Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
Eastern Heights
Close-in Tampa living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$331,000
Median list price
$306
Avg price / sqft
21
Median days on market
Eastern Heights sits a quick 12 minutes from downtown Tampa, which puts the whole city within easy reach without the downtown price tag. This is a practical, close-in neighborhood near the 40th Street Corridor, with the character-rich streets of Old Seminole Heights and the water access of Gandy/sun Bay South a short drive away. Tampa International is about 23 minutes out, so travel is simple too.
The market here is tight and fast. With only 2 active listings and a median of about half a day on market, well-priced homes don't linger — sellers have been getting around 97% of asking across the 14 sales in the past year. If you're shopping the broader Tampa homes for sale pool, expect to move decisively when something comes up in Eastern Heights.
Eastern Heights is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$265,000 – $397K price range
1,103 sqft median home
$1,775/mo median rent
13 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Eastern Heights
$397,000
4013 E CURTIS STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,393 sqft
$265,000
4214 E PALIFOX STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 1 ba · 812 sqft
Every active listing inside the Eastern Heights boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Eastern Heights market
13
Sold, last 12 months
$240,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
52 days
Median time to sell
Eastern Heights vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 34.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Eastern Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Eastern Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Eastern Heights home
≈ $2,199/mo
$331,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,775/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
983
Median age
37
Median income
$45,623
Median home value
$187,302
Beyond the listings
Living in Eastern Heights
Relationships
Top 7% 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.
Entertainment
Top 7% 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.
Relationships
Top 10% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Entertainment
Top 13% in the U.S.Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
Food & Drink
Top 16% 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 17% 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.
People who close here
Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
Eastern Heights FAQs
Is Eastern Heights a good place to live?+
It's a close-in Tampa neighborhood with a short 12-minute drive to downtown and about 23 minutes to Tampa International Airport. You're also near the 40th Street Corridor and the character homes of Old Seminole Heights, which gives you plenty of options for dining, work, and travel without living in the thick of it.
Is Eastern Heights expensive?+
Compared to much of close-in Tampa, it's fairly attainable, with a median list price of $331,000 and active listings ranging from $265,000 to $397,000. The median sold price over the past year was $277,500, so there's room to buy below the current asking spread if you catch the right listing.
What do homes cost in Eastern Heights?+
The median list price is $331,000, with homes averaging about $306 per square foot and a median size near 1,103 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 14 homes sold at a median of $277,500, reflecting the neighborhood's mostly compact, single-family character.
How is the market in Eastern Heights?+
It's tight and quick — just 2 active listings right now and a median of about half a day on market. Sellers have been averaging 97% of asking across 14 sales in the past year, so pricing is realistic and well-positioned homes move fast.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA fee reported for the neighborhood, which keeps monthly carrying costs lower than in many managed communities. The median annual property tax runs about $2,937, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent in the area is around $1,775 per month.
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