Homes zoned forBuchanan Middle School
A northwest Tampa zone with range and real roots
90
Homes for sale
$436,500
Median list price
$277
Avg price / sqft
52
Median days on market
The Buchanan Middle School zone covers a stretch of northwest Tampa where quiet residential streets sit within easy reach of the city's core. It's a practical, lived-in part of town that suits families and commuters alike, with Tampa homes for sale spanning modest cottages all the way up to waterfront properties. Downtown is roughly 20 minutes out and the airport about 27, so you're never far from the rest of the region.
The market here is wide open in terms of price. With 87 active listings and a median list price of $443,000 — but a range that runs from under $90,000 to $6 million — buyers can find both entry-level homes and luxury waterfront. Homes take a median of 53 days to sell and sellers are collecting about 97% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without the frenzy of a seller's market. Browse everything on the live map to see how the segments break down.
Buchanan Middle School is an attendance zone in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$89,975 – $6.0M price range
1,704 sqft median home
$400/mo median HOA
$1,650/mo median rent
277 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Buchanan Middle School zone
The Buchanan Middle School zone sits in northwest Tampa, within an easy reach of the city's downtown core and the airport. It's an established, residential part of town rather than a brand-new suburb, which means mature streets and a settled feel. Buyers who want city access without living in the thick of downtown tend to gravitate here.
The zone suits a broad range of households. With everything from modest homes to waterfront and gated properties in the mix, it works for first-time buyers, families, and move-up buyers chasing a higher-end home. The 16 waterfront and 21 pool listings currently active point to the lifestyle variety available within a single attendance zone.
Because this is an older, more developed area, you'll find character and location over newness. That trade-off appeals to buyers who value proximity and established neighborhoods more than the clean-slate feel of a new subdivision. You can explore the full picture on the live map.
Schools for homes in the Buchanan Middle School zone
The zone is anchored by Buchanan Middle School, with other schools serving nearby parts of northwest Tampa. Options in the broader area include Madison Middle School and Plant High School, along with partnership schools.
Elementary-age families may also look at partnership schools such as Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School and Usf/Patel Partnership Elementary School, which operate within the area's school landscape.
School attendance boundaries in Hillsborough County can and do change from year to year. Before you commit to a home based on a specific school, confirm the current assigned schools for that exact address directly with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Homes for sale in the Buchanan Middle School zone: prices and housing
There are 87 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $443,000 and a range that stretches from $89,975 all the way to $6 million. That spread is the headline here: this is one of the few zones where entry-level buyers and luxury shoppers are genuinely shopping the same market. Average price per square foot is about $276, and the median home size is 1,713 square feet.
Over the past 12 months, 278 homes sold at a median price of $459,450, with sellers collecting roughly 97% of asking on average. Homes take a median of 53 days to sell, which signals a market that's balanced rather than overheated. Within the active inventory, 16 homes are waterfront, 21 have pools, 19 are gated, and 15 are priced above $1 million.
New construction is scarce — just 2 of the active listings are newly built — so expect to shop established homes. The median HOA fee is around $318 per month, though it applies mainly to gated and certain waterfront communities; many homes carry no HOA. Median property tax runs about $4,365 per year, and median rent sits near $1,807 per month.
Getting around from the Buchanan Middle School zone
Location is one of the zone's strongest cards. Downtown Tampa is about a 20-minute drive, putting the city's business district, hospitals, and entertainment within a short commute. Tampa International Airport is roughly 27 minutes away, which matters for anyone who travels often for work.
The zone benefits from northwest Tampa's road network, which connects to the major corridors feeding into downtown and across the bay. For most daily errands and commutes, a car is the practical choice here, as it is across most of the Tampa area.
Those drive times make the zone realistic for commuters who want to live in an established neighborhood while keeping a manageable trip to the city core or the airport.
Is the Buchanan Middle School zone a good fit?
