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Convenient location appeals to Palm River-Clair Mel residents
Palm River-Clair Mel is a community just east of Tampa. Residents enjoy the proximity to downtown and easy access to multiple interstates and expressways. This Hillsborough County census-designated place has grown considerably since the 1970s, from about 8,500 to almost 30,000 people. Some neighborhoods in the area date to the late 1950s, and others have homes built in the last five years. A major railyard is in the western part of the community, and rail lines run through the area.
With a population of 30,000 Palm River-Clair Mel lies just east of Tampa and is great place to call home.
The CSX Rockport Yard is a major hub just west of Palm River-Clair Mel, and offers employment opportunities for residents.
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Townhomes and single-family residences in multiple styles
The median home price is $350,000, lower than Tampa’s $435,000 median. There are some ranch-style homes in a few of the older neighborhoods in the north. Newer construction, mostly traditional style single-family houses and townhomes, dominate the southern part of the community. Palm and oak trees line the streets, and in many places, so do sidewalks. Some neighborhoods are gated and have clubhouses. Most have HOAs. Some homes on the Palm River have private docks.
Colorful ranch style homes with fenced in yards dominate much of Palm River-Clair Mel.
Home values in Palm River-Clair Mel are much lower than the Tampa Bay average of $450,000, with many averaging in the $350,000 range.
New construction homes have been popping up throughout Palm River-Clair Mel but mostly are towards the southern portion of the city.
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Neighborhood schools and choice applications at Hillsborough County Public Schools
The area's children can attend the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, which has a B-plus on Niche. Students can attend their zoned neighborhood schools or apply through the district’s choice program to another school. Choices include magnets focused on arts or STEM, Montessori schools and collegiate academy options. Acceptance is based on a lottery process.
Palm River Elementary School was established in 1948.
Giunta Middle School, in Great Palm River Point, embrace a collaborative, engaged-learning philosophy —supporting students' success
Welcome to Howard W. Blake High School & Magnet Program.
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Some shopping, dining options in the community and more in Tampa and Brandon
Many residents enjoy heading to downtown Tampa or west to Brandon for dining and shopping. But some options are available within Palm River-Clair Mel, including at the Pavilion Crossing plaza along U.S. Route 301, which has a Publix grocery store, Starbucks and some Asian eateries. Fresco y Más is a Hispanic grocery store along Palm River Road. Several restaurants are at the corner of Palm River Road and 78th Street, and others are along Causeway Boulevard. Brandon Exchange is a large shopping mall about 4 miles east.
Residents of Palm River-Clair Mel frequent Pavilion Crossing Plaza for its shopping and Publix for weekly groceries.
Grab breakfast all day with the family and the local Palm River Cafe located just off of Palm River Rd.
Fresco y Más, a Hispanic grocery store, sits along Palm River Road and offers unique hispanic delights and groceries at great prices.
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Large parks and other recreation opportunities in the area
The Tampa Riverwalk and Florida Aquarium are just 7 miles – or about a 15-minute drive – away. Progress Village Park is a 16-acre park to the south of the community and has basketball and tennis courts, baseball fields and a playground. Lettuce Lake Conservation Park, along the Hillsborough River, is one of the county’s most popular parks. It is about 15 miles north along I-75. The park has picnic areas, paved trails, a boardwalk, observation tower and multiple playgrounds. Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks.
The Riverwalk in City Center has paved walkways to make getting around easy.
The Florida Aquarium is a popular place in City Center Tampa.
Just north of Palm River-Clair Mel lies, Lettuce Lake Conservation Park a great spot for an afternoon in the sun and picnic.
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Numerous major highways easily accessible from Palm River-Clair Mel
Locals say the area’s proximity to multiple major thoroughfares, including the Selmon Expressway, Interstate 75 and Interstate 4, is one of its biggest selling points. Residents can be in downtown Tampa in minutes, easily enjoy the white sands of Clearwater Beach 30 miles west or head up I-4 for a weekend trip to Orlando. U.S. Route 301 borders the community to the east.
