Las Palmas at
Ballast Point Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Townhome community · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33611

A small South Tampa townhome pocket off Gandy, minutes from Bayshore, where the flood and insurance read sets the number.

South Tampa locationTownhome communityNear Bayshore Boulevard

Live Market Pulse

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Las Palmas is a small townhome community, so the honest read is the specific unit, the HOA, and the coastal flood and insurance picture, not a Tampa average.

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Jon's Current Read

"Las Palmas at Ballast Point is a small townhome community off Gandy Boulevard in South Tampa, built around 2004 to 2005 (neighborhoods.com, 2026). The appeal is location and low maintenance: a lock-and-leave townhome a few minutes from Bayshore Boulevard, the Ballast Point pier, MacDill Air Force Base, and a short hop to the Gandy crossing toward Pinellas. The trade is that this sits inside the coastal area south of Gandy that the City of Tampa flagged for flooding attention after the 2024 hurricanes, so the FEMA flood zone, the elevation, and the wind and flood insurance quote drive carrying cost far more than the list price. Your leverage is reading the exact unit, the HOA budget and reserves, and the insurance math before you fall for the address."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Las Palmas at Ballast Point is a small townhome community on Las Campos Place, entered off Gandy Boulevard between MacDill Avenue and Himes Avenue on the south side, in the Ballast Point area of South Tampa (listing descriptions, 2026). It was built around 2004 to 2005 and is well established rather than new construction (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

The draw is a low-maintenance South Tampa address. The community is small and quiet with a central pool, and units are two-story townhomes, so the lifestyle is lock-and-leave living a short drive from Bayshore Boulevard, the Ballast Point pier and park, Publix and Target on Gandy, the University of Tampa, downtown, and MacDill Air Force Base.

The location also defines the homework. Las Palmas sits inside the coastal area south of Gandy that the City of Tampa is studying for flooding and storm resilience after the 2024 hurricanes, so the FEMA flood zone, the finished floor elevation, and the insurance quote are central to the read on any specific unit.

The pitch is South Tampa convenience without a single-family price or yard, and the work is verifying the HOA budget, the flood zone, and the wind and flood insurance for the exact unit before you commit. Confirm every fee and the flood line per unit.

Quick Match

Who Las Palmas is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a low-maintenance South Tampa townhome near Bayshore
Lock-and-leave owners who prefer a small community with a pool
Buyers tied to MacDill, downtown, or the University of Tampa
Buyers comfortable verifying flood zone and insurance for the unit

Probably not for

Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
Anyone unwilling to read the coastal flood and insurance math
Buyers who want a large amenity-dense master plan
Buyers who need to avoid any HOA or shared-wall living

Market Pulse

How Las Palmas is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Las Palmas 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 Bayshore Pointe Townhomes 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

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

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

Interactive Map

Las Palmas 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.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

A central community pool serves residents
The HOA maintains the pool and grounds
Exterior upkeep is handled at the community level
Confirm pool rules and any guest policies
Amenities are modest, this is a small community

Las Palmas at Ballast Point is a small South Tampa townhome community rather than a large amenity master plan, so the appeal is location and low maintenance. The community has a central pool and HOA-managed exterior upkeep, and it sits a short drive from Bayshore Boulevard, the Ballast Point pier and park, the Gandy retail corridor, the University of Tampa, downtown, and MacDill Air Force Base. Confirm the community rules, the pool and common-area details, and the fees before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Las Palmas trades a yard for a central South Tampa address, with Bayshore, the Ballast Point pier, the Gandy retail corridor, MacDill, and the Gandy crossing toward Pinellas all close by.

Drive times from Las Palmas at Ballast Point. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Bayshore Boulevard~3 to 5 min · waterfront path

Ballast Point Park and Pier~5 min · waterfront park

Gandy retail (Publix, Target)~3 to 5 min · shopping and services

MacDill Air Force Base~10 to 15 min · south Tampa base

Downtown Tampa~15 to 20 min · via Bayshore

Gandy Bridge to St. Petersburg~5 min to bridge · toward Pinellas

Tampa International Airport~20 to 30 min · via Westshore

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact unit. 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

Las Palmas (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

Las Palmas 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

Ballast Point Elementary (verify by address)

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Madison Middle (verify by address)

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Public

Robinson High (verify by address)

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

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Las Palmas at Ballast Point: the City of Tampa flooding and resilience work for the area south of Gandy, the restoration of the nearby Ballast Point pier, the insurance cost environment, and MacDill as a regional economic anchor. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Las Palmas at Ballast Point

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishSouth Tampa location keeps demand steady around Las Palmas, with the watch items being the coastal flood and insurance picture and how the city resilience planning south of Gandy plays out.

