South Tampa Heights Area
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in South Tampa Heights Area in Tampa, FL, the most recent in October 2024. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 with the full homestead exemption).
The current MLS snapshot for South Tampa Heights Area doesn't carry the usual pricing and pace data we lean on elsewhere, and it lists no defined community amenities. That's not unusual for an area name that spans a broader swath of urban Tampa rather than a single platted subdivision with an HOA or clubhouse — it means the value story here is set property by property, not by a shared amenity package.
Practically, that puts more weight on individual due diligence: lot, construction era, renovation status, and proximity to the urban core will drive value far more than anything a community roster can tell you. Buyers and sellers should treat this as a location play first and evaluate each listing on its own condition and site merits.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside South Tampa Heights Area 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
South Tampa Heights Area sits within Tampa, Hillsborough County, close to the urban core rather than inside a single planned community — current MLS data shows no defined community amenities, which points to a location-driven market rather than an amenity-driven one.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who South Tampa Heights Area is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want proximity to Tampa's urban core more than a shared amenity package
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each property individually rather than relying on a community-wide profile
- Sellers whose home's condition and location can stand on its own in comparable sales
Probably not for
- Buyers who require an established, amenity-rich community as a baseline
- Buyers expecting HOA-managed common features like a pool or clubhouse
- Anyone relying on area-wide pricing patterns rather than property-specific research
The market around South Tampa Heights Area
South Tampa Heights Area is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33602, 236 homes are on the market and 12% are under contract — a slower corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33602 (Tampa), 332 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $578K ($401/sq ft), up 8.5% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 71 active and 17 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33602 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not South Tampa Heights Area specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The South Tampa Heights Area buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Tampa Heights Area 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 South Tampa Heights Area.
A location, not a lifestyle package
Areas described this broadly in MLS feeds — 'South Tampa Heights Area' rather than a named platted subdivision — typically combine a range of construction eras and lot types under one label. Without a shared amenity set (pool, clubhouse, gated entry) tied to the name, there's no common thread pulling value in one direction; each property's condition, footprint, and exact placement relative to downtown Tampa carries more weight than the area label itself.
For buyers, that means the area name is a starting point for a map search, not a shorthand for a consistent product. For sellers, it means comparable sales should be pulled carefully — proximity, lot size, and renovation state will separate one listing from the next more than the area designation will.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in South Tampa Heights Area. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When an area carries a broad label and no defined amenity set, the work shifts to property-level and block-level research — confirming what's actually nearby, what a specific lot offers, and how a given home's condition stacks up against genuinely comparable sales. That's the kind of groundwork we do before advising on price or terms in South Tampa Heights Area, rather than leaning on an area-wide statistic that doesn't fully exist yet in this snapshot.
South Tampa Heights Area in 15 seconds.
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 South Tampa Heights Area buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed South Tampa Heights Area sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (1 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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Common questions about South Tampa Heights Area
Where is South Tampa Heights Area?
South Tampa Heights Area is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33602.
Are there homes for sale in South Tampa Heights Area right now?
No active listings inside South Tampa Heights Area at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does South Tampa Heights Area have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for South Tampa Heights Area in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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