SoHo
SoHo's Restaurant Row
Dining options in SoHo cover everything from upscale steak and seafood eateries to fun options for families to classic diners. Bern's Steakhouse earned distinction in 2016 as part of James Beard's Outstanding Wine Program, with over half a million bottles in its cellar. The restaurant has also offered prime-aged steaks and oysters since 1956. As the sun goes down, South Howard Avenue comes alive with locals, nearby college students and visitors. The University of Tampa is 2 miles from SoHo, but Walsh says it's far enough away that noise isn't an issue. "You'll see some students at the bars. If you live in the area, you have to take a little noise along with everything else, but the clubs aren't open until five or six (a.m.) like New York." SoHo offers everything from cocktail lounges to dive bars to dance clubs. LuvChild serves up flavorful Cuban and Latino cuisine with 70s and 80s beats filling the air. The atmosphere is colorful and bold, as are the cocktails. For a trendy gastropub experience with a stylish rooftop bar, Bulla has plenty of Spanish tapas and in-house sangrias. "MacDinton's is one of the originals; they've been there forever," Walsh says. The Irish pub is a popular destination for live music and a tree-covered patio area. Those accompanied by a furry friend can stop at Pups Pub, an indoor and outdoor bar that offers off-leash areas for dogs. Grocery store chains like Publix and Winn-Dixie are within walking distance. Hyde Park Village is a few blocks away, with dozens of retailers, including nationally known brands and local boutiques.Condos are the housing trend along South Howard Avenue
Condos feature parking garages and are within walking distance of the vibrant restaurant scene. One-bedrooms on the north side of the neighborhood range from $250,000 to $340,000, while two- to three-bedroom townhomes closer to Bayshore Boulevard are priced between $650,000 and $800,000. Many residents along South Howard Avenue are renters. Farther south, detached homes have private driveways and fenced-in yards. Single-family detached dwellings can cost between $1 million and $2 million. Mediterranean architecture adds character to the neighborhood, tapping into the style of Old West Tampa. These homes often feature stucco exteriors, rippled clay-tile roofs and arched entryways.Proximity to Bayshore Boulevard and Hyde and Anderson parks
Locals can head to Hyde Park to shoot hoops on one of the two outdoor courts or play on the park's baseball diamond. Nearby, Anderson Park provides a splash pad and a playground. SoHo is within walking distance of the 4.5-mile Bayshore Boulevard Greenway, the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States. The trail – great for dog walking – provides views of the downtown skyline and scenic Hillsborough Bay.Getting around SoHo
Transportation in SoHo is available through the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority bus stops dotting the neighborhood. For air travel, Tampa International Airport is about 5 miles away. Besides its walkability, the area has rentable electric bike stations on several corners. For drivers, there are major throughways nearby. "It's an easy commute because we have so many options," Walsh says. "I can scoot up Selmon Expressway or take Dale Mabry. Really, I can get anywhere within Tampa in 30 minutes." For medical needs, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is less than 1 mile away on Swann Avenue.SoHo's school district draws homebuyers to the area
Children in the area attend Hillsborough County Public Schools, beginning with Mitchell Elementary, which has an A-minus rating on Niche and a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Wilson Middle shares an A-minus grade. The A-plus Plant High is one of the top two public schools in Tampa, twice earning a National Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Department of Education. Walsh adds that the school district is so great that clients have settled for any area property just to get their kids into the public schools in South Tampa.Tampa Bay has a growing list of fun, annual events
While SoHo doesn't host many events, Walsh says Tampa keeps getting new and better events. "We have the Taco Festival; it's a lot of food-centric events, but we have the Annual Christmas Parade on Davis Island, and everyone lights up their boats. It's really fun." In January, Gasparilla takes the main stage, lasting until March to celebrate the annual invasion of swashbuckling pirates. Events include a parade and a music festival.Weather warning for the SoHo area
Due to its location near Hillsborough Bay, SoHo is at risk of flooding and hurricanes. Insurance providers now require that the lowest floor elevation, including basements and sometimes crawlspaces, be above the base flood elevation (BFE) plus 1 foot.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Stephen Brown
KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA
(813) 536-5085
47 Total Sales
1 in SoHo
$185,500 Price
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Daven Henry
LPT REALTY, LLC
(844) 992-1755
47 Total Sales
1 in SoHo
$490,000 Price
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Andrea Webb
Responds QuicklyCOLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(813) 534-6761
166 Total Sales
3 in SoHo
$623K - $1.1M Price Range
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Ronnie McLaughlin
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
(813) 771-6920
52 Total Sales
1 in SoHo
$910,000 Price
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Julie Lawrence
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
(813) 896-3739
54 Total Sales
2 in SoHo
$315K - $320K Price Range
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Mark Koert
KOERT & ASSOCIATES
(786) 745-7375
98 Total Sales
1 in SoHo
$315,000 Price
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1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | SoHo | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
Robbery | 3 | 4 |
Burglary | 5 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
Larceny | 7 | 4 |
Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
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SoHo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in SoHo, Tampa sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in SoHo, Tampa over the last 12 months is $490,000, up 63% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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