Beach Park in Tampa

Beach Park Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Historic waterfront neighborhood · Westshore South Tampa · ZIP 33609

South Tampa's premier 1920s waterfront neighborhood off Old Tampa Bay.

Historic Mediterranean RevivalWaterfront and canal homesMinutes to Westshore and TPA
Live Market Pulse
53/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a premier, all-resale waterfront market where the lot, the water frontage, era, condition, and flood-zone status drive value. Confirm the FEMA zone, elevation, and seawall and dock condition for the specific address.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$1.45M
Median Price
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Supply
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Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$666/sf
Median $/Sqft
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Beach Park is one of South Tampa's most prestigious addresses, a 1920s waterfront community of Mediterranean Revival homes on man-made canals and bayous off Old Tampa Bay. You are buying water frontage, location, and architecture, and pricing is driven by the lot, the water, and condition. After the 2024 storms, elevation, seawall and dock condition, and the flood-insurance picture are central even on a premier waterfront street, so read the specific lot before the list price."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Beach Park market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.4M ($666 per sq ft), a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Beach Park is a historic waterfront neighborhood in Tampa's Westshore area, developed in the 1920s on the shore of Old Tampa Bay. The Beach Park Company subdivided it with man-made canals and bayous and winding roads, and built a landmark Moorish-style West Shore entrance in 1924, per local histories. The original homes were built to a Mediterranean theme, stucco, terra cotta roofs, archways, and decorative tile, and a number of 1920s originals survive.

Today Beach Park, with the adjacent Beach Park Isles and Culbreath Bayou and Isles, is a premier, all-resale market spanning original historic homes, mid-century homes, and new waterfront construction. Because vintages and renovation levels vary widely, this is a comp-by-comp market where the homesite and the water frontage matter as much as the house.

Most homes carry no community-wide HOA, so the carrying cost is taxes plus a waterfront insurance picture rather than bond assessments. Confirm the CDD status per parcel (none expected) and, on waterfront homes, the seawall, dock, and lift condition, which are real capital items.

The homework is flood. Waterfront and canal lots sit in FEMA high-risk zones, and reporting since Hurricanes Helene and Milton shows Tampa Bay flood-zone homes trading at a widening discount to comparable dry-zone homes. Pull the FEMA zone and elevation for the exact address and get an actual flood and wind insurance quote before you offer.

Best for

  • Waterfront and boating buyers who want a premier South Tampa address
  • Lovers of 1920s Mediterranean Revival architecture and historic character
  • Buyers who value a Westshore location minutes from the airport and downtown
  • Buyers who will price elevation, seawall, and flood insurance honestly

Probably not for

  • Buyers seeking an attainable price in a top-of-market waterfront submarket
  • Anyone who wants zero flood exposure without checking the lot
  • Buyers unwilling to budget seawall, dock, and historic-home maintenance
  • Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty only

How Beach Park is performing right now

53/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
1 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%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 Beach Park listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Beach Park

Live MLS inventory for Beach Park. 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.

No homes are actively for sale in Beach Park right now, so its recent closed sales are shown, 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.

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.

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Westshore business district~5 min · ~2 miles
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~10 min · ~4 miles
International Plaza and Bay Street~6 min · ~2 miles
Downtown Tampa~15 min · ~6 miles
Bayshore Boulevard~10 min · ~4 miles
St. Petersburg via the Howard Frankland~25 to 30 min · ~17 miles

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. 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
Beach Park (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

Beach Park 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.

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

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Beach Park and waterfront South Tampa: the post-2024 flood repricing and Tampa's flood-mitigation posture. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Beach Park

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

Net OutlookBullishScarce premier frontage supports long-term demand, while the flood and insurance picture is the near-term watch item. The honest read is lot by lot: frontage, seawall, elevation, and an actual insurance quote.

Tampa Bay flood-zone homes trading at a widening discount

2025
BearishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Submarket

Since Helene and Milton, waterfront flood-zone homes have sold below comparable dry-zone homes, so elevation and frontage belong in the offer math.

Tampa holds CRS Class 5, 25% NFIP discount

2025
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Citywide

The city's Community Rating System class earns flood-zone owners a meaningful premium discount; confirm it for the specific parcel.

