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Explore South Tampa Neighborhoods

Tap a pin on the map to see homes for sale in that neighborhood. Map is illustrative and not to scale.

Hyde Park →

Historic bungalows, brick streets and Hyde Park Village shopping and dining, a few blocks from Bayshore Boulevard.

Historic single-family, townhomes, new construction

Davis Islands →

Island living minutes from downtown, with a walkable village, dog beach, yacht club and waterfront homes.

Mediterranean Revival, waterfront estates, condos

Bayshore & New Suburb Beautiful →

Steps from the Bayshore Boulevard waterfront path and the SoHo (South Howard) restaurant row.

High-rise condos, classic homes

Palma Ceia →

Tree-lined streets around Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, close to MacDill Avenue shops and cafes.

Classic South Tampa homes, renovations, new builds

Harbour Island & Downtown →

Lock-and-leave living near the Riverwalk, arenas, offices and the Channel District.

Condos and townhomes

Culbreath & Parkland Estates →

Established neighborhoods along the bay and bayou side of South Tampa.

Larger lots, waterfront and estate homes

Westshore, Virginia Park & Fair Oaks →

Close to the Westshore business district, International Plaza and Tampa International Airport.

Mid-century homes and newer infill

Sunset Park →

Quiet streets on the Old Tampa Bay side of South Tampa.

Waterfront and near-water homes

Ballast Point & Interbay →

Bayside neighborhoods north of Gandy Boulevard, near Ballast Point Park and its fishing pier.

Single-family homes and townhomes

Gandy, Sun Bay South & Port Tampa →

Newer townhomes and infill construction, often at more approachable price points, near MacDill AFB.

Townhomes, new construction

Schools

South Tampa is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Public schools located in South Tampa include:

  • Plant High School (named best public high school in the Tampa Bay area by U.S. News & World Report)
  • Robinson High School
  • Wilson, Coleman and Madison middle schools
  • Gorrie, Mitchell, Roosevelt, Grady, Dale Mabry and Ballast Point elementary schools

School zones change and don't follow ZIP codes, so confirm any home's assigned schools with the Hillsborough County Public Schools school locator. Magnet and choice programs accept applications each winter.

Commute Times

Approximate off-peak drive times from the Engel & Völkers South Tampa office. Rush hour can add 15–30 minutes.

Downtown Tampa 10 min
Westshore business district 10 min
Tampa International Airport 15 min
MacDill AFB 15–20 min
Brandon 25–30 min
St. Petersburg 30 min
Clearwater Beach 40–45 min

Where to Eat

Favorites from Tampa Magazine's 2026 Readers' Choice awards and local readers' polls. Tap a name for directions and hours.

Bern's Steak HouseSoHo / Hyde Park

Fine dining and steakhouse; voted most uniquely Tampa

Oxford ExchangeKennedy Blvd

Best Brunch; restaurant, bookshop and tea room

SoHo SushiSouth Howard (SoHo)

Best Sushi winner

AlleloTampa

Fine dining, Best Bar and Best Brunch

Sola Bistro + Wine BarTampa

Fine dining with a strong wine program

UleleTampa Heights Riverwalk

Best waterfront dining, Florida-native menu

Columbia RestaurantYbor City

Florida's oldest restaurant; Spanish and Cuban classics

Walter's Press BoxS Dale Mabry Hwy

Neighborhood sports bar known for wings

Blind GoatHenderson Blvd

Baked wings with buffalo sauce

Rankings come from 2026 readers' polls. Hours and details change; call ahead.

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Avaymaria Brown is a results-driven Luxury Real Estate Advisor and Team Lead with Engel & Völkers South Tampa, known for her innovative approach to marketing, positioning, and selling high-value properties across Florida. With a strong foundation in brokerage leadership and brand development, Avaymaria applies a marketing director’s precision to every listing while crafting tailored strategies that elevate visibility, attract qualified buyers, and achieve exceptional outcomes.

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