Understanding Tampa Real Estate

To understand Tampa real estate it is important to know where Tampa started. The U.S Government bought Florida in 1821. Two years later as a means to establish control over a vast swampy wilderness, the U.S. government built a series of Forts and Trading Posts through the new territory namely Fort Brooke (Tampa) and the closest Fort King (near present day Ocala) which served as a safe guard to new homesteading pioneers trying to settle the area.

Tampa residences and small store fronts started in what is known as downtown Tampa. Not much left stands in downtown Tampa of a residential community. Beginning around 1895 a group merchants developed a new area for cigar manufacturing. This historic neighborhood district (Ybor City) was once high density residential, is now only a small fraction of residential and is more known for hosting much of Tampa’s nightlife.

A few years later in the early years of 1900 the population crossed the Platt Street and Kennedy Street bridges over the mouth of Hillsborough River into what is now know as South Tampa waterfront where the river empties into the Hillsborough Channel. From the mouth of Hillsborough Channel turning west the waterway turns into the Davis Channel before empting into Tampa Bay. Or turning east from the Hillsborough Channel the waterway turns into the Garrison Channel passing by Harbour Island until reaching Tampa Bay. Many majestic and beautifully kept historical homes dot the streets . Many residents use the promenade sidewalk named “Bayshore Blvd.” which runs 7 miles along the waters of Tampa Bay. Continuing past the end of the promenade, Bayshore Blvd leads directly into a side gate of MacDill A.F.B. The housing in South Tampa real estate has consistently remained strong in value after a large revival of the area in the u1980s.

As Tampa continued to grow the population branched out north along the Hillsborough River. Small historical communities such as Seminole Heights, grew east and west along the river. Other residents bought land in the outer countryside which was primarily agricultural land. The citrus industry was very prominent as well as dairy and other forms of farming. Agriculture is second to tourism in trade for Florida. In the early years, this has obviously reversed.

Enter Tampa 2000; my how things have changed. With more International trade we don’t have the orange groves we used to. The land has become more valuable for developers of real estate. Many people have a grand plan of moving to Florida to retire or to move south and start a family. How fortunate that the Tampa Bay area is the perfect place. We have beautiful beaches, nature preserves, all water sports, museums, theater and some of the country’s finest Universities, both private and public. Let’s not forget, we also have the NFL, NHL, and MLB.

The outlying areas of Tampa include many communities, large and small. Some of the popular areas to purchase are New Tampa real estate, Brandon real estate, Westchase real estate, Carrollwood real estate, Valrico real estate, Temple Terrace real estate, Apollo Beach real estate, Riverview real estate, Zephyrhills real estate, Ruskin real estate, South Tampa real estate, Town & County real estate, Gibsonton real estate, Lutz real estate, Land O’ Lakes real estate, Seffner real estate, Valrico real estate, Thonotosaas real estate, Northdale real estate, Plant City real estate, Sun City Center real estate Each has it’s own character, but all have numerous golf courses , fine schools and excellent shopping and dining opportunities.

Tampa waterfront (saltwater) communities mainly reside in Apollo Beach waterfront, Riverview waterfront, Ruskin waterfront, South Tampa waterfront, Town & Country waterfront, Gibsonton waterfront.

Many people looking in the Tampa area for their dream property seek the picturesque Lakefront or Chains of Lakes properties (fresh water) would find them in Lutz waterfront, Land O’ Lakes waterfront, Seffner waterfront, Valrico waterfront, Thonotosassa waterfront, Carrollwood waterfront, Odessa waterfront

Tampa is connected to Saint Petersburg, Clearwater Orlando, Miami, etc. via the very simple and un-congested Interstate Highway system. We also have one of the top three most user friendly International Airports in the United States. We are so proud of our beautiful city and all it has to offer. Exciting night life, elegant dining and shopping and gorgeous beaches. Whatever your desire, please let us help you find your dream home.