MacFarlane Park in Tampa

MacFarlane Park Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Historic West Tampa neighborhood · Tampa, Hillsborough County · ZIP 33607

A historic West Tampa neighborhood in renaissance, value close to the urban core and the airport.

Historic West TampaNear downtown and airportRenaissance value
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
MacFarlane Park is older West Tampa stock seeing reinvestment, so condition and the block, not an area average, decide the buy.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"MacFarlane Park is a historic West Tampa neighborhood seeing a renaissance, so the read is by home and block rather than by area: older single-family stock around the namesake city park, close to downtown Tampa, the airport, and the interstates, where condition, the block, the renovation math, and reinvestment drive value more than the neighborhood name. Its cigar-town heritage and central location are the draws. Your leverage is reading condition and the block honestly and pricing the renovation against real comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

MacFarlane Park is one of West Tampa's largest neighborhoods, in Hillsborough County, built around the historic 40-acre MacFarlane Park that opened in 1909 as a woodland resort for West Tampa (Tampa Historical, Wikipedia, and city sources, 2026).

West Tampa was founded in 1892 by Hugh Macfarlane as a cigar town to rival Ybor City, and the neighborhood reflects that heritage with older housing stock. It is now described as experiencing a renaissance, with reinvestment and renovation around the park and the central location. Most homes carry no mandatory HOA, and there is no CDD.

This is a value, condition, and location buy near the core, so the money is made or lost on the home's condition, the block, the renovation math, and the trajectory of reinvestment, not the headline price.

The pitch is attainable, historic West Tampa living minutes from downtown Tampa, the airport, the Westshore district, and the interstates, in an area seeing reinvestment. The work is reading the specific block and condition, pricing the renovation honestly, and confirming the flood zone before you offer.

Best for

  • Value buyers who want attainable pricing near the Tampa core
  • Buyers and investors comfortable with older stock and renovation
  • Buyers who want proximity to downtown, the airport, and Westshore
  • Buyers who value historic character and a city park

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a uniform, master-planned community
  • Anyone uncomfortable with a redeveloping, block-by-block area
  • Buyers who want resort amenities or a gated setting
  • Buyers who want move-in-ready new construction throughout

How MacFarlane Park is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current MacFarlane Park listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in MacFarlane Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

MacFarlane Park offers attainable historic West Tampa living minutes from downtown, the airport, and Westshore, the near-core value case in a reinvesting area.

Downtown Tampa~8 to 15 min · urban core
Tampa International Airport~10 to 15 min · ~15 minutes
Westshore business district~8 to 12 min · offices and retail
Interstate 275~3 to 6 min · regional access
Ybor City~10 to 15 min · historic district
Raymond James Stadium~5 to 10 min · sports and events
Hillsborough River and Riverwalk~8 to 15 min · downtown waterfront

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
MacFarlane Park (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

MacFarlane Park is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at MacFarlane Park: the neighborhood's renaissance and reinvestment, its central location near the core and the airport, and the condition dynamics of historic West Tampa stock. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in MacFarlane Park

Our read on what is being built around MacFarlane Park, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishReinvestment and near-core demand point to an improving trajectory, with the watch items being block variation, older-home condition, and renovation costs.

Neighborhood renaissance

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Reinvestment and renovation around the park and the central location support the area's improving trajectory.

Central location near the core

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to downtown Tampa, the airport, Westshore, and the interstates draws value buyers and investors.

Historic West Tampa character

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Cigar-town heritage and the historic 40-acre park give the neighborhood a distinctive identity.

Older housing stock

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Aging homes mean roof, systems, and renovation are the swing factor, read home by home.

Block-by-block variation

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Values and condition vary block by block in a renaissance area, so the block matters as much as the home.

City park amenity

Ongoing
BullishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The historic 40-acre MacFarlane Park adds everyday amenity value to the neighborhood.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting MacFarlane Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2026
    Development

    MacFarlane Park experiences a renaissance

    MacFarlane Park, one of West Tampa's largest neighborhoods, is described as experiencing a renaissance, with reinvestment and renovation around the historic 40-acre park and its central location near downtown Tampa and the airport. Why it matters: Reinvestment supports the area's improving trajectory near the Tampa core. Source

  2. January 2025
    Civic

    MacFarlane Park traces to West Tampa's 1892 cigar town

    West Tampa was founded in 1892 by Hugh Macfarlane as a cigar town to rival Ybor City, and the 40-acre MacFarlane Park opened in 1909 as a woodland resort, anchoring the historic neighborhood. Why it matters: The neighborhood's heritage and central park anchor its identity and value. Source

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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.

If we were buying in MacFarlane Park, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the block, not just the listing. In a renaissance neighborhood, the block and its reinvestment drive value, so study recent sales nearby.

2

Judge the home by condition. West Tampa's older stock means roof, systems, and updates separate a deal from a project.

3

Price the renovation honestly. Match the cost to bring a historic home current against real comps before you call a dated home a deal.

4

Confirm any historic or overlay considerations. Verify whether any historic-district or overlay guidelines apply to the specific home.

5

Use the near-core context, and cross-shop other reinvesting Tampa neighborhoods such as Bellmont Heights.

