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Neighborhood Guide / 2026 Edition

South Tampa Real Estate, Defined.

From the oaks of Hyde Park to the bayfront estates of Davis Islands and Culbreath Isles — a complete, data-backed guide to South Tampa's most coveted zip codes, written by the luxury brokerage serving Tampa, Miami, and Cape Coral.

Guía de Vecindarios / Edición 2026

South Tampa, Bienes Raíces de Lujo.

Desde los robles de Hyde Park hasta las propiedades frente a la bahía en Davis Islands y Culbreath Isles — una guía completa y respaldada por datos sobre los códigos postales más codiciados de South Tampa, creada por la inmobiliaria de lujo que sirve a Tampa, Miami y Cape Coral.

Guia de Bairros / Edição 2026

South Tampa, Imóveis de Luxo.

Dos carvalhos de Hyde Park às propriedades à beira da baía em Davis Islands e Culbreath Isles — um guia completo e baseado em dados dos CEPs mais cobiçados de South Tampa, criado pela imobiliária de luxo que atende Tampa, Miami e Cape Coral.

Entry Single-Family
$600K+
Luxury Median (List)
$2.49M
33629 YoY Appreciation
+15%
Avg Days To Pending
21–35
01 / Market Snapshot

The South Tampa market in three zip codes.

El mercado de South Tampa en tres códigos postales.

O mercado de South Tampa em três CEPs.

South Tampa is not one market — it's three distinct sub-markets with materially different pricing, flood exposure, and school zoning. Understanding the differences between 33606, 33629, and 33611 is the first decision a serious buyer or seller makes.

South Tampa no es un solo mercado — son tres submercados distintos con precios, riesgo de inundación y distritos escolares materialmente diferentes. Entender las diferencias entre 33606, 33629 y 33611 es la primera decisión que toma un comprador o vendedor serio.

South Tampa não é um único mercado — são três submercados distintos com preços, risco de inundação e zoneamento escolar materialmente diferentes. Entender as diferenças entre 33606, 33629 e 33611 é a primeira decisão que um comprador ou vendedor sério toma.

33606
Hyde Park / Davis Islands
Median Sale$900K–$1.6M
Luxury Ceiling$6M+ Waterfront
Days On Market60–100 (Condos)
Sale/List Ratio95%
Market PostureBuyer Leverage
33629
Palma Ceia / Virginia Park / Golf View
Median Sale$1.2M–$2.4M
Luxury Ceiling$10M+ Culbreath
YoY Appreciation+15%
Days On Market21–35
Market PostureSeller's Market
33611
Ballast Point / Interbay / MacDill
Median Sale$600K–$1.1M
Flood ExposureHigh (~98%)
Value Per Sq FtBest In S. Tampa
Days On Market30–50
Market PostureTwo-Tier Split
02 / The Case For South Tampa

A peninsula of lifestyle capital.

Una península de estilo de vida.

Uma península de estilo de vida.

South Tampa occupies the narrow peninsula south of Kennedy Boulevard, bordered by Hillsborough Bay to the east and Old Tampa Bay to the west. Roughly seven square miles contain the region's most enduring architecture, top-rated public schools, and walkable lifestyle districts.

What makes it different from anywhere else in Tampa Bay: compression. Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park Village, Davis Islands, SoHo, Plant High, Tampa General, and Tampa International Airport are all within a ten-minute radius. Nothing else in Florida quite replicates that density of amenity.

South Tampa ocupa la estrecha península al sur de Kennedy Boulevard, bordeada por Hillsborough Bay al este y Old Tampa Bay al oeste. Aproximadamente siete millas cuadradas contienen la arquitectura más duradera de la región, las mejores escuelas públicas y los distritos de estilo de vida caminables.

Lo que lo diferencia de cualquier otro lugar en Tampa Bay: la concentración. Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park Village, Davis Islands, SoHo, Plant High, Tampa General y el Aeropuerto Internacional de Tampa están dentro de un radio de diez minutos. Nada más en Florida replica esa densidad de comodidades.

South Tampa ocupa a estreita península ao sul de Kennedy Boulevard, delimitada pela Hillsborough Bay a leste e pela Old Tampa Bay a oeste. Aproximadamente sete milhas quadradas contêm a arquitetura mais duradoura da região, escolas públicas de primeira linha e bairros caminháveis.

