East Tampa
Single-story homes and multi-family living
Single stories occupy most of East Tampa’s streets. Most of the houses are modest cottages or bungalows. Colorful paints decorate some, and detailed iron-wrought fences decorate others. Ranches offer a patterned brick exterior. A few apartments complexes and a mobile-home parks cater to multi-family living.Public schools and a girls academy serve the neighborhood
Hillsborough County elementary, middle and high schools disperse throughout the neighborhood. Ferrell Girls Preparatory Academy offers specialized classes like Introduction to Law and Computer and Business Technology and stands by the motto, “every girl, every day, college-bound.”Fair Oaks Park offers sports and a community center
After school, local youth and residents can play basketball or visit the playground at Fair Oaks Park. Situated near the center of the neighborhood, the park’s community center provides kids with computer lab access and hosts a variety of events for the entire community to enjoy. For anyone with a patient eye, Clarence Fort Freedom Trail is a popular waterfront spot for bird watchers. Boardwalk trails and a paved paths provide accessible routes for residents the enjoy the small, swampy lake.Familiar Southern flavors at local restaurants
Humble hole-in-the-wall restaurants pepper the neighborhood. Residents can order a heavy Southern plate from M & R Café or head less than a mile North for take-out tacos. Surprisingly enough, Ice Cream’s does not serve ice cream. This food truck dishes out lathered turkey legs paired with soul-healing sides like mac and cheese and sweet potato pie. For a more traditional commercial experience, Eastgate Shopping Mall sits on the North border. This center features a few chain restaurants and clothing stores. From there, residents can hop on East Hillsborough Avenue for a continued list of familiar options like KFC, Subway and Little Caesars. Dispersed throughout the neighborhood, a variety of small grocery stores provide residents with everyday needs. Residents can visit Fish Market or Sanwa Farmer’s Market to get fresh produce from a family-owned storefront.
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Elise Steele
Photography Contributed By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rahul Punj
Rahul Punj
IMPACT REALTY TAMPA BAY
(813) 726-5598
12 Total Sales
2 in East Tampa
$127K - $300K Price Range
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Jeff Randall
Jeff Randall
Responds QuicklyMAINHOUSE REALTY ASSOCIATES
(813) 771-8485
26 Total Sales
1 in East Tampa
$260,000 Price
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Joe Deaner
Joe Deaner
CENTURY 21 LIST WITH BEGGINS
(813) 945-6494
83 Total Sales
1 in East Tampa
$260,000 Price
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Moshe Sheffi
Moshe Sheffi
HPL REALTY INVESTMENTS
(689) 220-6948
50 Total Sales
1 in East Tampa
$165,000 Price
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Nicole Dufala
Nicole Dufala
LOCK & KEY REALTY
(727) 472-4903
107 Total Sales
1 in East Tampa
$120,000 Price
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Felicia Rouse
Felicia Rouse
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(386) 204-6677
75 Total Sales
1 in East Tampa
$190,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Highland Pines Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Fair Oaks Park Community Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Clarence Fort Freedom Trail
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Williams Park
- Basketball
- Pool
- Multi-Purpose Field
Robert L. Cole Sr. Community Lake
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Herbert D. Carrington Sr. Community Lake
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Tampa | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Tampa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Tampa, Tampa sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Tampa, Tampa over the last 12 months is $310,900.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$389,900
Median Sale Price
$310,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$310,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$319,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$389,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
67
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$281
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,453
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,254
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,487
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,286 - $1,644 per month
- Brandywine Apartments
- 2-4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 974+ Sq Ft
- 5029 N 40th St
- Tampa, FL
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$1,699 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 710 Sq Ft
- 2402 E Dr Martin Luther King jr Blvd
- Unit 1
- Tampa, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,389
Median Age
35
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$41,654
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$49,100
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
8.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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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