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South Tampa Real Estate
Local guidance for buying and selling homes in South Tampa, from a family team that has called Tampa Bay home since 1997.
Living Here
Buying and selling in South Tampa
Tree-lined streets, renovated bungalows, and new custom builds within minutes of Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park, and Palma Ceia. South Tampa is where much of our recent luxury work lives, from Granada Street to Helen Avenue.
Buyers here often weigh a renovated bungalow against a new custom build or a townhome near Westshore. We compare streets, lot sizes, and recent sales block by block so the trade-offs are clear before you write an offer.
For South Tampa sellers, pricing comes down to the most relevant handful of nearby sales. Our recent closings on Granada, Hawthorne, and Helen give us a grounded read on where buyers are spending, and why.
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South Tampa
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Recent Wertz Group Sales
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14 closings since November 2021 $14.7M in sales volume
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Every South Tampa closing since November 2021
| Closed | Address | Area | Price | Details | Represented |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4003 South Shamrock Road | Tampa · Bayside West | $950,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,163 sq ft | Seller | |
| 7313 Pelican Island Drive | Tampa · Pelican Island | $4,250,000 | 5 bd · 6.5 ba · 8,446 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 3009 West San Rafael Street | Tampa · Palma Ceia | $832,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 3020 West Helen Avenue | Tampa · Ballast Point | $1,449,000 | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,781 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 1325 West North B Street | Tampa · North Hyde Park | $359,000 | 2 bd · 1 ba · 754 sq ft | Seller | |
| 3207 West Granada Street | Tampa · Palma Ceia | $1,691,000 | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,037 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 4421 West Wisconsin Avenue | Tampa · Gandy Gardens | $406,000 | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 3008 West Hawthorne Road | Tampa · Bayshore Beautiful | $1,645,000 | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,720 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 3025 West Grovewood Court, Unit F | Tampa · Academy of the Holy Names | $595,000 | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,553 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 4215 West North A Street, Unit 9 | Tampa · Westshore District | $690,000 | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,204 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 2809 West Platt Street, Unit 6 | Tampa · Palma Ceia Pines | $487,777 | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,301 sq ft | Seller | |
| 5226 South Himes Avenue | Tampa · Gandy Boulevard Park | $335,000 | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,010 sq ft | Buyer | |
| 7405 South Juanita Street | Tampa · Port Tampa City | $595,000 | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,989 sq ft | Seller | |
| 1325 West North B Street | Tampa · North Hyde Park | $370,000 | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 754 sq ft | Buyer |
Source: Wertz Group closed transactions on Compass, checked November 4, 2026. Prices are closing prices. “Represented” shows whether our team represented the seller or the buyer. All closings shown were with Compass.
Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Hyde Park, Palma Ceia and Beach Park
South Tampa isn’t one market. These three neighborhoods sit a few miles apart but differ in lot sizes, housing stock, and the rules that shape what you can build.
Market Snapshot
What the numbers say, and why they disagree
Figures as published by each source, checked October 23, 2026.
| Neighborhood | Reported figure | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park | $1.85M median sale price, up 37% year over year | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Redfin |
| Hyde Park | $1.005M median sold price; 95 median days on market; 96% sale-to-list | Sep 2026 | Realtor.com |
| Hyde Park | $699.5K median sale price across 106 sales (single-family $1.925M; townhomes $509K) | Trailing 12 months | Homes.com |
| Palma Ceia | $1.0M median sale price, down 18.8% year over year; $543 per sq ft | 3 months ending Aug 2026 | Redfin |
| Palma Ceia | $974,321 typical home value, up 0.2% year over year | Through Aug 31, 2026 | Zillow |
| Palma Ceia | $940K median sale price across 97 sales (single-family $975K) | Trailing 12 months | Homes.com |
The same neighborhood can show a median of $700K on one site and $1.8M on another. Each source draws boundaries differently, mixes condos, townhomes and single-family homes in different proportions, and uses a different time window. With only a few dozen sales a quarter, a handful of luxury closings can move a median by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
That’s why we price South Tampa homes from truly comparable recent sales on nearby blocks, not from neighborhood medians.
Before You Buy
What to check on a South Tampa home
The questions we help buyers answer early, so there are no surprises at the closing table.
Flood history and flood zone
Hurricane Helene’s 2024 surge flooded parts of South Tampa that longtime residents said had never flooded, including Culbreath Bayou near Beach Park and Sunset Park, and Davis Islands. Check the FEMA flood zone, evacuation zone and any elevation certificate early, not after you’re under contract.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
The seller’s flood disclosure
Since October 1, 2025, Florida sellers must disclose, at or before contract, any flooding that damaged the home during their ownership, any flood insurance claims, and any flood-damage assistance received.
Renovation plans and the 50% rule
In flood hazard zones (AE, Coastal A and VE), improvements or repairs that exceed 50% of the structure’s depreciated value can require bringing the whole home up to flood-resistant code. That matters if you’re buying an older home to renovate.
Source: City of Tampa
Insurance on older homes
Many South Tampa homes date to the 1920s through the 1960s. Insurers commonly require a four-point inspection (roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC) on older homes, and a wind mitigation report can lower the windstorm portion of the premium. Get quotes during your inspection period.
Source: Kin Insurance
Historic district rules
In the Hyde Park Historic District, new construction and additions need Architectural Review Commission approval, so factor review time into any plan to expand or rebuild.
Source: City of Tampa
HOAs and condo associations
Most single-family streets in South Tampa have no HOA, but townhome and condo communities do. Review the association’s budget, reserves, rules and any recent or planned special assessments before you commit.
This is general information, not legal, insurance or flood-zone advice. Confirm specifics for any property with the appropriate professional.
From Our Closings
David’s full sales history More South Tampa sales by David Wertz
| Address | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 4003 South Shamrock Road | $950,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,163 sq ft |
| 3311 West San Jose Street | $895,000 | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,177 sq ft |
| 5406 Bayshore Boulevard | $860,000 | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,068 sq ft |
| 6234 Interbay Boulevard | $825,000 | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,055 sq ft |
| 609 South Oregon Avenue | $815,000 | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,590 sq ft |
| 3311 West San Jose Street | $690,000 | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,177 sq ft |
| 4215 West North A Street, Unit 9 | $690,000 | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,204 sq ft |
| 4003 South Shamrock Road | $610,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,163 sq ft |
Source: David Wertz’s past sales on Compass. Prices are closing prices as listed on Compass.
FAQ
South Tampa: common questions
What is the difference between Hyde Park, Palma Ceia and Beach Park?
Hyde Park is the closest to Downtown and much of it falls in a historic district with design review. Palma Ceia centers on the 1916 Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club and the shops at MacDill and Bay to Bay. Beach Park, platted in 1924, is known for larger lots, winding streets and access to canal-front isles.
Why do South Tampa home price reports disagree?
Each data source draws neighborhood boundaries differently, mixes condos, townhomes and single-family homes in different proportions, and uses different time windows. With only a few dozen sales per quarter, a handful of luxury closings can swing a median by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Pricing a specific home should rely on truly comparable sales nearby.
Do South Tampa homes flood?
Some do. Hurricane Helene’s 2024 surge flooded parts of South Tampa that had not flooded before. Check the flood zone, evacuation zone, elevation certificate and the seller’s required flood disclosure, and get flood insurance quotes early.
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