North Lakes in Tampa

North Lakes
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

All 3,511 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $439,000 · 56 homes for sale in 33618 · Hillsborough County homes for sale

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33618
173 homesBuilt 1978–1985Median sale $319K
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As of September 2026, north lakes sec i unit in Tampa, FL has 3 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $319,000, $256 per square foot, a median 50 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-2% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1978 - 1984; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 55 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,020 ($4,390 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of North Lakes, Tampa, FL — see all North Lakes homes for sale (4 listings across 13 sections in the MLS).

Live · North Lakes Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$319K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 1.8% vs the prior 12 months
-1.8%
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 5 sales in the two windows
$256/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $256 in 2026
95.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
3.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
50days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2023 low
25%
Under contract
Hillsborough: 24% (1,939 of 8,213)
3 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
70%
Owner-occupied · North Lakes
121 of 173 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
30%
Non-owner-occupied · North Lakes
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
173
Homes in the community
173 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
Est. 1978
Community established
homes built 1978-1985, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
1,287sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 173 homes trade a year

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 and pending North Lakes listings as of 2026-09-14, 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.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

North Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

North Lakes right now

🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 months of supply and 25% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 12, 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 12. Confidence: Low (3 and 5 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 15, 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 12, 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 3.0 months of supply, a balanced 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).

In ZIP 33618 (Tampa), 315 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $495K ($256/sq ft), down 0.8% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 41 active and 12 pending listings put supply at about 3.2 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33618 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.

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.

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

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.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
0258202220242026
1 to 8 a year; 3 in the current window.

North Lakes Market Scorecard

Seller's market

North Lakes is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $392,900, and homes go under contract in about 42 days.

3.0
Months supply
$392,900
Median list
$339,500
Median sold
$283
Per sqft
42
Days on mkt
3/1/12
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33618 ZIP is $474,376, about 19.0% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. 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.

Active inventory in distress
9.09%
1 of 11 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 9.09% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-12)

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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any North Lakes address.

If we were buying in North Lakes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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.

Best Buy
Buyers targeting a smaller-footprint, established Tampa subdivision without amenity fees.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, there is currently nothing to buy and limited recent sales to price against.
Sweet Spot
Owner-occupants looking for a modest, no-frills home in an established footprint rather than a new-construction community.
Avoid If
Buyers who need amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase should look elsewhere.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction5.5/10
Liquidity & Demand7.0/10
Owner Commitment7.0/10
Pricing Power6.8/10

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 (6.6). Basis: Recent Direction -1.8% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.0 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.

North Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers targeting a smaller-footprint, established Tampa subdivision without amenity fees.
Biggest advantageHomes here trend older with a few newer builds mixed in, giving some variation in condition and finish.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, there is currently nothing to buy and limited recent sales to price against.
Sweet spotOwner-occupants looking for a modest, no-frills home in an established footprint rather than a new-construction community.
Avoid ifBuyers who need amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase should look elsewhere.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA dues reported around $28/month (about $336/yr) · median of 3 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $28 per month ($336 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 3 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed North Lakes sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in North Lakes?
The median sale price in North Lakes was $319K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in North Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 50 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is North Lakes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, North Lakes is roughly balanced: 3.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in North Lakes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 173 homes in North Lakes (public records).
What share of North Lakes is owner-occupied?
70% of North Lakes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in North Lakes built?
Homes in North Lakes were built between 1978 and 1985, with a median year built of 1980 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve North Lakes?
North Lakes is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for North Lakes?
The best agent for North Lakes is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 North Lakes.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows North Lakes?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows North Lakes and the wider Tampa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for North Lakes?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your North Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
A buyer comfortable with a smaller living footprint (median just over 1,300 square feet) and an older housing stockExcellent fit
Someone prioritizing an established, no-HOA-amenity subdivision over new construction perksExcellent fit
A buyer willing to wait for a listing to surface, or work with an agent tracking off-market opportunities in a low-inventory pocketExcellent fit
Buyers who want community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or recreational facilities includedProbably not
Buyers needing to choose from multiple active listings right now, since none currently existProbably not
Buyers seeking uniformly new construction, given the mixed-vintage housing stock spanning four decadesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33618))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-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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