Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
East Forest Hills
Established North Tampa living with a quick downtown commute
10
Homes for sale
$374,950
Median list price
$291
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
East Forest Hills sits in North Tampa, a settled residential pocket of mid-century homes on tree-lined streets, close to the USF corridor and the shops along Nebraska and Florida avenues. It's the kind of neighborhood that trades big-lot practicality for a genuine 17-minute run to downtown and 25 minutes to the airport — and it shares that unpretentious, lived-in feel with nearby communities like Old Seminole Heights and Lake Magdalene.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more attainable entry points into the city core. The median list price sits at $377,450 with active inventory running lean at just 10 homes, and sellers are holding firm — closing at 98% of asking over the past year. If you're comparing it against pricier corridors like Gandy/sun Bay South, East Forest Hills is where your dollar stretches further without giving up proximity.
East Forest Hills is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$269,000 – $679K price range
1,334 sqft median home
$200/mo median HOA
$3,600/mo median rent
44 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in East Forest Hills
$275,000
304 E HYDRANGIA STREET, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 789 sqft
$269,000
308 E ALTHEA AVENUE, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 935 sqft
$320,000
320 E ALTHEA AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft
$430,000
10111 N OLA AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 975 sqft
$440,000$460,000
10945 N BOULEVARD, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,756 sqft
$574,900
809 W LINEBAUGH AVENUE UNIT 1B, TAMPA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,283 sqft
$385,000$398,900
11307 N BOULEVARD, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,332 sqft
$364,900$369,900
713 W 116TH AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,325 sqft
$316,990$336,990
305 E BOUGAINVILLEA AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,335 sqft
$679,000
809 W LINEBAUGH AVE UNIT 2A, TAMPA
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,283 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The East Forest Hills market
44
Sold, last 12 months
$344,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
8 days
Median time to sell
East Forest Hills vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the East Forest Hills boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools East Forest Hills is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median East Forest Hills home
≈ $2,672/mo
$374,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$200/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,813
Median age
42
Median income
$67,123
Median home value
$244,367
Beyond the listings
Living in East Forest Hills
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Relationships
Top 21% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Food & Drink
Top 24% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Top 24% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Attitudes
Top 25% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Straight answers
East Forest Hills FAQs
Is East Forest Hills a good place to live?+
It's a practical, established North Tampa neighborhood that trades flash for location — you're about 17 minutes from downtown and 25 from the airport. The area suits buyers who want city access, older homes with real yards, and proximity to the USF corridor without the price tag of Tampa's waterfront pockets.
Is East Forest Hills expensive?+
Compared to much of Tampa, no — the median list price is $377,450 and homes run from about $269,000 up to $679,000. That makes it a relatively affordable path into the city core, especially set against pricier areas like Gandy/sun Bay South.
What do homes cost in East Forest Hills?+
Active listings have a median list price of $377,450, and homes sold over the past year came in at a median of $344,000. At an average of $291 per square foot on a median home size around 1,334 square feet, you're mostly looking at compact, single-family houses.
How is the market in East Forest Hills right now?+
Inventory is tight with 10 active listings and 44 homes sold in the last 12 months, so it moves steadily. Homes take a median of 43.5 days to go under contract and sellers are getting 98% of their asking price, which points to a balanced but seller-friendly market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $200 per month, though many older homes here carry no HOA at all. Property taxes come in around $3,433 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is about $3,600 per month.
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