Watch Hill
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $196,000, $172 per square foot, a median 49 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-44% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1923 - 2025 with 1 new construction; none of the 8 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 48 ft). At the median price and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,080 ($2,460 with the full homestead exemption).
Watch Hill right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($196K) is down 44.0% from the prior 12 months ($350K). 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 (5 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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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
The 60-Second Overview
Watch Hill market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $196K ($172 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 49 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 44% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33605 (TAMPA), 243 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($277/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 62 active and 20 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33605 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 35 homes in Watch Hill that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1913 and 2025 (median 1981), with a median living area of about 1,286 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
The setting & the homes.
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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 ($196K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($350K) IS the -44.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (5 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Watch Hill Market Scorecard
Watch Hill is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33605 ZIP is $263,453, about 43.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Watch Hill, TAMPA
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Watch Hill
Live MLS inventory for Watch Hill. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Watch Hill listings as of 2026-09-13, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Watch Hill on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
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- 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 Watch Hill 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 Watch Hill address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Middleton-Hb High School
The Watch Hill buying strategy.
If we were buying in Watch Hill 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 Watch Hill.
A closer look at the Watch Hill market
At a median of $172 per square foot, Watch Hill 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 44% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 49 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Watch Hill. 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 Watch Hill 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 Watch Hill sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in Watch Hill
Homes in Watch Hill that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 2604 E 18Th Avenue · off market
- 2712 E Columbus Drive · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| 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 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (23 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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