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Seffner

Seffner

Located in Hillsborough County

$425,656 Average Value
$225 Average Price per Sq Ft
65 Homes For Sale

Suburban sweet spot for Tampa commuters

Seffner’s small subdivisions, 16 miles from downtown Tampa, have become a sweet spot for commuters who want more bang for their buck. “It’s a great middle-ground for people who work in Tampa or Lakeland and want to be near good schools and shopping,” says Sheila Dean, Realtor for 10 years with Coldwell Banker Realty. Residents can hop on Interstate 4 to the north or Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard to the south for an easy drive into the city. Seffner is comprised of small communities where the suburbs meet the country. Folks can drive to the city during the week and go fishing on Lake Weeks on the weekend. Agricultural fields and wooded spaces separate groups of residential streets. Growing popularity has come with developments of newer Craftsman homes that mix with older communities of ranch-style and mid-century homes. “It’s becoming more popular, but prices have remained lower than most suburbs in Hillsborough County,” says Dean. Prices range from $200,000 to just under $800,000. Kids attend some of the highest-rated schools in the county, like Strawberry Crest High, rated an A by Niche. Despite feeling removed from the city, residents find multiple grocery options and restaurants just a couple of miles from home.

Mid-century ranch-style and new Craftsman homes

Seffner has a variety of old and new suburban developments. Newer communities have a uniform appearance, with manicured, midsize lawns and homes that follow the same Spanish-influenced Craftsman architecture with stucco exteriors. Older communities show their roots through enchanting live oaks draped with Spanish moss shading ranch-style, mid-century and Spanish Revival homes accompanied by a bit more greenspace. Two-bedroom 1950s ranch-styles are at the low end of the price range, around $200,000. Three-to-four-bedroom ranch-style, Spanish Revival and Craftsman homes are around the median price of $400,000. Larger budgets can also find a mix of old and new homes, like a four-bedroom ranch-style on Lake Weeks for $790,000, up to a sprawling 2016 seven-bedroom ranch-style home on a large lawn for $1.1 million.

A typical neighborhood street in Seffner, Florida.
A typical neighborhood street in Seffner, Florida.
The popular home style is a typical Florida Ranch home in Seffner.
The popular home style is a typical Florida Ranch home in Seffner.
One and two story homes are available throughout Seffner.
One and two story homes are available throughout Seffner.
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According to state test scores, 53% of students at Lopez Elementy are proficient in math and 50% in reading.
According to state test scores, 53% of students at Lopez Elementy are proficient in math and 50% in reading.

A-rated Strawberry Crest High School

Neighborhood students may attend Hillsborough County Public Schools, which receive a B-plus overall from Niche. Kids begin less than a mile drive from home at Lopez Elementary, graded a B, and continue at Burnett Middle, rated a C. They round out their educational journey at Strawberry Crest High, given an outstanding A-grade. Strawberry Crest’s highly-regarded International Baccalaureate program is one reason Niche ranked it the No. 2 standout school in the Tampa area.

Fishing on Lake Weeks and pruning the community garden

Outside the city, residents can enjoy tranquil outdoor spaces like Lake Weeks, a body of rippling blue water lined on the perimeter by finely-aged live oaks veiled with Spanish moss. Folks come here to cast a line off the dock or enjoy the scenery from the bank. People of all ages enjoy reading and recreation at Seffner-Mango Library and Park. On a hot day, folks cool while reading a novel in the library and then walk outside to play in the grass fields or jog around the paved path. Plant lovers come here to exercise their gardening muscles in the large community garden. Seffner is home to the cricket haven of Tampa, Higginbotham Park, where people come to watch or play in the Tampa Cricket League.

