At a glance
| Typical home value | $325,800 (−0.5% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Status | Incorporated city, Hillsborough County (incorporated May 28, 1925) |
| Population | 26,690 (2020 census) |
| Area | 7.77 square miles |
| Zillow typical home value (Aug 2026) | $325,798, down 0.5% over the year |
| ZIP codes | 33617, 33637 |
| Setting | Hillsborough River runs through the east and south of the city |
What Temple Terrace is
Temple Terrace is an incorporated city of 7.77 square miles in northeastern Hillsborough County, next to Tampa, with 26,690 residents in 2020. It was incorporated on May 28, 1925. The city began around 1920 as one of the first planned golf-course communities in the United States, with Mediterranean Revival architecture, and hosted the Florida Open on its golf course in 1925 and 1926.
It takes its name from the Temple orange, developed by William Chase Temple. The Hillsborough River flows through the eastern and southern parts of the city, and it is home to Florida College.
Temple Terrace home prices
Zillow's typical home value for Temple Terrace was $325,798 in August 2026, down 0.5% over the year. That is below Tampa's $377,566 and well below Lutz at $488,064. The city mixes original 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes with houses from later decades and property near the river and golf course, so the typical value covers a wide range.
Compare sales of the same type and era. The Tampa housing market page has the wider trend.
Living in a separate city next to Tampa
A Temple Terrace address is not in the City of Tampa. The city has a council-manager government, its own public library (established 1959), zoning and permitting, and it levies its own city millage on top of countywide taxes. That means the tax bill on a Temple Terrace home can differ from a similar Tampa or unincorporated home at the same price.
Before you compare homes across the line, check each parcel's millage and non-ad valorem charges on the Hillsborough County property appraiser and tax collector records. See Hillsborough County property tax for how the bill is built.
Buying an older Temple Terrace home
Some of the city's 1920s buildings survive: about 15 houses and buildings by architect M. Leo Elliott and more than 35 residences designed by Dwight James Baum. The Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club course, laid out by Tom Bendelow in the 1920s, is described as virtually unchanged and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Florida College, founded in 1946, occupies the former country club clubhouse. If you are buying one of the older homes, ask the city whether any local historic rules apply to exterior work, and get a thorough inspection of roofs, plumbing and electrical systems.
What to check before buying in Temple Terrace
- Older-home systems: ask for the age of the roof, wiring, plumbing and sewer line, with permits. Use the Florida home inspection checklist.
- River and flood: homes near the Hillsborough River need a flood zone check on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, plus a flood insurance quote.
- Evacuation zone: Hillsborough County revised its evacuation zones for 2026. Check the address.
- City utilities and fees: ask the seller for recent water, sewer and solid waste bills.
- Property tax: the assessed value resets after a sale, so estimate taxes from your purchase price rather than the seller's bill. See Hillsborough County property tax.
Nearby, compare New Tampa and Seminole Heights.
Common questions
Is Temple Terrace part of Tampa?+
No. Temple Terrace is a separate incorporated city in Hillsborough County, incorporated on May 28, 1925, and bordering Tampa. It has its own government, zoning, permitting and city millage. Confirm which city a home is in on the property appraiser record before comparing taxes.
How much are homes in Temple Terrace?+
Zillow's typical home value for Temple Terrace was $325,798 in August 2026, down 0.5% over the year, below Tampa's $377,566. The city mixes original 1920s homes with later houses and river and golf-course property, so compare recent sales of the same type.
Why is it called Temple Terrace?+
The city is named after the Temple orange, a hybrid developed by William Chase Temple, a former owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The community was originally planned around a golf course surrounded by citrus groves and was incorporated in 1925.
What is Temple Terrace known for?+
Temple Terrace began around 1920 as one of the first planned golf-course communities in the United States, with Mediterranean Revival homes by architects such as M. Leo Elliott and Dwight James Baum. Its 1920s golf course, designed by Tom Bendelow, is largely unchanged, and Florida College occupies the former clubhouse.