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Homes For Sale Right Now in South Tampa
Live MLS inventory for South Tampa. 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.
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Active · 99 daysActive and pending South Tampa listings as of 2026-10-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Price here is driven less by any single template and more by condition and the specific block. The housing stock spans from 1910 to 2024, with a median build year of 1972, so you are buying into a mix of older homes and newer construction sitting side by side. The median sits at $375,000, but at a median of about $237 per square foot on roughly 1,520 square feet, the number you actually pay tracks the shape and condition of the individual home more than the headline figure suggests.
The posture is fast and firm. A median of 13 days on market and a heat score of 63 tell you homes that are priced and presented well move quickly. Buyers should come pre-approved and ready to decide; sellers with a clean, well-prepared home have leverage right now. That said, the wide spread in age and condition means overpaying for a home that needs work is a real risk if you skip diligence.
Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
South Tampa right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.4 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 20, 2026. Confidence: High (8 active and pending listings, 11 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($395K) is up 31.7% from the prior 12 months ($300K) and up 745% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 September 20. Confidence: Medium (11 and 13 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 20, 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
South Tampa market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $395K ($237 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 13 days on market for closed sales, and 6.4 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 32% from the prior 12 months and up 745% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (11 closings in the current window).
South Tampa is a community of 359 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1910 and 2024 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,478 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
South Tampa Sub is an established, in-town Tampa pocket in Hillsborough County where century-old homes and brand-new builds share the same streets. With a homestead share around 56 percent, it leans owner-occupied rather than purely investor-driven.
The setting & the homes.
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Who South Tampa is best for.
Best for
- Buyers set on an in-town Tampa location who are pre-approved and ready to act inside a two-week window
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable underwriting an older home's systems and scope
- Sellers with a clean, updated home who want to capitalize on fast market absorption
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large, uniform pool of directly comparable sales to feel confident on price
- Buyers wanting move-in-ready certainty with no appetite for renovation risk
- Anyone who needs a slow, deliberate timeline and cannot compete on a 13-day median
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($395K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($300K) IS the +31.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 21 sales each (11 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 2009 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 33578 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 (2026-09-20).
South Tampa Market Scorecard
South Tampa is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 6.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $411,950, and homes go under contract in about 99 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in South Tampa Sub, Tampa
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
South Tampa on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Palm River-HB · Elementary
- Giunta Middle-HB · Middle
- Blake-HB · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent South Tampa 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 South Tampa address.
The South Tampa buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Tampa 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 South Tampa.
Old bones, new builds, one map
The defining feature is the range of vintages. A 1910 cottage and a 2024 build can be neighbors, which means two homes at similar asking prices can be completely different propositions. The median year built of 1972 puts the middle of the market in mid-century stock, so expect to weigh renovation scope, systems age, and lot value on a home-by-home basis rather than assuming a uniform product.
Movement has been strong. Values are up 25 percent year over year, and the longer arc since 2012 shows a 771 percent gain — a reflection of how far in-town Tampa has come, not a forecast. With just 11 closings in the current window against 1,622 homes, this is a thinly-traded snapshot; individual sales carry weight, so read comps carefully and lean on someone who knows the specific streets.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in South Tampa. 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 South Tampa 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 5 factors (7.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +745% since 2012; Recent Direction +31.7% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 58% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this fast, with this much variation in age and condition, punishes guesswork. We help buyers separate a solid renovated home from one that only looks the part, and we help sellers stage and price against a small, noisy comp set so a home doesn't sit or leave money on the table. On a 13-day median, preparation before you list or offer is the whole game.
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Recent Developments in South Tampa Sub
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting South Tampa Sub, 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 6 miles northwest of South Tampa Sub.
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 6 miles northwest of South Tampa Sub.
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 site is about 2 miles north of South Tampa Sub.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Tampa advances $1.999 million design contract for Picnic Island coastal restoration
Tampa selected HDR Engineering to design a nature-based shoreline plan including living breakwaters, a living shoreline and reinforced dunes. The contract covers design and permitting only, over 458 days, funded by a state resiliency grant. Construction is not yet funded or scheduled.
What it may mean for the marketShoreline work aims to reduce flood and erosion exposure for Port Tampa City and add park and trail amenities. The project is about 7 miles southwest of South Tampa Sub, 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 2 miles northeast of South Tampa Sub, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - 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 6 miles northeast of South Tampa Sub, 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
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33578/33619)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (150 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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