9609 ROYCE DRIVE, TAMPA, FL, 33626
Active9 days on marketListed Jul 15, 2026MLS #TB8528886
About this home
9609 ROYCE DRIVE
This 2472 square foot single family home is located in the desirable West Park Village of Westchase. The interior opens directly into a combined living and dining room layout at the front of the house. The open kitchen sets up next to the family room to maintain a connected floorplan. A central bonus room sits positioned between the secondary bedrooms to offer another living space. The primary bathroom was completely updated this year with custom cabinets, new plumbing, high end fixtures, a freestanding tub, and a glass walk in shower. Major infrastructure updates protect your bottom line from immediate capital expenses. The shingle roof was replaced in 2022. The air conditioning system received a new compressor in 2025. The water heater, property fence, front gutters, and an engineered drainage system on the east side were all installed in 2025. A whole home water filtration system, a water softener, a backyard storage shed, and new professional landscaping were completed in 2026. Outdoor living space includes an in ground pool with a 2019 pump and a 2020 heater, wrapped in 2020 pavers and low maintenance 2022 artificial turf. The location provides direct walkability to local retail and dining spots. You're a short walk from World of Beer, Shindigs, Talkin' Tacos, MEMO Italian, Repeal 18, Whits Frozen Custard, and Irish 31.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,472
Sqft
0.15 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2001
Year built
One
Levels
$324
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$5,599 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$5,599/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+34.5%
$/sqft vs Tampa actives
$324 vs $303
Days on market
9 vs 33 typical
Where $324/sqft sits among the 400 Tampa actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside West Park Village
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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West Park Village — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,636
Median age
38
Median income
$101,116
Median home value
$408,800
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
319
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Tampa market
$430K → $455K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
96.9%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
182 of 400
Tampa actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Tampa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 96% above the TAMPA 33626 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 9609 ROYCE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$698,600
9816 ROYCE DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,734 sqft · $256/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$750,000
9715 ROYCE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,958 sqft · $383/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$581,400
9804 ROYCE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,750 sqft · $332/sqft · 17 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 9609 ROYCE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 9609 ROYCE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
9609 ROYCE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 9609 ROYCE DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,599/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $40/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 9609 ROYCE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $40 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 9609 ROYCE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $9,389. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 9609 ROYCE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Tampa?+
At $800,000, this home is listed about 72% above the Tampa median of $464,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 9609 ROYCE DRIVE?+
Westchase Elementary School (elementary), Davidsen Middle School (middle), Alonso High School (high), Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School (elementary) — Hillsborough County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$800,000 runs 96% above the TAMPA 33626 median — but at 2,472 sqft it's also 54% larger than the typical Tampa listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Strong assigned schools
Westchase Elementary School, Davidsen Middle School, Alonso High School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Westchase Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC · Ian Walters. MLS #TB8528886.
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