Southfork At Van Dyke Farms
Homes for Sale in Odessa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Price here is driven by size and land, not newness. With a median living area of roughly 3,358 square feet and homes built between 1990 and 2019, the median sits at $815,000, or about $295 per square foot. The spread within the community is wide and condition-driven — original-to-1990s finishes versus updated interiors will explain most of the gap between two otherwise comparable homes.
The current posture is measured. A median of 40 days on market means well-priced, well-presented homes move, but buyers have time to think and are not being stampeded. For sellers, that translates to a straightforward reality: staging and updates matter, and the asking number needs to reflect actual condition rather than the top of the range.
The 60-Second Overview
Southfork At Van Dyke Farms market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $815K ($295 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 40 days on market for closed sales.
Southfork At Van Dyke Farms is a community of 48 homes in Odessa, Hillsborough County, built between 1990 and 2019 (median 1994.0), with a median living area of about 3,358 square feet. 96% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Southfork At Van Dyke Farms is a small, established enclave of 48 homes in Odessa, Hillsborough County, where large floor plans and mature lots define the product more than any single build year does.
Who Southfork At Van Dyke Farms is best for.
Best for
- Move-up buyers with a budget around the $815,000 median who want substantial square footage
- Buyers prioritizing an established setting and larger lots over the newest finishes
- Long-term owners who value stability and are willing to wait for the right listing
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new-build construction and current-year finishes
- Investors seeking rental turnover, given how tightly held these homes are
- Buyers wanting a smaller, lower-maintenance home well below the median
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($815K) 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 %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Southfork At Van Dyke Farms buying strategy.
If we were buying in Southfork At Van Dyke Farms 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 Southfork At Van Dyke Farms.
An established community with owner staying power
This is a low-turnover neighborhood. A homestead share of nearly 96 percent tells you most of these homes are held as primary residences rather than flipped or rented, which keeps available inventory thin and gives the street a settled feel. With only 48 homes total, listings are episodic — when the right floor plan comes up, it is worth acting.
The build window from 1990 to 2019, with a median year built of 1994, means you are largely shopping 1990s-era construction on generous lots, with a handful of newer homes mixed in. Expect square footage on the larger side; the median living area of about 3,358 square feet points to true move-up product rather than starter housing. The variable to underwrite is condition — homes that have been updated will command the premium end, while original interiors sit closer to or below the median.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Southfork At Van Dyke Farms. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 48-home community with thin turnover, pricing and timing come down to reading a small number of comparable sales correctly. We track the closings as they happen, tell sellers honestly where condition puts them against the $815,000 median, and help buyers judge whether a rare listing is fairly priced for its finish level rather than its floor plan alone.
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Recent Developments in Southfork At Van Dyke Farms
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Southfork At Van Dyke Farms, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 27 miles south of Southfork At Van Dyke Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 22 miles south of Southfork At Van Dyke Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - 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 25 miles south of Southfork At Van Dyke Farms, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9 - April 2026Development
New mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco
A mixed-use development planned on State Road 52 in central Pasco County, next to Pilot Country Airport, would add 108 single-family homes, about 175,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 120-room hotel, with completion expected around 2030.
What it may mean for the marketA new mixed-use community adds housing, retail, and lodging along the State Road 52 corridor in central Pasco, the kind of growth that can shape demand and pricing for nearby communities. The site is about 6 miles southeast of Southfork At Van Dyke Farms.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Moffitt Cancer Center opens flagship outpatient center at its new Speros FL campus in Pasco
Moffitt Cancer Center held the grand opening of its flagship outpatient cancer center in January 2026 at Speros FL, its large new campus on State Road 52 in Pasco County. The campus is planned as a long-term life sciences and medical hub expected to bring substantial employment to the area.
What it may mean for the marketA large new medical and life sciences campus is a long-term employment anchor for central Pasco, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Southfork At Van Dyke Farms.
Source: WUSF
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
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33556)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (15 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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