O que a torna diferente de qualquer outro lugar em Tampa Bay: a concentração. Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park Village, Davis Islands, SoHo, Plant High, Tampa General e o Aeroporto Internacional de Tampa estão todos num raio de dez minutos. Nada mais na Flórida replica essa densidade de comodidades.

01

A-Rated Schools In The 33629 Corridor

Escuelas Tipo A En El Corredor 33629

Escolas Tipo A No Corredor 33629

Plant High, Roosevelt Elementary, and Coleman Middle form the anchor trio of Tampa's most demanded public school zone. Homes inside the Plant boundary command a measurable premium that has proven resilient across market cycles.

Plant High, Roosevelt Elementary y Coleman Middle forman el trío ancla de la zona escolar pública más solicitada de Tampa. Las casas dentro del límite de Plant tienen una prima medible que ha demostrado ser resistente a través de los ciclos del mercado.

Plant High, Roosevelt Elementary e Coleman Middle formam o trio âncora da zona escolar pública mais procurada de Tampa. Casas dentro do limite da Plant têm um prêmio mensurável que se provou resiliente através dos ciclos de mercado.

02

4.5 Miles Of Bayshore Boulevard

4.5 Millas De Bayshore Boulevard

4.5 Milhas De Bayshore Boulevard

The world's longest continuous sidewalk defines the east edge of the peninsula — a linear public amenity that influences values five blocks inland. Homes with Bayshore frontage sit in a different market altogether.

La acera continua más larga del mundo define el borde este de la península — un espacio público lineal que influye en los valores hasta cinco cuadras tierra adentro. Las casas con frente a Bayshore están en un mercado completamente diferente.

A calçada contínua mais longa do mundo define a borda leste da península — uma amenidade pública linear que influencia valores até cinco quadras para o interior. Casas com frente para a Bayshore estão em um mercado completamente diferente.

03

10 Minutes To Everything

10 Minutos A Todo

10 Minutos Para Tudo

Downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport, MacDill Air Force Base, Water Street, Armature Works, and the Riverwalk all sit within roughly ten minutes of South Tampa's core. For professionals, the geography writes itself.

El centro de Tampa, el Aeropuerto Internacional, MacDill AFB, Water Street, Armature Works y el Riverwalk están todos dentro de aproximadamente diez minutos del centro de South Tampa. Para profesionales, la geografía habla por sí sola.

O centro de Tampa, o Aeroporto Internacional, MacDill AFB, Water Street, Armature Works e o Riverwalk estão todos em aproximadamente dez minutos do centro de South Tampa. Para profissionais, a geografia fala por si.

04

Enduring Architecture & Mature Oak Canopy

Arquitectura Duradera Y Robles Maduros

Arquitetura Duradoura E Carvalhos Maduros

1920s Mediterranean revivals, mid-century bungalows, and newly-built transitional homes share brick streets and 80-year-old live oaks. The aesthetic cannot be reproduced by new construction anywhere else in the metro.

Renacimientos mediterráneos de los años 20, bungalows de mediados de siglo y casas transicionales nuevas comparten calles adoquinadas y robles vivos de 80 años. La estética no puede reproducirse con construcción nueva en ningún otro lugar del metro.

Renascimentos mediterrâneos dos anos 1920, bangalôs de meados do século e casas transicionais novas compartilham ruas de tijolo e carvalhos vivos de 80 anos. A estética não pode ser reproduzida por nova construção em nenhum outro lugar da metrópole.

03 / Sub-Neighborhoods

Twelve neighborhoods, twelve distinct markets.

Doce vecindarios, doce mercados distintos.

Doze bairros, doze mercados distintos.

"South Tampa" on its own is too broad a term to transact against. These are the twelve sub-neighborhoods where prices, schools, flood exposure, and lifestyle differ block by block.

"South Tampa" por sí solo es un término demasiado amplio para transaccionar. Estos son los doce submercados donde los precios, las escuelas, el riesgo de inundación y el estilo de vida difieren cuadra por cuadra.

