At a glance
| Location | Interbay Peninsula between Kennedy Boulevard and MacDill Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| Water on both sides | Old Tampa Bay to the west, Hillsborough Bay to the east |
| Main roads | Dale Mabry Highway, Gandy Boulevard, Bayshore Boulevard, Bay to Bay Boulevard, Selmon Expressway |
| ZIP codes | 33606, 33609, 33611, 33616, 33629 and others |
| Home types | Historic homes, new rebuilds, townhomes and condos |
| HOA / CDD | Most older neighborhoods have no mandatory HOA; newer townhome and condo projects usually do |
Where South Tampa is
South Tampa covers the Interbay Peninsula, bounded by Old Tampa Bay to the west, Hillsborough Bay to the east and Kennedy Boulevard to the north, with MacDill Air Force Base at the southern tip. It includes more than 20 neighborhoods, among them Beach Park, Ballast Point, Bayshore Beautiful, Davis Islands, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia and Port Tampa.
Main routes include Dale Mabry Highway, Gandy Boulevard, Bayshore Boulevard, Bay to Bay Boulevard and the Lee Roy Selmon Expressway, which links the area to downtown and I-75.
South Tampa home prices by ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical value, Aug 2026 | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 33629 | $1,036,817 | 0.0% |
| 33606 | $851,969 | -1.7% |
| 33609 | $608,955 | -1.4% |
| 33611 | $483,431 | -1.4% |
| 33616 | $408,593 | -3.0% |
All five South Tampa ZIPs were flat or down over the year to August 2026, in line with the citywide figure of -0.3%. The Tampa ZIP code guide lists every Tampa ZIP.
South Tampa neighborhoods by typical value
Zillow neighborhood figures show the spread inside South Tampa (August 2026):
- Davis Islands: $1,445,180
- Beach Park: $1,315,985
- Historic Hyde Park: $1,084,493
- Bayshore Beautiful: $1,006,022
- Palma Ceia: $974,321
- Ballast Point: $600,302
- Port Tampa City: $463,051
- Interbay: $420,393
The northern neighborhoods near Hyde Park and the bay carry the highest values, while areas farther south toward MacDill are closer to the citywide figure.
What to check before buying in South Tampa
- Flood zone and elevation: 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. The Tampa flood zone guide explains the maps.
- 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.
- Historic district: Hyde Park is a local historic district; exterior changes there need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Teardown versus renovated: many sales are rebuilds on older lots. Compare land value and construction quality, and check permits for recent work.
- Schools: check the address in the Hillsborough County Public Schools zone locator. See the Tampa schools guide.
- Property tax: the assessed value resets after a sale, so estimate taxes from your purchase price rather than the seller's bill. See Hillsborough County property tax.
Common questions
How much are homes in South Tampa?+
Zillow's typical home values in August 2026 ranged from $408,593 in ZIP 33616 to $1,036,817 in ZIP 33629, with 33606 at $851,969, 33609 at $608,955 and 33611 at $483,431. Neighborhood figures range further, from $420,393 in Interbay to $1,445,180 on Davis Islands.
What are the boundaries of South Tampa?+
South Tampa generally means the Interbay Peninsula south of Kennedy Boulevard, with Old Tampa Bay to the west, Hillsborough Bay to the east and MacDill Air Force Base at the southern end. It includes more than 20 neighborhoods, such as Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Beach Park, Ballast Point and Davis Islands.
Is South Tampa in a flood zone?+
Parts of South Tampa are in FEMA flood zones and parts are not, and the difference can be parcel by parcel. Look up each address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the Hillsborough County evacuation zone tool, which was updated for 2026, and get a flood insurance quote before your inspection period ends.
Do South Tampa homes have HOA fees?+
Most houses in South Tampa's older neighborhoods are not in a mandatory homeowners association, though many areas have voluntary civic associations. Newer townhome and condo projects usually have an association with monthly fees and their own rules. Check the title work, the association documents and the tax bill for any fees or special assessments on the exact property.
Sources
- Wikipedia: South Tampa
- City of Tampa: Historic district maps
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: School zones locator
- City of Tampa: Flooding
- FEMA: Flood Map Service Center
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Hillsborough County adjusts hurricane evacuation zones (April 2026)
- Zillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026 data)