North Pointe in Tampa

North Pointe Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Established 1988 · Tampa · Hillsborough County

An established single-residential neighborhood in North Tampa near USF and the University area, in ZIP 33613, Hillsborough County.

Established single-familyNorth Tampa near USFZIP 33613
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"North Pointe is an established single-residential neighborhood in North Tampa, reported in ZIP 33613 within the University area near the University of South Florida (community profiles). It sits in the broader North Tampa and Forest Hills part of the city, an older, well-settled section of Hillsborough County rather than a new master plan. Homes are reported as midsize and reasonably priced, with sizes reported from roughly the mid-1,400s to about 2,300 square feet, so the stock is modest and varied by age and updates. The read is an attainable, settled in-town neighborhood close to USF, the University Area, and the North Florida Avenue and Fowler Avenue corridors. Because this is older North Tampa near low-lying ponds and stormwater, value is home-and-block specific: confirm the build year and updates, the flood and stormwater context after the 2024 storms, any association status, and comp within North Pointe by home and block rather than against a new subdivision."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

North Pointe is an established single-residential neighborhood in North Tampa, reported in ZIP 33613, Hillsborough County, within the University area near the University of South Florida (community profiles).

Homes are reported as midsize and reasonably priced, with sizes reported from roughly the mid-1,400s to about 2,300 square feet, built in the older North Tampa pattern. Treat any size or build figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the county appraiser.

The setting is settled and in-town, close to USF, the University Area, and the North Florida Avenue and Fowler Avenue corridors, with reach to I-275 and the wider North Tampa road network; confirm exact drive times for the specific address.

Because this is older North Tampa near low-lying ponds and stormwater that flooded during the 2024 storm season, value is home-and-block specific. Confirm the build year and updates, the flood and stormwater context, any association status, and comp within North Pointe by home and block before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, established single-family home in North Tampa near USF
  • Buyers who value an in-town, settled location over a new master plan
  • Buyers comfortable confirming build year, updates, and the flood and stormwater context

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a new-construction home in a gated, amenity-heavy master plan
  • Buyers who want a coastal or downtown address
  • Buyers unwilling to evaluate older homes, stormwater, and varied condition

How North Pointe is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current North Pointe listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Our proprietary read on how a home in North Pointe buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

North Pointe sits in Tampa, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

University of South Florida (USF)~10 min · approximate
University Area and Fowler Avenue corridor~5 to 10 min · approximate
I-275 access~5 to 10 min · approximate
AdventHealth Tampa area hospitals~10 to 15 min · hospital
Downtown Tampa~20 to 25 min · approximate
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~25 to 30 min · approximate

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
North Pointe (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

North Pointe is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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The takeaway

What actually shapes value in North Pointe, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in North Pointe

Our read on what is being built around North Pointe, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an established North Tampa neighborhood near USF and the University area. The watch items are the 2024 storm flooding and stormwater pumping in nearby North Tampa, the City of Tampa infrastructure upgrades in the broader Forest Hills area, the build year and updates, and any association status, since this is older in-town housing.

2024 storm flooding and stormwater in North Tampa

BearishParts of North Tampa, including Forest Hills, flooded during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 when nearby ponds and pumps were overwhelmed, even outside mapped flood zones; confirm the flood and stormwater history and insurance for any specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: North Tampa

2024 storm flooding and stormwater in North Tampa

City of Tampa infrastructure upgrades in the Forest Hills area

BullishThe City of Tampa is replacing aging water and stormwater pipelines in the Forest Hills area as part of a multi-neighborhood program, which can improve water pressure, fire protection, and ponding over time; confirm scope and timing for the block. impact
SignificanceRadius: North Tampa

City of Tampa infrastructure upgrades in the Forest Hills area

Proximity to USF and the University area

NeutralCloseness to the University of South Florida and the University Area supports steady rental and resale demand but also brings University-area dynamics; weigh the specific block and use. impact
SignificanceRadius: University area

Proximity to USF and the University area

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting North Pointe, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. September 2025
    Storm recovery

    Forest Hills neighborhood still recovering one year after the 2024 storms

    Bay News 9 reported that the Forest Hills neighborhood in North Tampa was still recovering one year after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, after nearby retention ponds and pump stations were overwhelmed and flooded homes that were not in mapped flood zones. Confirm the flood and stormwater history for any specific North Pointe home. Why it matters: North Tampa stormwater and pond pumping are a real value and insurance factor here; check the specific block and history before you write. Source

  2. March 2024
    Infrastructure

    City of Tampa expands neighborhood infrastructure project for Forest Hills area

    The City of Tampa reported expanding its neighborhood infrastructure program, which includes the Forest Hills area of North Tampa, to replace aging water and stormwater pipelines and add improvements such as tree planting. The work aims to improve water pressure, fire protection, and ponding over time. Confirm scope and timing for the specific block. Why it matters: Public investment in North Tampa water and stormwater is a long-run positive; confirm what reaches the specific street. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in North Pointe, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the flood and stormwater history, since parts of North Tampa flooded in the 2024 storms even outside mapped flood zones; check the specific block and insurance.

2

Read the build year and updates, because this is older North Tampa housing and roof, systems, and condition vary widely by home.

3

Confirm any association or deed restrictions, and the exact ZIP and neighborhood boundary, with the listing and county.

4

Check the block and the University-area context, since proximity to USF brings both demand and University-area dynamics.

5

Comp within North Pointe by home and block, not against a new subdivision or a coastal address.

