Kathryn Park in Tampa

Kathryn
Park Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Established single-family pocket · Seminole Heights area · ZIP 33604

An established single-residential neighborhood of compact mid-century homes in central Tampa, in the Seminole Heights area about three miles north of downtown, with some homes reported to offer skyline views. The read is the condition of an older home, the flood and insurance math, and the value of the location.

Central TampaCompact mid-century homesSeminole Heights area
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Resale here turns on the location and the condition of an older home; confirm the flood zone, the insurance, any deed restriction, and the sewer status before anchoring on a number.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Kathryn Park is a small, established single-residential neighborhood of compact mid-century homes in central Tampa, dating to the 1940s and sitting in the broader Seminole Heights area roughly three miles north of downtown. Some homes are reported to offer views of the Tampa skyline. The value story here is location and condition: this is an entry-tier, character-rich pocket close to downtown, Ybor City, the Riverwalk and major roads, where central access drives durable demand. Because the housing stock is older and compact, the read is the condition of the specific home, the roof and systems, the flood zone and insurance quote, and any deed restriction, all confirmed in writing before you offer."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Kathryn Park is a small, established single-residential neighborhood in central Tampa (ZIP 33604), Hillsborough County, dating to the 1940s. Third-party profiles describe compact, reasonably priced mid-century homes, and some homes are reported to offer views of the downtown Tampa skyline.

The neighborhood sits in the broader Seminole Heights area, roughly three miles north of downtown, a part of central Tampa known for tree-lined streets, bungalow-era character and a wave of revitalization with independent restaurants and shops. Central access is the structural draw here.

Because the housing stock is older and compact, condition is the part to read carefully. Confirm the roof age, the electrical, plumbing and HVAC, the foundation, and any past permitting on the specific home, and budget the updates an older house may need.

Confirm the flood zone and a current flood and wind insurance quote, the sewer or septic status per home, any deed restriction on the parcel, and the school assignment by address with Hillsborough County Public Schools before you offer, since details change.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an entry-tier home with character close to downtown Tampa
  • Buyers who value central access to Ybor City, the Riverwalk and major roads
  • Buyers comfortable updating an older, compact home over time
  • Buyers who will confirm flood, insurance and condition per home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want new construction or large square footage
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich master plan
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm flood and older-home condition costs
  • Buyers who want a turnkey, low-maintenance home

How Kathryn Park is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Kathryn Park listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Kathryn Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

The central Tampa location is the point: downtown, Ybor City, major roads and the Seminole Heights district are all a short drive away.

Downtown Tampa and the Riverwalk~10 to 16 min · ~3 to 5 miles
Ybor City~10 to 16 min · ~3 to 5 miles
Seminole Heights dining district~5 to 10 min · ~1 to 3 miles
Busch Gardens~10 to 16 min · ~4 to 6 miles
Interstate 275~5 to 10 min · ~1 to 3 miles
Tampa International Airport~18 to 28 min · ~8 to 12 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Kathryn Park (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Kathryn Park is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Kathryn Park address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in this central-Tampa neighborhood, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Kathryn Park

Our read on what is being built around Kathryn Park, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a central-Tampa, entry-tier pocket where the location, the condition of an older home and the full carrying cost drive outcomes. Watch flood mitigation and insurance rules against durable demand for character homes near downtown and the Seminole Heights revitalization, and confirm flood, insurance and condition per home.

Seminole Heights stormwater project reduces flooding

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A multi-year city stormwater project in the Seminole Heights area wrapped up, with the city reporting reduced flooding; confirm the flood zone and drainage per parcel.

Central location drives durable demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Proximity to downtown, Ybor City, the Riverwalk and major roads supports demand for entry-tier character homes; the location is the structural draw here.

Flood and wind insurance is a real cost layer

Ongoing
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Insurance on older central-Tampa homes can be substantial; confirm current flood and wind quotes for the specific home before you offer.