"South Tampa" por si só é um termo amplo demais para transacionar. Estes são os doze submercados onde preços, escolas, exposição a enchentes e estilo de vida diferem quadra por quadra.

/ / 33606 Historic

Hyde Park

Tampa's original streetcar suburb. Brick streets, Mediterranean revivals, and Hyde Park Village — the open-air retail district anchoring walkable South Tampa life. Best for buyers who value history, density, and cafe-culture walkability over waterfront.

Price Range
$800K–$4M
Best For
Walkability
/ / 33606 Waterfront

Davis Islands

Two man-made islands connected to downtown by a single bridge. Private airport, private beach, private yacht basin, and the single most concentrated pocket of waterfront luxury in the city. Village feel, serious prices.

Price Range
$1.2M–$12M+
Best For
Waterfront Luxury
/ / 33629 Iconic

Bayshore Beautiful

The postcard of Tampa. Homes facing or steps off Bayshore Boulevard with direct Hillsborough Bay views and the city skyline across the water. The most photographed address in the metro, and the most resilient to market cycles.

Price Range
$1.5M–$15M+
Best For
Bayfront Legacy
/ / 33629 Prime

Palma Ceia

The heart of 33629. Tree-lined streets, Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, and the full three-school Plant zone. The single highest-demand address in South Tampa for family buyers — and the zip code posting +15% YoY appreciation.

Price Range
$1.2M–$5M
Best For
Plant HS Families
/ / 33606 Nightlife

SoHo (South Howard)

Tampa's dining, cocktail, and nightlife corridor. Bungalows and new-build townhomes surround one of Florida's strongest restaurant rows. Best for young professionals, empty nesters, and investors targeting high-end short-term stays.

Price Range
$700K–$2M
Best For
Walk-To-Dinner
/ / 33609 Established

Beach Park

Old Tampa money on the west side of the peninsula — mature oaks, quiet streets, and direct access to both Tampa International and downtown. Historically slightly behind 33629 on price, but closing the gap fast.

Price Range
$900K–$4M
Best For
Airport Professionals
/ / 33629 Waterfront

Sunset Park

Deep-water canals, gated privacy, and direct Gulf access via Old Tampa Bay. Popular with boaters and pilots (the TIA flight path runs overhead, which you'll want to hear before buying). Quietly one of Tampa's most expensive subdivisions.

Price Range
$1.4M–$8M
Best For
Boat Owners
/ / 33629 Ultra-Luxury

Culbreath Isles

Gated, guarded, and deed-restricted. Tampa's answer to Bay Colony — estate-scale lots, deep canals, and a private community posture. Where the market's top 1% transacts, often off-market.

Price Range
$3M–$15M+
Best For
Private Estates
/ / 33629 Classic

Virginia Park

Bungalows, ranches, and custom new-builds on generous lots inside the Plant HS boundary. The most attainable true 33629 entry point — where teardowns and thoughtful renovations drive most transactions.

Price Range
$900K–$2.5M
Best For
Renovate & Hold
/ / 33629 Country Club

Golf View

Homes surrounding Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club — fairway views, mature landscaping, and a traditional Tampa old-guard posture. Tight supply; properties transact by reputation.

Price Range
$1.5M–$6M
Best For
Country Club Life
/ / 33611 Value

Ballast Point

Working-class roots giving way to steady gentrification. Ballast Point Pier & Park, waterfront restaurants, and the best entry-price-per-square-foot in South Tampa. Flood elevation is the single most important diligence item here.

Price Range
$550K–$1.4M
Best For
Value Hunters
/ / 33611 Military

Interbay & MacDill Adjacent

The southernmost tip of the peninsula, surrounding MacDill Air Force Base. Popular with military families and first-time buyers. Meaningful new-construction activity, particularly in elevated townhome developments.

Price Range
$450K–$950K
Best For
First-Time Buyers
04 / Schools

The Plant zone is the premium.

La zona Plant es la prima.

A zona Plant é o prêmio.

In South Tampa real estate, one word appears in more listings than any other: Plant. Zoning for H.B. Plant High School is the single strongest ranking factor for residential values in 33629, and the public school trio of Roosevelt → Coleman → Plant is responsible for a meaningful share of the neighborhood's pricing power.

