Whittemore
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Whittemore Sub in Tampa, FL since 2016, the most recent in September 2024. 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).
Whittemore is an in-town Tampa neighborhood built around a mid-century core, with a median year built of 1958, but the actual range runs from 1923 up through 2024. That spread matters: this is not a uniform subdivision where every house prices off the same template. Buyers are comparing a 1920s original against a 2024 build on the same street, and condition and construction era do most of the work in setting value here, not lot position or floor plan alone.
With 313 homes in the dataset and a majority owner-occupied share (just over 63%), this reads as an established, lived-in pocket rather than a rotating rental or flip-heavy block. No community amenities are showing up in current MLS listings, so whatever is drawing buyers here is the location and the housing stock itself, not a clubhouse or pool. For sellers, that means the pitch has to be the house and the setting, not a shared amenity package.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Whittemore Sub 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
Whittemore sits in Tampa's Hillsborough County housing stock as an older, in-town neighborhood where original construction and modern infill sit side by side, with a median home size of 1,819 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Whittemore that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1928 and 2021 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 1,425 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 Whittemore is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing an in-town Tampa location over a subdivision with organized amenities.
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home's construction era and update history rather than relying on a uniform build standard.
- Owner-occupant buyers looking to settle into an established neighborhood with a majority owner-occupied housing mix.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other shared community amenity included in the purchase.
- Buyers who prefer a subdivision where all homes were built in the same era with consistent specs.
- Buyers unwilling to do individual due diligence on a home's build year and condition given the wide construction range.
The market around Whittemore
Whittemore is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33609, 176 homes are on the market and 30% 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 33609 (Tampa), 425 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $667K ($367/sq ft), up 10.3% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 48 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33609 housing market and the Hillsborough County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Whittemore specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Whittemore buying strategy.
If we were buying in Whittemore 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 Whittemore.
Old Bones, New Builds
A community with a median year built of 1958 but a construction range stretching to 2024 tells you redevelopment has been active here for a while without wiping out the original housing stock. That kind of layering usually means teardown-and-rebuild lots exist alongside untouched mid-century homes, so due diligence on any individual property needs to include when it was actually built and what, if anything, has been updated since.
The median living area of 1,819 square feet puts homes here at a moderate footprint, not oversized new construction and not a cluster of small starter units either. Combined with no identified community amenities, the value proposition is squarely about the house and the in-town Tampa location rather than a packaged lifestyle offering.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Whittemore. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where a 1920s original and a 2024 build can sit on the same block, pricing and negotiating strategy depend on correctly reading construction era and condition, not just square footage. We pull the actual build year and update history on comparable sales before advising on offer price or list price, so you are not anchored to a number that assumes more, or less, house than what is actually there.
Whittemore 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 Whittemore buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (5 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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Common questions about Whittemore
Where is Whittemore?
Whittemore is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33609.
Are there homes for sale in Whittemore right now?
No active listings inside Whittemore at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Whittemore have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Whittemore 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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Whittemore Sub Market Scorecard
Whittemore Sub is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33609 ZIP is $615,633, about 17.4% above 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.