Scarce, premier waterfront supply

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

A built-out, premier waterfront neighborhood keeps frontage scarce, supporting long-term pricing power.

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 Beach Park, 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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  1. January 2025
    Market

    Tampa Bay flood-zone homes selling at a discount

    Local buyer guidance reported that since Hurricanes Helene and Milton, flood-zone properties have sold at a discount to comparable non-flood-zone homes, and the gap appears to be widening. Why it matters: Price the flood zone and frontage into the offer; the discount is real and lot-specific. Source

  2. January 2025
    Insurance

    Tampa's CRS Class 5 flood-premium discount

    The City of Tampa participates in FEMA's Community Rating System at Class 5, earning a 25% discount on NFIP premiums for properties in flood zones. Why it matters: Confirm the discount and zone for the address; it softens but does not erase the waterfront flood-cost question. Source

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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.

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

1

Pull the FEMA flood zone and elevation for the exact address; waterfront and canal lots carry the most exposure.

2

Inspect the seawall, dock, and lift on a waterfront home, these are major capital items that drive price.

3

Read the era and renovation honestly, a 1925 original and a rebuilt home can list close with very different budgets.

4

Get an actual flood and wind insurance quote before you offer; do not rely on the prior owner's premium.

5

Comp by lot, water frontage, and condition, not by a neighborhood average.

Best Buy
A renovated or solid-bones home with strong water frontage and a sound seawall
Biggest Risk
Flood and surge exposure plus seawall, dock, and older-home costs
Best Lot
Open-water and wide-canal frontage over interior or narrow-canal lots
Smart Timing
Get the flood, seawall, and insurance read before you write
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

Beach Park sits in Tampa's Westshore area on Old Tampa Bay, with the adjacent Beach Park Isles and Culbreath Bayou and Isles, minutes from the Westshore business district, International Plaza, Tampa International Airport, and downtown. The neighborhood is built out and all-resale, spanning 1920s Mediterranean Revival originals, mid-century homes, and new waterfront construction; there is no production builder. Confirm school zoning by address with Hillsborough County Public Schools, the South Tampa area is associated with the Grady, Coleman, and Plant attendance pattern, and assignment is by address and changes.

The takeaway

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

The Entry or Interior Home
$995K to $995K

Original-condition or interior (non-waterfront) homes, the renovation route into the neighborhood at the lower end of the local range.

Lowest entry
The Core Waterfront Home
$995K to $1.90M

Updated homes with canal frontage and a dock, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Top
$1.90M to $1.90M

Large renovated or new-construction homes on open-water or wide-canal frontage, the premium end of a top-tier waterfront market.

Strongest resale

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

$995K to $995K
The Entry or Interior Home
Original-condition or interior (non-waterfront) homes, the renovation route into the neighborhood at the lower end of the local range.
$995K to $1.90M
The Core Waterfront Home
Updated homes with canal frontage and a dock, the heart of the resale market here.
$1.90M to $1.90M
The Top
Large renovated or new-construction homes on open-water or wide-canal frontage, the premium end of a top-tier waterfront market.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Premier waterfront Westshore locationStrong
Scarce water frontage and historic characterStrong
Minutes to airport, Westshore, downtownStrong
Seawall, dock, and historic-home costsManage it
Flood and surge exposure on the waterManage it

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

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Beach Park

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.

In Beach Park you are buying the water, the lot, and the architecture. The money is won or lost on frontage, the seawall, and an honest flood and condition read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.5B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.8/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency9.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.4/10

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.

Why our read on Beach Park 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • Open-water frontage holds value best
  • Seawall and dock condition swing price
  • Higher-elevation lots carry lower insurance
  • Interior lots are the value entry
  • Read frontage and elevation first

In a waterfront neighborhood like Beach Park, the lot and its water frontage are the part of your money the market protects. Open-water and wide-canal frontage with a sound seawall and dock commands durable premiums, while interior and narrow-canal lots are the value entry. Elevation and the FEMA zone now matter as much as the view; read frontage, seawall, and elevation first, then price the home's condition against it.

Beach Park in 15 seconds.

