Wellswood
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Wellswood in Tampa, FL since 2014, the most recent in June 2026. 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).
Part of Wellswood Sec C, Tampa, FL — see all Wellswood Sec C homes for sale (3 listings across 6 sections in the MLS).
Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by any uniform product. With a median build year of 1954 and a span that runs from 1943 all the way to 2024, this is a mixed-vintage pocket where a renovated or newly rebuilt house sits next to something original. That spread is why two homes of similar size can trade at very different numbers, and why you should read each listing on its own merits rather than off a neighborhood average.
At 109 homes, this is a small, tightly held section, and the homestead share of 78% tells you most of these are held as primary residences rather than churned as rentals. For a seller, that means limited comparable supply and buyers who tend to underwrite the house itself. For a buyer, it means patience: the right home comes up when it comes up, and you win on preparation, not on volume of options.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Wellswood Sec D 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
Wellswood is a compact, owner-occupied enclave in Tampa's Hillsborough County, where a wide range of build years means the housing stock is genuinely varied rather than cookie-cutter.
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 Wellswood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-size primary home who can wait for the right listing in a low-turnover section
- Renovation-comfortable buyers willing to underwrite an older home's systems and condition
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, mostly owner-occupied street
Probably not for
- Buyers who need many active options to compare at once
- Investors seeking rental-heavy turnover or quick flips
- Anyone unwilling to budget for the condition variability of an older, mixed-vintage stock
The market around Wellswood
Wellswood is a small community — 4 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2020 — 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 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Wellswood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wellswood 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 Wellswood.
A mixed-vintage pocket that rewards a close read
The median living area lands at roughly 1,826 square feet, which is a workable mid-size footprint, but the age range is the real story. A median year built of 1954 alongside homes as new as 2024 means you'll encounter everything from original mid-century construction to ground-up rebuilds. Systems, roof age, and prior renovation work will vary sharply from address to address, so inspection findings carry more weight here than in a uniform subdivision.
With only 109 homes and a 78% homestead share, turnover is naturally thin and most inventory is well-maintained primary housing. That combination keeps the section stable but also means selection is limited at any given moment. Serious buyers should be pre-positioned to move when a home matching their condition and size criteria surfaces.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wellswood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small section with a wide condition spread and few active listings, the value is in reading each house accurately, not in averaging the block. We track what's actually trading, help you separate an updated home from a tired one before you make an offer, and price sellers off real comparables rather than a blended number that doesn't reflect the work done.
Wellswood 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.
Tools for a Wellswood 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 Wellswood sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Wellswood, 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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33603)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (10 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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