Lake Ellen Shores
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Lake Ellen Shores in Tampa, FL, the most recent in March 2026. Across Tampa as a whole, 5,135 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 38 median days on market, with 1,363 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,760 ($6,140 with the full homestead exemption).

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Jon's Current Read

Lake Ellen Shores does not show up in current MLS records with any listed community amenities, which tells you something important: this is not an amenity-driven development where a clubhouse or pool is baked into the price. Whatever value exists here is tied to the individual home, its lot, and its condition, not to a shared feature set.

For a market like this, pricing conversations happen home by home rather than by pointing to a community average. Sellers should expect buyers to focus on the property itself; buyers should expect that comparing this community to an amenity-heavy subdivision nearby is not an apples-to-apples exercise.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Lake Ellen ShoresHomes for Sale in Tampa, 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.

3011 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
$510K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,020 sqft
3011 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
Listed by MIHARA & ASSOCIATES INC.
3133 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
$915K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,766 sqft
3133 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
3109 RESEDA COURT
$550K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,992 sqft
3109 RESEDA COURT
Listed by REAL BROKER, LLC
13346 MORAN DRIVE
$455K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,691 sqft
13346 MORAN DRIVE
Listed by DALTON WADE INC
2535 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
$585K · 0.4 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,771 sqft
2535 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
Listed by THE TONI EVERETT COMPANY
2521 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
$1.35M · 0.4 mi away
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,980 sqft
2521 LAKE ELLEN DRIVE
Listed by COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Ellen Shores sits in Tampa, within Hillsborough County, as a residential community without any community amenities currently identified in MLS listings. That absence of a listed amenity package points to a neighborhood where the draw is the home and its setting rather than shared recreational features.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want to evaluate a home strictly on its own merits, not a community amenity list
  • Buyers comfortable doing property-specific diligence rather than relying on neighborhood-wide data
  • Buyers whose budget and goals center on Tampa/Hillsborough County location rather than shared recreational features

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or gated entry as part of their purchase
  • Buyers who prefer to lean on published community-level market stats before deciding
  • Buyers who want amenities to help anchor resale value beyond the home itself

The market around Lake Ellen Shores

Lake Ellen Shores is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33618, 117 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).

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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Ellen Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Lake Ellen Shores 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 Lake Ellen Shores.

Best Buy
Buyers focused on the home itself rather than shared community features.
Biggest Risk
Limited public data means less community-level benchmarking is available.
Sweet Spot
Buyers who want a plain residential setting in Tampa without HOA-driven extras.
Avoid If
You are specifically shopping for a community with pools, gates, or clubs as part of the deal.

A Straightforward Residential Read

When a community's MLS footprint shows no identified amenities, it usually means one of two things: either the neighborhood was built without a shared amenity package, or listing agents simply have not been documenting one. Either way, buyers should not walk in expecting a pool, gate, or clubhouse to factor into value here.

That makes due diligence more individualized. Instead of relying on community-level marketing points, we look at the specific home, its lot, its age, and its immediate street to build a fair read on price and condition. It is a more hands-on process, but it is also a more honest one, since it never leans on amenities that are not actually there.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Ellen Shores. 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 community with a thin public data trail, the value we add is direct legwork: verifying what a listing actually includes, walking the property, and pricing off the home itself rather than a community amenity sheet that does not exist. That kind of on-the-ground read matters most exactly where the MLS record is sparse.

Lake Ellen Shores in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers focused on the home itself rather than shared community features.
Biggest advantageNo amenity premium baked into pricing since none are currently listed.
Biggest riskLimited public data means less community-level benchmarking is available.
Sweet spotBuyers who want a plain residential setting in Tampa without HOA-driven extras.
Avoid ifYou are specifically shopping for a community with pools, gates, or clubs as part of the deal.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Lake Ellen Shores homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Lake Ellen Shores.
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 Lake Ellen Shores sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Buyers who want to evaluate a home strictly on its own merits, not a community amenity listExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable doing property-specific diligence rather than relying on neighborhood-wide dataExcellent fit
Buyers whose budget and goals center on Tampa/Hillsborough County location rather than shared recreational featuresExcellent fit
Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or gated entry as part of their purchaseProbably not
Buyers who prefer to lean on published community-level market stats before decidingProbably not
Buyers who want amenities to help anchor resale value beyond the home itselfProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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 Ellen Shores

Where is Lake Ellen Shores?

Lake Ellen Shores is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33618.

Are there homes for sale in Lake Ellen Shores right now?

No active listings inside Lake Ellen Shores 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 Ellen Shores have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Lake Ellen Shores 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.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Lake Ellen Shores with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

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Lake Ellen Shores Market Scorecard

No active listings

Lake Ellen Shores is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Typical home value in the 33618 ZIP is $474,376, about 19.0% 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.