South Tampa Sub in Tampa

South Tampa Sub
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33578
310 homesBuilt 1910–2024Median sale $395K
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Live Market Pulse
71/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 73 at the 2017 peak
0 is South Tampa Sub's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 71. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · South Tampa Sub Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$395K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 31.7% vs the prior 12 months
+31.7%
1-yr price change
n = 11 and 13 sales in the two windows
$237/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $268 in 2025
100.0%
Sale vs ask
+745%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $47K median in 2012
Tempo
5.5mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
13days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
0%
Under contract
Hillsborough: 24% (1,939 of 8,213)
6 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
11
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 9 a year
Ownership and context
59%
Owner-occupied · South Tampa Sub
194 of 329 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
41%
Non-owner-occupied · South Tampa Sub
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
310
Homes in the community
plus 19 vacant residential lots · 329 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 1910
Community established
homes built 1910-2024, median 1972 (FL DOR 2025)
1,582sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 11 of 310 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in South Tampa Sub

Live MLS inventory for South Tampa Sub. 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 South Tampa Sub listings as of 2026-09-12, 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.

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

South Tampa Sub Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

South Tampa Sub right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.5 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: High (6 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 12. Confidence: Medium (11 and 13 sales in the two windows).

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Updated September 12, 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 Sub market snapshot (as of September 12, 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 5.5 months of supply, a balanced 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 Sub is a community of 310 homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, built between 1910 and 2024 (median 1972.0), with a median living area of about 1,460 square feet. 59% 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.

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 12 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 31.7% year over year; up 745% since 2012.
Every sale since 2009 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M1k2k3k4k
150 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 $34 in 2012 to a $268 peak in 2025; $237 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 13 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
100.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 21 a year; 11 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016201820242026
73 at the 2017 peak, 15 in the troughs, 71 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

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 (2026-09-08).

South Tampa Sub Market Scorecard

Balanced

South Tampa Sub is currently a balanced market. About 5.5 months of supply, a median asking price of $449,450, and homes go under contract in about 51 days.

5.5
Months supply
$449,450
Median list
$395,000
Median sold
$278
List $/sqft
51
Days on mkt
8/0/15
Active/Pend/Sold

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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • 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 Sub 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 Sub address.

If we were buying in South Tampa Sub 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 South Tampa Sub.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established in-town Tampa location and are ready to move quickly.
Biggest Risk
A thin comp set and a wide condition spread make it easy to overpay without diligence.
Sweet Spot
A well-prepared home near the $375,000 median that presents cleanly moves fast.
Avoid If
You need certainty on value or want a slow, low-pressure buying timeline.

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 Sub. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.1B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand4.5/10
Owner Commitment5.9/10
Pricing Power10.0/10

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 5 factors (8.1). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +745% since 2012; Recent Direction +31.7% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.5 months of supply; Owner Commitment 59% 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.

South Tampa Sub in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established in-town Tampa location and are ready to move quickly.
Biggest advantageA genuine mix of vintage and new homes on the same map, with a largely owner-occupied base.
Biggest riskA thin comp set and a wide condition spread make it easy to overpay without diligence.
Sweet spotA well-prepared home near the $375,000 median that presents cleanly moves fast.
Avoid ifYou need certainty on value or want a slow, low-pressure buying timeline.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in South Tampa Sub?
The median sale price in South Tampa Sub was $395K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (11 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in South Tampa Sub take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 13 days on market (11 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is South Tampa Sub a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, South Tampa Sub is roughly balanced: 5.5 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in South Tampa Sub?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 310 homes plus 19 vacant residential lots in South Tampa Sub (public records).
What share of South Tampa Sub is owner-occupied?
59% of South Tampa Sub parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in South Tampa Sub built?
Homes in South Tampa Sub were built between 1910 and 2024, with a median year built of 1972.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have South Tampa Sub home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 745% since 2012, from $47K to $395K (Stellar MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for South Tampa Sub?
The best agent for South Tampa Sub 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 South Tampa Sub.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows South Tampa Sub?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows South Tampa Sub and the wider Tampa area.
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Buyers set on an in-town Tampa location who are pre-approved and ready to act inside a two-week windowExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers comfortable underwriting an older home's systems and scopeExcellent fit
Sellers with a clean, updated home who want to capitalize on fast market absorptionExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large, uniform pool of directly comparable sales to feel confident on priceProbably not
Buyers wanting move-in-ready certainty with no appetite for renovation riskProbably not
Anyone who needs a slow, deliberate timeline and cannot compete on a 13-day medianProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33578/33619))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-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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Thinking of selling in South Tampa Sub? 11 recorded closings; median 13 days on market (window ending 2026-09-12). See the Hillsborough County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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