City studies flooding for the area south of Gandy

2025

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Tampa is weighing stormwater and density changes for the coastal area that includes this community after the 2024 hurricanes, so the flood and elevation read is central to value.

Ballast Point pier restoration underway

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

The City of Tampa has begun restoring the nearby Ballast Point pier rather than rebuilding it, protecting a signature South Tampa amenity close to the community.

Coastal insurance costs pressure carrying budgets

2025

BearishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Statewide rate pressure, including the 2025 Citizens change, means wind and flood coverage can move the monthly more than the price, so quote the unit early.

MacDill anchors the South Tampa economy

2025

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: County

MacDill Air Force Base is one of the region largest economic anchors, supporting steady housing demand in nearby South Tampa pockets like Ballast Point.

Low-maintenance townhome appeal near Bayshore

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A small townhome community with a pool near Bayshore suits lock-and-leave owners, supporting demand for well-kept units.

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 Las Palmas at 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 2025
Development
Tampa begins restoring the Ballast Point pier
The City of Tampa announced it had begun a project to restore the century-old Ballast Point pier, closed since the 2024 hurricanes, rather than rebuild it from scratch, with upgraded pilings, boards, plumbing, lighting, and electrical. Why it matters: Protecting a signature South Tampa waterfront amenity close to Las Palmas supports the area long-term appeal. Source
January 2025
Risk
Tampa advances a South of Gandy flooding plan
The City of Tampa worked on a flooding plan for the area south of Gandy after Hurricane Milton, with residents pressing for help and the city weighing stormwater and coastal high-hazard density measures. Why it matters: The coastal flood and resilience picture for this area is the central diligence item for any unit here. Source
November 2025
Market
Tampa Bay recognized for MacDill support
Tampa Bay won a national honor in November 2025 for its support of MacDill Air Force Base, underscoring the base role as one of the region largest economic anchors near South Tampa. Why it matters: A stable major employer just south of the community underpins steady demand in nearby Ballast Point. 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 Las Palmas buying strategy.

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

Read the flood zone and elevation first. Las Palmas sits in the coastal area south of Gandy, so pull the FEMA flood zone and the finished floor elevation for the exact unit before anything else.

Quote wind and flood insurance early. At this location, the insurance line can move the monthly more than the price, so get a real quote on the specific unit.

Get the HOA budget and reserves. A small townhome association carries roof, exterior, and pool costs, so read the dues, the reserve study, and any special assessment history.

Inspect the 2004 to 2005 build honestly. Roof age, systems, and any prior water intrusion drive the real cost, so budget condition on the unit you choose.

Use the South Tampa context, and cross-shop a nearby townhome community such as Bayshore Pointe Townhomes to test value.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated end or interior unit with a clean flood and insurance read

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting flood and wind insurance in the coastal area south of Gandy

Best Lot

A higher finished floor with a favorable FEMA flood zone

Smart Timing

Confirm the HOA budget, flood zone, and insurance before you offer

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

The Homes

Type

Two-story townhomes in a small community

Era

Built around 2004 to 2005, resale stock

Layout

Two-story units, confirm beds and garage per unit

Status

Established and built out

Costs & Fees

HOA

Townhome HOA covers exterior, pool, common areas, verify dues

Insurance

Budget wind and flood coverage, quote the unit

Worth noting

Coastal area south of Gandy, verify flood zone and elevation

Amenities

Pool

Central community pool

Upkeep

HOA-managed exterior and grounds

Nearby

Bayshore Boulevard, Ballast Point pier and park

Retail

Gandy corridor shopping and services

Location

Area

Ballast Point, South Tampa, off Gandy Boulevard

Access

Bayshore to downtown, Gandy Bridge to Pinellas

Base

MacDill Air Force Base a short drive south

Las Palmas Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Las Palmas.

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 Las Palmas today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Unit

An original interior townhome where condition and the insurance read drive value. The affordable way into this South Tampa pocket.