Major flood risks
Palm River-Clair Mel is considered to be at major risk from flooding, according to the climate modeling website First Street. More than 60% of properties in the community are at risk. First Street also projects that access to utilities and emergency services could be impacted during a flood event. Hurricane Irma hit the community in 2017. Hurricane season is June through November.
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On average, homes in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Palm River-Clair Mel, FL over the last 12 months is $390,000.
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From playing rounds of tennis to soccer matches in the shaded green fields, Mosaic Park has a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. The park borders the Alafia River, where there are endless opportunities for fishing, kayaking and riverbank picnics. Larry Sanders Sports Complex offers 120 acres of recreation with baseball fields and football fields next to the Emanuel P. Johnson Recreation Center, which has basketball courts and a playground. Showmen’s Disc Golf Course is set up around the Showmen’s Museum, with courses designed to highlight vintage rides and preserved circus attractions. Adrenaline seekers ride their motorbikes around Tampa MX’s track, which sits beside East Bay Raceway Park, where crowds line the bleachers to watch motocross late model car racing. When wanting to get out on the water, Williams Park Boat Ramp provides easy access to the Alafia River and Tampa Bay.
Houses come in many forms, from 1980s ranch-styles to early 2020s contemporary traditionals with stucco exteriors, carports and two-car garages. The list price for homes in the Great Palm River Point area ranges between $375,000 to $660,000, depending on size. Million-dollar waterfront properties are less common here than in other bayside neighborhoods since the area closest to the water is more industrial. “The more expensive homes are usually found on above average sized lots compared to newer suburban locations, which is something that really distinguishes the neighborhood from nearby areas,” says Realtor Denise Tucker, with LPT Realty and licensed in the Tampa Bay area since 2018. “People are always moving to the Tampa area, and Palm River is the next best thing. They love that there’s no state income tax.” With water access spread from Hillsborough Bay westward through the neighborhood via canals, wind and flooding potentials are elevated. To combat these risks, homes are placed further back from the waterfront, and Florida building codes require homes within a mile of the shore to have reinforced windows.
Since 1904, crowds have gathered for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival to celebrate the legendary invasion of a mythical pirate. The event features a pirate parade with floats, marching band tunes down Bayshore Boulevard, and live music both before and after the parade at Curtis Hixon Waterfront and MacDill parks.
The neighborhood offers a blend of national retail names and local staples. “You’re only a ten-minute drive from Sam’s Club, Costco and the Westfield Brandon Shopping Center, but there are so many mom-and-pop places nearby that are worth exploring, especially the restaurants,” Tucker says. For hand-crafted bread and sweets, Ricopan Bakehouse satisfies tastebuds with its famous pandebonos. Meanwhile, The River’s Edge Bar & Grill boasts river views alongside live music and fresh oysters.
Hillsborough County Public Schools serves the neighborhood, including Frost Elementary School, which Niche gives a B-minus grade and Giunta Middle School, which earns a C. At Spoto High School, which Niche gives a C-plus grade, students may choose from 12 Advanced Placement (AP) and over ten honors level courses. “Hillsborough County has a program called School Choice that residents really enjoy because you can apply on certain periods of the year for schools that are outside of your zoned area,” Tucker says. Offering over 200 programs of study, including its renowned forensic science program, the University of Tampa provides an opportunity for students to stay in the Tampa Bay area for college.
Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 301, primary north- and south-bound thoroughfares, run through the neighborhood’s eastern side and intersect Interstate 4 in the north, creating a direct route between Tampa 8 miles west of the neighborhood and Orlando 85 miles northeast. Causeway Boulevard cuts across the neighborhood’s middle, connecting U.S. Route 41 in the west with U.S. Route 301 in the east. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus stops line 78th Street, which runs parallel to US-41, and Palm River Road runs perpendicular to it and connects the two roads. Tampa International Airport is a 16-mile drive west when following U.S. Route 41 north to the Selmon Expressway.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Palm River-Clair Mel Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,884
Median Age
37
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,242
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$68,995
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.8%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
21.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®®
57/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
26/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®®
9/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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