Lake Fern Villas
Homes for Sale in Lutz, FL
All 251 homes for sale in Lutz, FL · median $525,000 · 120 homes for sale in 33558 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Lake Fern Villas in Lutz, FL since 2014, the most recent in May 2026. 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).
There is not enough current MLS activity in Lake Fern Villas to isolate what is actually driving price here. No listings are populating median price, days on market, or amenity data as of this snapshot, which tells us this is a thin, low-turnover pocket rather than an active trading community right now.
For a buyer or seller, that changes the approach. You are not pricing off a live comp set inside the community itself — you are leaning on off-market intelligence, nearby Lutz sales, and direct knowledge of the villas' construction and lot layout. That is a conversation to have with an agent before you assume any number, not after.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Fern VillasHomes 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 Fern Villas is a villa-style community in Lutz, Hillsborough County, an area generally built around smaller-lot, lower-maintenance attached or semi-attached homes. Current MLS data shows no active or recently sold listings with enough detail to report pricing or amenities, so this snapshot is really about location and housing type rather than a live market read.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 11 homes in Lake Fern Villas that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1990 and 2004 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 3,796 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
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 Fern Villas is best for.
Best for
- A buyer set on a low-maintenance, villa-style home in the Lutz area, willing to work through an agent to source options directly.
- Someone comfortable making a decision with limited public listing data, relying on direct HOA and county-record research instead.
- A buyer already familiar with Hillsborough County who wants a smaller-footprint home rather than a full single-family lot.
Probably not for
- Anyone who wants to compare current listing prices and amenities across several active homes before deciding.
- A buyer who needs confirmed HOA terms or amenity details up front rather than verifying them independently.
- Someone working strictly off MLS search results without an agent doing additional off-market research.
The market around Lake Fern Villas
Lake Fern Villas is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33558, 149 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of Lutz.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33558 (Lutz), 391 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $585K ($240/sq ft), up 0.9% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 75 active and 13 pending listings put supply at about 4.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33558 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Fern Villas specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Lake Fern Villas
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Fern Villas, 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 20 miles south of Lake Fern Villas, 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 15 miles south of Lake Fern Villas, 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 18 miles south of Lake Fern Villas, 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 3 miles north of Lake Fern Villas.
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 6 miles northwest of Lake Fern Villas.
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 east of Lake Fern Villas.
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 Fern Villas buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Fern Villas 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 Fern Villas.
A quiet pocket with no current listing trail
Villa communities like this one are typically built for buyers who want less exterior upkeep than a standalone single-family home, often with shared walls or shared grounds maintenance depending on how the community was platted. Without active listings to review, we cannot confirm the specific structure, HOA setup, or amenity package for Lake Fern Villas from MLS data alone — 'none identified' means the current feed has nothing to report, not that the community has no shared features.
This is the kind of community where the real work happens before a listing goes live. If you are watching Lake Fern Villas, the useful move is direct outreach — checking county records, HOA documents, and recent off-MLS activity in Lutz — rather than waiting for a public listing to tell the story.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Fern Villas. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thin on current MLS data, the value an agent adds is legwork: pulling HOA documents, checking county and tax records, and tracking Lutz-area comps that never made it into a public listing. We treat 'no data' as a starting point for research, not a dead end.
Lake Fern Villas in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $200/month (about $2,400/yr) · median of 15 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $200 per month ($2,400 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 15 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
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
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (6 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 Fern Villas
Where is Lake Fern Villas?
Lake Fern Villas is a community in Lutz, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33558.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Fern Villas right now?
No active listings inside Lake Fern Villas 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 Fern Villas have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Fern Villas 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 Fern Villas Market Scorecard
Lake Fern Villas is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33558 ZIP is $550,594, about 2.8% 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.