At a glance
| Typical home value | $1,084,500 (+3.9% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | West of downtown Tampa across the Hillsborough River, next to Bayshore Boulevard |
| Home types | Renovated 1920s and 1930s homes, newer infill homes, townhomes and condos |
| Historic district | Hyde Park is a City of Tampa local historic district, expanded by 184 buildings in January 2023 |
| Design review | Exterior work needs a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Architectural Review Commission |
| HOA / CDD | Most single-family homes have no mandatory HOA; condos and townhomes usually do. Check each property |
| North Hyde Park (Zillow, Aug 2026) | $546,406, down 1.7% over the year |
What Hyde Park is known for
The City of Tampa describes Hyde Park as the city's oldest existing neighborhood, immediately across the Hillsborough River to the west of downtown. It grew from the 1880s, after railroad financier Henry B. Plant built the first bridge across the river at Lafayette Street (now Kennedy Boulevard); the first house was built in 1882 on Morrison Avenue. Its homes reflect Florida architecture of the 1920s and 1930s, many extensively renovated, on heavily shaded streets that run down to Bayshore Boulevard.
It is also known for Hyde Park Village, the shopping and dining center around Swann and Rome Avenues, and for SoHo, the bar and restaurant strip along South Howard Avenue. Several neighborhood associations work here, including Hyde Park Preservation Inc., the Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association and the Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek Civic Association. They are civic groups, not mandatory HOAs.
Is Hyde Park a good area to live?
It suits buyers who want historic homes, walkable shops and restaurants and a short trip downtown, and who can afford one of Tampa's highest price points. Zillow's typical value of $1,084,493 is close to three times the citywide figure. The trade-offs are cost, older-home maintenance and historic district rules that can shape what you are allowed to change. If those fit your plans, Hyde Park is worth a close look; if not, see the cheaper areas at the end.
Hyde Park homes and prices
Zillow's typical home value for Historic Hyde Park was $1,084,493 in August 2026, up 3.9% over the year. The citywide typical value was $377,566, down 0.3%. ZIP 33606, which covers Hyde Park, had a typical value of $851,969, down 1.7%. North Hyde Park is a separate neighborhood in Zillow's data, at $546,406 in August 2026, so check which area a listing actually sits in. See the Tampa housing market page and the Tampa ZIP code guide.
Renovated 1920s and 1930s houses
Ask how much of the price reflects recent renovation, and whether the work was permitted and, inside the district, approved.
Newer infill homes
New houses inside the district went through design review. Ask for the Certificate of Appropriateness and the builder's warranty.
Townhomes and condos
Attached homes usually have an association. Ask for the budget, reserves and any inspection reports.
How the historic district affects buying and renovating
Hyde Park is one of four local historic districts in Tampa, alongside Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights and Ybor City. City Council approved an expansion of the Hyde Park district effective January 5, 2023, adding 184 buildings in the Spanishtown Creek and Historic Hyde Park areas.
Inside the district, the Architectural Review Commission reviews new construction, additions and exterior changes against the Hyde Park design guidelines and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. You apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness through the city's online permitting portal.
Before you make an offer on a home you plan to change, ask for these checks:
- Is the house inside the local district, and is it contributing or non-contributing? The city's historic district maps show this.
- Were past additions, windows or roof changes approved and permitted?
- Would your plans (a second story, a garage, a pool) need review, and how long could that take?
Historic Preservation staff can be reached at 813-274-3100, option 3.
Living in Hyde Park
Shops and dining
Hyde Park Village holds boutiques, restaurants and cafes, and SoHo on South Howard Avenue runs from Kennedy Boulevard toward Bayshore with bars and restaurants.
Parks and the waterfront
Bayshore Boulevard's 4.5-mile bayfront sidewalk forms the neighborhood's edge. See the Bayshore guide.
Schools
Hillsborough County Public Schools assigns schools by address, and boundaries can change. Check the exact address in the district's school zone locator rather than relying on a listing, and read the Tampa schools guide for how to compare state grades.
