Horton & Smith
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,497 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,000 · 62 homes for sale in 33603 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Homes listed or recently sold were built 1950–2008. As of September 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Horton & Smith Sub C in Tampa, FL since 2021, the most recent in July 2026. 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).
Price here is driven by condition, not by a floor plan or a builder. With a median year built of 1951 and stock that runs from 1900 all the way to 2024, two homes on the same block can be worlds apart — one a renovated bungalow, the next a tear-down or a recent infill build. That spread is the story. The median living area sits just under 1,450 square feet, so you are largely buying compact, older footprints with the occasional modern outlier.
The market read is thin: only 2 closings in the window, so there is no deep comp set to lean on. That means pricing is a case-by-case exercise, and both sides should expect to justify a number on the specifics of the individual property rather than a tidy neighborhood average. Sellers with genuinely updated homes have room to argue up; buyers should underwrite the work an older house will need.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Horton & Smith Sub C 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
Horton & Smith is an older, established pocket of Tampa in Hillsborough County — 534 homes spanning more than a century of construction, where what you pay tracks almost entirely to how much has been done to a given house.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 16 homes in Horton & Smith that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1945 and 2018 (median 1955), with a median living area of about 1,273 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.
Who Horton & Smith is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable with older homes who will underwrite inspection and repair costs upfront
- Renovation-minded buyers looking for a compact footprint with room to improve value through work
- Long-hold owner-occupants who want an established Tampa location over a uniform subdivision
Probably not for
- Buyers who need move-in-ready new construction with no deferred maintenance
- Anyone who wants tight, predictable comps to anchor an offer
- Buyers seeking large modern square footage as the norm rather than the exception
The market around Horton & Smith
Horton & Smith is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33603, 135 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33603 (Tampa), 403 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($304/sq ft), down 1.1% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 66 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 6.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33603 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Horton & Smith specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Horton & Smith 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.
The Horton & Smith buying strategy.
If we were buying in Horton & Smith 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 Horton & Smith.
A century of housing stock on one map
The year-built range from 1900 to 2024 is unusually wide, and the median of 1951 tells you the core of this community is mid-century and older. Practically, that means original systems, older foundations, and floor plans built for a different era — alongside a thread of newer construction where lots have turned over. Buyers should budget inspections seriously and read each listing on its own merits.
About 64% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of owner-occupants rather than a neighborhood dominated by rentals. For a seller, that suggests turnover is measured; for a buyer, it means inventory can be episodic and the right house is worth moving on when it appears.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Horton & Smith. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 2 recent closings and housing stock this varied, generic pricing tools break down. We value these homes the way the market actually does — by condition, scope of updates, and lot — and we help buyers separate a solid renovation from cosmetic cover-up before the inspection period runs out.
Horton & Smith 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 Horton & Smith 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 Horton & Smith sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 15, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (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 Horton & Smith. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33603 / 33604; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Hillsborough High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 4 nearby communities)
- Seminole Heights Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Madison Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (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 Horton & Smith
Where is Horton & Smith?
Horton & Smith is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33603 / 33604.
Are there homes for sale in Horton & Smith right now?
No active listings inside Horton & Smith at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Horton & Smith have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Horton & Smith 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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Horton Smith Sub C Market Scorecard
Horton Smith Sub C is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33603 ZIP is $407,002, about 26.3% 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.