Citizens flood-coverage rule fully phases in

2027
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Region

By January 1, 2027 most Citizens wind policies must also carry flood insurance regardless of value; budget this for an older home before you offer.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Kathryn Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. July 2025
    Infrastructure

    Seminole Heights stormwater improvement project nears completion

    ABC Action News reported in July 2025 that the Southeast Seminole Heights Stormwater Improvement Project was nearly finished, with the City of Tampa reporting a reduction in flooding as new curb inlets and box culverts channel stormwater underground, and remaining work scheduled to wrap up by fall. Why it matters: Drainage and flood history shape value across central Tampa. Reduced flooding is a modest positive for the area, but confirm the flood zone, drainage and insurance per parcel before you offer. Source

  2. September 2025
    Insurance

    Florida confirms full Citizens flood-coverage rule by 2027

    News4Jax reported on September 16, 2025 that flood insurance will be mandatory for most Citizens Property Insurance policyholders with wind coverage by January 1, 2027, the final step of a phased-in state requirement, regardless of the home's value or flood zone. Why it matters: Many older central-Tampa homes carry Citizens or wind coverage. The rule can add a flood premium for buyers, so confirm the current flood and insurance picture for the specific home before you offer. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Kathryn Park, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the condition of the specific home first. On older, compact stock, the roof, systems and foundation drive the real cost; budget the updates.

2

Confirm the flood zone and insurance, since flood and wind insurance can move the carrying cost in central Tampa.

3

Comp by condition and location, not by neighborhood average, since updated and original homes sell very differently.

4

Confirm sewer or septic and any deed restriction or past permitting on the parcel.

5

Weigh the nearby alternative, Hampton Terrace, on character, condition and total carrying cost.

Best Buy
A solid, well-kept or sensibly updated home on a quiet street with the roof, systems, flood zone and insurance confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Paying an updated-home price for original condition, or skipping the flood zone and insurance quote on an older central-Tampa home.
Best Lot
Location and street drive value here; quieter blocks and homes with a confirmed skyline view defend price best.
Smart Timing
Inventory in a small established pocket is thin and varied; the right home in good condition is worth waiting for, with insurance confirmed first.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Kathryn Park is a small, established single-residential neighborhood in central Tampa (ZIP 33604), Hillsborough County, dating to the 1940s, with compact mid-century homes and some reported views of the downtown skyline, in the broader Seminole Heights area roughly three miles north of downtown. Value is driven by location and the condition of an older home rather than a uniform new floor plan. Confirm the flood zone and a current flood and wind insurance quote, the roof and systems, the sewer or septic status per home, any deed restriction on the parcel, and the school assignment by address with Hillsborough County Public Schools, since details change.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original-condition homes

The more original, as-is homes that need updates, the entry door into a character-rich central-Tampa pocket. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Lowest entry
Core: updated move-in homes

The sensibly updated, move-in-ready homes on quiet streets, the core of the neighborhood. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Most inventory
High: renovated or skyline-view homes

The fully renovated homes or those with a confirmed skyline view. Condition and view separate these most. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Entry: original-condition homes
The more original, as-is homes that need updates, the entry door into a character-rich central-Tampa pocket. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.
Core: updated move-in homes
The sensibly updated, move-in-ready homes on quiet streets, the core of the neighborhood. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.
High: renovated or skyline-view homes
The fully renovated homes or those with a confirmed skyline view. Condition and view separate these most. Confirm current pricing on the live listings below.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Established mid-century housing stockSolid
Central Tampa locationStrong
Read roof, systems and foundation on the homeWatch it
Confirm flood zone and insuranceManage it
Confirm sewer or septic and any assessmentManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Kathryn Park

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Kathryn Park is about location and condition, not a floor plan. The deal is won or lost on the roof and systems, the flood and insurance math, and the value of the central location, confirmed before you offer.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Kathryn Park is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The location and street drive resale more than finishes
  • Confirm the lot, orientation, and any skyline view
  • Read condition on the specific older home
  • Confirm flood zone and insurance where applicable
  • Comp the specific home, not the neighborhood average

In a neighborhood like this, the location and street set the floor on resale while the older home itself can be updated. Read the lot, the orientation, and any skyline view first, confirm the condition of the roof and systems and the flood and insurance picture, then price the home against the closest comparable sale rather than a neighborhood average.

