Tilsen Manor Sub
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
224 homesBuilt 1948–2022
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Live · Tilsen Manor Sub Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Ownership and context
54%
Owner-occupied · Tilsen Manor Sub
120 of 224 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
46%
Non-owner-occupied · Tilsen Manor Sub
incl. 18% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Tilsen Manor Sub
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2021
224
Homes in the community
224 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1948
Community established
homes built 1948-2022, median 1957 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2022
peaked at 3 in 2013
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Tilsen Manor is a mid-century Tampa subdivision where the housing stock does the pricing, not the address. With a median build year of 1957 and homes dating back as far as 1948, condition is the single biggest swing factor here — a renovated block home and a deferred-maintenance original off the same street can trade far apart. The median living area sits at about 1,461 square feet, so this is a compact-footprint neighborhood, and the presence of homes built as recently as 2022 tells you infill and rebuilds are already happening.

Our snapshot as of July 2026 shows no closings in the current window, which means recent, directly comparable sales are thin. Both sides should lean on condition-adjusted comps and prior activity rather than assume a live market rate. For sellers, that puts a premium on realistic pricing and presentation; for buyers, it means underwriting the house in front of you — roof, systems, and updates — rather than a neighborhood number.

Best for

  • Renovation-minded buyers ready to underwrite roof, systems, and updates on a mid-century home
  • Buyers wanting an established Tampa location with a compact, efficient footprint
  • Investors or owner-occupants who can read condition and vintage rather than rely on a headline price

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large, expansive floor plan well above the ~1,461 sqft median
  • Buyers who need a deep set of recent comparable sales before making an offer
  • Anyone unwilling to budget for updates on original mid-century construction

The market around Tilsen Manor Sub

Tilsen Manor Sub is a small community — 9 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2022 — 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 Tilsen Manor Sub specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Tilsen Manor Sub 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 Tilsen Manor Sub.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating mid-century homes on their individual condition rather than a uniform neighborhood price.
Biggest Risk
With no recent closings in the window, current pricing is harder to pin down and demands condition-adjusted comps.
Sweet Spot
An updated or rebuilt home near the 1,461 sqft median that balances footprint and improvements.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready square footage and a clean, active comp set before you will commit.

A condition-driven mid-century pocket

The defining fact here is the build-year spread: 1948 to 2022 around a 1957 median. That tells you the bulk of the inventory is original mid-century construction, with a scattering of teardown-and-rebuilds and full renovations layered in over the decades. Buyers will see everything from untouched originals to modern rebuilds, and the value gap between them is wide. The roughly 1,461-square-foot median footprint means most homes are efficient rather than expansive, which rewards smart updates over square-footage bragging rights.

Owner-occupancy runs a little over half, with a homestead share of about 54%. That signals a neighborhood that is neither fully owner-held nor investor-dominated — a balance worth understanding whichever side of the deal you are on. Because closings in the current window are absent, both buyers and sellers should treat pricing as something to build from comparable condition and recent history, not from an assumed going rate.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tilsen Manor Sub. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Tilsen Manor is a neighborhood where the number on a house depends almost entirely on what has been done to it — and where thin recent closing data makes lazy comps dangerous. We price and negotiate off condition, vintage, and verifiable history rather than a headline figure, which is exactly the discipline this market rewards. Whether you are selling an original or buying a rebuild, we will tell you plainly where the house sits relative to the rest of the block.

Tilsen Manor Sub in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating mid-century homes on their individual condition rather than a uniform neighborhood price.
Biggest advantageA genuine range of vintages, from 1948 originals to 2022 rebuilds, on compact, efficient footprints.
Biggest riskWith no recent closings in the window, current pricing is harder to pin down and demands condition-adjusted comps.
Sweet spotAn updated or rebuilt home near the 1,461 sqft median that balances footprint and improvements.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready square footage and a clean, active comp set before you will commit.

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 Tilsen Manor Sub sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Tilsen Manor Sub?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 224 homes in Tilsen Manor Sub (public records).
What share of Tilsen Manor Sub is owner-occupied?
54% of Tilsen Manor Sub parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Tilsen Manor Sub built?
Homes in Tilsen Manor Sub were built between 1948 and 2022, with a median year built of 1957.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Tilsen Manor Sub?
Cash buyers took 33% of Tilsen Manor Sub sales in the 12 months ending June 2021 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tilsen Manor Sub?
The best agent for Tilsen Manor Sub 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 Tilsen Manor Sub.
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Renovation-minded buyers ready to underwrite roof, systems, and updates on a mid-century homeExcellent fit
Buyers wanting an established Tampa location with a compact, efficient footprintExcellent fit
Investors or owner-occupants who can read condition and vintage rather than rely on a headline priceExcellent fit
Buyers who want a large, expansive floor plan well above the ~1,461 sqft medianProbably not
Buyers who need a deep set of recent comparable sales before making an offerProbably not
Anyone unwilling to budget for updates on original mid-century constructionProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33612))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (19 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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