A dock on Weeks Lake is perfect for a relaxing day swimming and fishing.
A dock on Weeks Lake is perfect for a relaxing day swimming and fishing.
Many residence have their own garden space at the Seffner Community Gardens.
Many residence have their own garden space at the Seffner Community Gardens.
Oak trees line the shore of Weeks Lake.
Oak trees line the shore of Weeks Lake.
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Grocery stores and Cuban sandwiches 2 miles away

Residents drive a couple of miles along Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard to shop at their choice of grocery stores and grab a bite at locally-owned restaurants. Folks get their hands dirty while enjoying the slow-smoked flavors at Kojack’s House of Ribs. Another go-to is Kim’s Cuban Sandwich Shop, specializing in Tampa-style Cuban sandwiches, which adds slices of Genoa salami on top of the slowly roasted pork. This is not to be confused with a Miami-style Cuban, as there’s a long-standing debate over which is superior. When not biting into a hot-pressed Cuban, folks check off their grocery list at Publix, ALDI or Winn-Dixie. They also go to Walmart for big-box and department-store items.

Publix Grocery stores have been serving the People of Florida since 1930.
Publix Grocery stores have been serving the People of Florida since 1930.
A few of the local stores n Seffner.
A few of the local stores n Seffner.
There are plenty of dining and shopping options along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
There are plenty of dining and shopping options along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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Commute to Tampa or Lakeland

Commuters have a 16-mile drive to downtown Tampa and a 24-mile drive to Lakeland, making it a convenient in-between for those working in either location. Folks drive 20 miles to catch flights out of Tampa International Airport.

Seffner is located between Orlando and Tampa with Lakeland and Brandon close by.
Seffner is located between Orlando and Tampa with Lakeland and Brandon close by.
Interstate 4 runs along the Northern border of Seffner
Interstate 4 runs along the Northern border of Seffner
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Events in downtown Tampa

Folks drive 16 miles to downtown Tampa for annual events like the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, which honors the city’s mythical buccaneer legend, Jose Gaspar. People join in on the parades and gather at the waterfront to see replica eighteenth-century pirate ships. Another must-see event is the River O’Green Fest, where the city celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day by turning the Hillsborough River green.

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Seffner Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$380,000
Median Sale Price
$362,650
Median Single Family Sale Price
$375,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$327,510
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
279
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225

Area Facts

Number of Homes
7,815
Number of Homes for Sale
65
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,849
On par with the national average
1,929
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,462
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Nov 1
    Open Sat 12PM - 4PM

    304 Savannah Oaks Place, Seffner, FL 33584

    $438,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,604 Sq Ft
    • 304 Savannah Oaks Place
    • New 1 day ago

    Tucked inside the gated community of Lake Weeks, this beautifully maintained home delivers comfort, style, and convenience all in one! With 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and over 2,600 sq ft of living space, this Seffner gem is ready for its next happy homeowner.Step inside and you’ll immediately notice the open and inviting layout which is perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The spacious

    Danielle Redner FLORIDA EXECUTIVE REALTY

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  • Sunday, Nov 2
    Open Sun 11AM - 1PM

    106 Winston Manor Cir, Seffner, FL 33584

    $425,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,691 Sq Ft
    • 106 Winston Manor Cir
    • New 22 days ago

    Welcome to your new pool home in the charming Winston Manor neighborhood! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence with a 2-car garage offers plenty of space for both everyday living and entertaining. Vaulted ceilings and an open layout greet you as you enter, with French doors framing the sparkling in-ground pool, screened lanai and spacious backyard—your own private oasis for soaking up the Florida

    Erin Shea COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

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  • Sunday, Nov 2
    Open Sun 12PM - 3PM

    423 Forest Oak Dr, Seffner, FL 33584

    $379,990

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,388 Sq Ft
    • 423 Forest Oak Dr
    • New 23 days ago

    Welcome to your fully remodeled dream home! This move-in-ready home is nestled within a beautiful neighborhood in Seffner, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a 2 car garage, all on an oversized, fully fenced lot with multiple shade trees. The home has 1,388 sq. ft under roof, and it has been fully renovated with all new finishes, a new Kitchen with new cabinetry, quartz countertops and

    Roberto Perez KELLER WILLIAMS SUBURBAN TAMPA

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Homes for Sale

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Seffner Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
8,535
Median Age
42
Population under 18
23.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$74,744
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,181

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.6%
College Graduates
24.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

3 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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