Lake Forest
Homes for Sale in Lutz, FL
All 304 homes for sale in Lutz, FL · median $499,450 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 22 closed sales in Lake Forest Unit 01 in Lutz, FL since 2015, the most recent in December 2018. Across Lutz as a whole, 753 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $509,000, 41 median days on market, with 256 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,010 ($7,380 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of Lake Forest, Lutz, FL — see all Lake Forest homes for sale (2 listings across 7 sections in the MLS).
Lake Forest is an established Lutz pocket where the housing stock itself does most of the talking. With a median year built of 1976 and a range running to 2007, this is a community of older homes with a handful of newer infill, so condition and updates — not just location — end up driving value from one listing to the next.
There is no recent closings activity in our current window, which means there is not enough fresh transaction data to point to a live pricing trend one way or the other. That puts more weight on comparing individual homes directly rather than leaning on a market-wide number, and it argues for a patient, comp-by-comp approach whether you are pricing a listing or building an offer.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake ForestHomes 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 Forest is a 170-home community in Lutz built out mostly in the mid-1970s, with living space that tends to run compact by current standards. A homestead share of 61.2% suggests owner-occupancy is common, though that figure describes the housing stock's tax status, not the people who live there.
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 Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition rather than a uniform community standard
- Buyers prioritizing a compact, efficient floor plan over larger square footage
- Buyers who do not need a bundled amenity package and are focused on the home and lot itself
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a newer-construction home as the default expectation
- Buyers who want a community built around shared recreational amenities
- Buyers who need robust recent-sales data to benchmark price before writing an offer
The market around Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a small community — 15 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 86% townhouse, 11% villa, 3% single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Forest 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 Forest.
An older housing stock with wide variation
The defining fact about Lake Forest is its age spread: a median year built of 1976 against a range that stretches to 2007. That gap of roughly three decades means two homes on the same street can differ substantially in systems, layout, and finish level, even before you factor in whatever updates individual owners have made over the years. Buyers should expect to evaluate each home on its own condition rather than assuming uniformity across the community.
Median living area sits at 1,201 square feet, which points toward a community of smaller, more efficient floor plans rather than larger-format construction. No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision rather than one built around a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational draw. That is a neutral fact, not a knock — it simply means the value proposition here is the home and the lot, not a bundled amenity package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this much age variation and no fresh closings to anchor pricing, the work is in the details — knowing which updates matter, which comps actually compare, and how to price or negotiate without a clean market trend to point to. That is the kind of groundwork we do before a number ever goes on a sign or an offer.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Tools for a Lake Forest buy.
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| Location | Lutz, Hillsborough County, FL |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 170 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1975–2007 (median 1976.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,201 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 61% |
Data as of July 13, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-forest-unit-01, data as of July 13, 2026.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Pine Glen Circle (30 homes on record)
- Morning Drive (22 homes on record)
- Morning Drive (19 homes on record)
- Lake Forest Drive (14 homes on record)
- Oak Vine Drive (13 homes on record)
- Morning Drive (10 homes on record)
- Pine Glen Circle (10 homes on record)
- Oak Vine Drive (10 homes on record)
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- Pine Glen Circle (9 homes on record)
- Lake Forest Drive (9 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Lake Forest Unit 01
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Forest Unit 01, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Tampa begins public input on nearly 60 acre K-Bar Ranch park in New Tampa
The city held its first public meeting Oct. 15 on an $8 million park of nearly 60 acres south of Mistflower Lane near the Pasco line. Residents favored paths, nature areas and flexible green space, and a multi-purpose field is proposed. Skanska is the design-builder with design estimated at 10 to 12 months.
What it may mean for the marketThe planned park would add trails and open space for the northern New Tampa area, with design still under way. The project is about 4 miles east of Lake Forest Unit 01, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Beacons - October 2026Retail & Dining
Hobby Lobby coming to Carrollwood Commons on North Dale Mabry
County records show a 49,106 square foot Hobby Lobby planned at Carrollwood Commons on North Dale Mabry Highway, with coming soon signs posted. No opening date has been announced and the company had not commented.
What it may mean for the marketA large craft retailer would add a destination store to the Dale Mabry shopping corridor in northwest Tampa. The project is about 7 miles southwest of Lake Forest Unit 01, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Beacons - 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 about 12 miles south of Lake Forest Unit 01.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - 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 9 miles north of Lake Forest Unit 01.
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 11 miles northwest of Lake Forest Unit 01.
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 northeast of Lake Forest Unit 01.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33559/33613)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (22 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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