Westchase - The Shires
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All 3,753 homes for sale in Tampa, FL · median $435,520 · 80 homes for sale in 33626 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Westchase - The Shires in Tampa, FL since 2008, the most recent in September 2025. Across Tampa as a whole, 5,135 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430,000, 38 median days on market, with 3,246 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,760 ($6,140 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Westchase master-planned community in Tampa, FL — see all Westchase homes for sale (13 listings across 11 villages and sections in the MLS).
The Shires is a single-era pocket of Westchase, with every home built between 1994 and 1998 and a median year built of 1995. That kind of construction consistency means buyers are largely choosing between condition and updates rather than architectural style or lot era, and it puts a premium on homes where mechanical systems and finishes have been kept current.
An 83.2% homestead share is the number that matters most here. It points to a section where most owners have settled in for the long haul rather than cycling through as rentals or quick flips, which tends to mean fewer listings at any given time and a market that moves on individual home condition more than on broad inventory swings.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Westchase - The Shires 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
The Shires is a defined section of Westchase built out over a tight four-year window in the mid-1990s, with 190 homes and a median living area of roughly 2,245 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in Westchase - The Shires that have changed hands since 2018, built between 1995 and 1996 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 1,999 sq ft and a typical 4-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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Westchase - The Shires across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $535,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Westchase - The Shires is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a mid-1990s-built home in a defined, single-era section rather than a mixed-vintage neighborhood
- Buyers comfortable making decisions based on individual home condition and updates rather than broad style variety
- Buyers who plan to hold long-term in a section where owner-occupancy runs high
Probably not for
- Buyers who want on-site community amenities confirmed up front without additional HOA research
- Buyers seeking a wide range of build years or architectural styles within one subdivision
- Buyers who want frequent, high-volume inventory to choose from at any given time
The market around Westchase - The Shires
Westchase - The Shires is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33626, 141 homes are on the market and 26% 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 33626 (Tampa), 475 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $665K ($306/sq ft), down 4.0% year over year, with a median 23 days on market. Right now 32 active and 14 pending listings put supply at about 5.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33626 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Westchase - The Shires specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Westchase - The Shires buying strategy.
If we were buying in Westchase - The Shires 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 Westchase - The Shires.
One build era, read carefully
Because every home in The Shires was built within the same few years, the housing stock reads more like a single product line than a mixed-vintage neighborhood. That works in a buyer's favor for comparing homes apples-to-apples on layout and structural age, but it also means age-related maintenance items — roofs, HVAC, water heaters — tend to come due around the same calendar window across the section rather than being staggered.
Current MLS listings for this section do not itemize community amenities, so anything attached to a Westchase master association — pools, courts, common areas — needs to be confirmed directly through HOA documents rather than assumed from the listing data. Do not take silence on amenities as evidence there are none; treat it as a research item, not a settled fact.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Westchase - The Shires. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a single-era section like The Shires, the real diligence is in the details MLS data does not show — which homes have had major systems replaced, what the HOA actually covers, and how a specific floor plan compares to others built in the same window. We walk that ground rather than relying on the listing sheet.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $420/year (about $35/month) · median of 32 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $420 a year ($35 a month) — the median AssociationFee across 32 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
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
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2008 (4 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.
Recent Developments in Westchase The Shires
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Westchase The Shires, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
AECOM Hunt selected as construction manager for proposed $2.3 billion Rays ballpark in Tampa
AECOM Hunt joined the design team led by Populous for the proposed ballpark on a site that includes Hillsborough College property. The stadium would have at least 28,000 fixed seats, with a construction start targeted for September 2026 and completion by late 2028. Tampa's public contribution is up to $80 million and financing is not finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA large ballpark and surrounding mixed-use district would add construction jobs, event traffic and retail demand on the Dale Mabry corridor. The site is about 5 miles east of Westchase The Shires.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Infrastructure
Four firms vie to build Tampa International Airport's $150 million control tower
TPA narrowed the field to four builders for a new blast-resistant air traffic control tower on about 2 acres northwest of the main terminal. The budget is about $150 million, with board selection expected Oct. 1 and substantial completion targeted for March 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAirport capital spending supports construction employment and long-term air service capacity for the region. The site is about 3 miles east of Westchase The Shires.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Development
ONE Tampa condo tower tops out at 42 stories with nearly 70% of units sold
Kolter Urban's 42-story tower at North Ashley Drive and East Twiggs Street has 225 residences and is capped at 649 feet by aviation limits. Closings are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. About 5,000 square feet of ground-floor restaurant space is planned.
What it may mean for the marketNew downtown condo inventory and ground-floor dining add housing choices and walkable amenities near Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The project is about 8 miles east of Westchase The Shires, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Tampa advances $1.999 million design contract for Picnic Island coastal restoration
Tampa selected HDR Engineering to design a nature-based shoreline plan including living breakwaters, a living shoreline and reinforced dunes. The contract covers design and permitting only, over 458 days, funded by a state resiliency grant. Construction is not yet funded or scheduled.
What it may mean for the marketShoreline work aims to reduce flood and erosion exposure for Port Tampa City and add park and trail amenities. The project is about 9 miles south of Westchase The Shires, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business and Wealth - July 2026Development
33-story tower planned for Water Street Tampa expansion
Strategic Property Partners plans a 33-story mixed use tower at Water Street and Cumberland Avenue in downtown Tampa on a 1.9-acre site. The building would hold 452 residential units ranging from studios to three bedrooms plus about 37,000 square feet of retail and 645 parking spaces. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 with completion targeted for 2029.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a 33 story tower with 452 residential units and ground floor retail to the downtown Tampa market, continuing the buildout of the Water Street district and expanding high rise housing supply. The project is about 8 miles southeast of Westchase The Shires, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
Mercy Oaks II affordable apartments open on North Florida Avenue
Catholic Charities, with the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, completed Mercy Oaks II, a 17-unit affordable apartment building on North Florida Avenue in East Tampa built on the site of a former strip mall. The project includes 15 one-bedroom and two two-bedroom units, with seven units serving households up to 80 percent of area median income and ten up to 50 percent. It was supported by 1.25 million dollars in state SHIP funds from the city and sits next to the 20-unit Mercy Oaks I completed in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 17 income restricted apartments on a former strip mall site, expanding the affordable rental supply and converting vacant commercial land to housing. The project is about 8 miles east of Westchase The Shires, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Westchase - The Shires. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 33626; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Citrus Park Elementary · Public · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Sickles High · Public · FLDOE grade A (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 Westchase - The Shires
Where is Westchase - The Shires?
Westchase - The Shires is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33626.
Are there homes for sale in Westchase - The Shires right now?
No active listings inside Westchase - The Shires at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Westchase - The Shires have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Westchase - The Shires 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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Streets in this community
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- Derbyshire Drive (2 homes on record)
- Ayrshire Drive (2 homes on record)
- Easthampton Drive (1 homes on record)
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Westchase The Shires Market Scorecard
Westchase The Shires is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33626 ZIP is $570,062, about 7.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.