University Square
Homes for Sale in Temple Terrace, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $206,000, $156 per square foot, a median 7 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-21% versus the prior year). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,240 ($2,620 with the full homestead exemption).
University Square right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($206K) is down 20.8% from the prior 12 months ($260K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (7 and 5 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 48% below the typical Hillsborough County sale ($206K vs $398K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).
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· Updated September 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside University Square Unit 3 Replat right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
University Square market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $206K ($156 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 7 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 21% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33617 (Temple Terrace), 440 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $332K ($226/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 35 days on market. Right now 81 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33617 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 71 homes in University Square that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1969 and 1977 (median 1971), with a median living area of about 1,440 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 94% are townhomes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($206K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($260K) IS the -20.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (7 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
23% of homes for sale in ZIP 33617 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-08).
The University Square buying strategy.
If we were buying in University Square 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 University Square.
A closer look at the University Square market
At a median of $156 per square foot, University Square prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 21% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 7 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in University Square. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 University Square buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed University Square sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in University Square, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (34 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for University Square. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33617; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Hillsborough High School · Public · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Greco Middle School · Middle (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- King High School · High · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Nearby Communities
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