Idle Forest
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As of October 2026, Idle Forest in Tampa, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 20 closed sales in Idle Forest in Tampa, FL since 2005, the most recent in August 2025. 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 3,251 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).
Idle Forest is a small pocket in Tampa, and the honest starting point is that the data here is thin. With just a single closing in the current window, there is no reliable median, trend line, or velocity read to lean on. What that means in practice: price here will be set less by comparable sales and more by the specific condition, lot, and layout of whatever home is actually on the market.
For a buyer, that puts the burden on individual due diligence rather than neighborhood averages. For a seller, it means pricing is a case-by-case exercise, not a matter of matching the last ten sales. Anyone quoting you a confident number for Idle Forest right now is guessing more than measuring.
Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Idle Forest right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 24, 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
Idle Forest is a small Tampa community in Hillsborough County where recent transaction activity is limited, so the market picture is drawn from a very short sales window rather than a deep dataset.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 23 homes in Idle Forest that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1983 and 1983 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,462 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are townhomes. 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 Idle Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a low-turnover Tampa pocket and will judge a property on its own condition and features
- Purchasers working with an agent and appraiser to build value from adjacent comparables rather than a neighborhood average
- Long-hold buyers who are not counting on frequent nearby sales to track their equity
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a deep set of recent comparable sales before committing
- Those wanting a fast, liquid market with predictable resale timing
- Anyone expecting a firm, data-backed price benchmark for the neighborhood today
The market around Idle Forest
Idle Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33614, 161 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,324 homes are active and 1,810 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 33614 (Tampa), 349 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $410K ($270/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 55 active and 16 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33614 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Idle Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Idle Forest
Live MLS inventory for Idle Forest. 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 Idle Forest listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
The Idle Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Idle Forest 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Idle Forest.
A thin-data market
The defining feature of Idle Forest at this snapshot is scarcity of data, not any particular price signal. A single closing in the window tells you the neighborhood trades, but not at what pace or with what leverage on either side. In a low-volume pocket like this, one atypical sale can distort any average, which is exactly why we describe price here qualitatively and condition-driven rather than pinning it to a figure.
Practically, that changes how you should shop or list. Value gets established by the home in front of you and the nearest genuine comparables, some of which may sit outside the immediate boundary. Expect more negotiation around specifics of condition and features, and less reliance on a tidy per-neighborhood benchmark.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Idle Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Low-volume communities are where a local brokerage earns its keep. With so few recent transactions in Idle Forest, we build a value case from adjacent comparables, condition, and on-the-ground knowledge rather than a thin neighborhood average, so you are negotiating from evidence instead of a guess.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $48/month (about $576/yr) · median of 47 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $48 per month ($576 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 47 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
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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| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33614 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 41 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1983–1983 (median 1983) |
| Typical living area | 1,541 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $285,000 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 63% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Idle Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/idle-forest, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Idle Forest, 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.
Every Home for Sale in Idle Forest Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Idle Forest listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5824 Idle Forest Place · $285,000 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
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21% of homes for sale in ZIP 33614 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-24).
Recent Developments in Idle Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Idle Forest, 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 1 mile north of Idle Forest.
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 2 miles west of Idle Forest.
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 3 miles southeast of Idle Forest.
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 4 miles southeast of Idle Forest, 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 4 miles northeast of Idle Forest, 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 6 miles east of Idle Forest, 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33614)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (20 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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