Lowest entry

The Updated Unit

A renovated townhome with newer systems and a clean flood and insurance picture, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory

The Top

A premium or end unit with updates, a healthy HOA budget, and the most favorable flood and elevation read, the stock that holds 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 ~$900K buys here.

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

The Entry Unit

An original interior townhome where condition and the insurance read drive value. The affordable way into this South Tampa pocket.

The Updated Unit

A renovated townhome with newer systems and a clean flood and insurance picture, the heart of the resale market here.

The Top

A premium or end unit with updates, a healthy HOA budget, and the most favorable flood and elevation read, the stock that holds 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 Las Palmas, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots 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 Las Palmas 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 golf, lake, and preserve frontage, 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 Las Palmas holds value.

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

Roof and building exteriorHOA-managed, confirm reserves

Interior updatesUnit by unit, kitchens and baths

Systems (HVAC, water heater)Age-driven on 2004 to 2005 stock

Flood and elevation readCoastal area, verify per unit

Curb appeal and common areasPool and grounds, HOA upkeep

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Las Palmas

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. 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

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era 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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Las Palmas trades a yard for a low-maintenance South Tampa address near Bayshore. The deal is won or lost on the unit, the HOA, and the coastal flood and insurance math.

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.

7.0B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.0/10

Renovation Risk4.8/10

Location Efficiency8.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility6.6/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.5/10

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 Las Palmas 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

Finished floor elevation matters in this coastal area
Pull the FEMA flood zone for the exact unit
End units and siting can affect value and light
The HOA controls the exterior and common grounds
Read the flood and insurance picture before finishes

In a coastal townhome community like Las Palmas, the parts of your money the market protects are the location, the finished floor elevation, and the flood zone, not a private lot. A unit with a higher finished floor and a more favorable FEMA flood zone carries and resells better than a lower one, and the interior can be renovated while the elevation and flood line cannot. Read the flood map and the insurance quote first, then price the condition of the unit against it.

The 15-Second Verdict

Las Palmas in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a low-maintenance South Tampa townhome near Bayshore and MacDill.

Biggest advantageA convenient South Tampa location with a pool, minutes from Bayshore and the Gandy crossing.

Biggest riskFlood and wind insurance in the coastal area south of Gandy, plus HOA reserves.

Sweet spotAn updated unit with a clean flood and insurance read and a healthy HOA budget.

Avoid ifYou want a single-family home with a yard or no HOA and no shared walls.

HOA, Flood & Insurance

15-Second Take

Townhome HOA, confirm the exact dues per unit
Read the reserve study and assessment history
Pool and exterior upkeep are common-area items
Pull the FEMA flood zone for the exact unit
Quote wind and flood insurance before you offer

Las Palmas is a townhome community with a mandatory HOA that typically funds exterior and common-area upkeep, the central pool, and shared maintenance. Townhome dues here are positioned as modest by listing descriptions, but confirm the current amount, the reserve study, and any special assessment history for the exact unit.

An HOA in a community like this generally covers common areas, the pool, and elements of the building exterior, while the owner carries the interior and an appropriate unit and contents policy. The master and unit insurance split, and the flood coverage, should be confirmed in the association documents.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas.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 Las Palmas

Price it to the unit, the HOA, and the flood and insurance read, not a South Tampa average.

Selling in Las Palmas means pricing to your specific unit, your HOA budget, and an honest flood and insurance picture, not to a broad South Tampa average. Condition, the finished floor, and the carrying cost are what 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 Las Palmas, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bayshore Pointe Townhomes, 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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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.

Las Palmas at Ballast Point Market Scorecard

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Las Palmas at Ballast Point?

It is a small townhome community on Las Campos Place off Gandy Boulevard, between MacDill Avenue and Himes Avenue on the south side, in the Ballast Point area of South Tampa, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33611 (listing descriptions, 2026).

When was Las Palmas at Ballast Point built?

It is a well-established community built around 2004 to 2005, so it is resale townhome stock rather than new construction (neighborhoods.com, 2026).

What type of homes are in Las Palmas?

The community is made up of two-story townhomes in a small setting with a central community pool (listing descriptions, 2026). Confirm the exact layout, bedrooms, and garage for any specific unit.

Does Las Palmas have an HOA?

Yes. As a townhome community it carries a mandatory HOA that funds common areas, the pool, and shared exterior maintenance. Confirm the current dues, the reserves, and any assessment history for the exact unit.

