Wellswood
From ranch-style to modern homes
The neighborhood’s first house was constructed in 1950, and today the majority of Wellswood’s single-family housing consists of sturdy, mid-sized ranch-style homes built in the following decades – homes that typically feature private drives and sizable front and back yards. However, larger one-story homes incorporating the arched entryways and windows of the Spanish Mission style, two-story custom homes and Modern-style homes with asymmetrical facades and large windows can be found as well. Prices range from $250,000 starter homes to $800,000 homes with either an additional story or additional amenities like an in-law suite, a larger lot or a two-car garage. The average number of days on the market for Wellswood is a little higher than the national average. The average home value for the neighborhood is slightly below Tampa and even further below the national average.Diverse dining collection
Retail and dining options are prevalent along the West Hillsborough Avenue corridor, with the Publix-anchored Hillsboro Plaza just outside the neighborhood’s northwest corner, while an array of ethnic eateries can be found just north along the Armenia Avenue corridor. La Pequena Colombia, for example, has been family-owned and serving classic Colombian dishes since 1990. La Lechonera is a more casual eatery that specializes in Latin American Cuisine. Other retail and dining options can be found along West Martin Luther King Jr. on the neighborhood’s south side.Sports fans welcome
Nearby are two of Tampa’s premier year-round outdoor venues: Raymond James Stadium, which hosts Tampa Bay Buccaneers games, concerts and other large events; and George Steinbrenner Field, which features Yankees spring training games among its slate of events.Highly rated schools
Wellswood is home to two public schools under the direction of Hillsborough County Public Schools, including Trinity School for Children, a highly-rated charter institution serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade with a B-plus rating from Niche. Memorial Middle School received a C-plus rating from Niche and serves about 650 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. Hillsborough High School received an A-minus rating from Niche and serves about 2,000 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21-to-1.High community engagement
The Wellswood Civic Center is responsible for lots of neighborhood activities. Its community engagement includes bimonthly meetings and holiday parties on site, mural painting and upkeep of a community garden at the nearby Wellswood Park, which features a community center that provides a computer lab and offers afterschool programs and summer camps. The park complex also includes ballfields, athletic courts and a playground among its amenities. Additional recreational facilities nearby include Rivercrest Park, which features fishing docks and a canoe launch along the Hillsborough River that makes up Wellswood’s eastern boundary.Easy highway and airport access
Wellswood is conveniently located near Interstate 275, which can be accessed from Hillsborough Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and connects directly to downtown Tampa only 4 miles away. The Tampa International Airport is also just a short 15-minute drive west.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Hoffman
John Hoffman
KELLER WILLIAMS RLTY NEW TAMPA
(844) 252-8380
458 Total Sales
2 in Wellswood
$300K - $605K Price Range
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Diane Stull
Diane Stull
COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL RE
(762) 320-2594
22 Total Sales
1 in Wellswood
$695,000 Price
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Derek Russell
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Derek Russell
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
(786) 509-4529
8 Total Sales
1 in Wellswood
$320,000 Price
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Colin Quinn, Jr
Colin Quinn, Jr
TOTAL REALTY MANAGEMENT
(877) 619-5208
11 Total Sales
1 in Wellswood
$386,000 Price
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Jonathan Rivera
Jonathan Rivera
SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
(786) 730-8292
84 Total Sales
1 in Wellswood
$335,000 Price
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Lilly Caruso
Lilly Caruso
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
(813) 547-5852
112 Total Sales
1 in Wellswood
$420,000 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
Ignacio Haya Linear Park
- Trails
- River
Henry and Ola Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Rivercrest Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Reed Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- River
Freedom Park
- Trails
Wellswood Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Lowry Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wellswood | 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
Wellswood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wellswood, Tampa sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Wellswood, Tampa over the last 12 months is $889,000, up 114% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$649,000
Median Sale Price
$889,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$630,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$429,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
114%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$398
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,015
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,620
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,410 - $4,288 per month
- The Legacy Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 850+ Sq Ft
- 5205 N Boulevard
- Tampa, FL
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$1,125 - $1,900 per month
- Westshore Crossing
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 313+ Sq Ft
- 4515 N Rome Ave
- Tampa, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,143
Median Age
42
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,911
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,187
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
College Graduates
41.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.6%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 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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