River Grove Estates in Tampa

River Grove Estates
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
198 homesBuilt 1947–2024Median sale $428K
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Live Market Pulse
76/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2016 → 2026 · 76 at the 2016 peak
0 is River Grove Estates's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 76. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · River Grove Estates Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$428K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 27.9% vs the prior 12 months
+27.9%
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 9 sales in the two windows
$232/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $244 in 2023
99.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2016 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
63%
Owner-occupied · River Grove Estates
124 of 198 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
37%
Non-owner-occupied · River Grove Estates
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
20%
Cash buyers · River Grove Estates
1 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
198
Homes in the community
198 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1947
Community established
homes built 1947-2024, median 1958 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 6 in 2011
2,044sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 198 homes trade a year
River Grove Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 13, 2026

River Grove Estates right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($428K) is up 27.9% from the prior 12 months ($335K). With about 4 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 July 13. Confidence: Low (4 and 9 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated July 13, 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 Grove Estates market snapshot (as of July 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $428K ($232 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 8 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 28% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

River Grove Estates is a community of 198 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1947 and 2024 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 1,705 square feet. 63% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (4 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 %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 27.9% year over year.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k3k4k
51 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $55 in 2012 to a $244 peak in 2023; $232 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2016 low; 8 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
99.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0246200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 6 quit in 2011; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
76 at the 2016 peak, 27 in the troughs, 76 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

River Grove Estates Market Scorecard

Thin data

River Grove Estates is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Schools

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Foster Elementary (nearby, verify by address) · Public
  • Sligh Middle (nearby, verify by address) · Public
  • King High and district options (verify by address) · Public

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Grove Estates address.

If we were buying in River Grove Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Grove Estates.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Grove Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.5A- · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment6.3/10
Pricing Power9.3/10

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 (8.5). Basis: Recent Direction +27.9% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 63% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 99.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed River Grove Estates sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in River Grove Estates?
The median sale price in River Grove Estates was $428K over the 12 months ending July 13, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in River Grove Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 13, 2026 took a median 8 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in River Grove Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 198 homes in River Grove Estates (public records).
What share of River Grove Estates is owner-occupied?
63% of River Grove Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in River Grove Estates built?
Homes in River Grove Estates were built between 1947 and 2024, with a median year built of 1958 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in River Grove Estates?
Cash buyers took 20% of River Grove Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve River Grove Estates?
River Grove Estates is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Foster Elementary (nearby, verify by address), Sligh Middle (nearby, verify by address) and King High and district options (verify by address). Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for River Grove Estates?
The best agent for River Grove Estates is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for River Grove Estates.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows River Grove Estates?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows River Grove Estates and the wider Tampa area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 24, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (51 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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