Kathryn Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an entry-tier home with character close to downtown Tampa.
Strong onCentral location, mid-century character, reported skyline views, and proximity to Seminole Heights revitalization.
WatchThe condition of an older home, the flood zone, and insurance. Confirm the roof, systems and carrying cost per home.
Sweet spotA well-kept or sensibly updated home on a quiet street with the roof, systems, flood and insurance confirmed.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, large square footage, or a gated amenity master plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Confirm whether any deed restriction or covenant applies to the parcel
  • Budget flood and wind insurance separately
  • Inspect and budget roof, systems and foundation
  • Confirm sewer or septic status per home
  • Comp by condition and location before you offer

An established single-family pocket like Kathryn Park is typically not governed by a mandatory HOA, but confirm whether any deed restriction or covenant applies to the specific parcel, and any dues, before you offer; we pull the documents for any home you consider.

If there is no mandatory HOA, there are no bundled amenities to assume; budget your own upkeep, insurance, and any older-home repairs. Confirm the sewer or septic status per home.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Kathryn Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Hampton Terrace, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Kathryn Park Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Kathryn Park is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kathryn Park located?
Kathryn Park is a small established single-residential neighborhood in central Tampa, FL (ZIP 33604), Hillsborough County, in the broader Seminole Heights area roughly three miles north of downtown.
What kind of homes are in Kathryn Park?
Compact, established single-family mid-century homes dating to the 1940s, described by third-party profiles as reasonably priced. Confirm the specific size, year built, condition and lot for any home.
Does Kathryn Park have city views?
Some homes are reported to offer views of the downtown Tampa skyline. Views vary by parcel and orientation, so confirm exactly what a specific home offers before you anchor on it.
Does Kathryn Park have an HOA?
An established single-family pocket like this is typically not governed by a mandatory HOA, but confirm whether any deed restriction or covenant applies to the specific parcel, and any dues, before you offer.
Is Kathryn Park in a flood zone?
Flood zones in central Tampa are parcel-specific. Confirm the flood zone and a current flood and wind insurance quote for the specific home before you offer.
Is Kathryn Park on sewer or septic?
It can vary by parcel in older central-Tampa neighborhoods. Confirm the sewer or septic status, and any pending assessment, for the specific home.
What does a home in Kathryn Park cost?
We do not publish a price figure here. Pricing tracks the specific home's condition, updates and location. Confirm current pricing on the live listings on this page; we pull exact comps before you offer.
What schools serve Kathryn Park?
The neighborhood is in Hillsborough County Public Schools, with assignment by address. Zoning can change, so confirm the current zoned campuses for any specific home with the district.
How far is downtown Tampa from Kathryn Park?
Downtown Tampa is roughly three miles south, generally a short drive of about ten to fifteen minutes depending on the exact home and traffic.
What is the Seminole Heights area like?
It is a central Tampa area known for tree-lined streets, bungalow-era character and a wave of revitalization with independent restaurants, brew pubs and shops, while remaining close to downtown and Ybor City.
Can I use a home in Kathryn Park as a short-term rental?
Tampa and Hillsborough County limit rentals shorter than seven nights in single-family residential zoning, so short stays are generally restricted. Confirm the current zoning, county rules and any licensing for the specific home before you assume any rental use.
Is now a good time to buy in Kathryn Park?
Inventory in a small established pocket is thin and varied, so it depends on the specific home and its condition. We pull live inventory and comps so you can judge value and the full carrying cost.
Is Kathryn Park a good place to buy?
It can be, for a buyer who wants an entry-tier home with character close to downtown and who confirms the condition, flood and insurance picture. We pull live inventory and comps so you can judge value on the actual property.
Do I need my own agent to buy in Kathryn Park?
Yes. The listing agent works for the seller. Your own agent confirms the condition, any deed restriction, the flood and insurance picture, and the sewer or septic status, pulls true comps, and negotiates for you. Momentum Realty represents you, not the seller.
You want an entry-tier home with character close to downtown TampaExcellent fit
You value central access to Ybor City, the Riverwalk and major roadsExcellent fit
You are comfortable updating an older, compact home over timeExcellent fit
You will confirm flood, insurance and condition per homeExcellent fit
You want to be near the Seminole Heights revitalizationExcellent fit
You want new construction or large square footageProbably not
You want a gated, amenity-rich master planProbably not
You will not confirm flood and older-home condition costsProbably not
You want a turnkey, low-maintenance homeProbably not
You want the lowest possible monthly carry without older-home upkeepProbably not

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