Idlewild On The Hillsborough
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Market Heat
Homes For Sale Right Now in Idlewild On The Hillsborough
Live MLS inventory for Idlewild On The Hillsborough. 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 · 34 daysTop listing
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Pending · 12 daysActive and pending Idlewild On The Hillsborough listings as of 2026-10-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Idlewild On The Hillsborough right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.4 months of supply and 60% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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: High (5 active and pending listings, 16 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($442K) is up 6.5% from the prior 12 months ($415K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Medium (16 and 10 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 20, 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
Idlewild On The Hillsborough market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $442K ($368 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 19 days on market for closed sales, and 1.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (16 closings in the current window).
Idlewild On The Hillsborough is a community of 663 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1900 and 2024 (median 1950.0), with a median living area of about 1,406 square feet. 62% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
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 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($442K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($415K) IS the +6.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 24 sales each (16 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33604 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 (2026-09-20).
Idlewild On The Hillsborough Market Scorecard
Idlewild On The Hillsborough is currently a seller-leaning market. About 1.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,599,500, and homes go under contract in about 24 days.
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Idlewild On The Hillsborough, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Idlewild On The Hillsborough 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 contributors.
Life at Idlewild On The Hillsborough
- Park · reported on 1 of 4 listings
- Playground · reported on 1 of 4 listings
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 4 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
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- Seminole-HB · Elementary
- Memorial-HB · Middle
- Hillsborough-HB · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Idlewild On The Hillsborough listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Idlewild On The Hillsborough
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Idlewild On The Hillsborough, 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 2 miles west of Idlewild On The Hillsborough.
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 4 miles west of Idlewild On The Hillsborough.
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 4 miles south of Idlewild On The Hillsborough.
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 south of Idlewild On The Hillsborough, 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 site is about 1 mile northeast of Idlewild On The Hillsborough.
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 east of Idlewild On The Hillsborough, 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.
The Idlewild On The Hillsborough buying strategy.
If we were buying in Idlewild On The Hillsborough 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Idlewild On The Hillsborough.
A closer look at the Idlewild On The Hillsborough market
At a median of $368 per square foot, Idlewild On The Hillsborough 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 1.4 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 6% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 19 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 663 homes built between 1900 and 2024, and 62% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Idlewild On The Hillsborough. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Idlewild On The Hillsborough buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (7.7). Basis: Recent Direction +6.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 62% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33604)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (161 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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