The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33617 sells for about $329,500, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,431 a month.
ZIP 33617 — Tampa
The 33617 housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $329,500 reflecting a slight year-over-year decline. Inventory levels and days on market suggest a stable environment where buyers have moderate negotiating power. The area's affordability relative to the broader Florida market continues to attract interest from both families and investors.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and investors seeking value, as well as commuters who benefit from the central location within the Tampa metro area.
Median prices moved down 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
24% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 20.7% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 33617, Hillsborough County FL
The area benefits from proximity to the University of South Florida and major regional employment hubs in Tampa, driving consistent demand for housing.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Residents have direct access to I-275 and I-75, providing a standard commute to downtown Tampa and the surrounding employment corridors.
The area features proximity to the Hillsborough River, various local parks, and shopping centers along the Fowler Avenue corridor.
The rental market remains active with a gross yield of approximately 16.36%, supported by a mix of long-term residents and students.
The economy is anchored by the University of South Florida, healthcare systems, and the broader Tampa Bay service and retail sectors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-275 and I-75, facilitating regional connectivity.
Parcels are subject to Hillsborough County property taxes and local school district levies.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay4.41.6 mi
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park4.64.9 mi
- Epperson Lagoon4.217.5 mi
- Adventure Island4.11.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Tampa - Brandon4.27.8 mi
- Raymond James Stadium4.57.8 mi
- Benchmark International Arena4.67.4 mi
- Florida State Fairgrounds4.43.8 mi
- George M. Steinbrenner Field4.77.9 mi
- Tampa Convention Center4.57.6 mi
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay4.41.6 mi
- The Florida Aquarium4.57.1 mi
- ZooTampa at Lowry Park4.64.9 mi
- AMC Veterans 244.59.1 mi
- Citrus Park Town Center4.511.4 mi
- Glazer Children's Museum4.57.3 mi
- Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI3.91.4 mi
- Tampa Theatre4.87.1 mi
- Tampa Museum of Art4.27.3 mi
- Henry B. Plant Museum4.67.5 mi
- Tampa Riverwalk4.87.4 mi
- Cypress Point Park4.510.9 mi
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park4.77.3 mi
- Carrollwood Village Park4.88.4 mi
- Hillsborough River State Park4.612.5 mi
- Rick's on the River4.37 mi
- Paramount Water Sports & Jet Ski Rental4.87.6 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Tampa: Rick's on the River4.87 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Tampa: Harbour Island4.97.7 mi
- Nautical Marine4.91.9 mi
- Topgolf Tampa4.58.2 mi
- Rogers Park Golf Course42.2 mi
- TPC Tampa Bay4.111.6 mi
- Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club4.49.7 mi
- Plantation Palms Golf Club4.311.9 mi
- International Plaza and Bay Street4.69.2 mi
- Tampa Premium Outlets4.510.7 mi
- Brandon Exchange4.48.3 mi
- Citrus Park Town Center4.511.4 mi
- Hyde Park Village4.78.5 mi
- Tampa International Airport4.69.3 mi
- St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport4.419.9 mi
- Lakeland Linder International Airport4.723.3 mi
- Rightway Parking4.37.4 mi
- Ambassador Limousine4.88.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities including kayaking and fishing.
Major anchor institution influencing local economy and housing demand.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.