North Lakes
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in North Lakes Sec H in Tampa, FL since 2015, the most recent in October 2025. 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).
North Lakes is a compact, established pocket of Tampa with 98 homes, all built in a tight window between 1980 and 1985. When the housing stock is this uniform in age and size — the median home runs a little over 1,300 square feet — price is driven almost entirely by condition and updates rather than by floor plan or vintage. Two houses on the same street can trade well apart depending on whether the kitchen, roof, and systems have been touched.
The posture here is stable rather than churning. A high share of homes are homesteaded — roughly seven in ten — which signals owners who tend to stay put rather than flip, so inventory turns over slowly. For a buyer, that means patience and readiness to move when the right updated home appears. For a seller, it means the renovated, move-in-ready listing sets the tone; deferred maintenance gets priced accordingly.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside North Lakes Sec H 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, single-era Tampa enclave in Hillsborough County where nearly every home dates to the early 1980s and floor plans stay modest — the kind of place where the difference between listings is what's been done to them, not when they were built.
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 on a modest budget who value a settled, established location over new construction
- Buyers comfortable with an early-1980s home and open to updating over time
- Investors or long-hold buyers who want a slow-turnover, owner-occupied area
Probably not for
- Buyers who need more than modest square footage or a large, open floor plan
- Buyers who want move-in-ready, never-touch homes with no maintenance runway
- Buyers who need a wide range of listings to choose from immediately
The market around North Lakes
North Lakes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 50% villa, 40% single family residence, 10% townhouse.
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.
One era, one footprint
The defining feature of this community is its consistency. With all 98 homes built from 1980 to 1985 and a median living area just over 1,300 square feet, buyers are shopping a narrow band of similar houses. That predictability cuts both ways: it's easy to compare value, but it also means the story of any given sale is the condition story — updated systems, roof age, and kitchen and bath work carry the weight.
The high homestead share points to a settled, owner-occupied character and limited listing volume at any moment. Expect to wait for the right home rather than choose from a crowded shelf, and expect the best-prepared listings to command attention while dated homes sit until they're priced for the work they need.
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 market this uniform, the money is made in reading condition, not square footage. We help buyers separate cosmetic updates from the expensive structural and systems items on homes of this early-1980s vintage, and we help sellers position an updated home against the dated comps so the pricing conversation is honest from day one.
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.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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 (3 streets, ZIP 33618)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (10 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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