Hilltop Acres
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Hilltop Acres in Tampa, FL since 2006, the most recent in November 2024. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 with the full homestead exemption).
Hilltop Acres is a condition story, not a formula. With a housing stock that runs from 1920 all the way to 2022 and a median build year of 1982, what sets the price on any given home here is the work done to it — original systems versus renovated, pre-war character versus new-construction infill. The median price does not tell you what you will pay for a specific address; it averages a wide spread of ages and finish levels.
The other number that matters is what we do not have: no closings in the current window. That means recent, verifiable price signal is thin, so both sides should lean on the physical condition of the individual home and defensible comparables rather than a clean neighborhood run-rate. For sellers, a well-updated home can stand apart in a stock this old; for buyers, it is a market that rewards patience and inspection.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Hilltop Acres 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
This is a mixed-age pocket of roughly 149 homes in Tampa where a 1920s bungalow can sit near a home built in 2022, so the median 1982 build year hides a lot of variation. With about 67% homesteaded, turnover tends to be measured rather than frenetic.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Hilltop Acres that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1968 and 2020 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 2,052 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 83% 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.
Who Hilltop Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers willing to renovate an older home and price the work into their budget
- Owner-occupants planning a long hold who value a stable, mostly homesteaded core
- Buyers wanting real living space around 1,880 square feet rather than a starter footprint
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, active inventory and quick turnaround
- Investors relying on a steady stream of recent comparable closings to model returns
- Buyers seeking uniform, newer construction with predictable finishes
The market around Hilltop Acres
Hilltop Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33624, 148 homes are on the market and 35% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33624 (Tampa), 470 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $460K ($263/sq ft), up 0.4% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 48 active and 29 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33624 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hilltop Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Hilltop Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hilltop 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 Hilltop Acres.
A century of housing on one map
The defining feature of Hilltop Acres is age spread. A range from 1920 to 2022 means you are shopping across generations of construction on the same streets — older frame homes with original layouts, mid-century stock, and scattered new builds. The median living area of about 1,880 square feet points to genuinely usable homes rather than tight cottages, but square footage says nothing about whether the roof, wiring, or plumbing have been touched.
With roughly 67% of homes homesteaded, this reads as an owner-occupied core with a minority of the stock likely to trade in any given season. That supports stability but also means inventory can be limited and uneven — the right home appears when it appears. Buyers should budget for the possibility of deferred maintenance on the older end of the range and verify what has actually been updated.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hilltop Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood with no recent closings and a housing stock spanning a full century, pricing comes down to reading condition and building a defensible comp case rather than pointing at a headline number. We do that work on both sides — pressure-testing what a specific home is worth given its age, updates, and square footage, and setting expectations before anyone writes or accepts an offer.
Hilltop Acres 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.
Tools for a Hilltop Acres buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hilltop Acres sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Hilltop Acres, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (12 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Hilltop Acres. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33624 / 33625; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Citrus Park Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Sickles High · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Sickles High School · High · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Hilltop Acres
Where is Hilltop Acres?
Hilltop Acres is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33624 / 33625.
Are there homes for sale in Hilltop Acres right now?
No active listings inside Hilltop Acres at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Hilltop Acres have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Hilltop Acres 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.
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