Belmar
Rich in waterfront property
Bel Mar Shores is rich in waterfront property which run the lengths of South Beach Drive and West Spring Lake Drive, hiding away the shoreline from the public. The Gun Branch inlet provides even more waterfront availability for homebuyers. Bel Mar Gardens has a unique design, with circle-shaped subdivisions that make the neighborhood feel unusually connected. The real estate market in the Bel Mar area is somewhat competitive despite a high cost of entry. The 12-month median sale price on a single-family home was over $1 million in January 2024 – compared to around $400,000 in greater Tampa. Homes in the neighborhood are varied in eclectic, with many modest ranches and bungalows. There are also majestic homes with Spanish and Mediterranean influences, like terra cotta roof tiles and rounded doors, and sleek contemporary designs with sharp lines and angles. Homes in Bel Mar Shores range in price from around $500,000 for a ranch to over $3.5 million for a home on the water. Homes in Belmar Gardens range from around $350,000 on the low end for a classic ranch to over $1.7 million on the high end for contemporary masterpiece.
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Some of the best schools in Tampa
Families with children in the Bel Mar area are served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, an above average district with a B-plus from Niche, which ranks it as the second-best district in the Tampa area. Students can start their education at Grady Elementary, a walkable community school in nearby Palma Ceia that is graded A by Niche. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1, better than the national average of 17 to 1 and is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Florida. With an A-minus from Niche, at Coleman Middle School, state test scores show 85% of students are at least proficient in math and 80% in reading. Both Grady and Coleman have before and after school programs with certified teachers available to help with homework. The best public high school in the county, according to Niche, Plant High School is graded A-plus. Plant has a full slate of traditional athletic activities, plus golf, lacrosse, tennis and flag football.Mix of commercial and residential
The Bel Mar area is home to many independent dining destinations and specialty stores like And A Leash Specialty Petcare, South Tampa Bicycle and Earl’s Garden Shop-Nursery. The only thing the neighborhood is lacking is a store for stocking up on groceries and essentials, but there is a Publix Super Market about two miles south via El Prado Boulevard and South Manhattan Avenue. Dead Bob’s Too is a friendly neighborhood haunt that is open an airy inside with a welcoming atmosphere. The menu is comfort food to the max, with homestyle favorites like pot roast, burgers and Philly egg rolls. In case it isn’t clear from the red, white and green outside and the map of Italy inside, Trattoria Pasquale an Italian restaurant that serves specials like slow-cooked risotto, homemade gnocchi and fresh seafood in a casual but classy environment. It’s BYOB, meaning guests need to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy over plates of calamari and mussels. The Intelligent Gourmet is a health food restaurant offering a variety of health-focused juice blends and seasonal vegan bites.
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South Gandy Park is just south
There are no traditional city-maintained parks in the Bel Mar area, but the proximity to the water makes the neighborhood a pleasant place for a morning jog or afternoon dog walk. The well-maintained streets have sidewalks, which are shaded by mature tree growth. It’s a straight-shot two miles south to South Gandy Park and AJ Palonis Jr. Park via South West Shore Boulevard, which occupy about 30 acres on either side of the boulevard. The parks are slated for a $2 million improvement project that includes adding public restrooms, shelters and a multi-use pier to provide recreational access for fishing and boating. On the other side of West Gandy Boulevard is Ballast Point Park, a historic waterfront park on Hillsborough Bay that has a cafe, picnic spots, a playground and promises scenic views of downtown Tampa. Known as one of the best places in town to watch the sunrise, the park is known for abundant local wildlife, including dolphins swimming in the distance.
Convenient to downtown, airport
Situated about six miles southwest of downtown Tampa via the Selmon Expressway, a toll road, it’s easy to get around town from the Bel Mar area. Tampa International Airport is seven miles north via South Westshore Boulevard, making it a convenient location for frequent flyers. U.S. Route 92, known locally as South Dale Mabry Highway, can be accessed two miles to the east or south, and then it’s only 20 miles to St. Petersburg and Clearwater across the bay. Bel Mar is highly walkable, allowing residents to park their cars and stay local when they want. HART bus lines 14, 19 and 36 all service the immediate area.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Aaron Barker
Aaron Barker
KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA
(813) 328-6421
89 Total Sales
4 in Belmar
$523K - $1.2M Price Range
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Beth Stevens
Beth Stevens
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
(813) 578-0572
133 Total Sales
1 in Belmar
$1,250,000 Price
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Andrea Webb
Andrea Webb
Responds QuicklyCOLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(813) 534-6761
166 Total Sales
3 in Belmar
$450K - $2M Price Range
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Lance Willard
Lance Willard
Responds QuicklyCHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(727) 493-9364
713 Total Sales
1 in Belmar
$510,000 Price
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Rahul Punj
Rahul Punj
IMPACT REALTY TAMPA BAY
(813) 726-5598
12 Total Sales
2 in Belmar
$450K - $530K Price Range
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Simone Hollar
Simone Hollar
HOLLAR REAL ESTATE SERVICES
(656) 213-3946
20 Total Sales
1 in Belmar
$610,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Sevilla Running Circle
Corona Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Friendship Park
Foster Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Grandy Park South
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Cal Dickson Tennis Center
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Belmar | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Belmar Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmar, Tampa sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmar, Tampa over the last 12 months is $460,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$401,800
Median Sale Price
$460,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$339,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
675
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1953
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,434
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,376
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,867
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$160,500
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$180,257
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99%
College Graduates
67.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.4%
% Population in Labor Force
76.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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