Hillsborough River Estates
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Hillsborough River Estates in Tampa, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $463,500, $267 per square foot, a median 28 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1944 - 2025 with 1 new construction; 1 of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 20 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,290 ($6,670 with the full homestead exemption).
Hillsborough River Estates right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 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, 4 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
Hillsborough River Estates market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $464K ($267 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 29 days on market for closed sales, and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
In ZIP 33604 (TAMPA), 605 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $374K ($277/sq ft), up 3.0% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 430 active and 177 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33604 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 20 homes in Hillsborough River Estates that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1939 and 2023 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,578 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.
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($464K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Hillsborough County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Hillsborough County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Hillsborough River Estates Market Scorecard
Hillsborough River Estates is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,595,000, and homes go under contract in about 248 days.
Typical home value in the 33604 ZIP is $325,333, about 16.4% 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.
Housing distress & ownership in HILLSBOROUGH RIVER ESTATES, 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 Hillsborough River Estates
Live MLS inventory for Hillsborough River Estates. 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 Hillsborough River Estates listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Hillsborough River Estates 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.
Life at Hillsborough River Estates
- Security Fencing/Lighting/Alarms · reported on 1 of 2 listings
- Secured Garage/Parking · reported on 1 of 2 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hillsborough River Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hillsborough River Estates address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Chamberlain-Hb High School
Recent Developments in Hillsborough River Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hillsborough River Estates, 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 5 miles south of Hillsborough River Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Infrastructure
New Interstate 75 interchange planned for Parrish area access
A new Interstate 75 interchange is being planned to improve access for the Parrish area, primarily located in Hillsborough County and connecting to Manatee County through a possible Fort Hamer Road extension. The project is in the planning phase.
What it may mean for the marketPlans a new interstate interchange that would expand road capacity and connectivity for a growing area, potentially shaping future development patterns along the corridor. The project is about 29 miles south of Hillsborough River Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - 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 site is less than a mile northeast of Hillsborough River Estates.
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 4 miles southeast of Hillsborough River Estates, 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 Tampa Bay.
The Hillsborough River Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hillsborough River Estates 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 Hillsborough River Estates.
A closer look at the Hillsborough River Estates market
At a median of $267 per square foot, Hillsborough River Estates prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market. Homes that do trade take a median 29 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hillsborough River Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Hillsborough River Estates buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 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 2011 (14 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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