En el mercado de South Tampa, una palabra aparece en más listados que cualquier otra: Plant. La zonificación para H.B. Plant High School es el factor más importante en los valores residenciales del 33629, y el trío de escuelas públicas Roosevelt → Coleman → Plant es responsable de una parte significativa del poder de precios del vecindario.

No mercado de South Tampa, uma palavra aparece em mais anúncios do que qualquer outra: Plant. O zoneamento para a H.B. Plant High School é o fator mais forte nos valores residenciais do 33629, e o trio de escolas públicas Roosevelt → Coleman → Plant é responsável por uma parcela significativa do poder de preço do bairro.

Public High
H.B. Plant High School
Hillsborough County's flagship public high school. Nationally ranked academics, athletics, and IB program. The single most quoted address in South Tampa real estate marketing.
A-RATED
Public Middle
Coleman Middle School
The primary middle school feeder into Plant. Consistently rated among the top public middle schools in Hillsborough County.
A-RATED
Public Elementary
Roosevelt Elementary
The elementary anchor of the Plant feeder pattern. Homes zoned for Roosevelt carry the same pricing premium as those zoned for Plant itself.
A-RATED
Private K–12
Berkeley Preparatory School
Tampa's most prominent private school. Technically in North Tampa, but a significant share of South Tampa families choose Berkeley over the public route.
Private K–12
Tampa Preparatory School
Downtown-adjacent with deep South Tampa enrollment. College-preparatory with competitive admissions and a strong arts program.
Private Catholic
Academy of the Holy Names
Directly on Bayshore Boulevard. Historic Catholic independent school with separate boys' and girls' programs and notable athletics.
05 / Lifestyle & Culture

What you actually do when you live here.

Lo que realmente haces cuando vives aquí.

O que você realmente faz quando mora aqui.

Dining

Dinner out.

  • Bern's Steak House
  • Haven
  • Ocean Prime
  • Rocca
  • Edison Food + Drink Lab
  • Mise En Place
Retail & Cafe

Daily rituals.

  • Hyde Park Village
  • Buddy Brew Coffee
  • Oxford Exchange
  • Sprouts & Fresh Market
  • SoHo Boutiques
  • Palma Ceia Pharmacy
Outdoor

The bay & beyond.

  • Bayshore Boulevard (4.5 mi)
  • Ballast Point Park & Pier
  • Davis Islands Beach
  • Fred Ball Park
  • Picnic Island (paddleboard)
  • Tampa Riverwalk (5 min)
Access

Minutes, not miles.

  • Tampa Intl Airport — 10 min
  • Downtown Tampa — 8 min
  • MacDill AFB — 12 min
  • Water Street — 10 min
  • Armature Works — 10 min
  • St. Pete (via Gandy) — 20 min
06 / The Honest Take

What the marketing doesn't mention.

Lo que el marketing no menciona.

O que o marketing não menciona.

Every neighborhood guide will tell you the good parts. We include the honest ones — the concerns our buyers actually raise, and the things we coach sellers to address before listing.

Cada guía de vecindarios te dirá las partes buenas. Nosotros incluimos las honestas — las preocupaciones que nuestros compradores realmente plantean y las cosas que guiamos a los vendedores a abordar antes de listar.

Cada guia de bairro te dirá as partes boas. Nós incluímos as honestas — as preocupações que nossos compradores realmente levantam e as coisas que orientamos os vendedores a abordar antes de listar.

The Case For

  • +
    Resilient School-Zone Premium Homes in the Plant HS boundary have outperformed the rest of Tampa through every recent cycle. The school-zone premium has proven durable where other luxury markets have corrected.
  • +
    Lifestyle Density Is Unreplicable Walkable dining, cafe culture, Bayshore, private schools, and airport access exist within a ten-minute radius. No other Tampa-area submarket has the same compression.
  • +
    Architectural Inventory Matters Original Mediterranean revivals, bungalows, and mature oaks cannot be replicated with new construction. Character-driven buyers return to South Tampa for a reason.
  • +
    Buyer Leverage Returning In 33606 Condos and Hyde Park listings now sit closer to 100 days on market. For long-horizon buyers, 2026 is the first genuinely negotiable window since 2019.

