Ballast Point
South Tampa Homes for Sale

Historic bayfront neighborhood · South Tampa · ZIP 33611

A historic bayfront South Tampa neighborhood near Bayshore and the pier.

Bayfront South TampaHistoric bungalowsNear MacDill

Live Market Pulse

56/100
Momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

This is an older bayfront neighborhood with a wide range of homes; the specific home condition and vintage, the lot, and the flood and insurance picture decide value, so read each home closely.

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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

$682K

Median Price

9mo

Supply

64days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$337/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Ballast Point is a historic bayfront neighborhood in South Tampa, just north of MacDill Air Force Base on the west side of Hillsborough Bay, so the read is an established-South-Tampa read across a wide range: public sources describe a neighborhood with roots to the 1800s, Craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes, and Victorians intermingled with new construction under towering oaks, near the 4.5-mile Bayshore Boulevard waterfront sidewalk and Ballast Point Park with its 600-foot pier and waterfront restaurant. Homes span all price ranges up to waterfront estates. The home, the vintage, and the lot drive value here, along with the bayside flood picture. Your leverage is reading the condition, the flood read, and the comps before you buy."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ballast Point market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $682K ($337 per sq ft), with homes averaging 64 days on market and 9.0 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Ballast Point is a historic bayfront neighborhood in South Tampa, in the 33611 ZIP, on the west side of Hillsborough Bay just north of MacDill Air Force Base. Public sources describe a neighborhood whose history traces to the 1800s, when schooners dropped ballast stones along the shoreline, with a sleepy old-Florida feel under towering oaks near Bayshore Boulevard.

The housing spans a wide range and many vintages. Public sources describe Craftsman bungalows, two-story Queen Annes, and Victorians intermingled with new construction, in a neighborhood that offers homes across price ranges up to waterfront estates, near the famous 4.5-mile Bayshore Boulevard waterfront sidewalk.

The defining read is the specific home and the lot, not a uniform product. The home condition and vintage, the lot and any waterfront, the bayside flood, elevation, and insurance picture, and how a home prices in a sought-after South Tampa submarket drive value and insurability. Confirm each for the specific home before you offer.

For buyers who want a characterful South Tampa home near the bay, the pier, and Bayshore, from a bungalow to a new build, Ballast Point is a distinctive option. The work is reading the condition, the flood picture, and the comps honestly before you buy.

Quick Match

Who Ballast Point is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a historic or new South Tampa home near the bay
Buyers drawn to Bayshore Boulevard, the pier, and old-Florida charm
Renovators comfortable reading an older bungalow's condition
Buyers who will read the condition, the flood, and the comps

Probably not for

Buyers who want an inland, high-and-dry, low-insurance home
Anyone who wants HOA-maintained, uniform housing
Buyers who will not read the bayside flood picture
Buyers seeking the lowest possible price point

Market Pulse

How Ballast Point is performing right now

56/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

9Months of supplytight

36Median days on marketdays

2 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand

4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+9%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Ballast Point listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Las Palmas or Tampa. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now3 : 2active : pending

For sale3

Pending2

Sold 12mo4

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Ballast Point buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ballast Point

Live MLS inventory for Ballast Point. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active · 36 daysTop listing

$1,475,000

5 bd · 4 ba · 3,602 sqft · built 2026

2811 W Pearl Avenue, TAMPA, 33611

Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC

Active · 155 days

$1,124,990

4 bd · 4 ba · 3,306 sqft · built 2026

3310 W Rogers Avenue, TAMPA, 33611

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by DOMAIN REALTY LLC

Active · 1 days

$1,049,990

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,857 sqft · built 2026

3108 W Ballast Point Boulevard, TAMPA, 33611

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by DOMAIN REALTY LLC

Pending · 57 days

$949,990

4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,004 sqft · built 2025

6305 S Main Avenue, TAMPA, 33611

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by DOMAIN REALTY LLC

Pending · 63 days

$924,990

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,857 sqft · built 2026

6307 S Main Avenue, TAMPA, 33611

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by DOMAIN REALTY LLC

Active and pending Ballast Point listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Ballast Point on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Ballast Point trades inland safety for a historic bayfront South Tampa address, with Bayshore Boulevard, Ballast Point Park and pier at the door, MacDill close, and downtown and the airport a manageable drive.

Drive and walk times from the neighborhood. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Bayshore Boulevard~1-4 min · 4.5-mile waterfront sidewalk

Ballast Point Park and pier~2-5 min · 600-foot pier, waterfront dining

MacDill AFB~5-10 min · base access

Downtown Tampa~12-20 min · via Bayshore

Tampa International Airport (TPA)~20-30 min · via the Selmon / Westshore

Hyde Park Village~10-15 min · shopping and dining

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Ballast Point (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Hillsborough County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Ballast Point is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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By address

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ballast Point address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Ballast Point: the sought-after South Tampa bayfront, the bayside flood and insurance picture, the mixed historic and new housing stock, and the elevation reads. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Ballast Point

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Ballast Point, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishSought-after South Tampa demand stays strong, while the defining watch items are the bayside flood and insurance picture and each home's condition.

