Homes zoned for
Van Buren Middle School
Central Tampa living within reach of downtown
116
Homes for sale
$309,000
Median list price
$257
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
The Van Buren Middle School zone sits in central Tampa, close enough that downtown is about a 12-minute drive and Tampa International Airport roughly 23 minutes out. This is a practical, connected pocket of the city where compact homes — the median runs around 1,280 square feet — and a mix of nearby schools like Madison Middle School and Plant High School shape everyday life for families and commuters alike.
For buyers, the market here is moving at a steady clip. With 99 active listings and a median list price of $325,000, there's real range — from entry points near $95,000 up to a rare $1.62M outlier — and homes are going under contract in about 25 days. Sellers are collecting 98% of asking on average, so come prepared, and browse the current Tampa homes for sale or check the live map to see what's active right now.
Van Buren Middle School is an attendance zone in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,000 – $1.6M price range
1,196 sqft median home
$597/mo median HOA
$1,600/mo median rent
295 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$308,000
8608 N 9TH STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft
$245,000
8713 N 39TH STREET, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft
$235,000
910 E ESKIMO AVENUE, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft
$314,900
2903 E 97TH AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft
$305,000
8216 N 14TH STREET STREET, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,252 sqft
$300,000
8603 N 29TH STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 1 ba · 916 sqft
$299,000
1825 E ESKIMO AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,016 sqft
$298,900
1815 E SEWARD STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft
$250,000
8618 20TH STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 968 sqft
$249,950
10925 N FLORENCE AVENUE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$165,000
8308 N MULBERRY STREET, TAMPA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,052 sqft
$245,000
1410 E 98TH AVENUE, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft
Every active listing inside the Van Buren Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Van Buren Middle School market
295
Sold, last 12 months
$300,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
Van Buren Middle School vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 1.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Van Buren Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Van Buren Middle School home
≈ $2,650/mo
$309,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$597/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
30,184
Median age
36
Median income
$43,418
Median home value
$211,297
Beyond the listings
Living in Van Buren Middle School
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Entertainment
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
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.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Entertainment
Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
People who close here
Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
Van Buren Middle School FAQs
Is the Van Buren Middle School area a good place to live?+
It's a well-connected central Tampa location, with downtown about 12 minutes away and the airport around 23 minutes. Families have several school choices nearby, including Usf/Patel Partnership Elementary School, which makes it practical for both commuters and households with kids.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's relatively accessible for Tampa — the median list price is $325,000 and homes have sold at a median of $295,000 over the past year. Listings range widely, from around $95,000 up to $1.62M, so there's room across budgets.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Expect a median list price of about $325,000, with an average of $254 per square foot on a median home size near 1,280 square feet. Entry-level options start around $95,000, while the top end reaches into seven figures.
How is the market right now?+
It's active and fairly brisk: 99 homes are currently listed, 297 sold over the last 12 months, and the median time on market is just 25 days. Sellers are averaging 98% of their asking price, so competitive offers matter.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA fee runs about $426 per month, though that varies by community and won't apply to every home. Median property taxes come in around $2,680 per year, and typical rents sit near $1,500 per month if you're weighing renting against buying.
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