Best Buy
An updated home or sound renovation candidate on a reinvesting block matched to comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation and misreading the block trajectory
Best Lot
A parcel on a stronger, reinvesting block near the park
Smart Timing
Confirm condition, the block, and any overlay before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Older West Tampa homes plus newer infill

Heritage

1892 cigar-town roots, historic park

HOA

Most older homes none, verify newer infill

Status

Established and reinvesting

Costs & Fees

HOA

None on most older homes

CDD

None on the older stock

Worth noting

Confirm any historic-overlay guidelines

Amenities

Park

Historic 40-acre MacFarlane Park

Location

Minutes from downtown and the airport

Access

I-275 and the interstates nearby

Nearby

Westshore, Ybor, and the stadium

Location

Area

West Tampa, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33607

Access

I-275 to downtown and the airport

Core

Downtown Tampa and Westshore minutes away

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Renovation Entry

Older homes that need work, the most affordable way into a central, reinvesting West Tampa neighborhood.

Lowest entry
The Updated Core

Renovated homes and newer infill on stronger blocks, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Top

The most updated homes and best infill on the strongest reinvesting blocks near the park, the ones that hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

The Renovation Entry
Older homes that need work, the most affordable way into a central, reinvesting West Tampa neighborhood.
The Updated Core
Renovated homes and newer infill on stronger blocks, the heart of the resale market here.
The Top
The most updated homes and best infill on the strongest reinvesting blocks near the park, the ones that hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within TampaStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in MacFarlane Park

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The central location near the core and the airport is the constant; the blocks vary. The deal is won or lost on the block, the condition, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.6/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on MacFarlane Park is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The block drives value in a renaissance area
  • Reinvesting blocks near the park hold value best
  • Condition and roof age drive the price
  • Most older lots carry no mandatory HOA
  • Read the block and condition before the finishes

In a reinvesting near-core neighborhood, the block is the part of your money the market protects. Stronger, reinvesting blocks near the park and updated homes hold value better than weaker blocks or dated stock. The house can be renovated; the block and the proximity to downtown and the airport set the trajectory. Read the block and the condition first, then price the renovation against the closest recent comps.

MacFarlane Park in 15 seconds.

Best forValue buyers who want attainable pricing near the Tampa core in a reinvesting historic area.
Biggest advantageProximity to downtown, the airport, and Westshore at a value, with historic character.
Biggest riskOlder condition and block-by-block variation in a redeveloping area.
Sweet spotAn updated home or sound renovation candidate on a reinvesting block.
Avoid ifYou want a uniform master plan, a gate, or move-in-ready new construction throughout.

HOA, Fees & the Real Costs

15-Second Take
  • Most older homes have no mandatory HOA
  • No CDD on the older stock
  • Condition and renovation are the real cost drivers
  • Confirm any historic or overlay guidelines
  • Proximity to the core and airport is the draw

Most homes in MacFarlane Park carry no mandatory HOA, and there is no CDD on the older stock, though newer infill may carry an association. The real costs sit in the home and the renovation: roof and systems on older stock and insurance. Confirm what applies to the specific home, including any historic or overlay considerations.

For established homes, budget for renovation and maintenance rather than HOA dues; for any newer infill with an association, verify the fee. Quote insurance for the specific home and flood zone, and confirm any historic-district guidelines.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In MacFarlane Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bellmont Heights, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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MacFarlane Park Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

MacFarlane Park is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MacFarlane Park?
MacFarlane Park is a historic West Tampa neighborhood in Hillsborough County, built around the 40-acre MacFarlane Park, ZIP 33607, minutes from downtown Tampa and the airport.
What is the history of MacFarlane Park?
West Tampa was founded in 1892 by Hugh Macfarlane as a cigar town to rival Ybor City, and MacFarlane Park, a 40-acre city park, opened in 1909 as a woodland resort. The neighborhood reflects that heritage.
What kind of homes are in MacFarlane Park?
Older single-family homes reflecting West Tampa's heritage, with newer infill in places, in a neighborhood seeing reinvestment.
Does MacFarlane Park have an HOA?
Most older homes carry no mandatory HOA, and there is no CDD, though newer infill may carry an association. Confirm what applies to a specific home, plus any historic or overlay considerations.
Is MacFarlane Park a good value?
Attainable pricing close to downtown Tampa, the airport, and Westshore, in a reinvesting historic area, is the value case. Because much of the stock is older, condition and the block drive the real outcome.
Is the neighborhood improving?
Yes, it is described as experiencing a renaissance, with reinvestment and renovation around the park and the central location. The trajectory varies block by block.
What schools serve MacFarlane Park?
MacFarlane Park is part of the Hillsborough County school district. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned schools for any home.
How close is MacFarlane Park to downtown and the airport?
It is minutes from downtown Tampa, the airport, the Westshore district, and the interstates, a central West Tampa location.
Should I worry about flooding here?
Verify it. Exposure varies by parcel in West Tampa. Run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address.
Is MacFarlane Park good for investors?
Its central location, historic character, and reinvestment draw investor interest, but block variation and renovation costs are real. The block and the numbers drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in MacFarlane Park?
The specific block and its trajectory, the home's condition and roof age, any historic-district or overlay guidelines, the renovation budget, and the flood zone.
Who is the best real estate agent for Mac Farlane Park?
The best agent for Mac Farlane Park is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Mac Farlane Park.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Mac Farlane Park?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Mac Farlane Park and the wider Tampa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Mac Farlane Park?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Mac Farlane Park purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Value buyers who want attainable pricing near the Tampa coreExcellent fit
Buyers and investors comfortable with older stock and renovationExcellent fit
Buyers who want proximity to downtown, the airport, and WestshoreExcellent fit
Buyers who value historic character and a city parkExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the block and condition carefullyExcellent fit
Buyers who want a uniform, master-planned communityProbably not
Anyone uncomfortable with a redeveloping, block-by-block areaProbably not
Buyers who want resort amenities or a gated settingProbably not
Buyers who want move-in-ready new construction throughoutProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget renovation on older homesProbably not

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