Tilsen Manor in Tampa

Tilsen Manor Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Established 1988 · Tampa · Hillsborough County

An established mid-century single-family subdivision in Tampa's University area, near USF and Busch Gardens (ZIP 33612).

Established single-familyUniversity area locationMid-century homes
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Tilsen Manor is an older established single-family subdivision in the University area of Tampa (ZIP 33612), Hillsborough County, platted across multiple blocks (reported as blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8) with homes dating to roughly the late 1950s onward. The read is an affordable, centrally located neighborhood close to the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens, and major north Tampa corridors, with modest mid-century homes on roughly quarter-acre lots that vary in size, style, and condition. As an older platted subdivision it is reported to have no mandatory HOA or CDD, though buyers should confirm. Because homes were built and updated over a long span, value is home-and-condition specific: confirm the build year, the roof, the systems, any updates, and comp within Tilsen Manor by condition rather than against a newer master plan."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Tilsen Manor is an established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33612), Hillsborough County, recorded in MLS as Tilsen Manor Blks 2-3-4-5-6-8 and platted across multiple blocks (county and listing records).

Homes are mid-century in origin, reported dating to roughly the late 1950s, sitting on roughly quarter-acre lots that vary in size, style, and condition. Treat any build year, lot, or square-footage figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.

The setting is central and affordable, close to the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens, and major corridors such as Fowler Avenue, Bearss Avenue, and I-275, with reach to downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport; confirm exact drive times for the specific address.

Because homes were built and updated over a long span, value is home-and-condition specific. Confirm the build year, the roof, the systems, any updates, and any deed restrictions, and comp within Tilsen Manor by condition before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an affordable, centrally located single-family home near USF and Busch Gardens
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an older mid-century home by its condition and updates
  • Buyers who value a no-HOA established subdivision over a newer master plan

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a new-construction home with builder warranties
  • Buyers who want a gated or amenity-heavy master-planned community
  • Buyers who want a turnkey home and no renovation or systems risk

How Tilsen Manor is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Tilsen Manor listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Our proprietary read on how a home in Tilsen Manor buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

Tilsen Manor sits in Tampa, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

University of South Florida (Tampa campus)~5 to 10 min · approximate
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay~5 to 10 min · approximate
I-275 access~5 to 10 min · approximate
AdventHealth Tampa hospital~10 to 15 min · hospital
Downtown Tampa~20 to 25 min · approximate
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~20 to 25 min · approximate

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Tilsen Manor (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Tilsen Manor is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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Magnet and choice options may apply

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The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Tilsen Manor and the surrounding University area, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Tilsen Manor

Our read on what is being built around Tilsen Manor, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an affordable, centrally located mid-century subdivision near USF and Busch Gardens. The watch items are public investment in the broader University area, nearby attraction and campus growth, and at the home level the build year, the roof, and the systems, since every home is its own product.

EPA Community Change grant for the University Area

BullishA roughly 15 million dollar federal grant announced in early 2025 funds stormwater, water and sewer, and community space improvements across the broader University Area; confirm scope and timing for any specific address. impact
SignificanceRadius: University area

EPA Community Change grant for the University Area

Nearby USF and Busch Gardens growth

BullishNew student housing near USF and a 2026 Busch Gardens animal habitat expansion reflect continued investment in the University area that frames demand near Tilsen Manor. impact
SignificanceRadius: North Tampa

Nearby USF and Busch Gardens growth

Mid-century homes of varied condition

NeutralHomes date to roughly the late 1950s and were updated over a long span, so the roof, systems, and condition vary widely; comp by condition, not by an average. impact
SignificanceRadius: Subdivision

Mid-century homes of varied condition

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tilsen Manor, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2025
    University area

    University Area CDC secures roughly 15 million dollar EPA grant

    The University Area Community Development Corp was reported in late January 2025 to have secured a federal EPA Community Change grant of nearly 15 million dollars to fund stormwater, water and sewer, and community-space improvements across the broader University Area near Tilsen Manor. Confirm scope and timing for any specific address. Why it matters: Public investment in the surrounding University Area is a structural support; confirm what reaches a given block. Source

  2. November 2025
    North Tampa

    Busch Gardens reveals Lion and Hyena Ridge expansion for 2026

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, minutes from Tilsen Manor, was reported in November 2025 to have revealed Lion and Hyena Ridge, a roughly 35,000 square foot animal habitat expansion opening in 2026, reflecting continued investment in the University area near the neighborhood. Why it matters: Nearby attraction growth frames demand near the neighborhood; it does not set the value of any one home. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Tilsen Manor, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the build year and history, since homes date to roughly the late 1950s and were updated over a long span.

2

Check the roof and the systems, the HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, since these are older homes and replacement costs vary widely.

3

Read the lot, roughly quarter-acre but varied, and confirm flood zone and drainage in the broader University Area.

4

Confirm any deed restrictions or HOA, since older platted subdivisions like this are often reported to have none; verify with the listing.

5

Comp within Tilsen Manor by condition, not against a newer master plan or a fully renovated flip.

