Lake Ellen Grove
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $422,500, $239 per square foot, a median 5 days on market, sellers accepting 103% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1969–1970; none of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 54 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,650 ($6,020 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Ellen Grove is a small, established pocket in Tampa — 77 homes, all built between 1960 and 1972, with a median just over 2,000 square feet. At a $422,500 median and roughly $239 per square foot, price here is driven far more by condition and updates than by location premiums or new construction. Two homes of similar size can sit well apart on price depending on whether the systems, kitchens, and baths have been touched since the original build era.
The market posture is fast. Median days on market is just over 5, which tells you well-prepared, sensibly priced listings are moving quickly. For sellers, that rewards getting the condition and pricing right before you go live. For buyers, it means you need financing and inspection logistics ready before you tour — hesitation costs you the house in a window this tight. Keep in mind the recent sample is thin at 4 closings, so treat these figures as a snapshot, not a deep statistical trend.
Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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The 60-Second Overview
Lake Ellen Grove market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $422K ($239 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 6 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33618 (Tampa), 316 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $495K ($256/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 39 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33618 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
County records show 3 qualified sales in Lake Ellen Grove across 2024–2025 (1 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $470,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Lake Ellen Grove is a community of 86 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1960 and 1974 (median 1970.0), with a median living area of about 2,047 square feet. 86% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A compact subdivision of mid-century Tampa homes where nearly all properties are owner-occupied, sitting on generous mid-century lot layouts rather than dense infill parcels. The near-universal homestead share signals a hold-and-live community rather than an investor churn.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Lake Ellen Grove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers around the mid-$400s who want an established, mostly owner-occupied enclave and can decide quickly
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to take an original-condition home and fund updates themselves
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a slow-turnover neighborhood over transactional inventory
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or recently built construction and modern floor plans
- Investors chasing quick flips or short-hold turnover in a near-90%-homestead community
- Anyone needing a leisurely search timeline in a market clearing in just over 5 days
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 ($422K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (4 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 2009 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33618 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 (2026-09-20).
Lake Ellen Grove Market Scorecard
Lake Ellen Grove is currently a balanced market..
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The Lake Ellen Grove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Ellen Grove 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 Ellen Grove.
Condition is the price
With every home dating to the 1960 to 1972 stretch and a median build year of 1970, you are buying into original bones. The spread you'll see in asking prices tracks renovation status more than square footage: a house with updated systems and finishes will command real premium over a comparable-sized original, and the median masks that gap. Budget for the difference either way — you're paying for updates upfront or funding them yourself later.
The homestead share sits near 90%, which is high. That points to a neighborhood held by long-term owner-occupants rather than short-hold investors, so inventory tends to be limited and turnover slow relative to newer, more transactional Tampa subdivisions. When a well-maintained home does list, expect competition given how few come available and how quickly they've been clearing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Ellen Grove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 77-home community with a handful of closings in the recent window and a median days on market of just over 5, the difference between a good outcome and a missed one is preparation and read. We price to condition — not to a blanket per-foot average that ignores what the last owner did or didn't update — and we get buyers positioned to move before a listing goes stale, because here it won't stay available long.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33618 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 86 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1960–1974 (median 1970.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,047 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $422,500 median across 4 closed sales · $239 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 5 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 86% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Ellen Grove key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-ellen-grove-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Ellen Grove Sub, 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.
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Recent Developments in Lake Ellen Grove Sub
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Ellen Grove Sub, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is less than a mile south of Lake Ellen Grove Sub.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Lake Ellen Grove Sub.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The site is about 4 miles southeast of Lake Ellen Grove Sub.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - 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 5 miles southeast of Lake Ellen Grove Sub, 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 3 miles east of Lake Ellen Grove Sub, 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 6 miles east of Lake Ellen Grove Sub, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 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 33618)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (24 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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