The strongest case for this zone is range and location. Few Tampa areas offer a price band from under $90,000 to $6 million within a single attendance zone, and the roughly 20-minute drive to downtown adds everyday convenience. Buyers who want options — waterfront, pool, gated, or simply affordable — can find them here.
The trade-offs are worth weighing honestly. New construction is almost nonexistent, so buyers wanting a brand-new home will likely need to look elsewhere. The 53-day median time on market and 97% sale-to-list ratio mean this isn't a market where you need to overbid, but it also means well-priced homes still move.
If you value an established northwest Tampa neighborhood with real price variety and quick city access, the Buchanan zone deserves a close look. Just confirm school assignments for your specific address and review HOA and tax figures home by home, since both vary widely across this zone.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,499,000
17314 SAN ARINGO PLACE, LUTZ
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,820 sqft
$660,000
13105 N BOULEVARD, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,547 sqft
$445,000
2806 CEDARIDGE DRIVE, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft
$375,000
1411 E 139TH AVENUE UNIT #AB, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft
$299,999
14804 N BOULEVARD, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft
$110,000
202 POINSETTIA PINE COURT UNIT 202, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 899 sqft
$399,000
128 CONNIE AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft
$319,000
14902 PINECREST ROAD, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,365 sqft
$1,125,000
1215 HILLANDALE RESERVE DRIVE, TAMPA
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,918 sqft
$459,870
118 W PRINCE STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,397 sqft
$322,500
1960 GREGORY DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft
$415,000
18810 GERACI ROAD, LUTZ
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft
Every active listing inside the Buchanan Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Buchanan Middle School market
277
Sold, last 12 months
$459,900
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
23 days
Median time to sell
Buchanan Middle School vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
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Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Buchanan Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Buchanan Middle School home
≈ $3,274/mo
$436,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$400/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
38,171
Median age
39
Median income
$69,860
Median home value
$297,955
Beyond the listings
Living in Buchanan Middle School
Entertainment
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Appearance oriented
Body Art
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Relationships
Networking
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Food & Drink
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
Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Lifestyles
Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
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Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
Buchanan Middle School FAQs
Is the Buchanan Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid northwest Tampa option for buyers who want proximity to the city without being downtown. You're about 20 minutes from downtown Tampa and 27 from the airport, with a mix of everyday homes and higher-end waterfront. The variety of Tampa homes for sale here means it suits a range of households.
Is the Buchanan zone expensive?+
It depends entirely on where you look. The median list price is $443,000, but active listings span from $89,975 to $6 million, so there's genuinely something at most budgets. Fifteen homes are currently listed above $1 million, which pulls the top of the range up considerably.
What do homes cost in the Buchanan zone?+
The median list price is $443,000 and homes are selling at a median of $459,450 over the last 12 months. Average price per square foot runs about $276, with a median home size of 1,713 square feet. Sellers are getting roughly 97% of their asking price on average.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced rather than frantic. There are 87 active listings, homes take a median of 53 days to sell, and 278 homes have sold in the past year. With sellers collecting about 97% of asking, buyers generally have some negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee is about $318 per month, though many homes in the zone carry no HOA at all — it's often tied to the 19 gated or specific waterfront communities. Median property tax runs around $4,365 per year. Always confirm the exact figures for any specific home before you make an offer.
What schools serve this zone?+
The zone centers on Buchanan Middle School, and nearby options in the area include Madison Middle School, Plant High School, and partnership schools like Usf/Patel Partnership Elementary School. School boundaries change, so confirm the assigned schools for any specific address with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
What's the commute like?+
Downtown Tampa is about a 20-minute drive and Tampa International Airport roughly 27 minutes away. That makes the zone workable for commuters heading into the city core or traveling frequently for work.
Is there new construction in the Buchanan zone?+
New construction is limited here — only 2 of the 87 active listings are newly built. This is largely an established part of Tampa, so most buyers will be looking at existing homes rather than new builds. The upside is more mature neighborhoods and settled streets.
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Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. 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.
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