La Paloma
Homes for Sale in Sun City Center, FL
All 3,556 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,000 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, La Paloma in Tampa, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $535,000, $311 per square foot, a median 8 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (+23% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1925–2026 with 3 new construction; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 44 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,410 ($7,790 with the full homestead exemption).
Villages & sections of La Paloma
La Paloma in Sun City Center, FL is a master-planned community recorded as 4 named villages and sections in the MLS; 9 homes are for sale or pending across them today. Each village has its own page with its listings, sales history and HOA/CDD facts.
- La Paloma Village Ph 3b Un 2 · 5 for sale
- The Preserve at La Paloma · 4 for sale · 4 sold/12 mo
- La Paloma Village Unit 2 Ph · 7 sold/12 mo
- La Paloma Village Unit 02 Ph 01
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33573, 33605 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 705 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1900–2024 (median 1949.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,326 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $535,000 median across 3 closed sales · $311 per sq ft · +23.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 8 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $248,500 · 8.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 36% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “La Paloma key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/la-paloma, data as of September 20, 2026.
Price in La Paloma is driven far more by condition and vintage than by any consistent product type. With a median build year of 1954 and homes dating back as far as 1900 alongside new construction through 2024, the median sale price of $450,000 sits on top of a wide spread. A renovated older home and an original one on the same block can carry very different numbers, so the median tells you the center of gravity, not what any single house should cost.
The current posture favors sellers who have priced correctly. A median of 12 days on market is fast, and it means well-prepared listings are moving quickly. For buyers, that speed is the challenge: there is little time to deliberate, and homes that are already updated tend to clear first. The active decisions here are about condition and readiness to act, not about waiting for a better price.
La Paloma right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 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 (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($535K) is up 23.0% from the prior 12 months ($435K). With about 2 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: Low (3 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 2, 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
La Paloma market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $535K ($311 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 8 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 23% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33573 (Tampa), 1,019 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $296K ($170/sq ft), down 4.4% year over year, with a median 59 days on market. Right now 162 active and 54 pending listings put supply at about 3.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33573 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
County records show 50 qualified sales in La Paloma across 2024–2025 (30 in 2024, 20 in 2025), median $330,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
La Paloma is a community of 705 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1900 and 2024 (median 1949.0), with a median living area of about 1,326 square feet. 36% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
La Paloma is a deep, established pocket of Tampa with roughly 802 homes spanning more than a century of construction, so the housing stock ranges from original early-1900s houses to brand-new builds. The median living area of about 1,390 square feet points to a compact-home market rather than a large-lot suburban one.
The setting & the homes.
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Who La Paloma is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an established central-Tampa location near the mid-$450s median who can act quickly
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to price in condition on an older home
- Owner-occupants comfortable with a compact footprint under 1,400 square feet
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, single-vintage new-construction subdivision feel
- Anyone wanting weeks to deliberate in a 12-day market
- Buyers seeking maximum square footage per dollar over location
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 ($535K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($435K) IS the +23.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (3 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 2013 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 33605 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 (2026-10-01).
La Paloma Market Scorecard
La Paloma is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $248,500, and homes go under contract in about 90 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in La Paloma, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in La Paloma
Live MLS inventory for La Paloma. 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 La Paloma listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2013 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in La Paloma Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending La Paloma listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1003 E 22nd Avenue · $237,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Graystone Real Estate
- 1004 E 22nd Avenue · $260,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 2, 2026 · listed by Tampa Bay Premier Realty
La Paloma 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, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Booker T. Washington-HB · Elementary
- Madison-HB · Middle
- Middleton-HB · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent La Paloma listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The La Paloma buying strategy.
If we were buying in La Paloma 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 La Paloma.
A vintage-driven market
The defining feature here is age and variation. A median year built of 1954 inside a range from 1900 to 2024 means you are shopping across generations of construction under one community name. That directly shapes the median price per square foot of about $313 — you are often paying for location and lot as much as for the structure itself, and inspection findings will matter more than usual.
Homestead share sits near 41 percent, which tells you this is a mix of long-term owner-occupants and non-homestead holdings rather than a single-use enclave. Combined with a fast 12-day median time on market and a compact median footprint under 1,400 square feet, the practical takeaway is simple: turnover is brisk, and the smart work is matching the right vintage and condition to your budget before you tour.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in La Paloma. 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 La Paloma 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 (6.4). Basis: Recent Direction +23.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 36% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where two homes at the same median price can be a century apart in construction, the value is in reading condition against price, not chasing the number. We help buyers move at the 12-day pace this market demands without overpaying for deferred maintenance, and we help sellers position an updated home to capture that speed. The spread here rewards preparation on both sides.
La Paloma in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a La Paloma buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 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 (4 streets, ZIP 33573/33605)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (26 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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