Sylvan Dale
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
All 3,556 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,000 · 141 homes for sale in 33612 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Sylvan Dale in Tampa, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1953–1958; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 35 ft).
| Location | Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · ZIP 33612 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 343 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1926–2023 (median 1960) |
| Typical living area | 1,436 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $417,500 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 55% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sylvan Dale key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sylvan-dale, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Sylvan Dale: 1 new listing (median asking $340,000). As of October 2, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Sylvan Dale is an older Tampa pocket where the housing stock spans nearly a century, with a median build year of 1960 and a median footprint around 1,436 square feet. In a place like this, price is driven far less by any single list figure and far more by condition, updates, and how much of the original bones a home still carries. Expect a wide spread between a renovated house and one that has not been touched in decades.
With just over half of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this leans toward owner-occupants rather than a churn of investor turnover. For a buyer, that means you are competing on condition and reading each house on its own terms. For a seller, the takeaway is simple: the work you have or have not done shows up directly in what you can command.
Sylvan Dale right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 2, 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
Sylvan Dale is a compact, established Tampa community of 343 homes in Hillsborough County, where smaller, older houses and a long build history make each property a case-by-case read rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 39 homes in Sylvan Dale that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1953 and 2004 (median 1958), with a median living area of about 1,120 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.
County records show 21 qualified sales in Sylvan Dale across 2024–2025 (12 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $321,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sylvan Dale is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want an established, close-in Tampa location and value a smaller, efficient floor plan
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to budget for updates on an older home in exchange for character and location
- Long-term owner-occupants who plan to stay and build equity through improvements over time
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantial square footage or a large, open modern layout
- Buyers seeking uniform, new-construction homes with warranty-fresh systems
- Investors expecting quick, low-effort turnover in a heavily owner-occupied area
The market around Sylvan Dale
Sylvan Dale is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33612, 168 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,324 homes are active and 1,810 pending (22% under contract).
In ZIP 33612 (Tampa), 261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $335K ($251/sq ft), up 12.6% year over year, with a median 27 days on market. Right now 75 active and 30 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33612 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sylvan Dale specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sylvan Dale, Tampa
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sylvan Dale
Live MLS inventory for Sylvan Dale. 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 Sylvan Dale listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Sylvan Dale Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Sylvan Dale listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 810 E 120th Avenue · $340,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 6, 2026 · listed by 54 Realty Llc
- 709 E 119th Avenue · $495,000 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 15, 2026 · listed by People'S Trust Realty
Sylvan Dale on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Miles-HB · Elementary
- Buchanan-HB · Middle
- Gaither-HB · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sylvan Dale 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 Sylvan Dale address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Gaither-Hb High School
The Sylvan Dale buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sylvan Dale 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Sylvan Dale.
An older stock that rewards a close read
The build range here runs from 1926 to 2023, so you will find true vintage houses sitting near occasional new or rebuilt construction. The median year built of 1960 tells you the center of gravity is mid-century, and the median living area near 1,436 square feet points to modest, efficient floor plans rather than sprawling layouts. Both facts matter: systems, roofs, and electrical in the older homes deserve real scrutiny.
Because the housing is neither uniform nor new, condition is the single biggest variable in value. Two homes a block apart can trade very differently depending on renovation history. That makes an in-person walk-through and a careful inspection far more useful here than any headline number.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sylvan Dale. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where value hinges on condition rather than a spec sheet, you want someone who will walk the house, flag the deferred maintenance, and price against comparable condition instead of a blanket average. That is the work we do in Sylvan Dale: pull the honest comps, read the age of the systems, and tell you what a specific house is actually worth to you.
Sylvan Dale 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 Sylvan Dale 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 Sylvan Dale sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Sylvan Dale, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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20% of homes for sale in ZIP 33612 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 (2026-09-30).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (10 streets, ZIP 33612)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (23 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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