Orange River Estates
Homes for Sale in Temple Terrace, FL
All 88 homes for sale in Temple Terrace, FL · median $349,500 · 52 homes for sale in 33617 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $285,000, $226 per square foot, a median 25 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (-9% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,480 ($3,860 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of Orange River Estates, Temple Terrace, FL — see all Orange River Estates homes for sale (2 listings across 3 sections in the MLS).
This is a small, tightly built pocket of 86 homes, all dating from the same mid-1980s construction window. That kind of uniformity means the usual price drivers here are condition and updates rather than differences in age or build era — the homes started from a similar baseline and have diverged based on what owners have done to them since.
The homestead share sits at 64%, which points to a market with a meaningful base of long-term owners rather than heavy investor or rental turnover. For a buyer, that generally means fewer listings at any given time and more variability in how well-maintained a given property is, since owner-occupants renovate on their own timelines rather than to a resale spec.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Orange River Estates right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($285K) is down 9.1% from the prior 12 months ($314K) and up 226% since 2012. With about 6 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 August 2. Confidence: Medium (6 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 24, 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 ORANGE RIVER ESTATES UNIT 11C 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
Orange River Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $285K ($226 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 25 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 9% from the prior 12 months and up 226% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33617 (Temple Terrace), 441 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $332K ($223/sq ft), down 0.7% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 85 active and 29 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33617 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Orange River Estates is a community of 755 homes in Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, built between 1926 and 2024 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 1,674 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Orange River Estates is a compact, single-phase community in Temple Terrace built out over a few years in the early-to-mid 1980s, with homes running smaller and more modest in scale than newer construction in the area.
Who Orange River Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a smaller, easier-to-maintain footprint rather than a larger new-construction floor plan
- Buyers comfortable evaluating condition and updates on a home-by-home basis rather than relying on amenity-driven pricing
- Buyers targeting a long-term hold in an established, low-turnover pocket of Temple Terrace
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a community pool, clubhouse, or other shared recreational amenities included
- Buyers seeking larger square footage than the community's modest median offers
- Buyers expecting frequent listing turnover or a wide range of active inventory to choose from
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($285K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($314K) IS the -9.1% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 20 sales each (6 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.
22% of homes for sale in ZIP 33617 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 (2026-08-01).
The Orange River Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Orange River Estates 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 Orange River Estates.
A small, consistent 1980s pocket
With a median living area of 1,279 square feet, these are efficient, modest-footprint homes — not a community built around large floor plans. Buyers should expect three-bedroom, one- or two-bath layouts typical of the era rather than expansive open-concept designs.
No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision without a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational infrastructure. The appeal here is the home and the lot, not a bundled amenity package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Orange River Estates. 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 Orange River Estates 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 4 factors (6.4). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +226% since 2012; Recent Direction -9.1% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 72% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, 86-home community with a consistent build era, the differences between listings come down to what's been updated and what hasn't. We walk that condition story property by property rather than leaning on comps that assume every 1980s home here is interchangeable.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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| Location | Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33617, 33637 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 755 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1926–2024 (median 1981) |
| Typical living area | 1,674 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $285,000 median across 6 closed sales · $226 per sq ft · -9.1% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 25 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 72% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Orange River Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/orange-river-estates-unit-11c, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Recent Developments in Orange River Estates Unit 11c
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Orange River Estates Unit 11c, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 9 miles west of Orange River Estates Unit 11c.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 11 miles west of Orange River Estates Unit 11c.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The project is about 7 miles west of Orange River Estates Unit 11c, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 6 miles southwest of Orange River Estates Unit 11c, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 7 miles northwest of Orange River Estates Unit 11c, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The project is about 3 miles west of Orange River Estates Unit 11c, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (17 streets, ZIP 33617/33637)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (125 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Orange River Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33617 / 33637; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Hillsborough High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Greco Middle School · Middle (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- King High School · High · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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