River Forest Estates
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
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As of September 2026, River Forest Estates in Tampa, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $205,000, $161 per square foot, a median 4 days on market, sellers accepting 102% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1970–1970; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 34 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,220 ($2,600 with the full homestead exemption).
River Forest Estates is a study in construction-year spread rather than a single defining price signal. With homes dating from 1922 through 2024 sitting on the same streets, condition and vintage do more to separate one listing from the next here than any neighborhood-wide amenity or floor plan standard.
The median year built of 1967 tells you the core of the community is mid-century, but the range on either side means a buyer has to evaluate each house on its own terms — updated systems, additions, and lot use vary widely. With no shared amenities identified from current listings, the value case rests entirely on the individual home and its site, not on a clubhouse or pool line item.
River Forest Estates right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 48% below the typical Hillsborough County sale ($205K vs $398K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).
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· Updated September 28, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
River Forest Estates market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $205K ($161 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 4 days on market for closed sales, and 12.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
In ZIP 33604 (Tampa), 601 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $374K ($277/sq ft), up 2.9% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 436 active and 179 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33604 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 11 homes in River Forest Estates that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1965 and 1970 (median 1970), with a median living area of about 1,177 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 100% 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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in River Forest Estates across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $290,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
River Forest Estates in Tampa spans a full century of construction, from 1922 through 2024, with a median build year of 1967 anchoring the core of the community in the mid-century era. At a median of 1,364 square feet, homes here run compact by newer-construction standards, and just over half of the 205 homes are homesteaded, pointing to a solid but not overwhelming share of owner-occupied stability.
Who River Forest Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers looking for a modest-footprint home and willing to evaluate condition property by property
- Buyers interested in an older Tampa location with a mix of original and newer construction
- Buyers who prioritize a specific home or lot over community-wide amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want the predictability of a single-era, single-builder subdivision
- Buyers seeking a clubhouse, pool, or other on-site shared amenities
- Buyers who want move-in-ready certainty without budgeting for inspection contingencies on older homes
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 ($205K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33604 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 (2026-09-28).
River Forest Estates Market Scorecard
River Forest Estates is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $374,950, and homes go under contract in about 64 days.
Typical home value in the 33604 ZIP is $325,333, about 16.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in River Forest Estates
Live MLS inventory for River Forest Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending River Forest Estates listings as of 2026-09-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in River Forest Estates Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending River Forest Estates listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 8711 N River Forest Circle · $359,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 11, 2026 · listed by Ez Way Realty
- 8723 N River Forest Circle · $389,999 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 12, 2026 · listed by Florida Realty
River Forest Estates on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Wharton-HB · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent River Forest Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any River Forest Estates address.
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The River Forest Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in River Forest 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 River Forest Estates.
A Century of Building Stock
Few Tampa communities carry a construction timeline this long. A home built in 1922 and one finished in 2024 can sit within blocks of each other in River Forest Estates, which means the usual shortcuts — assuming a build era from the neighborhood name, or pricing by square footage alone — do not hold up well. Renovation history and permit records matter more here than in a subdivision built in a single phase.
The median living area of 1,364 square feet is on the modest end, consistent with the many mid-century homes that make up the community's core. Newer infill construction likely pushes the upper end of that range, but the typical home remains smaller and older, which is worth factoring into any comparison against newer-build Tampa communities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Forest Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community spanning a full century of construction requires line-by-line diligence rather than assumptions carried over from newer subdivisions. We pull permit and renovation history alongside comparable sales to help you understand what you are actually buying — or what a buyer is actually paying for — before an offer goes in.
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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 River Forest Estates buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| 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 2005 (9 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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