TARAWOOD
Homes for Sale in TAMPA, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Tarawood is a tight, established pocket of Tampa where the numbers point to a stable, owner-occupied base doing most of the buying and selling. With homestead exemptions on 94.1% of homes, this is not a market where investor turnover or short-term rentals set the pace — it is neighbors trading with neighbors, and that shows up in how orderly the pricing looks relative to how fast homes move.
A median of 4 days on market against a market heat score of 69 tells you demand is currently outrunning the available inventory of 100 homes. For sellers, that argues for pricing at or near the $510,000 median rather than testing the market — well-priced listings are not sitting long enough to need a correction. For buyers, it means having financing and decisions ready before you tour, because the window to act is measured in days, not weeks.
The 60-Second Overview
TARAWOOD market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $510K ($252 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 4 days on market for closed sales.
TARAWOOD is a community of 100 homes in TAMPA, Hillsborough County, built between 1978 and 1997 (median 1979.0), with a median living area of about 2,276 square feet. 94% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Tarawood's homes were largely built between 1978 and 1997, giving the community a consistent architectural era rather than a mix of decades, and a median living area of 2,275.5 square feet that skews toward larger, established single-family floor plans rather than starter-sized product.
Who TARAWOOD is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a larger, established single-family home with more square footage than newer subdivisions typically offer
- Buyers comfortable moving quickly on financing and decisions in a fast-clearing market
- Sellers with a well-maintained or updated home who want to test a market currently favoring quick, clean closings
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a slower search timeline to compare multiple options before committing
- Buyers specifically seeking newer construction, since Tarawood's homes date to 1978-1997
- Buyers relying on a clubhouse, pool, or other formal amenity package, since none is currently identified in MLS data
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($510K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (7 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
32% of homes for sale in ZIP 33618 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 (2026-08-01).
The TARAWOOD buying strategy.
If we were buying in TARAWOOD 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 TARAWOOD.
What actually moves a Tarawood listing
At a median $252.48 per square foot, Tarawood prices in line with an older, larger-footprint housing stock rather than newer construction premiums. Because the homes span roughly two decades of build years with a median year built of 1979, condition and updates do more to separate one listing's value from another's than age alone — two homes of similar size can price differently based on what has been touched inside.
The 4-day median days-on-market is the number that should anchor any strategy here. Combined with a heat score of 69, it signals a market where accurately priced homes clear quickly and overpriced ones become obvious fast. There is no posted list of community amenities from current MLS data, so any lifestyle draw here is about the home and its lot, not a clubhouse or gated feature set — worth confirming directly if that matters to your search.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in TARAWOOD. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A 4-day median days-on-market leaves almost no room for hesitation — offers need to be ready before a showing, and sellers need pricing dialed in before the sign goes in the yard. We track Tarawood's live listings and recent closings directly off the MLS feed, so you are working from what is actually happening this week, not a stale estimate.
TARAWOOD in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a TARAWOOD 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 TARAWOOD sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in TARAWOOD, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your TARAWOOD home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in TARAWOOD, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See homes for sale in TARAWOOD on the map →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in TARAWOOD?
How long do homes in TARAWOOD take to sell?
How many homes are in TARAWOOD?
What share of TARAWOOD is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in TARAWOOD built?
Do cash buyers compete in TARAWOOD?
Who is the best real estate agent for TARAWOOD?
How do I find a top TAMPA real estate agent who knows TARAWOOD?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for TARAWOOD?
Should you buy in TARAWOOD?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33618/34436)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (62 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Stellar MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live your area comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how TARAWOOD fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores:
More Tampa & Tampa & Hillsborough County guides
Compare before you commit - every guide covers pricing, HOA/CDD, insurance posture, and fit. Browse all of Tampa & Hillsborough County or the full Neighborhood Finder.