University Square
USF offers museums, gardens and a central civic plaza
With the university on their doorstep, residents have access to all it has to offer. They can watch the performing arts or take in a basketball game at the Yuengling Center. See more than 3,000 plants, animals and natural habitats at the Botanical Gardens, which offers guided tours and field trips. Take in the exhibits highlighting cultural trends and more than 5,000 pieces of artwork at the USF Contemporary Art Museum. And visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, which features a bust of the renowned civil-rights leader surrounded by palm trees at the head of a fountain-filled reflecting pool. The plaza, which takes up 3 acres of the USF Central Lawn, is the urban, and geographic, center of the school’s cross-campus greenway concept.Hillsborough County School District serves the area
Learning is a theme of life in University Square, and, fittingly, the neighborhood is home to four elementary schools operating within the Hillsborough County School District. Among them are New Springs Elementary, which offers a STEM-R education; and Muller Elementary, a magnet school that incorporates a global leadership program into its curriculum.Green spaces and community centers
University Square has plenty of its own green space, highlighted by the 132-acre Copeland Park complex. The park’s amenities include a mix of rural and urban recreational options, including a freshwater pond, nature trails, an athletics center and a swimming pool. David E. West Park is a smaller, urban green space in which children can play amid the shade of a tree canopy. University Area Community Park features a 50,000-square-foot multipurpose center for community events and includes a fitness center, gymnasium and playground.Close to restaurants, retail options and services
Dining options abound among University Square's three commercial corridors. Residents can find an array of places to eat and drink along Fletcher Avenue, Fowler Avenue and Busch Boulevard. Eateries include everything from popular chains to independent restaurants. The Sambito food truck, Portillo’s Tampa, Ho Ho Choy Chinese and Waffle House are just a few of the establishments that illustrate the neighborhood’s culinary diversity. As for coffee, residents can grab their favorite order from either of the two neighborhood Starbucks or branch out and try the local flavor of Kaleisia Tea Lounge’s specialty drinks. Other facilities serving the regular needs of the community include University Mall; the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, the 10th-largest VA hospital in the country with more than 400 beds; and the Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Library, which holds classes and seminars and features an extensive online collection of materials for learning and research.A short drive to downtown Tampa and St. Pete
For residents who want to venture out of their busy community, quick access to downtown Tampa and the eclectic neighborhoods of St. Petersburg is available via U.S. Highway 41 and Interstate 275, both of which are on the neighborhood’s west side.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Aimee Millan
Aimee Millan
Responds QuicklyDALTON WADE INC
(656) 218-6654
70 Total Sales
2 in University Square
$268K - $393K Price Range
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Guillermo Gomez
Guillermo Gomez
Responds QuicklyRadius Realty Group LLC
(321) 204-2789
85 Total Sales
3 in University Square
$110K - $360K Price Range
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Amanda Winsor
Amanda Winsor
COMMAND PROPERTIES FLORIDA
(863) 451-9912
22 Total Sales
1 in University Square
$101,500 Price
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Carlos Rojas
Carlos Rojas
DALTON WADE INC
(813) 592-3140
110 Total Sales
4 in University Square
$330K - $385K Price Range
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Run Gilliam
Run Gilliam
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
(813) 923-2149
90 Total Sales
1 in University Square
$170,000 Price
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Alton Shady
Alton Shady
LPT REALTY, LLC
(844) 210-0929
59 Total Sales
2 in University Square
$95K - $185K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Copeland Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Cheney Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
David E. West Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Mort Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Harvest Hope Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
University Area Community Park and Complex
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | University Square | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
University Square Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University Square, Tampa sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in University Square, Tampa over the last 12 months is $424,990, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$419,990
Median Sale Price
$424,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$210,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
181
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$228
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,403
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,244
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
906
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,286
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
690
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
415
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$899 - $1,875 per month
- Union on Fletcher
- Studio-4 Beds
- 1-4 Baths
- 513+ Sq Ft
- 3600 E Fletcher Ave
- Tampa, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
62,845
Median Age
31
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,113
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,139
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
51
/ 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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