Stillwater
Homes for Sale in Odessa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Stillwater in Odessa, FL since 2015, the most recent in August 2025. Across Odessa as a whole, 221 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $685,000, 40 median days on market, with 53 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,770 ($10,150 with the full homestead exemption).
Stillwater is a small, low-turnover pocket in Odessa built around large-format homes rather than a shared amenity package. With a median living area of 6,711 square feet and construction spanning 1999 to 2023 (median year built 2005), pricing here is driven almost entirely by square footage, lot placement, and how well an individual home has been maintained or updated since it was built.
With only 33 homes in the community and about 70% carrying a homestead exemption, listings are infrequent and inventory can sit thin for stretches. Buyers should expect to move deliberately when something does list, since there is rarely a second comparable option sitting on the market at the same time.
The 60-Second Overview
Stillwater in Odessa is a compact community of large homes, with a median living area of 6,711 square feet and a build era running from 1999 through 2023. MLS records show no shared community amenities currently associated with the neighborhood, so the appeal here centers on the homes themselves rather than a clubhouse or recreation package.
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 Stillwater is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing overall square footage over community amenities
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually across a build range from 1999 to 2023
- Buyers willing to wait for the right listing in a low-inventory, low-turnover community
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other shared recreational amenities included
- Buyers who need frequent, active inventory to compare multiple homes at once
- Buyers seeking a smaller-footprint or lower-maintenance home
The market around Stillwater
Stillwater is a small community — 114 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33556, 273 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Odessa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,259 homes are active and 2,098 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 98% single family residence, 2% ?.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Stillwater specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Stillwater
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Stillwater, 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 16 miles south of Stillwater, 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 12 miles southwest of Stillwater, 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 13 miles south of Stillwater, 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 10 miles northwest of Stillwater.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - January 2026Development
Flagship breaks ground on 46,000-square-foot Wiregrass Ranch Medical Pavilion in Wesley Chapel
Flagship Healthcare Properties broke ground in January 2026 on a 46,000-square-foot medical pavilion at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, adding outpatient medical space to the growing State Road 56 corridor.
What it may mean for the marketAdded outpatient medical space along the State Road 56 corridor deepens healthcare access and professional employment in Wesley Chapel, an amenity factor that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 3 miles north of Stillwater.
Source: HCO News
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.
The Stillwater buying strategy.
If we were buying in Stillwater 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 Stillwater.
Scale over amenities
The defining fact about Stillwater is size. A median of 6,711 square feet puts this community squarely in large-home territory, and that scale shapes everything from utility costs to how a home shows against smaller product nearby. Because current MLS data does not identify any shared community amenities, buyers are paying for the house and the lot, not a bundled recreation or clubhouse package.
With a median year built of 2005 and a construction range stretching to 2023, the community mixes original early-2000s builds with newer construction. That spread means condition and update history matter more here than in a tract built in a single phase, and it is worth walking each home on its own merits rather than assuming a shared build standard.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Stillwater. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community this small, at 33 homes with a wide construction range and no listed amenities to anchor comparisons, requires pulling accurate comps by square footage and build year rather than relying on a generic neighborhood average. We track what is actually listed and sold here so pricing conversations start from real data, not a blended estimate.
Stillwater in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33556/33558)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (17 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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