Herchel Heights
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

A Tampa neighborhood in Hillsborough County with a housing stock that spans six decades, anchored by a median build year of 1970 and a typical home size just under 1,800 square feet.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 86 homes in Herchel Heights that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1956 and 2000 (median 1960), with a median living area of about 1,626 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.

Herchel Heights 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 Tampa.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).

In ZIP 33617 (Tampa), 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 Herchel Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

The single biggest variable in this community isn't location or size — it's vintage. A 1955 build and a 2015 build sitting in the same subdivision carry very different expectations for roofs, electrical, plumbing, and layout, and that shows up directly in how homes are priced and negotiated. Buyers should treat the year-built field on any listing here as more decision-relevant than usual, and budget time for an inspection that specifically addresses system age rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide baseline.

No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, which means the draw here is the housing itself and its Hillsborough County location rather than a shared clubhouse, pool, or recreational infrastructure. That's not a knock — it just means the value case rests on the home and lot, not on a package of shared features.

In a neighborhood with a six-decade build range and no amenity package to lean on, the work is in the details — comparing a listing's actual age and condition against what's typical for the block, not just the neighborhood average. We walk that comparison with you before you write an offer, and before you set a list price if you're selling.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.