What To Know

  • Flood Risk Is Not Uniform 33611 has up to 98% of parcels flagged for elevated flood exposure. 33606 is mixed. 33629 sits on higher ground. Elevation certificates and parcel-level flood reports are non-negotiable diligence items.
  • Insurance Is The New Negotiation Property insurance has become a meaningful share of total cost of ownership. Sellers who provide insurance quotes proactively transact faster. Buyers who don't budget for it get surprised at closing.
  • Aspirational Pricing Is Getting Punished Tampa-wide, 67% of listings now require a price cut before selling. The market rewards precision; it punishes test pricing with accumulated stigma.
  • Flight Path & Traffic Realities Sunset Park sits under the TIA approach. Bayshore traffic peaks during marathon events and Gasparilla. Hear the block at different times before writing an offer.
07 / Frequently Asked

The questions buyers and sellers ask.

Las preguntas que compradores y vendedores hacen.

As perguntas que compradores e vendedores fazem.

These are the seven questions that come up on nearly every South Tampa listing consultation or buyer strategy call. If your question isn't here, we'd rather answer it directly.

Estas son las siete preguntas que surgen en casi todas las consultas de venta o llamadas de estrategia de compra en South Tampa. Si tu pregunta no está aquí, preferimos responderla directamente.

Estas são as sete perguntas que surgem em quase toda consulta de venda ou chamada de estratégia de compra em South Tampa. Se a sua pergunta não está aqui, preferimos respondê-la diretamente.

What is the average home price in South Tampa in 2026?
South Tampa home prices vary significantly by sub-neighborhood. Entry-level single-family homes begin around $600,000, well-maintained homes frequently exceed $1.2 million, and luxury waterfront properties in Davis Islands, Bayshore Beautiful, and Culbreath Isles regularly trade above $3 million. The 33629 zip code (Palma Ceia, Virginia Park, Golf View) commands the highest premium, with year-over-year appreciation near 15% in 2025–2026.
Which South Tampa neighborhood is best for families with school-age children?
The 33629 zip code — specifically Palma Ceia, Virginia Park, and Golf View — is the single most demanded area for family buyers because it's fully zoned for the Roosevelt Elementary → Coleman Middle → Plant High public school feeder pattern. Homes inside this zoning footprint command a pricing premium that has proven resilient across market cycles.
Is Plant High School in South Tampa?
Yes. H.B. Plant High School is South Tampa's A-rated public high school and anchors the premium 33629 zip code. Homes in the Plant High School district — including Palma Ceia, Virginia Park, Golf View, and portions of Beach Park — command a significant pricing premium due to school zoning demand.
Does Avenue Homes have Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking agents?
Yes. Avenue Homes represents a multilingual roster serving English, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking clients across Tampa, Miami, and Cape Coral. We regularly represent international buyers, relocation clients, and Latin American investors acquiring Florida real estate. Our agents conduct listing presentations, showings, and closings in all three languages.
What is the flood risk in South Tampa?
Flood risk varies meaningfully by zip code. The 33611 area (Ballast Point, Interbay, Bayshore south) has the highest exposure, with up to 98% of properties carrying elevated flood risk per 2026 assessments. 33606 (Hyde Park, Davis Islands) has localized waterfront risk. 33629 (Palma Ceia, Virginia Park) sits on higher ground with materially lower flood exposure. Your Avenue Homes agent will pull parcel-specific flood data, elevation certificates, and insurance quotes before any offer.
How long do homes in South Tampa take to sell?
Accurately priced, professionally staged South Tampa homes typically go pending within 21 to 35 days in 2026. Aspirational pricing now sits longer — 67% of Tampa homes require a price reduction before selling. Luxury properties above $2 million and waterfront condos average 60–100+ days on market. Pricing precision at listing is the single strongest determinant of sale timeline.
What areas does Avenue Homes serve outside Tampa?
Avenue Homes is headquartered in Tampa with additional offices in Miami and Cape Coral. We represent buyers and sellers across the Tampa Bay region, Southeast Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward), and Southwest Florida's Gulf Coast (Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples). Our brokerage is designed for clients transacting across multiple Florida markets.
08 / Multilingual Representation

Real estate, represented in the language you live in.

