Kings Forest in Tampa

Kings Forest
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33610
144 homesBuilt 1960–1970Median sale $315K
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Live Market Pulse
50/100
Market Heat
Normal for Kings Forest
2016 → 2026 · 81 at the 2016 peak
0 is Kings Forest's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 50. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Kings Forest in Tampa, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 11 recorded sales closed at a median of $315,000, $290 per square foot, a median 9 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking (+14% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1960 - 1969; none of the 13 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 29 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,950 ($4,330 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Kings Forest Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$315K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 14.5% vs the prior 12 months
+14.5%
1-yr price change
n = 11 and 17 sales in the two windows
$290/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $290 in 2026
98.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
0.9mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
9days
Median DOM · closed
0 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Hillsborough: 24% (1,939 of 8,213)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
11
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · Kings Forest
98 of 144 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · Kings Forest
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
144
Homes in the community
144 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1960
Community established
homes built 1960-1970, median 1961 (FL DOR 2025)
1,152sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
7.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 11 of 144 homes trade a year
Kings Forest Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Kings Forest right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 0.9 months of supply and 0% 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 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (1 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($315K) is up 14.5% from the prior 12 months ($275K). With about 7 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 12. Confidence: Medium (11 and 17 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated September 14, 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

Kings Forest market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $315K ($290 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 9 days on market for closed sales, and 0.9 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 14% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).

Flood zones in Kings Forest: of 12 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Tampa.

In ZIP 33610 (TAMPA), 449 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $356K ($232/sq ft), up 7.8% year over year, with a median 24 days on market. Right now 71 active and 30 pending listings put supply at about 5.5 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33610 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

Kings Forest is a community of 144 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1960 and 1970 (median 1961.0), with a median living area of about 1,176 square feet. 68% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 17 sales each (11 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 2012 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 14.5% year over year.
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k2k
82 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $39 in 2012 to a $290 peak in 2026; $290 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
0 days at the 2021 low; 9 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
98.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 17 a year; 11 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
81 at the 2016 peak, 32 in the troughs, 50 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Kings Forest Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Kings Forest is currently a strong seller's market. About 0.9 months of supply, a median asking price of $399,000, and homes go under contract in about 17 days.

0.9
Months supply
$399,000
Median list
$317,500
Median sold
$246
Per sqft
17
Days on mkt
1/0/14
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33610 ZIP is $280,337, about 12.8% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Housing distress & ownership in Kings Forest Tampa, TAMPA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
14.29%
1 of 7 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 14.29% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-12)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Kings Forest

Live MLS inventory for Kings 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 Kings Forest listings as of 2026-09-13, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

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

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Kings Forest listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

Recent Developments in Kings Forest

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

Dev Momentum74/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Development

    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 6 miles southwest of Kings Forest, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  2. July 2026
    Infrastructure

    New Interstate 75 interchange planned for Parrish area access

    A new Interstate 75 interchange is being planned to improve access for the Parrish area, primarily located in Hillsborough County and connecting to Manatee County through a possible Fort Hamer Road extension. The project is in the planning phase.

    What it may mean for the marketPlans a new interstate interchange that would expand road capacity and connectivity for a growing area, potentially shaping future development patterns along the corridor. The project is about 27 miles south of Kings Forest, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.

    Source: Tampa Bay Times
  3. July 2026
    Development

    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 5 miles west of Kings Forest, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.

    Source: City of Tampa
  4. July 2026
    Builder 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 site is about 2 miles west of Kings Forest.

    Source: Bay News 9

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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 Tampa Bay.

If we were buying in Kings Forest today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Kings Forest.

A closer look at the Kings Forest market

At a median of $290 per square foot, Kings Forest 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 0.9 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 14% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 9 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 144 homes built between 1960 and 1970, and 68% 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 Kings Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.7A- · Buy Score
Recent Direction9.6/10
Liquidity & Demand9.1/10
Owner Commitment6.8/10
Pricing Power9.1/10

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 (8.7). Basis: Recent Direction +14.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 0.9 months of supply; Owner Commitment 68% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Kings Forest sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Kings Forest?
The median sale price in Kings Forest was $315K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (11 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Kings Forest take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 9 days on market (11 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Kings Forest a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Kings Forest leans toward sellers: 0.9 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Kings Forest?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 144 homes in Kings Forest (public records).
What share of Kings Forest is owner-occupied?
68% of Kings Forest parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Kings Forest built?
Homes in Kings Forest were built between 1960 and 1970, with a median year built of 1961.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Kings Forest?
Kings Forest is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Kings Forest?
The best agent for Kings Forest is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Kings Forest.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Kings Forest?
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Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Kings Forest?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Kings Forest purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33610))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (82 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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Thinking of selling in Kings Forest? 11 recorded closings; median 9 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Hillsborough County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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