Lake Keen
Homes for Sale in Lutz, FL
All 279 homes for sale in Lutz, FL · median $525,000 · 58 homes for sale in 33549 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Lake Keen Sub Unit in Lutz, FL since 2021, 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 264 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).
This is an older pocket of Lutz, with homes built between 1958 and 2001 and a median build year around 1965. In a market like this, condition sets price more than anything else. A house that has been updated mechanically and cosmetically will command a very different number than an original one down the street with the same square footage, so the price spread here is real and driven by what has been done to each home rather than by any single benchmark.
With 64 homes and only one closing in the current window, this is a thinly traded, low-turnover neighborhood. That means a single sale carries outsized weight and comparable data is limited. For sellers, that scarcity can work in your favor when inventory is tight; for buyers, it means you should expect to underwrite each home on its own merits and not lean on a deep bench of recent comps.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake KeenHomes 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 Keen Unit is a small, established enclave in Lutz where the housing stock skews older and the median home runs about 1,830 square feet. It trades infrequently, so opportunities here surface a few at a time rather than in a steady stream.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 49 homes in Lake Keen that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1954 and 2007 (median 1965), with a median living area of about 1,596 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 5 qualified sales in Lake Keen across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $330,000 — 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 Keen is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a renovation budget who want to build value by updating an older home
- Long-hold buyers seeking a stable, low-turnover neighborhood in Lutz
- Buyers prioritizing lot size and square footage over modern finishes
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new or near-new construction with modern systems
- Buyers who need a wide selection and quick availability of listings
- Buyers unwilling to budget for roof, HVAC, or other aging-system updates
The market around Lake Keen
Lake Keen is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33549, 70 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Lutz.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33549 (Lutz), 138 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385K ($234/sq ft), down 2.4% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 23 active and 6 pending listings put supply at about 3.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33549 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Keen specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Keen buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Keen 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 Keen.
An older enclave where condition is the whole story
With a median year built near 1965 and a range stretching back to 1958, most homes here predate current construction norms. That is not a negative — older Lutz homes often sit on more generous lots and offer square footage that is hard to match in newer product — but it does mean roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical are the line items that will make or break a deal. Inspect accordingly, and price accordingly.
A homestead share of roughly 66% points to a neighborhood held largely by long-term owner-occupants rather than investors or short-term holders. That tends to correlate with stable ownership and homes that come to market having been lived in and maintained rather than flipped. It also reinforces the low-turnover picture: when most owners are staying put, listings are the exception, not the rule.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Keen. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, condition-driven market, generic pricing tools fall apart. We underwrite each Lake Keen home on its actual bones — what has been updated, what still needs attention, and how it stacks against the handful of relevant sales rather than a broad average. That is the difference between overpaying for cosmetics and walking away from a solid house because the numbers looked murky.
Lake Keen 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 2021 (11 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.
Recent Developments in Lake Keen Sub Unit
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Keen Sub Unit, 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 about 6 miles southwest of Lake Keen Sub Unit.
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 8 miles southwest of Lake Keen Sub Unit.
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 project is about 7 miles south of Lake Keen Sub Unit, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
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 7 miles south of Lake Keen Sub Unit, 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 2 miles southwest of Lake Keen Sub Unit, 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 4 miles south of Lake Keen Sub Unit, 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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Common questions about Lake Keen
Where is Lake Keen?
Lake Keen is a community in Lutz, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33549.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Keen right now?
No active listings inside Lake Keen 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 Keen have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Keen in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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| Location | Lutz, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33549 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 64 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1958–2001 (median 1965.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,830 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 66% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Keen key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-keen-sub-unit, data as of September 20, 2026.
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