Sought-after South Tampa bayfront anchors demand

Ongoing

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Submarket

A historic bayfront South Tampa location near Bayshore and MacDill supports strong, appreciating demand.

Bayside flood and insurance is the watch item

2024-2025

BearishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

The 2024 storms brought surge to low-lying South Tampa; read the elevation and flood and insurance, and whether a home was flooded or elevated.

Mixed vintages mean condition varies

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

From historic bungalows to new construction, read the specific home's condition and systems rather than a community average.

New construction is reshaping the housing stock

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

New builds intermingle with historic homes; weigh the premium and the elevation of new construction against older stock.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ballast Point, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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September 2024
Storm
2024 storms bring surge to low-lying South Tampa
Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024 drove surge into low-lying bayfront areas of South Tampa, with impact varying by elevation and home. Why it matters: Read the elevation, the flood zone, whether a home was flooded or elevated, and a real insurance quote. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Ballast Point buying strategy.

If we were buying in Ballast Point, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the flood and insurance first. Pull the elevation, flood zone, and a real insurance quote, and whether the home was flooded or elevated after 2024.

Read the home condition and vintage. On a historic bungalow, the roof, systems, and updates drive price and the renovation budget.

Read the lot and any waterfront. The lot and elevation set value far more than the finishes in a bayfront neighborhood.

Weigh historic against new construction. Compare a renovated bungalow with a new, elevated build on price, elevation, and insurance.

Compare South Tampa options, and cross-shop Las Palmas at Ballast Point and nearby bayfront neighborhoods.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept or elevated home on a higher-and-drier lot near Bayshore

Biggest Risk

A low-lying historic home with a heavy insurance load or deep renovation need

Best Lot

A higher-and-drier lot near Bayshore and the park, or a true waterfront lot

Smart Timing

Confirm the elevation, the flood and insurance, the condition, and the comps

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Ballast Point is a historic bayfront neighborhood in South Tampa, in the 33611 ZIP, on the west side of Hillsborough Bay just north of MacDill Air Force Base. Public sources describe a neighborhood with roots to the 1800s, Craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes, and Victorians intermingled with new construction under towering oaks, near the 4.5-mile Bayshore Boulevard waterfront sidewalk and Ballast Point Park with its 600-foot pier and waterfront restaurant, with homes across price ranges up to waterfront estates. The defining factors in value are the home and the lot: the condition and vintage, the lot and any waterfront, the bayside flood, elevation, and insurance picture, and how a home prices in a sought-after South Tampa submarket drive the real cost of ownership and resale.

Ballast Point Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Ballast Point.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Ballast Point today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Historic Bungalow

$335K to $439K

Original or dated bungalows priced for renovation, the entry into the neighborhood for buyers who will update.

Lowest entry

The Updated or New Home

$439K to $1.20M

Renovated bungalows or newer elevated homes in good condition, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory

The Bayfront or Premium Home

$1.20M to $1.20M

Waterfront homes or the largest new builds on the best lots, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$682K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$335K to $439K

The Historic Bungalow

Original or dated bungalows priced for renovation, the entry into the neighborhood for buyers who will update.

$439K to $1.20M

The Updated or New Home

Renovated bungalows or newer elevated homes in good condition, the heart of the resale market here.

$1.20M to $1.20M

The Bayfront or Premium Home

Waterfront homes or the largest new builds on the best lots, the homes that hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Ballast Point, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Ballast Point is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Ballast Point holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home vintage and conditionHistoric bungalows to new builds, read per home

Flood and insurance exposureBayfront, verify zone, elevation, and surge per home

Lot and waterfrontLot and any waterfront set value here

Location and walkabilityBayshore, the pier, and the park nearby

Roof and systemsOlder homes vary, read the systems per listing

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ballast Point

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Bayshore and the old oaks sell the neighborhood. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the lot, and the flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.7B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.8/10

Renovation Risk6.4/10

Location Efficiency8.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Ballast Point is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

The home and the lot are the asset, not an average
Higher-and-drier lots near Bayshore hold value best
Confirm the flood zone, elevation, and surge history per home
Read the condition and vintage before the finishes
Pull a real flood and windstorm insurance quote per home

In a mixed-vintage bayfront neighborhood, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the elevation, and the condition of the specific home, not a neighborhood average. A higher-and-drier lot near Bayshore and the park with a well-kept or elevated home holds value better than a low-lying historic home facing a heavy insurance load. The interior can be renovated; the lot, the elevation, and the bayside flood picture cannot. Read the flood zone, the elevation, the surge history, and the condition first, then price the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Ballast Point in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a historic or new South Tampa home near the bay and Bayshore.

Biggest advantageA sought-after bayfront South Tampa location near Bayshore, the pier, and old-Florida charm.

Biggest riskThe bayside flood and insurance picture and mixed-vintage condition.

Sweet spotA well-kept or elevated home on a higher-and-drier lot near Bayshore.

Avoid ifYou want an inland, high-and-dry, low-insurance home or HOA uniformity.

