Kingston Heights
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Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
129 homesBuilt 1958–2023
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Kingston Heights Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Ownership and context
76%
Owner-occupied · Kingston Heights
99 of 131 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
24%
Non-owner-occupied · Kingston Heights
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Kingston Heights
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
129
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 131 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1958
Community established
homes built 1958-2023, median 1995 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 2 in 2008
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Kingston Heights is driven by condition more than address. With a housing stock spanning 1958 to 2023 and a median build year of 1995, two homes on the same street can sell worlds apart depending on whether the systems and kitchens have been touched. Expect a wide spread, and read each listing on its own merits rather than a neighborhood-wide number.

The median living area sits near 1,497 square feet, so this is a market of modestly sized homes. With no closings in the current window to anchor recent pricing, buyers and sellers should lean on active comparables and condition-based judgment rather than assuming momentum in either direction.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a modestly sized home who value a stable, owner-occupied street
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to take on a mid-century original for the right price
  • Buyers who want new-construction or recently rebuilt options without leaving an established pocket

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need substantial square footage well above the 1,497-square-foot median
  • Buyers wanting a single consistent architectural era and uniform finishes
  • Investors counting on a deep rental pool, given the high homestead share

The market around Kingston Heights

Kingston Heights is a small community — 11 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

The housing mix here is 98% single family residence, 2% townhouse.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Kingston Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Kingston Heights 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Kingston Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a compact Tampa home and are comfortable judging houses one at a time.
Biggest Risk
No recent closings in the window makes pricing more judgment than formula.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the 1,497-square-foot median with modern systems.
Avoid If
You need a large footprint or a uniform, newer-only subdivision.

A mixed-vintage street where condition sets the price

The 1958-to-2023 build range is the single most important thing to understand here. You are not buying into a uniform subdivision; you are buying a specific house, and the gap between an untouched original and a rebuilt or newly constructed home is significant. The median year built of 1995 tells you the center of gravity, but it hides the tails on both ends.

Roughly three-quarters of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a stable, owner-occupied core rather than a heavy investor or rental presence. For a buyer, that usually means homes that have been lived in and maintained; for a seller, it means your competition is uneven, and a well-updated 1,497-square-foot home can stand out in a field of dated ones.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Kingston Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood this varied, the number that matters is the one attached to the specific house in front of you, not a headline median. We walk the condition, price against the right comparables, and tell you plainly when an original needs more work than the listing implies or when an updated home is worth stretching for.

Kingston Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a compact Tampa home and are comfortable judging houses one at a time.
Biggest advantageA genuinely wide vintage range means options at very different levels of updating.
Biggest riskNo recent closings in the window makes pricing more judgment than formula.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the 1,497-square-foot median with modern systems.
Avoid ifYou need a large footprint or a uniform, newer-only subdivision.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Kingston Heights sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Kingston Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 129 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in Kingston Heights (public records).
What share of Kingston Heights is owner-occupied?
76% of Kingston Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Kingston Heights built?
Homes in Kingston Heights were built between 1958 and 2023, with a median year built of 1995 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Kingston Heights?
Cash buyers took 33% of Kingston Heights sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Kingston Heights?
The best agent for Kingston Heights 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 Kingston Heights.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Kingston Heights?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Kingston Heights and the wider Tampa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Kingston Heights?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Kingston Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers seeking a modestly sized home who value a stable, owner-occupied streetExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to take on a mid-century original for the right priceExcellent fit
Buyers who want new-construction or recently rebuilt options without leaving an established pocketExcellent fit
Buyers who need substantial square footage well above the 1,497-square-foot medianProbably not
Buyers wanting a single consistent architectural era and uniform finishesProbably not
Investors counting on a deep rental pool, given the high homestead shareProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33619))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (15 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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