Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
River Oaks
Gated Tampa living within 15 minutes of downtown
10
Homes for sale
$155,000
Median list price
$147
Avg price / sqft
83
Median days on market
River Oaks is a compact, gated pocket of Tampa where the appeal is straightforward: a manageable community feel with quick access to the city. With downtown Tampa about 15 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 26 minutes out, it's an easy base for commuters and travelers alike. If River Oaks doesn't have quite what you're after, neighboring options like Old Seminole Heights, the 40th Street Corridor, and Gandy/Sun Bay South are all part of the same Tampa story.
For a buyer today, River Oaks sits at the accessible end of the Tampa market. The median list price is $160,000 across 11 active listings, with prices ranging from $90,000 up to $374,900. Homes here tend to be smaller — a median of 1,191 sqft at about $162 per square foot — and with a median 55 days on market, there's usually room to negotiate rather than rush.
River Oaks is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$90,000 – $350K price range
1,191 sqft median home
$552/mo median HOA
$1,485/mo median rent
16 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in River Oaks
$239,000
4891 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT 2322, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft
$155,000$157,500
5151 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT 1022, TAMPA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,407 sqft
$155,000$162,000
4747 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT 523, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,757 sqft
$119,500$124,500
4873 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT 2401, TAMPA
1 bd · 1 ba · 817 sqft
$135,000$145,000
7873 NIAGARA AVENUE UNIT 1803, TAMPA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,191 sqft
$90,000
4927 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT 123, TAMPA
1 bd · 1 ba · 736 sqft
$137,000$142,000
4745 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT 4745, TAMPA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,191 sqft
$349,900$359,900
7806 E 114TH AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$209,990$214,990
4837 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT #2505, TAMPA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,123 sqft
$188,900
4725 PURITAN CIRCLE UNIT 603, TAMPA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,191 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The River Oaks market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$144,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 days
Median time to sell
River Oaks vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 12.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the River Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools River Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median River Oaks home
≈ $1,705/mo
$155,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$552/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,485/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
651
Median age
64
Median income
$31,406
Median home value
$182,000
Beyond the listings
Living in River Oaks
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
People who close here
Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
River Oaks FAQs
Is River Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a gated Tampa community with an easy commute — eight of the eleven active listings are in gated neighborhoods, and downtown Tampa is about 15 minutes away. The homes are on the smaller, lower-maintenance side, and Tampa International Airport is roughly 26 minutes out. Buyers who want a straightforward, well-connected base tend to appreciate it.
Is River Oaks expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable corners of Tampa, with a median list price of $160,000 and listings starting as low as $90,000. Even the top of the current range tops out at $374,900. The median rent runs about $1,725 a month, which frames the buy-versus-rent math clearly.
What do homes cost in River Oaks?+
Active listings run from $90,000 to $374,900 with a median of $160,000, and homes trade at about $162 per square foot on a median size of 1,191 sqft. Over the past 12 months, 16 homes sold at a median price of $158,500. It's a segment where entry-level pricing is the norm rather than the exception.
How is the River Oaks market right now?+
It leans toward buyers, with a median 55 days on market giving you time to evaluate rather than bid blind. Sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price on average, so there's typically some negotiating room. With 16 sales in the past year against 11 current listings, it's a steady, measured pace — not a frenzy. For a broader view, compare it against the wider Tampa market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Given how many listings are gated, expect HOA fees — the median here is about $532 a month, so factor that into your budget. Property taxes are modest at a median of $1,637 per year, reflecting the neighborhood's lower price points. Together they keep total carrying costs reasonable for the area.
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