SUNSET ESTATES in LUTZ

SUNSET ESTATES
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Community in LUTZ · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33549
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Track record · 1 years of records
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Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 1 in 2025

The market around SUNSET ESTATES

SUNSET ESTATES is a small community — 1 recorded sale on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33549, 70 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of LUTZ.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,259 homes are active and 2,098 pending (25% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not SUNSET ESTATES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in SUNSET ESTATES, LUTZ

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
9.09%
2 of 22 listings · auction 1, short sale 1
Distress share trend — 9.09% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Lutz K-8 SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public PK-8, Lutz
  • Liberty Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Public 6-8, Tampa
  • Freedom High SchoolFLDOE grade C · Public 9-12, Tampa

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 SUNSET ESTATES address.

Recent Developments in Sunset Estates

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sunset Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum79/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Development

    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 14 miles south of Sunset Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  2. July 2026
    Development

    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 9 miles south of Sunset Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.

    Source: City of Tampa
  3. July 2026
    Builder 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 11 miles south of Sunset Estates, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.

    Source: Bay News 9
  4. April 2026
    Development

    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 north of Sunset Estates.

    Source: Tampa Bay Times
  5. January 2026
    Development

    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 12 miles northwest of Sunset Estates.

    Source: WUSF
  6. January 2026
    Development

    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 6 miles northeast of Sunset Estates.

    Source: HCO News

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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.

If we were buying in SUNSET ESTATES 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 SUNSET ESTATES.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in SUNSET ESTATES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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 SUNSET ESTATES sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools serve SUNSET ESTATES?
SUNSET ESTATES is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Lutz K-8 School, Liberty Middle School and Freedom High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for SUNSET ESTATES?
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Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 4, 2026)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2025 (1 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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