Hillcrest Acres
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Hillcrest Acres in Tampa, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1959 - 1959; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 49 ft).
Hillcrest Acres is a small, established pocket in Tampa (Hillsborough County) - 76 homes total, with construction spanning from 1959 up through 2012. The median year built lands right at 1959, so the core of the community skews toward original-era construction, with newer infill or rebuilds mixed in rather than defining the block.
With zero active listings as of this snapshot, there is nothing on the market to compare against right now. Pricing here will be driven almost entirely by each home's individual condition and how much of the original 1959-era structure remains versus what has been updated or rebuilt - not by a visible run of comparable listings.
Hillcrest Acres right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Hillcrest Acres is a compact, older Tampa community where the housing stock reflects decades of incremental change - modest median square footage, a wide build-year spread, and no identified shared amenities to standardize expectations.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 87 homes in Hillcrest Acres that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1959 and 1992 (median 1959), with a median living area of about 954 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.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Hillcrest Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers focused on a smaller living footprint (median around 1,030 sq ft) rather than maximum square footage.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating condition home-by-home given the wide 1959-2012 build-year range.
- Buyers or investors comfortable with a mixed owner-occupancy pattern (48.7% homestead share) rather than a uniform ownership profile.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a defined package of community amenities - none are identified here.
- Buyers who need active on-market inventory to compare today, since there are currently no active listings.
- Buyers seeking a single-era, uniformly built neighborhood rather than a mix spanning multiple decades of construction.
The market around Hillcrest Acres
Hillcrest Acres 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 Hillcrest Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Hillcrest Acres Tampa, TAMPA
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hillcrest Acres
Live MLS inventory for Hillcrest Acres. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Hillcrest Acres listings as of 2026-09-13, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Hillcrest Acres on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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- Boundaries may change, confirm current assignment · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hillcrest Acres listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Hillcrest Acres
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hillcrest Acres, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 20 miles south of Hillcrest Acres, 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 15 miles southwest of Hillcrest Acres, 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 16 miles south of Hillcrest Acres, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9 - April 2026Development
New mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco
A mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco County, next to Pilot Country Airport, would add 108 single-family homes, about 175,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 120-room hotel, with completion expected around 2030.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use community adds housing, retail, and lodging along the State Road 52 corridor in central Pasco, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 9 miles northwest of Hillcrest Acres.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Flagship breaks ground on 46,000-square-foot Wiregrass Ranch Medical Pavilion in Wesley Chapel
Flagship Healthcare Properties broke ground in January 2026 on a 46,000-square-foot medical pavilion at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, adding outpatient medical space to the growing State Road 56 corridor.
What it may mean for the marketAdded outpatient medical space along the State Road 56 corridor deepens healthcare access and professional employment in Wesley Chapel, an amenity factor that can support nearby housing demand. The site is less than a mile southwest of Hillcrest Acres.
Source: HCO News
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 Tampa Bay.
The Hillcrest Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hillcrest Acres 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 Hillcrest Acres.
A small footprint, a wide build-year spread
At 76 homes, Hillcrest Acres is not a large subdivision, and it does not read as a single-phase build. The year-built range runs from 1959 to 2012, meaning the neighborhood absorbed later construction or replacement homes over time rather than being finished in one push. The median year built of 1959 signals that the older stock still anchors the character of the area, even with newer homes scattered in.
Median living area sits at 1,030 square feet, which points toward smaller, original-footprint homes as the norm rather than the exception. Just under half of homes (48.7%) carry a homestead exemption, suggesting a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied ownership rather than one dominant pattern. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers should not assume shared recreational features and should confirm anything specific directly.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hillcrest Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no active listings to benchmark against, pricing a home in Hillcrest Acres correctly takes local closed-sale context and a clear read on how condition and any renovation history compare across a build-year range that spans over five decades. We walk that comparison with you rather than leaning on a single online estimate.
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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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Hillcrest Acres Market Scorecard
Hillcrest Acres is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $334,900, and homes go under contract in about 26 days.
Typical home value in the 33617 ZIP is $301,269, about 24.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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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 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (48 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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