Tampa,
FL Real Estate is among the nation’s most desirable, for many
reasons: ideal climate, beach access, booming job market, vibrant arts
and cultural venues. Whatever your ideal Tampa home
– waterfront, historic bungalow, luxury high-rise, gated
& groomed subdivision – there’s sure to be
a number of Tampa homes for sale that respond to your every
wish. Neighborhoods run the gamut from upscale to energetic,
and homebuyers can choose between homes for sale in prestigious, quiet
Hyde Park and Davis Island locations, or lively downtown, along
Tampa’s beautiful Hillsborough River.
The Tampa Bay area boasts a vibrant economy – Tampa itself is
among the country’s most favorable locations for business
start-ups, company headquarters relocation, and diverse employment
opportunities. Several Fortune 1000 companies operate from a
Tampa base, including Anheuser-Busch – even Internet
phenomenon Wikipedia runs its busy servers out of Tampa. MacDill Air
Force Base, another significant contributor to Tampa’s
economy, operates important US military commands and employs over
15,000 people.
Following the national
trend towards urban residential revitalization, Tampa’s downtown continually becomes more
appealing to suburbanites by offering amenities unavailable in outlying
areas. These include proximity to arts venues, negligible commute time
to the office, and a fun and fast-paced environment. Once complete, the
Riverwalk project will follow the Hillsborough River from Tampa Heights
to the port & bay, linking all the intervening downtown areas
with pedestrian avenues lined with shops, eateries, and parks. The
culminating point is what’s called the Channelside District,
which houses a multi-screen theatre (with IMAX), day cruises, gaming,
and many restaurants, bars, and shops.
People
seeking to live in an area experiencing economic,
cultural, and social growth should consider exploring Tampa
Florida real estate. Besides the options for living downtown, in the heart
of the city, one particular up-and-coming neighborhood in South Tampa appeals
strongly to the young professional real estate shopper. Dozens of
boutique shops and specialty restaurants line oak-shaded streets in the
neighborhood surrounding Howard Avenue. Another famous Tampa area is
Ybor City, once center of the Cuban, Spanish and Italian populations
and a cigar empire, and now home to a busy nightlife and live music
scene. The original Columbia Restaurant occupies an entire block in
Ybor.
Tampa, FL real estate for sale includes the
typical options – single-family residences, subdivisions, condominiums and
town homes – so regardless of budget or family size, we can
help you find the Tampa home that’s the ideal fit. Tampa
homes are priced lower than comparable homes in other metropolitan
areas of Tampa’s size and diversity.
Drawn by the economic strength, pleasant climate,
and relatively inexpensive cost of living, new homebuyers have made Tampa
Florida’s third-largest city, and growing. Those thinking of
moving to Sarasota or Palm Beach for their similar year-round
semitropical climate often reconsider when they discover that
Tampa’s basic expenses are much lower – allowing
more income to be diverted into real estate and savings.
Tampa’s population of approximately 303,000 [as of 2000] has
its greatest concentration in the 25 – 54 year-old age
bracket, making the city much younger than many of Florida’s
other main cities – these often focus on retirement rather
than business.
Tampa residents enjoy
the convenience of one of the world’s top airports, Tampa International Airport, which has
consistently garnered praise from Conde Nast Traveler magazine and
countless passengers. Tampa’s highway system underwent a
major renovation which included improvements at the I-275/ I-4 junction
and the addition of a reversible-lane elevated highway to the Lee Roy
Selmon Expressway. It’s a quick and simple drive to any of
the appealing towns surrounding Tampa real estate
– the Gulf Beaches, downtown St. Petersburg, and many state parks such as
Honeymoon Island. If you’d rather travel by sea, a trip to
the Channelside district and Florida’s largest deep-water
port provides access to five major cruise lines, plus several local
sightseeing and dinner cruise boats.
Additional
Information about the City of Tampa:
Tampa Attractions
Tampa Cultural Organizations
Tampa Annual Events & Recreation
Other Tampa Facts & Figures