North Lakes
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Homes For Sale Right Now in North Lakes
Live MLS inventory for North Lakes. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 29 daysTop listing
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Pending · 74 daysActive and pending North Lakes listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
North Lakes Sec I Unit is a small, quiet resale pocket in Tampa with zero active listings as of this snapshot. When a subdivision this size shows nothing for sale, it tells you owners are staying put rather than testing the market, and any buyer interest has to wait for the next listing to surface or work off-market leads.
With only two closings in the tracked window, there is not enough recent transaction volume here to draw a reliable price trend. A seller in this community should expect a thin pool of directly comparable sales and may need to lean on nearby subdivisions for pricing support; a buyer should expect limited choice and be ready to move quickly once something does list.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
North Lakes right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($319K) is down 1.8% from the prior 12 months ($325K). With about 5 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 20, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
North Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $319K ($256 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 50 days on market for closed sales, and 2.0 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
North Lakes is a community of 173 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1978 and 1985 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 1,315 square feet. 70% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a modest-footprint, single-phase subdivision of 159 homes built mostly in the early 1980s, with a handful of newer builds filling in lots through 2023.
The setting & the homes.
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Who North Lakes is best for.
Best for
- A buyer comfortable with a smaller living footprint (median just over 1,300 square feet) and an older housing stock
- Someone prioritizing an established, no-HOA-amenity subdivision over new construction perks
- A buyer willing to wait for a listing to surface, or work with an agent tracking off-market opportunities in a low-inventory pocket
Probably not for
- Buyers who want community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or recreational facilities included
- Buyers needing to choose from multiple active listings right now, since none currently exist
- Buyers seeking uniformly new construction, given the mixed-vintage housing stock spanning four decades
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($319K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($325K) IS the -1.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 8 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33618 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
North Lakes Market Scorecard
North Lakes is currently a seller-leaning market. About 2.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $423,950, and homes go under contract in about 29 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in north lakes sec i unit, 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.
North Lakes on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
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- Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent North Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in North Lakes Sec B
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting North Lakes Sec B, 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 8 miles south of North Lakes Sec B.
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 9 miles south of North Lakes Sec B.
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 11 miles south of North Lakes Sec B, 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 12 miles south of North Lakes Sec B, 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 7 miles south of North Lakes Sec B, 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 10 miles southeast of North Lakes Sec B, 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.
The North Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in North Lakes 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 North Lakes.
A tight, aging inventory base
The median year built of 1984 puts most of the housing stock at four decades old, though the range extending to 2023 shows occasional infill or rebuilds on scattered lots. That mix means condition varies more than it would in a subdivision built in one continuous phase — some homes will carry original systems and finishes, others will be substantially newer construction on the same street.
Median living area sits at 1,311 square feet, which points to a community of smaller, efficient homes rather than larger-footprint construction. No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision without a clubhouse, pool, or similar shared infrastructure baked into ownership costs. Just over half of homes here carry a homestead exemption, meaning owner-occupancy is common but not the only ownership pattern in the neighborhood.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in North Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in North Lakes buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.8). Basis: Recent Direction -1.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 70% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A subdivision with no active listings and only two recent closings is not one where you can rely on a portal search or a generic market report. We track off-market activity, watch for early listing signals, and pull comparables from the broader area to give sellers a defensible number and buyers a realistic read on what to expect when something finally lists.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33618)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (28 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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