south tampa
South Tampa is both a great place for families, with its quiet neighborhoods, great schools and tree lined streets, but it is also a great place for singles, with the lively bar scene in Soho and great restaurants in Hyde Park. South Tampa is home to Bayshore Boulevard, the world’s longest consecutive sidewalk and some of Tampa’s most stately and elegant homes. Residents enjoy low crime, A+ schools, a plethora of local street shops, an outdoor mall, and the Selmon Expressway to get you in or out of South Tampa quickly.
hyde park
seminole heights
Seminole Heights is a neighborhood in transition, with many young professionals renovating the historic homes. This neighborhood is filled with historic bungalows from the early 20th century. In recent years, Seminole Heights has become one of the more trendy neighborhoods, fueling hip restaurants, unique bars, gourmet dining and vintage markets. It is a great alternative to the master planned neighborhoods. Seminole Heights is one of our favorite places to find homes with a lot of charm, eclectic details and investment potential.
ballast point
Ballast Point is located just north of MacDill Airforce Base on the East coast of the South Tampa peninsula. Ballast Point is one of our favorite neighborhoods for finding design savvy gems with eclectic architecture from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Ballast Point is home to Ballast Point Park with multiple playgrounds and a pier for fishing and Tampa Yacht and Country Club that offers exclusive membership benefits such as an Olympic sized pool and equestrian facilities. There is a real sense of community in Ballast Point, where everyone seems to know one another and it is common to see neighbors chatting.
Hyde Park is one of Tampa Bay’s most desired neighborhoods with seven city blocks of streets populated with cute cafes, bars, high-end retailers, offices, and dining in the heart of Hyde Park Historic District. This village is designed with residents in mind, so beautiful parks, majestic oak trees and brick walkways made for walking are just a few of the amenities that residents take pride in. In addition to this, monthly farmers markets, spring and fall arts festivals, and holiday celebrations bring this ambient community together for a good time.
ybor city
Ybor City was once known as the “Cigar Capital of the World,” due to its rich history of employing thousands in the cigar industry in the late 1800s. Ybor City is a historic neighborhood highly favored by history buffs, art enthusiasts, foodies, night owls, and tourists. It is filled with bygone era architecture, museums, art galleries, eclectic shops, bars, cigar shops, breweries, tattoo parlors, nightclubs, and eateries that are reflective of the area’s history and Latin culture. In 2008, 7th avenue, the main commercial street in Ybor City was named as one of the 10 Great Streets in America. Residents of Ybor City appreciate the urban lifestyle, broad range of people and historic richness.
downtown
Tampa’s Downtown is home to a rich cultural arts district, including the Straz Center, the Tampa Museum of Art, the historic Tampa Theater, the University of Tampa, and the central business center for Tampa. The skyline has grown significantly these last few years with new condos and apartments popping up regularly. Downtown is also home to Curtis Dixon park which sits on the Hillsborough River bringing festivals and concerts within walking distance most weekends. While big business had dominated the population in Downtown for years, new restaurants, nightlife and groceries stores have popped up making it a great place to work, live and play.
channel district
The Channel District is just east of Downtown Tampa and is home to Florida’s largest seaport. Port of Tampa is frequented by cruise lines, commercial freighters, pleasure crafts, and sailboats. It is home to Florida Aquarium and Amalie Arena. Channel District is one of the fastest growing areas in Tampa with high-rise condos, shops, dining, and entertainment venues. This area primarily offers new urban housing making it a great place for young professionals and couples who want move in ready homes.
davis/harbour islands
Davis Islands offer some of Tampa’s most expensive waterfront properties and house some of Tampa’s most famous residents. As you drive the one main road that circles the island, the streets are lined with palm trees and the harbors are lined with yachts, giving residents a resort-like lifestyle. The homes in Davis Island are an eclectic blend of beautiful newly renovated homes and older smaller homes with a lot of potential. Davis Island is home to Tampa General Hospital and Peter O. Knight Airport.
Harbour Island is a stone throw away from David Islands offering many high-rise apartments, condominiums and a number of homes with investment potential. This area has a higher concentration of young professionals and local nightlife for its residents. Harbour Island has become a great area for first home buyers.
west chase
Westchase is a close knit community of 29 distinct neighborhoods in a planned unit development. These award winning communities are known for their peaceful hiking trails, picnic areas, and sporting facilities, making it a great place for families who love to be outdoors. With an 18-hole golf course, swim and tennis centers, a soccer field, and easy access to three major malls, you will never run out of fun things to do. In addition to having an abundance of activities and amenities available, Westchase also offers a lovely collection of real estate, such as neo-traditional, porch style townhomes, single family homes as well as condos and villas.
carrollwood
Carrollwood is one of Tampa’s first neighborhood developments, which plays a role in the strong sense of community and family living within the neighborhood. Located just outside the heart of Tampa Bay, Carrollwood offers the quiet serenity of suburban life as well as shopping, dining, entertainment, assisted living facilities, a premier members only golf club and championship golf course. With low crime rates and some of Hillsborough’s best schools, Carrollwood dominates as one of the best cities to raise a family. Residents also enjoy Lake Carroll for boating, swimming and fishing.
wesley chapel
Wesley Chapel is located in Pasco County, just north of Hillsborough County. Residents have easy access to I-75 and I-275. This city has had tremendous growth in the past couple of decades, for a city that was once covered in citrus fields. Now Wesley Chapel is filled with beautiful upscale homes and booming commercial districts. Developers continue to invest in this neighborhood, making it one of the most popular neighborhoods for first time buyers. Wesley Chapel has grown to offer all the amenities of the bigger cities, with a gorgeous, clean natural setting too.
clearwater
Clearwater is well known for its beautiful gulf beaches and soft white sand, coupled with its extremely diverse and welcoming environment. The residents vary from young, to retired, to families, to northerners looking to enjoy the 361 days of sunshine. Skateboarders, water sports lovers, entrepreneurs and tourists bring life to this town. Many locally owned restaurants look out to the horizon where the ocean meets the sky. This contemporary city also offers a sense of community to the residents, who value quality of life, services and amenities.