Highland Heights
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,753 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,520 · 124 homes for sale in 33605 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Highland Heights Rev Map in Tampa, FL since 2022, the most recent in March 2026. Across Tampa as a whole, 5,135 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 38 median days on market, with 3,246 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,760 ($6,140 with the full homestead exemption).
Highland Heights is defined by its housing stock, not a price point we can cite here. A median build year of 1950 sitting inside a much wider 1900-2024 range tells you the story: original bungalow-era construction sits block by block with newer infill and renovated product. That spread is what actually drives value swings from one closing to the next — condition and vintage matter more than location within the community.
With homestead exemptions on file for only about 40% of the roughly 403 homes tracked, a meaningful share of this inventory is held as non-primary residences — investment, rental, or second-home ownership. For sellers, that means your comparable pool may include recently renovated flips sitting next to untouched originals, so pricing has to be anchored to the specific home's condition and update history, not a neighborhood average. For buyers, it means inspection and renovation-scope diligence carry more weight here than in a tract-built subdivision.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Highland HeightsHomes for Sale in Tampa, FL 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
A close-in Tampa community built mostly in the mid-20th century, with a modest median living area and no identified community amenities in current MLS listings — this is a housing-stock play, not an amenity play.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Highland Heights that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1918 and 2020 (median 1923), with a median living area of about 1,050 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1-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.
County records show 18 qualified sales in Highland Heights across 2024–2025 (11 in 2024, 7 in 2025), median $263,100 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Highland Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an older, in-town Tampa home with room to renovate or update over time
- Investors comfortable evaluating individual properties for rental or resale given the mixed homestead/non-homestead ownership pattern
- Buyers prioritizing location and lot over community amenities or newer square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a planned community with clubhouse, pool, or shared recreational amenities
- Buyers who want move-in-ready consistency without vetting each home's age and update history individually
- Buyers set on larger new-construction square footage as the primary criterion
The market around Highland Heights
Highland Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33605, 124 homes are on the market and 21% 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 33605 (Tampa), 244 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($277/sq ft), down 2.3% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 69 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33605 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highland Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Highland Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highland Heights 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 Highland Heights.
Old bones, uneven updates
The build-year range here runs from 1900 through 2024, but the median sits at 1950 — meaning the bulk of the housing stock predates modern code cycles even where individual homes have been renovated. A median living area of roughly 1,302 square feet also signals this is a community of original, modest footprints rather than large-format construction; where you see bigger homes, they are the exception, not the rule.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which lines up with the profile: this is an in-town, walk-to-what-you-need kind of area built around individual lots rather than a planned development with shared recreation. Anyone touring here should expect to evaluate each house largely on its own terms — roof, systems, and square footage — rather than leaning on a neighborhood amenity package to carry the value.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highland Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this age-diverse, the difference between a fair offer and an overpay is almost entirely in reading condition and renovation scope correctly. We pull the actual permit and update history on individual homes, not just neighborhood-level stats, so you are pricing the house in front of you — not a median that may not apply.
Highland Heights 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (5 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.
Recent Developments in Highland Heights Rev Map
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highland Heights Rev Map, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 4 miles west of Highland Heights Rev Map.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 5 miles west of Highland Heights Rev Map.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The site is about 2 miles south of Highland Heights Rev Map.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 2 miles south of Highland Heights Rev Map, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 3 miles north of Highland Heights Rev Map, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The project is about 3 miles east of Highland Heights Rev Map, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Common questions about Highland Heights
Where is Highland Heights?
Highland Heights is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33605.
Are there homes for sale in Highland Heights right now?
No active listings inside Highland Heights at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Highland Heights have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Highland Heights 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.
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33605 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 224 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1900–2023 (median 1953.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,256 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 41% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2022 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Highland Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highland-heights-rev-map, data as of September 20, 2026.
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Highland Heights Rev Map Market Scorecard
Highland Heights Rev Map is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33605 ZIP is $263,453, about 43.5% 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.