Tampa Palms Unit 3C
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Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
91 homesBuilt 1988–2002
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Tampa Palms Unit 3C Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
81%
Owner-occupied · Tampa Palms Unit 3C
74 of 91 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
19%
Non-owner-occupied · Tampa Palms Unit 3C
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Tampa Palms Unit 3C
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
91
Homes in the community
91 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1988
Community established
homes built 1988-2002, median 1990 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2023
peaked at 2 in 2006
1.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 91 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Tampa Palms Unit 3C is a small, built-out enclave of 91 homes constructed between 1988 and 2002, with the median vintage around 1990. At a median of roughly 2,700 square feet, these are substantial houses, and that size is a big part of what sets value here. But with a fully mature housing stock, condition and updating do most of the pricing work — a renovated interior and a tired original one can sit far apart even at similar square footage.

The ownership profile is telling: about 81% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a stable, owner-occupied street rather than a churn of investors. For sellers, that means limited standing inventory and buyers who tend to be deliberate. For buyers, it means you are competing for homes that do not come up often, so being ready to move on the right listing matters more than waiting for a wave of options.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a larger home (around 2,700 square feet) in a settled, low-turnover section
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value stability over resale churn
  • Renovation-minded buyers willing to update an older home to capture value

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a wide selection and can't wait for the right infrequent listing
  • Those wanting brand-new construction or fully modernized systems with no updating ahead
  • Investors chasing high turnover and rental churn rather than a stable, owner-occupied street

The market around Tampa Palms Unit 3C

Tampa Palms Unit 3C is a small community — 23 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Tampa Palms Unit 3C specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Tampa Palms Unit 3C 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 Tampa Palms Unit 3C.

Best Buy
Buyers wanting a larger, established home in a stable, owner-occupied section.
Biggest Risk
Aging systems mean condition surprises and a wide gap between updated and original homes.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home near the 2,700-square-foot median priced to its actual finish level.
Avoid If
You need frequent inventory or a move-in-ready home with zero deferred maintenance risk.

A built-out street where condition is the story

With construction spanning 1988 to 2002 and a median build year around 1990, most homes here have reached the age where major systems, roofs, kitchens, and baths have either been addressed or are due. That is where the price spread lives. A home that has been methodically updated carries a very different value than one still close to original, and the median living area near 2,700 square feet tells you these are not starter footprints — the work to modernize them is real and worth pricing carefully.

The 81% homestead share signals a neighborhood people stay in, which keeps supply tight. When a well-kept home lists, it tends to draw focused attention rather than sit; when a dated one lists, it often needs to be priced honestly to move. Read every listing through the lens of what has and has not been renovated.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tampa Palms Unit 3C. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a 91-home pocket where listings are infrequent and value hinges on condition rather than square footage, the edge is knowing which homes have been updated and how to price against the ones that have not. We track this section closely, and we will tell you plainly whether a given home is priced to its actual condition — as a buyer avoiding an overpay, or as a seller setting a number the market will meet.

Tampa Palms Unit 3C in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers wanting a larger, established home in a stable, owner-occupied section.
Biggest advantageLow turnover and substantial floor plans in a mature, built-out enclave.
Biggest riskAging systems mean condition surprises and a wide gap between updated and original homes.
Sweet spotA well-updated home near the 2,700-square-foot median priced to its actual finish level.
Avoid ifYou need frequent inventory or a move-in-ready home with zero deferred maintenance risk.

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 Tampa Palms Unit 3C sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Tampa Palms Unit 3C?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 91 homes in Tampa Palms Unit 3C (public records).
What share of Tampa Palms Unit 3C is owner-occupied?
81% of Tampa Palms Unit 3C parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Tampa Palms Unit 3C built?
Homes in Tampa Palms Unit 3C were built between 1988 and 2002, with a median year built of 1990 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Tampa Palms Unit 3C?
Cash buyers took 33% of Tampa Palms Unit 3C sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tampa Palms Unit 3C?
The best agent for Tampa Palms Unit 3C is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Tampa Palms Unit 3C.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Tampa Palms Unit 3C?
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Buyers seeking a larger home (around 2,700 square feet) in a settled, low-turnover sectionExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value stability over resale churnExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers willing to update an older home to capture valueExcellent fit
Buyers who need a wide selection and can't wait for the right infrequent listingProbably not
Those wanting brand-new construction or fully modernized systems with no updating aheadProbably not
Investors chasing high turnover and rental churn rather than a stable, owner-occupied streetProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33647))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (26 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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