South Tampa FAQs

To help you make informed decisions, I've compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

What's It Like Living In South Tampa?

South Tampa isn't one neighborhood — it's a collection of Tampa's most established and prestigious areas, all sitting south of downtown along Tampa Bay. The major sub-neighborhoods include Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Davis Islands, Ballast Point, and the SoHo (South Howard) corridor.

Anchored by Bayshore Boulevard (the iconic 4.5-mile waterfront sidewalk) and the highly-rated Plant High School zone, South Tampa has been Tampa's premium residential market for decades. Most buyers searching "South Tampa" are looking for top schools, walkable historic charm, waterfront proximity, or all three.

What makes South Tampa different?

Who is South Tampa Best for?

What Are South Tampa Schools Like?

What Are The South Tampa Sub-Neighborhoods?

What Are Home Prices and Styles Like In South Tampa?

What Should I Know About South Tampa?

Looking In South Tampa?  Let's Talk. 


I'm Leanna Tillman — Tampa Bay's Singing Realtor, licensed Florida REALTOR® with Y Realty.


South Tampa is one of Tampa's most competitive markets, with significant variation between sub-neighborhoods. Whether you're after a Hyde Park bungalow, a Beach Park estate, or a Sunset Park starter, I'll help you read the market block by block.



Text or call me at (813) 334-6560 — or fill out the form below.

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Average Sales Price
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Total Listings

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RECENTLY SOLD LISTINGS

7412 S SHERRILL ST, Tampa, FL 33616

$225,000

Sold on 09/10/2026

Single Family Home

$249,900

3 Beds 1 Bath 962 SqFt

7412 S SHERRILL ST, Tampa, FL 33616

Full engineering report available upon request. This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath block home with newer high impact windo...

Listed by Elizabeth Guerra THE TONI EVERETT COMPANY

10.0%
2331 W HORATIO ST #632, Tampa, FL 33609

$255,650

Sold on 09/10/2026

Condo

$280,000

1 Bed 1 Bath 789 SqFt

2331 W HORATIO ST #632, Tampa, FL 33609

Virtually Staged. Located in the highly sought-after Madison at SOHO community, this beautifully maintained 1-bedroom, 1...

Listed by Zena Bacvic HOMETRUST REALTY GROUP

8.7%
4207 S DALE MABRY HWY #6213, Tampa, FL 33611

$305,000

Sold on 09/09/2026

Condo

$310,000

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,158 SqFt

4207 S DALE MABRY HWY #6213, Tampa, FL 33611

Welcome to Grand Key Condos in the heart of South Tampa! This recently updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers the perfec...

Listed by Rachel Whitlatch CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

1.6%

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Average Median
Bathrooms 2.73 3
Bedrooms 3.17 3
Year Built 1987 1989
Lot Size 1.2 Acres 6,098 Sqft
Taxes $12,267 $7,073
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Density:

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Households:

38.9K

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