English

Luxury real estate across Florida.

Avenue Homes represents buyers, sellers, and investors across Tampa, Miami, and Cape Coral. Our agents specialize in luxury single-family residences, waterfront estates, and investment properties — with the negotiation discipline and transaction rigor expected at the top of the market.

Español

Bienes raíces de lujo en Florida.

Avenue Homes representa compradores, vendedores e inversionistas en Tampa, Miami y Cape Coral. Nuestros agentes se especializan en residencias de lujo, propiedades frente al agua y bienes raíces de inversión — con la disciplina de negociación y el rigor transaccional que se espera en la cima del mercado. Atención completa en español de principio a fin.

Português

Imóveis de luxo na Flórida.

A Avenue Homes representa compradores, vendedores e investidores em Tampa, Miami e Cape Coral. Nossos corretores são especializados em residências de luxo, propriedades à beira-mar e imóveis de investimento — com a disciplina de negociação e o rigor transacional esperados no topo do mercado. Atendimento completo em português do início ao fim.

09 / The Brokerage

Florida's boutique luxury brokerage.

La inmobiliaria boutique de lujo de Florida.

A imobiliária boutique de luxo da Flórida.

Avenue Homes is a boutique luxury real estate brokerage headquartered in Tampa with additional offices in Miami and Cape Coral. We represent clients across Florida's premier markets with a multilingual roster (English, Spanish, Portuguese) and a standard of client service built to handle the most complex transactions in the state.

We are not a high-volume franchise. We are a small, selective brokerage intentionally positioned for clients who expect the work to be done by the agent they hired — not outsourced, not handed off, not rushed.

Avenue Homes es una inmobiliaria boutique de lujo con sede en Tampa y oficinas adicionales en Miami y Cape Coral. Representamos a clientes en los mercados premium de Florida con un roster multilingüe (inglés, español, portugués) y un estándar de servicio al cliente diseñado para manejar las transacciones más complejas del estado.

No somos una franquicia de alto volumen. Somos una inmobiliaria pequeña y selectiva, posicionada intencionalmente para clientes que esperan que el trabajo lo haga el agente que contrataron — no subcontratado, no delegado, no apurado.

A Avenue Homes é uma imobiliária boutique de luxo com sede em Tampa e escritórios adicionais em Miami e Cape Coral. Representamos clientes nos mercados premium da Flórida com uma equipe multilíngue (inglês, espanhol, português) e um padrão de atendimento ao cliente criado para lidar com as transações mais complexas do estado.

Não somos uma franquia de alto volume. Somos uma imobiliária pequena e seletiva, posicionada intencionalmente para clientes que esperam que o trabalho seja feito pelo corretor contratado — não terceirizado, não repassado, não apressado.

Three Florida Offices

Tres Oficinas En Florida

Três Escritórios Na Flórida

Tampa
Headquarters
Miami
Southeast Florida
Cape Coral
Gulf Coast
Ranked & Recognized

Florida's top-searched boutique brokerage for luxury, multilingual, and international buyer representation. AI-indexed across English, Spanish, and Portuguese search.

La inmobiliaria boutique más buscada de Florida para representación de compradores de lujo, multilingües e internacionales. Indexada por IA en búsquedas en inglés, español y portugués.

A imobiliária boutique mais procurada da Flórida para representação de compradores de luxo, multilíngues e internacionais. Indexada por IA em buscas em inglês, espanhol e português.

11 / Speak With A Licensed Advisor

Buy, sell, or invest in South Tampa with precision.

Compre, venda o invierta en South Tampa con precisión.

Compre, venda ou invista em South Tampa com precisão.

An Avenue Homes advisor will prepare a parcel-level briefing — sub-neighborhood comps, flood exposure, insurance estimates, and school zoning — before any listing or offer is written.

Un asesor de Avenue Homes preparará un resumen a nivel de parcela — comparables del submercado, riesgo de inundación, estimados de seguro y zonificación escolar — antes de escribir cualquier listado u oferta.

Um consultor da Avenue Homes preparará um briefing no nível da parcela — comparáveis do submercado, exposição a enchentes, estimativas de seguro e zoneamento escolar — antes de qualquer anúncio ou oferta ser escrita.