Best Buy
A sound, updated single-family home on a dry, well-drained block with a clean stormwater history, priced to its condition.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting an older home's roof and systems, or overlooking the flood and stormwater history after the 2024 storms.
Best Lot
A higher, dry, well-drained lot away from ponds and low spots carries a premium here.
Smart Timing
Confirm the flood and stormwater history, the build year, and any association before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

North Pointe is an established single-residential neighborhood in North Tampa, reported in ZIP 33613, Hillsborough County, within the University area near the University of South Florida. Homes are reported as midsize, with sizes reported from roughly the mid-1,400s to about 2,300 square feet, built in the older North Tampa pattern. Parts of North Tampa, including the nearby Forest Hills area, flooded during the 2024 storm season when ponds and pumps were overwhelmed, so the stormwater history matters. Association status varies, so confirm with the listing. Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: older or smaller homes needing updates

The most attainable product is older or smaller homes that need updating. Budget for roof, systems, and any flood mitigation, and confirm the stormwater history before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated midsize homes on dry blocks

The core is updated midsize homes on dry, well-drained blocks. Condition, the roof and systems, and a clean stormwater history separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: larger or fully updated homes on the best lots

The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the highest, driest lots away from ponds. These trade on condition, drainage, and the individual home.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Entry: older or smaller homes needing updates
The most attainable product is older or smaller homes that need updating. Budget for roof, systems, and any flood mitigation, and confirm the stormwater history before assuming a value.
Mid: updated midsize homes on dry blocks
The core is updated midsize homes on dry, well-drained blocks. Condition, the roof and systems, and a clean stormwater history separate these more than square footage.
High: larger or fully updated homes on the best lots
The top end is larger or fully renovated homes on the highest, driest lots away from ponds. These trade on condition, drainage, and the individual home.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within TampaStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in North Pointe

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Proximity to USF and an attainable in-town address are priced into every North Pointe listing. The deal is won on the home, the block, and the stormwater history, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.0B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on North Pointe is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Dry, well-drained lots away from ponds carry premiums here.
  • The home and the block set value together in older North Tampa.
  • Confirm flood and stormwater history and any association per home.

In an established North Tampa neighborhood like North Pointe, the home and the block set value together, with the flood and stormwater history shaping both price and insurance. Higher, dry, well-drained lots away from ponds carry premiums, while low spots that flooded in the 2024 storms carry risk. Compare a home against the closest sale on a comparable block within North Pointe, and confirm the stormwater history and the roof and systems before the finishes.

North Pointe in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, established single-family home in North Tampa near USF and the University area.
Strong onAn in-town, settled location close to USF, the University Area, I-275, and the North Tampa road network.
WatchThe 2024 storm flooding and stormwater context, the build year and updates, and any association status.
Not forBuyers who want new construction in a gated, amenity-heavy master plan or a coastal or downtown address.
The edgeConfirming the stormwater history and comping by home and block, not by an average, is where the value is found.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Association status varies; many older homes have little or none.
  • Confirm any association, deed restrictions, and the neighborhood boundary.
  • Established single-family; comp by home and block.
  • Dry, well-drained lots away from ponds hold value best.
  • Older roof and systems are part of the carrying picture.

Association status in established North Tampa neighborhoods like North Pointe varies, and many older homes here may have little or no mandatory association; treat any figure as reported and confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing before you offer.

Where an association exists, it generally covers limited common matters; older single-family homes here typically carry their own maintenance, roof, and systems. Confirm exactly what applies to the specific home.

This is an established in-town single-residential neighborhood rather than an amenity-driven master plan; nearby USF, University-area parks, and city services serve the setting. Confirm any neighborhood association or shared facilities with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In North Pointe, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping North Pointe, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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North Pointe Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

North Pointe is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Pointe?
An established single-residential neighborhood in North Tampa, reported in ZIP 33613, Hillsborough County, within the University area near the University of South Florida.
Where is North Pointe located?
In North Tampa, reported in ZIP 33613, near USF and the University Area, with reach to the North Florida Avenue and Fowler Avenue corridors and I-275.
What kinds of homes are in North Pointe?
Established, midsize single-family homes reported from roughly the mid-1,400s to about 2,300 square feet, built in the older North Tampa pattern. Confirm the specifics for the home.
Is North Pointe a new community?
No. It is an established, settled North Tampa neighborhood rather than a new master plan, so homes vary by age, updates, and condition.
Is there an HOA in North Pointe?
Association status varies and many older homes may have little or none. Confirm the relevant association or deed-restriction status, dues, scope, and reserves with the listing.
Did North Pointe and North Tampa flood in the 2024 storms?
Parts of North Tampa, including the nearby Forest Hills area, flooded during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 when ponds and pumps were overwhelmed, even outside mapped flood zones. Confirm the flood and stormwater history for any specific home.
How far is North Pointe from USF?
Roughly 10 minutes by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.
How far is North Pointe from downtown Tampa?
Roughly 20 to 25 minutes by car, depending on the route and traffic. Confirm for the specific address.
What schools serve North Pointe?
Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County public schools by address, in the North Tampa area near USF. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is North Pointe a good investment?
Proximity to USF supports steady rental and resale demand, but value is home-and-block specific and the stormwater history matters. Confirm the home, the block, and the flood context before deciding.
What should I check before buying in North Pointe?
The flood and stormwater history, the build year and updates, the roof and systems, any association or deed restrictions, and the specific block and University-area context.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in North Pointe?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the home, the block, and the stormwater history swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an attainable, established single-family home in North Tampa near USFExcellent fit
You value an in-town, settled location over a new master planExcellent fit
You are comfortable confirming build year, updates, and the flood and stormwater contextExcellent fit
You want a new-construction home in a gated, amenity-heavy master planProbably not
You want a coastal or downtown addressProbably not
You are unwilling to evaluate older homes, stormwater, and varied conditionProbably not

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