North Lakes
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,542 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,000 · 82 homes for sale in 33618 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $359,000, $261 per square foot, a median 18 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+2% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,650 ($5,020 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of North Lakes, Tampa, FL — see all North Lakes homes for sale (3 listings across 13 sections in the MLS).
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33618 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 392 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1978–1983 (median 1981.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,354 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $359,000 median across 5 closed sales · $261 per sq ft · +1.7% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 18 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 71% |
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, “North Lakes Sec B Unit key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/north-lakes-sec-b-unit, data as of September 20, 2026.
North Lakes right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($359K) is up 1.7% from the prior 12 months ($353K). With about a dozen 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 (5 and 14 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 6, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside North LakesHomes for Sale in Tampa, 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
North Lakes market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $359K ($261 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 18 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33618 (Tampa), 316 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $495K ($256/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 39 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33618 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
County records show 20 qualified sales in North Lakes across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 11 in 2025), median $363,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
North Lakes is a community of 392 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1978 and 1983 (median 1981.0), with a median living area of about 1,354 square feet. 71% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
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 ($359K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($353K) IS the +1.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 2 to 21 sales each (5 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).
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.
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 North Lakes.
A closer look at the North Lakes market
At a median of $261 per square foot, North Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median up 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 18 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 392 homes built between 1978 and 1983, and 71% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
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 3 factors (7.2). Basis: Recent Direction +1.7% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 71% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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.
Tools for a North Lakes buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (13 streets, ZIP 33618)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (52 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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