Best Buy
A sound, updated mid-century home on a good lot, with a newer roof and systems, priced to its condition.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting a roof, HVAC, or systems on an older home, or comparing to a newer or fully renovated home.
Best Lot
Lot size, position, drainage, and updates separate homes within the subdivision.
Smart Timing
Confirm the build year, the roof, the systems, and any deed restrictions before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Tilsen Manor is an established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33612), Hillsborough County, recorded in MLS as Tilsen Manor Blks 2-3-4-5-6-8 and platted across multiple blocks. Homes are mid-century in origin, reported dating to roughly the late 1950s, on roughly quarter-acre lots that vary in size, style, and condition. As an older platted subdivision it is reported to have no mandatory HOA or CDD; confirm with the listing. Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original or dated homes needing work

The most attainable product is original or dated mid-century homes needing updates. Budget for the roof, HVAC, and systems, and confirm condition before assuming a value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes in solid condition

The core is mid-century homes with updates and newer systems on standard lots. Condition, the roof, and the systems separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: renovated homes or larger or better lots

The top end is more fully renovated homes or those on larger or better-positioned lots. These trade on the renovation, the systems, and the lot.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Entry: original or dated homes needing work
The most attainable product is original or dated mid-century homes needing updates. Budget for the roof, HVAC, and systems, and confirm condition before assuming a value.
Mid: updated homes in solid condition
The core is mid-century homes with updates and newer systems on standard lots. Condition, the roof, and the systems separate these more than square footage.
High: renovated homes or larger or better lots
The top end is more fully renovated homes or those on larger or better-positioned lots. These trade on the renovation, the systems, and the lot.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within TampaStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Tilsen Manor

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The central location near USF and Busch Gardens is priced into every Tilsen Manor listing. The deal is won on the home, the roof, and the systems, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Tilsen Manor is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lot size, position, and drainage carry premiums within the subdivision.
  • Roughly quarter-acre lots that vary; confirm per property.
  • Confirm flood zone and drainage in the broader University Area.

In an established mid-century subdivision like Tilsen Manor, the home and its condition set value alongside the lot, with the roof and systems shaping carrying cost. Lot size, position, and drainage carry premiums, and flood zone matters in parts of the broader University Area. Compare a home against the closest sale in comparable condition within Tilsen Manor, and confirm the roof and systems before the finishes.

Tilsen Manor in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable, centrally located single-family home near USF and Busch Gardens.
Strong onCentral University-area location, no-HOA established subdivision, and reach to USF, Busch Gardens, and major corridors.
WatchThe build year, the roof and systems, the lot and drainage, and any deed restrictions on the older home.
Not forBuyers who want new construction, a gated amenity-heavy master plan, or a turnkey home with no renovation risk.
The edgeHomes vary widely by condition, so confirming the roof and systems and comping by condition finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Reported as no mandatory HOA or CDD; confirm with the listing.
  • Older platted subdivision; owners maintain their own homes and lots.
  • Mid-century homes; comp by condition, not by an average.
  • Central University-area location holds value best.
  • The roof and systems are part of the carrying picture on these older homes.

Tilsen Manor is an older platted single-family subdivision and is reported to have no mandatory HOA or CDD; treat that as reported and confirm any association, deed-restriction, or special-assessment status with the listing and the county before you offer.

With no typical mandatory association, owners maintain their own homes and lots and pay their own utilities, and there are generally no community dues or shared amenities. Confirm exactly what, if anything, applies to the specific property.

This is an established residential subdivision rather than an amenity-driven master plan; area parks and the nearby University area serve the setting. Confirm any deed restrictions or special districts with the listing.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Tilsen Manor, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Tilsen Manor, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Tilsen Manor Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Tilsen Manor is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tilsen Manor?
An established single-family subdivision in the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33612), recorded in MLS as Tilsen Manor Blks 2-3-4-5-6-8 and platted across multiple blocks.
When were the homes in Tilsen Manor built?
Homes are mid-century in origin, reported dating to roughly the late 1950s, and were updated over a long span. Treat any build year as reported and confirm for the specific home.
How large are the lots in Tilsen Manor?
Lots are roughly a quarter acre but vary. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the lot size for the specific property with the county.
Is Tilsen Manor a gated community?
No. It is an established open residential subdivision rather than a gated master plan. Confirm any deed restrictions with the listing.
Is there an HOA in Tilsen Manor?
As an older platted subdivision, it is reported to have no mandatory HOA or CDD. Confirm any association, deed-restriction, or special-assessment status with the listing.
Where is Tilsen Manor located?
In the University area of north Tampa (ZIP 33612), Hillsborough County, close to the University of South Florida, Busch Gardens, and major corridors including I-275.
How far is Tilsen Manor from the University of South Florida?
Roughly 5 to 10 minutes by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.
How far is Tilsen Manor from Busch Gardens?
Roughly 5 to 10 minutes by car. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.
What schools serve Tilsen Manor?
Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County public schools by address, with nearby options reported to include Shaw Elementary School and Wharton High School. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Tilsen Manor age-restricted?
No. It is an all-ages single-family subdivision rather than a 55-plus community.
Is Tilsen Manor a good investment?
The central location near USF and Busch Gardens supports demand, but value is home-and-condition specific. Confirm the build year, the roof, the systems, and the lot before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Tilsen Manor?
The build year and history, the roof and systems, the lot and drainage and flood zone, and any deed restrictions or special districts.
Are short-term rentals common in Tilsen Manor?
It is primarily an owner-occupied and long-term residential subdivision rather than a vacation-rental enclave. Confirm any current City of Tampa and Hillsborough County short-term rental rules and any deed restrictions before counting on rental use.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Tilsen Manor?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the build year, the roof, the systems, and the home's condition swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want an affordable, centrally located single-family home near USF and Busch GardensExcellent fit
You are comfortable evaluating an older mid-century home by its condition and updatesExcellent fit
You value a no-HOA established subdivision over a newer master planExcellent fit
You want a new-construction home with builder warrantiesProbably not
You want a gated or amenity-heavy master-planned communityProbably not
You want a turnkey home with no renovation or systems riskProbably not

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