Getting around
Main roads include Kennedy Boulevard, Bayshore Boulevard, Howard Avenue, Swann Avenue and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway. The University of Tampa and downtown are next door. HART runs the area's buses, at $2.00 a trip with a $4.00 daily cap.
Costs and what to check on a Hyde Park home
Property tax
City of Tampa parcels paid a total of 19.8428 mills for 2025, according to the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, or about $1,984 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value before exemptions. The assessed value resets after a sale, so estimate taxes from your purchase price rather than the seller's bill, and file for homestead by March 1 if the home will be your permanent residence. See Hillsborough County property tax.
Flood insurance
Look up the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask for an elevation certificate if the seller has one. Tampa is a Class 5 community in FEMA's Community Rating System, which gives a 25% discount on flood insurance in flood zones and 10% outside them. Get a quote before your inspection period ends. The Tampa flood zone guide explains the maps.
City projects
The city lists a South Howard water improvement project estimated at $4,135,486. Ask about construction timing on the streets you are considering.
- Evacuation zone: Hillsborough County revised its evacuation zones for 2026, expanding Zone A farther inland along the coast. Check the current zone for the address.
- Systems in older homes: ask for the age of the roof, wiring, plumbing and sewer line, with permits. The Florida home inspection checklist covers what to test.
Pros and cons of Hyde Park
Pros
- Tampa's oldest existing neighborhood, with restored historic homes.
- Walkable shopping and dining in Hyde Park Village and SoHo.
- Next to downtown and Bayshore Boulevard.
Cons
- A typical value of $1,084,493.
- Historic district review for exterior changes.
- Older-home maintenance and flood checks.
If Hyde Park is above budget, compare Palma Ceia to the south or Tampa Heights north of downtown. The Tampa neighborhoods guide compares more areas.
Common questions
How much does a home in Hyde Park, Tampa cost?+
Zillow's typical home value for Historic Hyde Park was $1,084,493 in August 2026, up 3.9% over the year. North Hyde Park, which Zillow tracks as a separate neighborhood, was $546,406. The figure blends houses, townhomes and condos, so compare recent sales of the same property type on the same streets before you judge a list price.
Is Hyde Park a historic district?+
Yes. Hyde Park is one of the City of Tampa's four local historic districts, and the city expanded it by 184 buildings effective January 5, 2023. New construction, additions and exterior changes inside the district are reviewed by the Architectural Review Commission, which issues a Certificate of Appropriateness before work goes ahead.
Do Hyde Park homes have HOA fees?+
Most single-family homes in Hyde Park are not in a mandatory homeowners association. The neighborhood groups here are voluntary civic associations. Condos and townhome communities usually have an association with monthly fees, so ask for the current fee, budget and reserve figures for the specific property you are considering.
What ZIP code is Hyde Park in?+
Historic Hyde Park is in ZIP code 33606. Zillow's typical home value for 33606 was $851,969 in August 2026, down 1.7% over the year. Because the ZIP mixes several neighborhoods, use the neighborhood figure and recent street-level sales for pricing.
What is Hyde Park in Tampa known for?+
Hyde Park is known as Tampa's oldest existing neighborhood, with renovated 1920s and 1930s homes on shaded streets next to Bayshore Boulevard. It also has Hyde Park Village, a shopping and dining center around Swann and Rome Avenues, and SoHo, the bar and restaurant strip along South Howard Avenue.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Historic Hyde Park North
- City of Tampa: Historic Hyde Park
- City of Tampa: Hyde Park historic district expansion
- City of Tampa: Historic district maps
- City of Tampa: Hyde Park Preservation
- Hyde Park Preservation Inc.
- City of Tampa: Flooding
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Hillsborough County adjusts hurricane evacuation zones (April 2026)
- Zillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026 data)
- Wikipedia: Hyde Park (Tampa)
- Hillsborough County Property Appraiser: 2025 final millage rates
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: School zone locator
- HART: Fares
- FEMA: Flood Map Service Center
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Antonio Roberts
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