Hillsborough County, Florida

Tampa Real Estate

Tampa is the Hillsborough County market known for urban Tampa neighborhoods, suburban subdivisions, and bay-front homes, reached by I-4, I-75, and I-275 traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Hillsborough County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 384,959 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Tampa home values right now

Typical Tampa home values are down 1.3% over the past year, at about $380,300.

Typical home value$380,300
1-year change-1.3%
5-year change+22.9%
Typical rent$1,992 / mo
Hillsborough County typical value$380,147 (-2.0% yr)
Population (2020 Census)384,959
County seatTampa (this city)
CourtsThirteenth Judicial Circuit · Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Tampa market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Tampa

What defines the Tampa market

Urban Tampa neighborhoods, suburban subdivisions, and bay-front homes

Access via I-4, I-75, and I-275 traffic

Hillsborough County · seat Tampa · Thirteenth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Tampa?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Tampa: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Tampa buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Hillsborough County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Tampa real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Tampa, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Tampa home at about $380,300, -1.3% over the past year. Hillsborough County overall is about $380,147.

Which county and court handle Tampa property records?

Tampa is in Hillsborough County (county seat: Tampa). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Tampa?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Tampa buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Tampa by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Tampa?

Florida does not require one, but Tampa contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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