UCETA PINES in TAMPA

UCETA PINES
Homes for Sale in TAMPA, FL

Community in TAMPA · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33605
85 homesBuilt 1942–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data13 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · UCETA PINES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
22%
Owner-occupied · UCETA PINES
19 of 85 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
78%
Non-owner-occupied · UCETA PINES
incl. 42% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
60%
Cash buyers · UCETA PINES
3 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
85
Homes in the community
85 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 13 years of records
Est. 1942
Community established
homes built 1942-2024, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 12 in 2006
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Uceta Pines is a small, established pocket of 85 homes in Tampa, and the numbers tell a story of age variation more than anything else. The build years stretch from 1942 to 2024, but the median sits at 1986, so this is a neighborhood where a handful of newer builds sit alongside a much larger base of older, more established homes. That spread means two houses on the same street can have very different mechanicals, finishes, and maintenance needs even at similar square footage.

There is no active inventory or recent closing data in this snapshot, which means we cannot point to a current asking price or a recent sale to anchor expectations. For a buyer, that means walking in without a market comp to lean on locally and relying instead on condition, lot, and the surrounding Tampa market for pricing context. For a seller, it means there is no recent local sale setting a ceiling or a floor — positioning will come down to how the home compares to the broader area, not to a queue of competing listings next door.

The 60-Second Overview

Uceta Pines is a modest-sized Tampa community of 85 homes with a wide build-year range, from homes dating to the early 1940s up through construction as recent as 2024, centered on a median build year of 1986. Median living space runs about 1,572 square feet, and there are no shared community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward, non-amenitized residential pocket rather than a planned or gated community.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing an efficient, roughly 1,500-square-foot home over shared community features.
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating construction era and condition on a house-by-house basis rather than relying on neighborhood-wide uniformity.
  • Buyers or investors interested in a compact Tampa community with a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want on-site community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation.
  • Buyers who need recent local sales data to set firm price expectations before writing an offer.
  • Buyers seeking a home built in a single, consistent construction era with matching systems throughout.

The market around UCETA PINES

UCETA PINES is a small community — 80 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33605, 128 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady corner of TAMPA.

Across Hillsborough County, 6,259 homes are active and 2,098 pending (25% under contract).

The housing mix here is 72% single family residence, 26% half duplex, 3% townhouse.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not UCETA PINES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in UCETA PINES, TAMPA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 19 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-11)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent UCETA PINES listings and can change; always confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any UCETA PINES address.

If we were buying in UCETA PINES 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 UCETA PINES.

Best Buy
Buyers focused on an individual home's condition and value rather than a shared-amenity lifestyle.
Biggest Risk
With no active listings or recent closings in this snapshot, current pricing has to be built from broader market context rather than a local comp.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated home near the median build year of 1986, offering established construction without the oldest-vintage systems.
Avoid If
You want a community with organized amenities or a uniform, single-era architectural feel.

A Neighborhood Without a Uniform Age

With a build-year range spanning eight decades and a median of 1986, Uceta Pines is not a subdivision where every home shares the same roof age, electrical panel, or floor plan era. Buyers should expect real variation house to house — some properties will carry original 20th-century systems and layouts, others will be newer construction with modern code compliance. That makes a home inspection and a clear read on renovation history more important here than in a community built in a single phase.

At roughly 1,572 square feet median living area, homes here skew toward a compact, efficient footprint rather than sprawling floor plans. Combined with the absence of listed community amenities, this points to a neighborhood valued for its individual homes and its location within Tampa rather than for shared recreational infrastructure. About one in five homes carries a homestead exemption, which suggests a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties in the area — worth factoring in if you are assessing how the block around a specific home is being used.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A neighborhood with an 82-year build-year spread and no current listing or sale data to reference is exactly the kind of market where local judgment matters more than a spreadsheet. We look at each Uceta Pines home individually — construction era, condition, and how it stacks against comparable Tampa inventory — rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide price trend that the data does not currently support.

UCETA PINES in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers focused on an individual home's condition and value rather than a shared-amenity lifestyle.
Biggest advantageThe wide build-year range means there is genuine variety in construction era and style within a small footprint.
Biggest riskWith no active listings or recent closings in this snapshot, current pricing has to be built from broader market context rather than a local comp.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home near the median build year of 1986, offering established construction without the oldest-vintage systems.
Avoid ifYou want a community with organized amenities or a uniform, single-era architectural feel.

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 UCETA PINES sales matched to your home.

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Uceta Pines Market Scorecard

Thin data

Uceta Pines is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in UCETA PINES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 85 homes in UCETA PINES (public records).
What share of UCETA PINES is owner-occupied?
22% of UCETA PINES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in UCETA PINES built?
Homes in UCETA PINES were built between 1942 and 2024, with a median year built of 1986 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in UCETA PINES?
Cash buyers took 60% of UCETA PINES sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (3 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve UCETA PINES?
UCETA PINES is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, typically Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for UCETA PINES?
The best agent for UCETA PINES 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 UCETA PINES.
How do I find a top TAMPA real estate agent who knows UCETA PINES?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows UCETA PINES and the wider TAMPA area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for UCETA PINES?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your UCETA PINES purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers prioritizing an efficient, roughly 1,500-square-foot home over shared community features.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating construction era and condition on a house-by-house basis rather than relying on neighborhood-wide uniformity.Excellent fit
Buyers or investors interested in a compact Tampa community with a mix of owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied properties.Excellent fit
Buyers who want on-site community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation.Probably not
Buyers who need recent local sales data to set firm price expectations before writing an offer.Probably not
Buyers seeking a home built in a single, consistent construction era with matching systems throughout.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 24, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2013 (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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