Sun Bay South
Neighborhood Reviews
Architectural variety adds character to inland streets
Inland, the streets of Sun Bay South are filled with varying styles of ranch houses, although bungalows and homes influenced by Spanish, midcentury modern and Gothic styles add to the neighborhood’s architectural diversity. The Gandy Civic Association plays a significant role in serving the residents of Sun Bay South. The organization provides community outreach and partners with residents on infrastructure projects.Local middle school offers International Baccalaureate program
Sun Bay South features all three levels of secondary education within its borders. It is home to Lanier Elementary School, South Tampa Academy at Monroe Middle School and Robinson High School. Monroe is a magnet school that offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, an internationally focused learning tract that provides entrance into the full IB program.Parks offer fishing, swimming and mangrove-lined trails
Bobby Hicks Park is the neighborhood’s recreation center. Its 3-acre pond features fishing and the occasional alligator sighting. Nearby is the Bobby Hicks Pool, a public swimming complex that offers a year-round schedule of lessons and aquatics classes. A.J. Palonis Park, named after Lt. Col. Anthony J. Palonis, a decorated veteran who served in World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, is located on the northernmost of Sun Bay South’s peninsular areas. It features a boardwalk and a nature trail that winds its way through a canopy of mangroves, known as tunnels, into Tampa Bay. Nearby on the peninsula are the Gandy Boat Ramp and a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation office.Easy access to daily essentials on Gandy Boulevar
Sun Bay South is conveniently located to businesses that serve residents’ daily needs. Just south of Gandy Boulevard, the neighborhood’s northern border, is a Walmart Supercenter and a Home Depot. A Publix with a pharmacy and a Target are located just across Gandy Boulevard. Heading west out of the neighborhood, Gandy Boulevard becomes the Gandy Bridge, which allows Sun Bay residents easy access to St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay.Gandy Civic Association brings residents together year-round
The Gandy Civic Association, centrally located in the community on Oklahoma Avenue, serves the neighborhood in many ways. In addition to partnering with residents on infrastructure projects and renting building space for celebrations and organizational meetings, the organization plans and conducts community events and meetings throughout the year. From Easter egg hunts, Halloween haunted houses and Christmas parties to political candidate forums, the organization’s calendar of events serves children and adults alike. The association ran a public grocery store for two years after the pandemic, and that effort has shifted to providing a community garden.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicole Dufala
Nicole Dufala
LOCK & KEY REALTY
(727) 472-4903
108 Total Sales
1 in Sun Bay South
$449,900 Price
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Nicoleta Forbes
Nicoleta Forbes
SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
(470) 577-8840
36 Total Sales
5 in Sun Bay South
$125K - $1.5M Price Range
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June Connell
June Connell
COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
(727) 477-9043
136 Total Sales
3 in Sun Bay South
$275K - $838K Price Range
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Amy Hartman
Amy Hartman
REALTY EXPERTS
(727) 349-1303
63 Total Sales
5 in Sun Bay South
$255K - $355K Price Range
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Michelle Garcia
Michelle Garcia
CENTURY 21 EXECUTIVE TEAM
(305) 745-7080
93 Total Sales
1 in Sun Bay South
$292,000 Price
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Daniel Perez
Daniel Perez
REAL BROKER, LLC
(813) 210-8248
187 Total Sales
1 in Sun Bay South
$210,000 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
Skyview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
A.J. Palonis Jr Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Trails
Palma Ceia Lions Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Foster Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Bobby Hicks Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Nature Center
Grandy Park South
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/27/2022
Niche Review
The schools you lost are nowhere near Gandy Sunday South. They are all choice schools your child has to travel far too. Our schools are Lanier Elementary - rated very poorly -Monroe Middle School formerly an A until Gates Foundation came through and destroyed it and Robinson High School - rated very high also until Empowering Effective Teachers Grant pushed out all the experienced teachers in 2013-2015. It's not helpful to have mostly inexperienced people in the classrooms. I suppose if your selling a story. I have never heard of a few on your list. People should investigate information provided here.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sun Bay South | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sun Bay South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sun Bay South, Tampa sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sun Bay South, Tampa over the last 12 months is $389,940.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$389,940
Median Single Family Sale Price
$370,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$489,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$599,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
167
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,921
Number of Homes for Sale
39
Median Year Built
1964
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,521
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,710
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,757
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
949
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,118 - $5,633 per month
- MAA Breakwater
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 567+ Sq Ft
- 5432 W Tyson Ave
- Tampa, FL
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Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
23,123
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,163
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,516
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
46.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
70
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
25
/ 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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