Nelms Sub
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Nelms Sub in Tampa, FL since 2014, the most recent in November 2025. 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).
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33612 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 286 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1925–2024 (median 1965.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,737 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 2014 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Nelms Sub key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/nelms-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
Nelms Sub is an older, established pocket of Tampa where the housing stock runs the full span from 1925 to 2024, with a median build year of 1965. That age range is the single most important thing to understand here: price is driven less by any neighborhood-wide number and more by the condition and level of updating on the specific house in front of you. Two homes on the same block can trade very differently depending on whether the systems, roof, and interior have been brought current.
With 286 homes and a homestead share around 66%, turnover is moderate rather than frantic, and a meaningful portion of owners are in for the long haul. For a buyer, that means inventory is condition-dependent and you should underwrite each property on its own merits. For a seller, it means a well-updated home can distinguish itself from tired competition, while a dated one will be priced accordingly.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Nelms Sub 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
Nelms Sub is a small, long-standing Tampa community of 286 homes with a median size of about 1,737 square feet, and its wide vintage spread means condition — not the address alone — sets value.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 22 homes in Nelms Sub that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1935 and 2023 (median 1966), with a median living area of about 1,601 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 13 qualified sales in Nelms Sub across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $380,000 — 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 Nelms Sub is best for.
Best for
- Buyers willing to renovate or finish updating an older home and price accordingly
- Long-hold owners who value a settled, low-churn subdivision over rapid turnover
- Budget-conscious buyers who can trade a dated interior for a lower entry and add value over time
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new or near-new construction with modern systems already in place
- Anyone unwilling to fund inspections and factor roof, HVAC, and updating into the numbers
- Investors looking for a uniform, high-turnover market with predictable comps
The market around Nelms Sub
Nelms Sub is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33612, 168 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,324 homes are active and 1,810 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 33612 (Tampa), 261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $335K ($251/sq ft), up 12.6% year over year, with a median 27 days on market. Right now 75 active and 30 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33612 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Nelms Sub specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Nelms Sub, Tampa
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Nelms Sub buying strategy.
If we were buying in Nelms Sub 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 Nelms Sub.
A condition-driven older market
The defining feature of Nelms Sub is age variance. A median year built of 1965 sits inside a range that reaches back to 1925 and forward to 2024, so you'll find original mid-century homes, older cottages, and newer infill construction within the same subdivision. That mix rewards careful shopping: a pre-purchase inspection, a hard look at roof and mechanical systems, and a clear read on how much updating a given home has already absorbed will tell you more about value than any single headline figure.
At a median of roughly 1,737 living square feet, the housing here is moderately sized rather than sprawling. Combined with the homestead share near 66%, the profile points to a settled neighborhood where owners tend to stay. Practically, that keeps a lid on constant churn and means the homes that do come available deserve to be evaluated one at a time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Nelms Sub. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this vintage-varied, the value gap between an updated home and a deferred-maintenance one is where deals are won or lost. We price and negotiate off condition and systems, not a blanket neighborhood assumption, and we'll tell you plainly when a listing's asking price is out ahead of the work the house still needs.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33612)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (16 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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