.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hellekes Sub. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a subdivision this small, with construction dates spanning nearly a century and few recent closings to lean on, pricing a home correctly takes more than pulling a neighborhood average. We look street by street and structure by structure — checking build era, condition, and how a specific home stacks against the handful of true comparables that exist, rather than relying on thin aggregate data.

Hellekes Sub in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an established Tampa subdivision where the home's own condition and vintage — not shared amenities — drive the decision.
Biggest advantageThe wide build-year range means options exist from original 1930s-era construction to newer homes, if you're willing to evaluate each listing individually.
Biggest riskThin recent closing activity makes it harder to lean on fresh comparables when setting or accepting a price.
Sweet spotA buyer targeting a smaller-footprint home — median living area runs right around 1,360 square feet — who wants Tampa proximity without a large maintenance footprint.
Avoid ifYou want a subdivision with shared amenities or a high-volume, easily-comped resale market.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hellekes Sub sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Hellekes Sub?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 81 homes plus 9 vacant residential lots in Hellekes Sub (public records).
What share of Hellekes Sub is owner-occupied?
54% of Hellekes Sub parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Hellekes Sub built?
Homes in Hellekes Sub were built between 1930 and 2023, with a median year built of 1961 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Hellekes Sub?
Cash buyers took 0% of Hellekes Sub sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Hellekes Sub?
The best agent for Hellekes Sub is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Hellekes Sub.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Hellekes Sub?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Hellekes Sub and the wider Tampa area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Hellekes Sub purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual home's age and condition rather than relying on a neighborhood-wide comp setExcellent fit
Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance living space in Tampa near the 1,360-square-foot medianExcellent fit
Investors or owner-occupants comfortable with a subdivision that mixes long-held owner-occupied homes with rental or investment propertiesExcellent fit
Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the purchase decisionProbably not
Buyers who need a large pool of very recent closed sales to validate pricing before making an offerProbably not
Buyers set on new or near-new construction exclusively, given the community's wide vintage rangeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33619))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (9 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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Thinking of selling in HELLEKES SUB? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Hillsborough County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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