Waterfront Estates
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Waterfront Estates Unit 1 in Tampa, FL since 2012, the most recent in December 2023. Across Tampa as a whole, 4,890 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442,500, 39 median days on market, with 1,287 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,960 ($6,340 with the full homestead exemption).
Waterfront Estates Unit 1 is an older platted community — median year built 1969 — with a build range stretching all the way to 2024, which tells you this is a neighborhood where teardown-and-rebuild activity coexists with original construction. That spread is the single biggest variable in valuation here: condition and vintage separate homes far more than location within the community does.
With 121 homes total and just over half (55.8%) carrying a homestead exemption, this is not a community dominated by short-term or investor ownership, but it is not overwhelmingly owner-occupied either. That mix means inventory can include both long-held original homes and more recently transacted or rebuilt properties, so buyers should expect real variation in finish level and system age from one listing to the next.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waterfront Estates Unit 1 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
A modest-sized waterfront pocket of 121 homes in Tampa's Hillsborough County, built predominantly in the mid-20th century but with enough newer construction mixed in to signal ongoing rebuild activity along the water.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 13 homes in Waterfront Estates that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1961 and 2003 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 1,510 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.
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.
Who Waterfront Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking waterfront access without dependence on shared community amenities.
- Buyers open to a full inspection-driven evaluation given the wide range of construction vintages.
- Buyers considering a teardown-and-rebuild strategy on an established waterfront lot.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or organized recreational facility included with ownership.
- Buyers who assume uniform home age and condition across a small community.
- Buyers unwilling to budget for potential system updates in an original mid-century structure.
The market around Waterfront Estates
Waterfront Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33615, 260 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Tampa.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33615 (Tampa), 628 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430K ($273/sq ft), up 1.1% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 106 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33615 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waterfront Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Waterfront Estates Unit 1 by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Waterfront Estates Unit 1 subdivision: 5 homes on record; built 1966–2003; typical size about 1,404 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | $222,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | $242,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $475,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $330,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $405,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $405,000 on 2023-03-17.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Waterfront Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterfront Estates 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 Waterfront Estates.
Old Bones, New Construction
The 1957–2024 build range is the defining fact of this market. A median year built of 1969 confirms most of the housing stock is original mid-century construction, but the presence of homes built as recently as 2024 means the community has absorbed teardown-rebuild cycles common to waterfront lots where land value can outweigh an aging structure. Buyers should treat every listing as its own case: a 1960s home on the same street as a 2020s rebuild can carry very different maintenance profiles, system ages, and construction standards.
Median living area of 1,877 square feet places this squarely in moderate-size territory — not a community of large estate homes, but not compact either. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which suggests this is a straightforward residential waterfront pocket without a shared clubhouse, pool, or recreational facility tied to the HOA. Any appeal here is about the individual lot and water access, not shared common-area amenities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterfront Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community spanning nearly seven decades of construction, the difference between a fairly priced home and an overpriced one often comes down to what's actually behind the walls — roof age, electrical updates, seawall condition. We walk every comparable with that lens, not just square footage and bedroom count, so you're not paying original-construction risk at rebuild-level pricing, or vice versa.
Waterfront Estates in 15 seconds.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (9 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 Waterfront Estates. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33615; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Webb Middle School · Middle · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 3 nearby communities)
- Town and Country Elementary · Public (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Webb Middle · Public · FLDOE grade C (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Leto High School · High · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
Common questions about Waterfront Estates
Where is Waterfront Estates?
Waterfront Estates is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33615.
How many homes are in Waterfront Estates?
County property records list 5 homes in Waterfront Estates, built between 1966 and 2003; the typical home is about 1,404 heated square feet.
What do homes in Waterfront Estates sell for?
Waterfront Estates has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2023 (1 sale, median $405,000). For context, ZIP 33615 has 260 homes on the market with 18% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Waterfront Estates right now?
No active listings inside Waterfront Estates at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Waterfront Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Waterfront Estates in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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