Lake Chapman
Homes for Sale in Lutz, FL
All 251 homes for sale in Lutz, FL · median $525,000 · 29 homes for sale in 33548 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Lake Chapman Sub in Lutz, FL since 2012, the most recent in July 2024. Across Lutz as a whole, 372 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $475,000, 40 median days on market, with 108 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,470 ($6,850 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Chapman is a small, established pocket of Lutz — just 25 homes on record, built out over nearly four decades between 1952 and 1990, with a median build year of 1970. That age spread means the housing stock itself is the main variable buyers need to price in: a home from the early 1950s and one from 1990 can carry very different mechanical, roofing, and layout profiles even sitting on the same street, so condition and updates do more to set value here than square footage or age alone.
With homestead exemptions in place on roughly 78% of homes, this is a community where turnover is inherently limited — most owners have been in place long enough to file for the exemption, which means available inventory tends to be thin and sporadic rather than a steady stream. For sellers, that scarcity can work in your favor if the home shows well; for buyers, it means patience and a readiness to move when something does list, since there is not a deep pipeline of comparable homes to fall back on.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake ChapmanHomes for Sale in Lutz, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Lake Chapman is a compact, low-turnover pocket of Lutz in Hillsborood County — homes here span nearly four decades of construction, and long-tenured ownership means listings surface infrequently.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 36 homes in Lake Chapman that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1952 and 2018 (median 1965), with a median living area of about 1,680 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 4 qualified sales in Lake Chapman across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $370,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Lake Chapman is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing an established Lutz location over community amenities
- Someone comfortable budgeting for updates on an older home in exchange for a smaller, settled subdivision
- A buyer planning to hold long-term who is not deterred by infrequent listing activity
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a clubhouse, pool, or other organized community amenities on-site
- Someone who needs to choose from several active listings at once rather than wait for a single home to surface
- A buyer expecting uniform home condition or age across the subdivision
The market around Lake Chapman
Lake Chapman is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33548, 32 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Lutz.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33548 (Lutz), 901 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415K ($242/sq ft), up 3.4% year over year, with a median 28 days on market. Right now 8 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33548 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Chapman specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Lake Chapman
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Chapman, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 22 miles south of Lake Chapman, 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 project is about 17 miles south of Lake Chapman, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
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 19 miles south of Lake Chapman, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9 - April 2026Development
New mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco
A mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco County, next to Pilot Country Airport, would add 108 single-family homes, about 175,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 120-room hotel, with completion expected around 2030.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use community adds housing, retail, and lodging along the State Road 52 corridor in central Pasco, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 2 miles north of Lake Chapman.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Moffitt Cancer Center opens flagship outpatient center at its new Speros FL campus in Pasco
Moffitt Cancer Center held the grand opening of its flagship outpatient cancer center in January 2026 at Speros FL, its large new campus on State Road 52 in Pasco County. The campus is planned as a long-term life sciences and medical hub expected to bring substantial employment to the area.
What it may mean for the marketA large new medical and life sciences campus is a long-term employment anchor for central Pasco, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 5 miles northwest of Lake Chapman.
Source: WUSF - January 2026Development
Flagship breaks ground on 46,000-square-foot Wiregrass Ranch Medical Pavilion in Wesley Chapel
Flagship Healthcare Properties broke ground in January 2026 on a 46,000-square-foot medical pavilion at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, adding outpatient medical space to the growing State Road 56 corridor.
What it may mean for the marketAdded outpatient medical space along the State Road 56 corridor deepens healthcare access and professional employment in Wesley Chapel, an amenity factor that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Lake Chapman.
Source: HCO News
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 Lake Chapman buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Chapman 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Lake Chapman.
A small, settled pocket of Lutz
At 25 homes, Lake Chapman is not a subdivision with a marketing brochure or a builder-installed amenity package — current MLS records show no identified community amenities, so this is a neighborhood valued for its homes and location rather than a clubhouse or shared recreation. The median living area of 1,634 square feet points to a stock of modestly sized, established homes rather than newer, larger-format construction.
The build years — 1952 through 1990, with a median around 1970 — mean buyers should expect a mix of original systems and prior updates depending on the specific home. That range is wide enough that no two listings should be assumed comparable without a walk-through; a 1950s-era home and a 1990-built home in the same subdivision can require very different inspection and renovation conversations.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Chapman. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 25-home community with limited turnover, timing and off-market awareness matter more than they would in a larger subdivision. We track this pocket of Lutz closely enough to flag a listing early, help you evaluate a given home's era and condition against what a 1952-to-1990 build range actually implies, and price a sale or offer without relying on broad neighborhood assumptions that do not hold across that span.
Lake Chapman 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (5 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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Common questions about Lake Chapman
Where is Lake Chapman?
Lake Chapman is a community in Lutz, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33548.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Chapman right now?
No active listings inside Lake Chapman at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Lake Chapman have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Chapman in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Lake Chapman Sub Market Scorecard
Lake Chapman Sub is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33548 ZIP is $680,300, about 9.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.