Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
Lake Magdalene
Lakeside living north of downtown Tampa
112
Homes for sale
$426,450
Median list price
$262
Avg price / sqft
28
Median days on market
Named for the spring-fed lake at its center, Lake Magdalene is a north Tampa neighborhood where established streets, mature trees, and quiet water give the area a settled, residential feel. There's real variety here — waterfront lots, pool homes, and gated pockets sit alongside more modest single-family blocks, and downtown Tampa is only about a 22-minute drive when you need it. Families are drawn to the assigned schools, including Gaither High School and Buchanan Middle School, while the lake itself anchors the everyday rhythm of the place. If you're comparing north-side options, it slots in naturally next to Northdale and the broader mix of Tampa homes for sale.
For a buyer today, the market is active but not frantic. There are 112 homes listed with a median price of $426,450, and properties tend to move in about 27 days — homes that are priced right don't linger. Over the past year 363 homes sold at a median of $442,500, with sellers collecting roughly 97% of asking, so there's modest room to negotiate without expecting deep discounts. Depending on your budget, you can look toward walkable Old Seminole Heights or the waterfront-leaning Gandy/sun Bay South nearby.
Lake Magdalene is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,000 – $7.0M price range
1,539 sqft median home
$416/mo median HOA
$2,095/mo median rent
364 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Magdalene
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$779,990
1508 ECKLES DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,598 sqft
$579,999
14009 DOMINION COURT, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,006 sqft
$180,000
13760 ORANGE SUNSET DRIVE UNIT 201, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 924 sqft
$99,000
203 POINSETTIA PINE COURT UNIT 102, TAMPA
2 bd · 1 ba · 899 sqft
$1,700,000
1804 BELLA CASA COURT, TAMPA
7 bd · 4 ba · 5,237 sqft
$874,900
1046 SYLVIA LANE, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,545 sqft
$599,900
3306 PIN OAK LANE, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,044 sqft
$529,900
12113 MIDLAKE DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,531 sqft
$525,000
15521 WETSTONE DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft
$499,000
16507 CRANWOOD PLACE, TAMPA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,212 sqft
$449,000
2705 LAKEVILLE DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,464 sqft
$389,000
12510 NOREAST LAKE DRIVE, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,804 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Magdalene boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Magdalene market
364
Sold, last 12 months
$442,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
23 days
Median time to sell
Lake Magdalene vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Magdalene boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Magdalene is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Magdalene home
≈ $3,187/mo
$426,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$416/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,095/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
31,512
Median age
43
Median income
$81,772
Median home value
$334,003
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Magdalene
Entertainment
Top 22% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 22% 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.
Relationships
Top 22% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 22% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Active
Top 24% in the U.S.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
Top 24% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Straight answers
Lake Magdalene FAQs
Is Lake Magdalene a good place to live?+
It's a settled north Tampa neighborhood built around its namesake lake, with waterfront and pool homes, gated pockets, and assigned schools like Gaither High School and Buchanan Middle School. Downtown Tampa is about 22 minutes away and the airport roughly 30, so you get a quieter residential feel without being cut off from the city. Nearby Northdale offers a similar north-side vibe if you want to compare.
Is Lake Magdalene expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for Tampa, with a median list price of $426,450 and homes selling around $442,500 over the past year. The range is wide — from about $99,000 up to $7,000,000 — and 13 active listings top $1M, so both entry-level and luxury buyers have options. Average price per square foot runs about $262.
What do homes cost in Lake Magdalene?+
The median list price is $426,450 across 112 active listings, and the typical home is around 1,539 square feet at roughly $262 per square foot. Waterfront and larger luxury properties push the top of the range well past $1M, while smaller homes start near $99,000. For a wider look at price points, browse the full range of Tampa homes for sale.
How is the market in Lake Magdalene right now?+
It's active and reasonably paced — homes take a median of 27 days to sell, and 363 have changed hands over the last 12 months. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, so well-priced listings sell quickly while buyers still have a little room to negotiate.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $416 per month, though that varies a lot depending on whether a home is in a gated or condo-style community versus a standalone single-family lot. Median property tax is around $3,772 per year, and typical rents sit near $2,048 per month if you're weighing buying against renting.
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