Waterchase
Homes for Sale in TAMPA, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
With only 4 active listings against 690 homes and 1.4 months of supply, Waterchase is sitting in clearly seller-leaning territory. That kind of scarcity means well-priced, well-maintained homes tend to move fast, and buyers should expect limited room to negotiate on condition or price relative to what's typically available in a more balanced market.
What actually sets price here is square footage and updates more than anything else. The median living area runs to 3,727 square feet, so this is a community built around larger, move-up-style homes rather than starter product, and pricing spreads accordingly based on how a given home has been maintained or renovated since its original build.
Waterchase right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.4 months of supply and 43% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of July 15, 2026. Confidence: Medium (7 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated July 15, 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
Waterchase is a gated, guard-staffed community in Tampa built out mostly between 1986 and 2012, with a median build year of 2004 and a resort-style amenity package that goes well beyond the standard pool-and-clubhouse combination.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Best for
- Buyers wanting a larger home with a full amenity package and gated, guard-staffed access.
- Move-up buyers comfortable competing in a tight, seller-leaning market with limited active inventory.
- Buyers planning a longer hold who value the established, low-turnover character reflected in the high homestead share.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a smaller or lower-maintenance floor plan, given the 3,727 sq ft median living area.
- Buyers who want a wide range of active listings to compare before deciding.
- Buyers looking for a newer-construction build, since the community's homes date mainly from 1986 to 2012.
The market around Waterchase
Waterchase is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waterchase specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Waterchase, 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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Waterchase
Live MLS inventory for Waterchase. 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 · 42 daysTop listing
Active · 99 days
Active · 106 days
Active · 102 days
Pending · 38 daysActive and pending Waterchase listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s. Tap any home to ask about it.
Waterchase 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.
Life at Waterchase
- Fitness Center · reported on 17 of 17 listings
- Playground · reported on 17 of 17 listings
- Pool · reported on 16 of 17 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 16 of 17 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 15 of 17 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 15 of 17 listings
- Gated · reported on 12 of 17 listings
- Gated Community - Guard · reported on 12 of 17 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 9 of 17 listings
- Park · reported on 9 of 17 listings
- Security · reported on 7 of 17 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 7 of 17 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Bryant Elementary SchoolFLDOE grade A · Elementary
- Farnell Middle SchoolFLDOE grade A · Middle
- Sickles High SchoolFLDOE grade A · High
Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Waterchase address.
The Waterchase buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterchase 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 Waterchase.
Large Homes, Low Turnover
The homestead share here sits at 80.9%, a strong signal that most owners are in these homes long-term rather than cycling through as investors or short-term holds. Combined with only 4 homes currently active out of 690 total, that ownership pattern is a big part of why inventory stays tight — homes simply don't turn over often, and when they do, they tend to attract attention quickly.
The amenity list is substantial for a single HOA: fitness center, clubhouse, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a basketball court, playground, park space, and guard-gated security, with golf carts permitted on the property and reclaimed water irrigation in place. That's a maintained, full-service package, and it's worth verifying current access and any usage rules directly with the HOA before assuming a specific amenity is included with a given listing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterchase. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with only 4 active listings, timing and access matter more than usual — we track new listings and off-market activity in Waterchase closely so buyers aren't relying on a stale search, and we help sellers price against the real, current competitive set rather than guesswork.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Waterchase 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 Waterchase sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Waterchase, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 16, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
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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