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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$1,286,221
Average Sales Price
884
Total Listings

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RECENTLY SOLD LISTINGS

3300 W WALLCRAFT AVE, Tampa, FL 33611

$1,900,000

Sold on 07/20/2026

Single Family Home

$1,950,000

5 Beds 5 Baths 3,556 SqFt

3300 W WALLCRAFT AVE, Tampa, FL 33611

Rare South Tampa two-story home with screened-in pool and a fenced turf backyard! Welcome to this exceptional five-bedro...

Listed by Paul DeSantis, PA PREMIER SOTHEBYS INTL REALTY

2.6%
4210 W SANTIAGO ST, Tampa, FL 33629

$1,750,000

Sold on 07/20/2026

Single Family Home

$1,750,000

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,515 SqFt

4210 W SANTIAGO ST, Tampa, FL 33629

There are some homes that are so special, they don't even make it to market! This beauty in the heart of Virginia Park ...

Listed by Jen Carlstedt SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

3914 W CLEVELAND ST, Tampa, FL 33609

$1,450,000

Sold on 07/17/2026

Single Family Home

$1,499,000

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,159 SqFt

3914 W CLEVELAND ST, Tampa, FL 33609

Virtually Staged. Under Construction. This thoughtfully designed new construction home is located in Swann Estates, one ...

Listed by Dee Rivera STAR BAY REALTY CORP.

3.3%

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Average Median
Bathrooms 2.73 3
Bedrooms 3.14 3
Year Built 1987 1987
Lot Size 8,632 Sqft 6,098 Sqft
Taxes $10,855 $6,666
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Population:

84.2K

Density:

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Households:

38.9K

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