Sunset
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 21 closed sales in Sunset Addition in Tampa, FL since 2004, the most recent in March 2025. 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).
Sunset is an older Tampa pocket where the housing stock does the talking. With a median build year of 1970 and homes dating back as far as 1924, condition and level of renovation are what set price here far more than square footage — the median living area sits around 1,409 square feet, so you are buying into a compact, established footprint. Expect a wide spread between untouched originals and fully reworked homes, and price the difference on the work, not the address.
This snapshot shows no closings in the current window, so there is no fresh sold data to anchor a number to. That cuts both ways: sellers can't lean on a recent comp to justify a stretch price, and buyers should underwrite each home on its own merits. In a market this thin on transactions, condition, lot, and honest inspection matter more than any headline figure.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sunset Addition 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
Sunset is a small, long-established Tampa neighborhood of roughly 203 homes spanning nearly a century of construction. The compact median footprint and mix of eras make this a block-by-block, home-by-home market rather than a place with one tidy price.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 77 homes in Sunset that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1924 and 2026 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,307 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 95% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Sunset is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a compact, established home and can budget for updates on older construction
- Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value through condition rather than square footage
- Long-hold buyers who value a stable, owner-occupied pocket over rapid turnover
Probably not for
- Buyers who need newer, larger square footage as their baseline
- Buyers who require a deep set of recent comps to feel confident on price
- Buyers on a tight timeline unwilling to wait for limited turnover to produce the right listing
The market around Sunset
Sunset is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33616, 110 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33616 (Tampa), 316 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $532K ($308/sq ft), down 5.0% year over year, with a median 34 days on market. Right now 65 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 3.9 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33616 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sunset specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Sunset buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunset 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 Sunset.
An older stock priced on condition
The range from 1924 to 2021 tells you almost everything about how to shop here. Some homes are early-century originals, some are recent infill, and plenty sit somewhere in between with partial updates. That variety means two homes of similar size can carry very different values, and the driver is almost always the quality and recency of the work behind the walls.
About 60% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a stock held by owner-occupants rather than a churn of short-term holdings. For a buyer, that can mean homes that have been lived in and maintained over time; it also means turnover is limited, so patience and readiness to move on the right listing matter.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunset. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no recent closings to lean on and a housing stock this varied in age and condition, pricing Sunset takes hands-on judgment rather than a pull from an automated estimate. We walk the home, weigh the renovation level against the older bones, and value it on what is actually there — which is exactly the work a thin-data, condition-driven market demands.
Sunset 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 Sunset buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sunset 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 2004 (21 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Sunset. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33616; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Robinson High School · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- West Shore Elementary School · Public (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Monroe Middle School · Middle (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Sunset
Where is Sunset?
Sunset is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33616.
Are there homes for sale in Sunset right now?
No active listings inside Sunset at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Sunset have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sunset 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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