Wellswood Sec B
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
63 homesBuilt 1941–2022
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Live · Wellswood Sec B Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
69%
Owner-occupied · Wellswood Sec B
44 of 64 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
31%
Non-owner-occupied · Wellswood Sec B
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
20%
Cash buyers · Wellswood Sec B
1 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
63
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 64 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
Est. 1941
Community established
homes built 1941-2022, median 1945 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 3 in 2021
1.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 63 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Wellswood Sec B is a small, older Tampa pocket — 63 homes with a median build year of 1945 and a range that runs from 1941 all the way to 2022. That spread is the story: on the same streets you have original mid-century cottages alongside teardown-and-rebuild new construction. Price here is driven far less by the neighborhood average than by the specific condition and vintage of the individual house. A renovated or rebuilt home and an original 1940s structure are not the same trade, even door to door.

With roughly 69% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a predominantly owner-occupied, hold-oriented street rather than an investor churn. For a buyer, that means inventory can be thin and each listing needs to be underwritten on its own merits. For a seller, the wide condition spread means comps must be chosen carefully — pricing off a rebuilt neighbor will not hold if your home is original.

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing a central Hillsborough location who will underwrite the individual home
  • Renovation-minded buyers open to an original 1940s structure with upside
  • Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a small, stable enclave

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a large, open modern footprint as the default
  • Investors seeking high turnover and quick flips
  • Buyers who need consistent, newer construction and finishes across the neighborhood

The market around Wellswood Sec B

Wellswood Sec B is a small community — 11 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Wellswood Sec B specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Wellswood Sec B 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 Wellswood Sec B.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a central Tampa location and are comfortable evaluating a house on its own condition.
Biggest Risk
The condition gap between 1940s and rebuilt homes makes pricing and comps tricky.
Sweet Spot
An updated or rebuilt home in a small, owner-occupied enclave.
Avoid If
You need uniform, predictable inventory and turnkey systems without inspection surprises.

An old core with new edges

The median living area sits around 1,540 square feet, which fits the neighborhood's origins as modest single-family homes. Expect efficient footprints on the original stock, with the newer builds skewing larger and more open. Because the year-built range spans eight decades, systems, layouts, and finish levels vary widely from one address to the next — inspection detail matters more here than in a uniform subdivision.

The high homestead share points to stability and turnover that leans slow, so the neighborhood tends to trade on individual house quality rather than volume. Buyers should be ready to move on the right renovated home; sellers of updated or rebuilt homes have a differentiation story to tell, while sellers of original homes should price to condition, not to the block's top sale.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a 63-home pocket with an eight-decade build range, the average number tells you almost nothing — the value is in reading each house against the right handful of comps. We underwrite condition, vintage, and footprint on the specific address rather than the neighborhood headline, and we'll tell you plainly when a listing is priced off the wrong comparable.

Wellswood Sec B in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a central Tampa location and are comfortable evaluating a house on its own condition.
Biggest advantageA wide vintage spread means real choice between original character and newer construction on the same streets.
Biggest riskThe condition gap between 1940s and rebuilt homes makes pricing and comps tricky.
Sweet spotAn updated or rebuilt home in a small, owner-occupied enclave.
Avoid ifYou need uniform, predictable inventory and turnkey systems without inspection surprises.

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 Wellswood Sec B sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Wellswood Sec B?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 63 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Wellswood Sec B (public records).
What share of Wellswood Sec B is owner-occupied?
69% of Wellswood Sec B parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Wellswood Sec B built?
Homes in Wellswood Sec B were built between 1941 and 2022, with a median year built of 1945 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Wellswood Sec B?
Cash buyers took 20% of Wellswood Sec B sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (1 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Wellswood Sec B?
The best agent for Wellswood Sec B 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 Wellswood Sec B.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Wellswood Sec B?
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Buyers prioritizing a central Hillsborough location who will underwrite the individual homeExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers open to an original 1940s structure with upsideExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a small, stable enclaveExcellent fit
Buyers who want a large, open modern footprint as the defaultProbably not
Investors seeking high turnover and quick flipsProbably not
Buyers who need consistent, newer construction and finishes across the neighborhoodProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33603))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (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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