Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
Clair Mel City
Affordable East Tampa living minutes from downtown
16
Homes for sale
$343,250
Median list price
$244
Avg price / sqft
37
Median days on market
Clair Mel City sits just southeast of downtown Tampa, an unpretentious residential pocket where single-story homes on generous lots still trade for well under the city median. It's a practical, drive-everywhere kind of neighborhood — downtown Tampa is roughly 12 minutes away and Tampa International Airport about 28, which makes it a genuine option for commuters priced out of flashier addresses. If you're comparing it against pricier corners of Tampa like Old Seminole Heights or the Gandy/Sun Bay South waterfront, the value gap is real.
The market here is small and steady rather than frenzied. There are about 10 active listings with a median list price of $366,000, and over the past year 46 homes sold at a median of $329,950 — with sellers collecting 99% of asking on average. Homes take a median of 40.5 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate without the bidding-war pressure you'll find near the 40th Street Corridor or Lake Magdalene.
Clair Mel City is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$235,000 – $500K price range
1,427 sqft median home
$2,125/mo median rent
31 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Clair Mel City
View all 16 →
$499,999
1201 JULIAN LANE DRIVE, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,900 sqft
$325,000
1719 JULIAN LANE DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$320,000
1311 WARRINGTON WAY, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft
$399,900
1713 CARNEGIE CIRCLE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft
$400,000
1727 WAIKIKI WAY, TAMPA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,078 sqft
$235,000
1310 WARRINGTON WAY, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft
$245,000$275,000
7615 LAVENDER LANE, TAMPA
3 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft
$395,000$399,900
1503 LANCELOT LOOP, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,512 sqft
$399,900
7913 TIDEWATER TRAIL, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,428 sqft
$280,000$290,000
1311 WINDSOR WAY, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$399,999$410,000
7018 GLENVIEW DRIVE, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,595 sqft
$339,000$359,000
7917 RIDEOUT ROAD, TAMPA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,791 sqft
Every active listing inside the Clair Mel City boundary
Open full map search →Find your fit
Browse Clair Mel City
By feature — on the live map
Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Clair Mel City market
31
Sold, last 12 months
$329,900
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Clair Mel City vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 20.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Clair Mel City boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Clair Mel City is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Clair Mel City home
≈ $2,360/mo
$343,250 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,125/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,977
Median age
39
Median income
$53,501
Median home value
$196,077
Beyond the listings
Living in Clair Mel City
Food & Drink
Top 11% 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.
Entertainment
Top 16% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Appearance oriented
Top 18% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Top 19% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Beliefs
Top 21% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
People who close here
Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
Clair Mel City FAQs
Is Clair Mel City a good place to live?+
It's a straightforward, affordable residential neighborhood that trades convenience for value — you're about 12 minutes from downtown Tampa and 28 from the airport. If you want proximity to the city core without paying Tampa waterfront prices, it earns a serious look.
Is Clair Mel City expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets near downtown Tampa, with a median list price of $366,000 and a median sold price of $329,950 over the last year. Compared with pricier neighborhoods like Old Seminole Heights, your dollar stretches noticeably further here.
What do homes cost in Clair Mel City?+
Active listings range from about $240,000 to $425,000, with a median around $366,000. At roughly $247 per square foot and a typical home size of 1,493 square feet, most inventory sits in the entry-level to mid-range band.
How is the Clair Mel City housing market right now?+
It's a small, balanced market with about 10 active listings and 46 sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 40.5 days to sell and sellers get 99% of asking on average, so buyers have negotiating room without the frenzy seen in hotter Tampa neighborhoods like the 40th Street Corridor.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here carry no HOA, which keeps monthly carrying costs down. Median property tax runs about $4,537 per year, and if you're weighing rental potential, the median rent is around $2,198 a month.
Keep exploring
More Tampa neighborhoods
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
Never miss a listing
New Clair Mel City homes, in your inbox
A daily digest of new Tampa listings — straight from the MLS. Unsubscribe anytime.