Best forWaterfront and boating buyers who want a premier, historic South Tampa address.
Biggest advantageWater frontage and a Westshore location minutes from the airport, Westshore, and downtown.
Biggest riskFlood and surge exposure plus seawall, dock, and historic-home costs.
Sweet spotA renovated home with strong water frontage and a sound seawall.
Avoid ifYou want an attainable price, zero flood homework, or new construction only.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No community-wide HOA on most homes
  • No CDD expected (confirm per parcel)
  • Carrying cost is taxes plus waterfront insurance
  • Budget seawall, dock, and lift upkeep
  • Price flood and surge by lot

No community-wide HOA on most Beach Park homes; confirm any individual condo or sub-association dues for a specific property and the parcel's CDD status (none expected).

There is no master amenity package; the bay, the canals, and nearby Westshore and South Tampa amenities serve the area. Waterfront owners maintain their own seawalls and docks.

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.

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 Beach Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping South Tampa, 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.

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Beach Park Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Beach Park is currently a seller's market. About 3.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $3,539,950, and homes go under contract in about 73 days.

3.6
Months supply
$3,539,950
Median list
$1,042,000
Median sold
$636
Per sqft
73
Days on mkt
12/6/40
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34285 ZIP is $376,969, about 12.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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 Beach Park?
In Tampa's Westshore area of South Tampa on Old Tampa Bay, generally in the 33609 ZIP, minutes from the airport, the Westshore business district, and downtown.
What is Beach Park known for?
A 1920s waterfront development with man-made canals and bayous, a landmark Moorish-style entrance from 1924, and Mediterranean Revival architecture, one of South Tampa's most prestigious addresses.
Are there waterfront homes in Beach Park?
Yes. The neighborhood and the adjacent Beach Park Isles and Culbreath Bayou and Isles include canal-front and open-water homes with seawalls and private docks, alongside interior homes.
Is there an HOA in Beach Park?
Most homes carry no community-wide HOA. Confirm any individual condo or sub-association dues for a specific property before you offer.
Does Beach Park have a CDD?
No CDD is expected in this established neighborhood. Confirm the parcel's actual tax bill during diligence.
Is Beach Park in a flood zone?
Waterfront and canal lots sit in FEMA high-risk flood zones, and exposure varies by elevation. Pull the FEMA zone and elevation for the exact address and get an actual flood-insurance quote.
Did Beach Park flood in 2024?
Waterfront South Tampa saw impacts during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, varying by elevation. The honest answer is lot-specific, so check the address's zone, elevation, and any disclosed flooding.
What should I check on a waterfront home here?
The seawall, dock, and lift condition, the FEMA zone and elevation, the flood and wind insurance quote, and the water depth and access for boating, all before you offer.
What kind of homes are in Beach Park?
A wide range, from 1920s Mediterranean Revival originals to mid-century homes and new waterfront construction, so pricing should be done comp by comp.
What schools serve Beach Park?
The South Tampa area is associated with the Grady, Coleman, and Plant attendance pattern, but assignment is by address and changes. Confirm with Hillsborough County Public Schools.
How far is Beach Park from the airport?
Tampa International Airport is about four miles, roughly a 10-minute drive, with the Westshore district and International Plaza even closer.
Is Beach Park a good investment?
Its scarce waterfront frontage, premier location, and historic character support resale. The risks are flood exposure and seawall and historic-home costs; frontage, condition, and the specific lot drive the outcome, and this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Beach Park?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a waterfront home where frontage, seawall, and flood exposure swing value, your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Beach Park?
The best agent for Beach Park 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 Beach Park.
How do I find a top Tampa real estate agent who knows Beach Park?
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 Beach Park and the wider Tampa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Beach Park?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Beach Park purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Waterfront and boating buyers who want a premier South Tampa addressExcellent fit
Lovers of 1920s Mediterranean Revival architectureExcellent fit
Buyers who value a Westshore location near the airport and downtownExcellent fit
Buyers who will price elevation, seawall, and flood insurance honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want scarce, durable waterfront frontageExcellent fit
Buyers seeking an attainable price in this submarketProbably not
Anyone who wants zero flood exposure without checking the lotProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget seawall, dock, and historic-home upkeepProbably not
Buyers who want only new construction with a warrantyProbably not
Anyone who needs a gated, amenity-dense master planProbably not

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