Temple Terrace City
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Temple Terrace City in Tampa, FL since 2014, the most recent in June 2026. 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).
Temple Terrace City is a small, established pocket of Tampa built out mostly in the 1950s through the 1970s, with a handful of homes stretching into the early 2000s. With only 40 homes tracked in the current MLS snapshot, this is a thin market where a single renovated listing or a single dated one can swing the read on value week to week. Condition and how much of the original structure has been updated will matter more here than any broad neighborhood trend.
The homestead share sits above seventy percent, which tells you most of these houses are owner-held rather than turned over as investment or rental stock. That tends to mean listings come to market less often and sellers are less pressured to move quickly. For a buyer, that means patience and a strong offer matter more than trying to time a discount; for a seller, it means pricing to the home's actual condition and square footage, not to a market average, since there is not enough volume here to lean on comps blindly.
The 60-Second Overview
This is a low-turnover, mid-century pocket of Tampa where home size runs a bit above 2,000 square feet and construction spans roughly five decades, so buyers should expect real variation in systems, finishes, and layout from one listing to the next.
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 Terrace City is best for.
Best for
- A buyer who wants a mid-century home with room to update on their own timeline
- A buyer prioritizing square footage and an established Tampa location over community amenities
- A buyer comfortable doing thorough due diligence on systems and condition given the wide range of build years
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a shared amenity package like a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation
- A buyer expecting a large, active inventory with frequent new listings to compare
- A buyer who wants a turnkey, recently-built home with minimal condition variation
The market around Temple Terrace City
Temple Terrace City is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33617, 189 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Temple Terrace City specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Temple Terrace City buying strategy.
If we were buying in Temple Terrace City 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 Terrace City.
Small Inventory, Wide Range of Vintage
The build years here run from 1954 to 2003, with a median year built of 1974 — meaning the typical home is a mid-century structure that has had five decades to be updated, left original, or somewhere in between. That spread is the single biggest variable in this market: two homes of similar square footage can differ enormously in what's behind the walls, from electrical and plumbing to roof age. There is no substitute for a careful inspection in a market with this much vintage range.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which means the draw here is the location and the housing stock itself rather than a shared clubhouse, pool, or recreation package. Buyers should evaluate this as a standalone housing market within Tampa rather than an amenity-driven community, and weigh proximity to the surrounding area and daily-use conveniences on their own merits.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Temple Terrace City. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With only 40 homes in the current snapshot and a build-year range spanning nearly fifty years, pulling the wrong comp or missing a condition detail can cost real money in either direction. We track this market closely enough to know which recent sales are genuinely comparable and which are outliers, and we push for the inspection detail that matters most in housing stock this varied.
Temple Terrace City 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 Temple Terrace City buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (4 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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Temple Terrace City is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33617 ZIP is $301,269, about 24.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.