Temple Park
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Temple Park in Tampa, FL since 2005, the most recent in July 2024. 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).
Part of Temple Park Unit 8, Tampa, FL — see all Temple Park Unit 8 homes for sale (6 listings across 3 sections in the MLS).
Temple Park is an older Tampa pocket where the housing stock does most of the talking. With a median build year of 1960 and homes topping out around 1,230 square feet, price here is driven less by the address than by what has been done to the house — updated systems, roof, kitchens, and additions separate one closing from the next. Expect a wide spread on condition, which means the median tells you far less than a walk-through will.
There were no closings in the current window, so recent comps are thin and pricing leans on older data and condition. That cuts both ways: sellers with a genuinely updated home have room to make a case, and buyers should underwrite on the bones of the specific house rather than a neighborhood average. Patience and a sharp inspection matter more here than chasing a fast comp.
The 60-Second Overview
This is a compact, established Tampa neighborhood of 292 homes built between 1959 and 2018, though the median build year of 1960 tells you most of the stock is original mid-century construction on modest footprints.
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 Temple Park is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable renovating an older home and building value through updates rather than buying it finished
- Owner-occupants who want a smaller, right-sized footprint in an established part of Tampa
- Value-focused buyers willing to underwrite on condition and inspection rather than chase recent comps
Probably not for
- Buyers who need turnkey, newer construction with generous square footage
- Investors relying on quick, comp-driven pricing and steady deal flow
- Anyone who wants pricing certainty from a busy, high-volume sales market
The market around Temple Park
Temple Park is a small community — 53 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2016 — 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 Temple Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Temple Park
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Temple Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
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 7 miles south of Temple Park, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
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 site is about 1 mile south of Temple Park.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder 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 5 miles southeast of Temple Park, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
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.
The Temple Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Temple Park 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 Temple Park.
An older, owner-held pocket
The build range runs from 1959 to 2018, but with the median at 1960 the newer construction is the exception, not the rule. Living space centers around 1,230 square feet, so these are right-sized homes rather than sprawling ones — the kind of footprint where smart updates and layout changes move value more than raw square footage.
Just over 60% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a largely owner-occupied block rather than a heavy rental footprint. That tends to mean tighter turnover and homes that come to market when owners are ready, not on an investor's schedule — another reason recent listings are worth watching closely when they appear.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Temple Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this thin on recent closings, the value is in reading the house, not the headline number. We underwrite each property on its condition — roof, systems, and what's actually been updated — so buyers don't overpay for cosmetics and sellers get credit for real work. That's the difference between pricing to a median and pricing to the home in front of you.
Temple Park in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33637)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (14 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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