Carrying Costs, No HOA & Insurance

15-Second Take

No HOA, simple carrying costs
Flood and windstorm insurance is the big cost
Historic bungalows to new construction
Read the elevation and any rebuild after 2024
Near Bayshore and the Ballast Point pier

Public sources describe Ballast Point as an established, non-HOA neighborhood, so carrying costs are taxes and insurance rather than dues, and there is no CDD. Confirm any deed restriction for the specific home; the bayside flood and windstorm insurance is the defining cost, so pull a real quote.

There is no HOA amenity package; the value is the home, the lot, any waterfront, and the proximity to Bayshore and Ballast Point Park. Confirm any deed restrictions for a specific property.

This is a historic residential neighborhood rather than a club community; Bayshore Boulevard, Ballast Point Park and pier, and the waterfront restaurant are the amenities.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Ballast Point buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxHillsborough County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Ballast Point.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Ballast Point

Price it to the condition, the lot, and the elevation, not the Zestimate.

If you are selling in Ballast Point, the right price comes from recent comparable South Tampa sales matched to your home's condition and vintage, the lot and elevation, and the flood and insurance picture, not an automated estimate. Here, the lot and the condition set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Ballast Point, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Las Palmas, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Ballast Point home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Ballast Point matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Hillsborough County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,065/mo

Hillsborough County typical true cost to own

$151/mo

Hillsborough County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Hillsborough County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

32% of homes for sale in ZIP 33611 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-06-25).

Ballast Point Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Ballast Point is currently a buyer's market. About 9.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,124,990, and homes go under contract in about 36 days.

9.0

Months supply

$1,124,990

Median list

$682,000

Median sold

$368

Per sqft

Days on mkt

3/2/4

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33611 ZIP is $479,809, about 16.5% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ballast Point?

It is a historic bayfront neighborhood in South Tampa, in the 33611 ZIP, on the west side of Hillsborough Bay just north of MacDill Air Force Base, near Bayshore Boulevard.

What kind of homes are here?

Public sources describe Craftsman bungalows, Queen Annes, and Victorians intermingled with new construction, across price ranges up to waterfront estates. Read the specific home's vintage and condition.

Is there an HOA?

Public sources describe a non-HOA neighborhood, so carrying costs are taxes and insurance. Confirm any deed restriction for the specific home. There is no CDD.

Is Ballast Point in a flood zone?

As a bayfront neighborhood, flood and windstorm exposure varies by lot and elevation. Pull the elevation, the flood zone, and a real insurance quote, and whether a home was flooded or elevated after 2024.

Did the 2024 hurricanes affect this area?

The 2024 storms brought surge to low-lying South Tampa, with impact varying by elevation. Confirm the elevation and flood history for the specific home.

What is nearby?

Public sources describe Bayshore Boulevard's 4.5-mile waterfront sidewalk and Ballast Point Park with a 600-foot pier and a waterfront restaurant, with MacDill, downtown Tampa, and Hyde Park Village close by.

What should I check on a home here?

Read the elevation and flood zone, the condition and vintage, the roof and systems, and pull a real insurance quote and a renovation budget for an older home.

Is it a good investment?

The sought-after South Tampa bayfront location supports appreciation, but condition and the flood picture vary by home; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Should I use the listing agent to buy here?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a bayfront home where the lot, the elevation, and the flood picture swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

Who is the best real estate agent for Ballast Point?

The best agent for Ballast Point is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Ballast Point.

How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Ballast Point?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ballast Point and the wider Tampa area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ballast Point?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ballast Point purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Ballast Point?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a historic or new South Tampa home near the bayExcellent fit

Buyers drawn to Bayshore Boulevard, the pier, and old-Florida charmExcellent fit

Renovators comfortable reading an older bungalow's conditionExcellent fit

Buyers who will read the condition, the flood, and the compsExcellent fit

Buyers who will budget bayside insurance and any renovationExcellent fit

Buyers who want an inland, high-and-dry, low-insurance homeProbably not

Anyone who wants HOA-maintained, uniform housingProbably not

Buyers who will not read the bayside flood pictureProbably not

Buyers seeking the lowest possible price pointProbably not

Buyers who will not budget elevation or rebuild costsProbably not

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Ballast PointSouth Tampa Homes for Sale

The 60-Second Overview

Who Ballast Point is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Ballast Point is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Ballast Point

Ballast Point on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Ballast Point

Sought-after South Tampa bayfront anchors demand

Bayside flood and insurance is the watch item

Mixed vintages mean condition varies

New construction is reshaping the housing stock

2024 storms bring surge to low-lying South Tampa

The Ballast Point buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Ballast Point.

What ~$682K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Ballast Point holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ballast Point

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Ballast Point is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Ballast Point in 15 seconds.

Carrying Costs, No HOA & Insurance

Tools for a Ballast Point buy.

Price it to the condition, the lot, and the elevation, not the Zestimate.

In Ballast Point, condition and view decide your number

What is your Ballast Point home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Ballast Point Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Ballast Point?

Get the inside read on Ballast Point

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