North Lakes
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 17 recorded sales closed at a median of $495,000, $251 per square foot, a median 23 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (+3% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,790 ($7,160 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 right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($495K) is up 3.1% from the prior 12 months ($480K) and up 527% since 2012. 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 12. Confidence: High (17 and 31 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 14, 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 Lakes Section 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 market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $495K ($251 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 23 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months and up 527% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (17 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33548 (Tampa), 137 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $495K ($251/sq ft), down 1.4% year over year, with a median 30 days on market. Right now 7 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 2.5 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33548 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 627 homes in North Lakes that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1978 and 2023 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 1,407 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 88% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($495K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($480K) IS the +3.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 45 sales each (17 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
34% of homes for sale in ZIP 33548 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 (2026-09-08).
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 $251 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 3% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 23 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
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 (7.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +527% since 2012; Recent Direction +3.1% year-over-year; Pricing Power 94.9% 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.
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.
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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
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (310 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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