Is Las Palmas in a flood zone?

It sits in the coastal area south of Gandy Boulevard that the City of Tampa is studying for flooding after the 2024 hurricanes (WTSP and WUSF, 2025). Always pull the FEMA flood zone and the finished floor elevation for the specific unit and quote flood insurance.

How far is Las Palmas from Bayshore Boulevard?

It is a short drive, listing descriptions place it less than about a mile from Bayshore Boulevard and within a quick reach of the Ballast Point pier and park. Confirm the exact route for your unit.

How close is MacDill Air Force Base?

MacDill is just south in the same part of Tampa, a short drive from the community, which is part of the appeal for buyers tied to the base. MacDill is one of the region's largest economic anchors (Tampa Bay Business and Wealth, 2025).

What schools serve Las Palmas at Ballast Point?

The Ballast Point area of South Tampa is generally served by Ballast Point Elementary, Madison Middle, and Robinson High in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the zoned schools for the exact unit.

How is the commute to downtown Tampa?

Downtown Tampa is a short drive north via Bayshore Boulevard or the parallel routes, with times that vary by traffic and your start point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Can I reach Pinellas County easily from Las Palmas?

Yes. The Gandy Bridge is a short drive west and carries you toward St. Petersburg and Pinellas, with drive times that depend on traffic and destination.

Is Las Palmas a good fit for low-maintenance living?

It is built for it. A small townhome community with a pool and exterior upkeep handled by the HOA suits lock-and-leave owners, as long as the dues, reserves, and insurance math work for you.

What should I budget for insurance here?

Plan to budget both wind and flood coverage and quote them early, since this coastal location and statewide rate pressure can move the monthly more than the price (Citizens 2025 rate change, June 2025). Always quote the specific unit.

Is Las Palmas a good investment?

Location and low-maintenance appeal support demand, but this is a coastal townhome with HOA and insurance costs that drive the outcome. As with any coastal property, the flood and insurance read and the HOA health matter, and this is not a guarantee of future value.

Why does pricing vary within Las Palmas?

Because condition, the finished floor, the flood zone, and an updated versus original interior all move the number unit by unit. The specific unit and the carrying cost, not the community name, set the price.

Who is the best real estate agent for Las Palmas at Ballast Point?

The best agent for Las Palmas at 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 Las Palmas at Ballast Point.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Las Palmas?

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

Buyers who want a low-maintenance South Tampa townhome near BayshoreExcellent fit

Lock-and-leave owners who prefer a small community with a poolExcellent fit

Buyers tied to MacDill, downtown, or the University of TampaExcellent fit

Buyers who will read flood zone and insurance for the unitExcellent fit

Buyers comfortable with HOA living and shared wallsExcellent fit

Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the coastal flood and insurance mathProbably not

Buyers who want a large amenity-dense master planProbably not

Buyers who need to avoid any HOA or special assessmentsProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget wind and flood coverageProbably not

Get the inside read on Las Palmas

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the optional club, or selling your Las Palmas home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Las Palmas at Ballast Point — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

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Las Palmas atBallast Point Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Las Palmas is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Las Palmas is performing right now

Las Palmas on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Ballast Point Elementary (verify by address)

Madison Middle (verify by address)

Robinson High (verify by address)

Recent Developments in Las Palmas at Ballast Point

City studies flooding for the area south of Gandy

Ballast Point pier restoration underway

Coastal insurance costs pressure carrying budgets

MacDill anchors the South Tampa economy

Low-maintenance townhome appeal near Bayshore

Tampa begins restoring the Ballast Point pier

Tampa advances a South of Gandy flooding plan

Tampa Bay recognized for MacDill support

The Las Palmas buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

The Homes

Costs & Fees

Amenities

Location

What your money buys in Las Palmas.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Las Palmas holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Las Palmas

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Las Palmas is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Las Palmas in 15 seconds.

HOA, Flood & Insurance

Tools for a Las Palmas buy.

Price it to the unit, the HOA, and the flood and insurance read, not a South Tampa average.

In Las Palmas, condition and view decide your number

What is your Las Palmas home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Las Palmas at Ballast Point Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Las Palmas?

Get the inside read on Las Palmas

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Need to sell fast in Hillsborough County?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

Las Palmas at
Ballast Point Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL