North Lakes
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in North Lakes Sec B Unit 03 in Tampa, FL since 2014, the most recent in May 2022. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 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).
This is a compact, built-out pocket of 127 homes constructed within a tight window in the early 1980s, with a median build year of 1981 and roughly 1,348 square feet of living space at the center of the range. When homes are this uniform in age and size, price is driven far less by square footage and far more by condition: an updated kitchen, roof, HVAC, and windows separate the top of this market from the rest. Expect a wide spread around the median that reflects renovation, not floor plan.
With no closings in the current window, there is no fresh comparable to anchor a number, so pricing here leans on condition and on the broader Tampa/Hillsborough backdrop rather than a live pace. For sellers, that means presentation and documented updates carry the negotiation. For buyers, it means you underwrite the house in front of you, not a running tally of recent sales.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside North Lakes Sec B Unit 03 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 is a small, fully established Tampa enclave of early-1980s homes at a consistent size, where the story is about upkeep and updates rather than new construction or floor-plan variety.
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 North Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable with an early-1980s home who plan to update kitchens, baths, or systems on their own timeline
- Value-focused buyers who want an owner-occupied-heavy Hillsborough neighborhood and will pay for condition, not hype
- Long-hold buyers seeking a modest-footprint home in an established Tampa location
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or recent construction and larger floor plans
- Buyers wanting fully turnkey with no near-term roof, HVAC, or window work
- Investors seeking a rental-dominated block with high turnover
The market around North Lakes
North Lakes is a small community — 8 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2019 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not North Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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 condition-driven market at a single vintage
Homes here were built between 1980 and 1982, so the systems that age on that timeline — roofs, HVAC, plumbing, electrical panels, and windows — are the real line items to inspect. Two homes of nearly identical size can trade very differently depending on what has been replaced and when. Budget your diligence around these components, not around square footage, which barely moves across the community.
The homestead share sits at about 71%, meaning most of the neighborhood is owner-occupied rather than held as rentals. That tends to translate into steadier upkeep and turnover that comes from life changes rather than investor churn. For a buyer, it is a signal about how the block is maintained; for a seller, it means your competition is other owner-kept homes, so honest updates stand out.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small community with no recent closings on the board, pricing is a judgment call, not a lookup. We walk the house, weigh the roof-HVAC-window story against the median size and vintage, and price to condition rather than to a stale comp. That is how you avoid overpaying as a buyer or underpricing an updated home as a seller.
North Lakes in 15 seconds.
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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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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If you are thinking about selling in North Lakes, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33618)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (13 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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