Ybor City
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Ybor City Blk Y is a community in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL. 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 3,251 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).
Ybor City is an old core with new infill stitched into it. The recorded year-built span runs from 1901 to 2024, but the median sits at 1925, so the character of the block is set by century-old construction even as newer builds fill in gaps. That mix means condition, not square footage, does most of the work in pricing any given listing here.
The homestead share is low, at 29%, which tells you most owners here are not claiming the property as a primary residence. That points to a market weighted toward investment and non-owner-occupied holdings rather than long-term personal residency, which changes how you should read comps, turnover, and negotiating posture.
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 Ybor CityHomes for Sale in Tampa, FL 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.
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The 60-Second Overview
A 169-home pocket of Ybor City where century-old structures and recent construction sit side by side, with a median living area of 1,528 square feet and no community amenities identified in current MLS listings.
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 Ybor City is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a historic urban property and comfortable evaluating condition on a case-by-case basis
- Investors interested in a market where non-owner-occupied ownership is already common
- Buyers prioritizing an in-town Tampa location over on-site recreational amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a single, consistent construction era across the neighborhood
- Buyers expecting community amenities like pools, clubhouses, or organized common areas
- Buyers seeking maximum living square footage as a primary criterion
The market around Ybor City
Ybor City is a small community — 140 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).
The housing mix here is 52% condominium, 26% townhouse, 13% single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Ybor City specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Ybor City buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ybor City 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 Ybor City.
Old Bones, New Infill
The year-built range here is unusually wide for a single named community: homes date back to 1901 and forward to 2024. With a median year built of 1925, the baseline is historic-era construction, which means buyers should expect variation in structural systems, lot configuration, and renovation history from one listing to the next. This is not a subdivision with a single builder or a uniform product type.
At a median of 1528 square feet, homes here run compact by design or by original construction era, consistent with the neighborhood's early-20th-century roots. There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, so whatever draws a buyer to Blk Y is the location and the housing stock itself, not a shared pool, clubhouse, or recreational infrastructure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ybor City. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community spanning 1901 to 2024 construction, with a low homestead share suggesting significant non-owner-occupied inventory, requires someone who can read a listing's condition and ownership history correctly before you make an offer. We walk every comp with the era and use of the property in mind, not just square footage.
Ybor City 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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Recent Developments in Ybor City Blk Y
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ybor City Blk Y, 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 6 miles northwest of Ybor City Blk Y.
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 7 miles west of Ybor City Blk Y.
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 site is about 2 miles west of Ybor City Blk Y.
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 site is about 2 miles west of Ybor City Blk Y.
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 5 miles north of Ybor City Blk Y, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: City of Tampa - July 2026Builder Activity
First 3D-printed affordable home nears completion in East Tampa
The nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa is completing Tampa's first 3D-printed affordable home on Lurline Circle in East Tampa, using a gantry-style printer that layers concrete for the walls. The house is expected to be finished within weeks and listed for sale in about two months, with down payment assistance and first time homebuyer programs available. The effort is part of a broader CDC initiative that includes more than 90 multifamily units in East Tampa.
What it may mean for the marketIntroduces 3D concrete printing construction to the local for sale housing market, with a new single family home and additional multifamily units planned. The method signals a new building technique entering the area home supply. The project is about 3 miles northeast of Ybor City Blk Y, elsewhere in Hillsborough County.
Source: Bay News 9
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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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33605/33635)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
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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