Riverwalk at Waterside Island Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Established 1988 · Tampa · Hillsborough County

A gated waterfront townhome community along the Hillsborough River in Northeast Tampa, reported built in the mid-1980s, with a resort-style amenity set and an active rental presence.

Hillsborough River waterfrontGated townhomesPool and fitness amenities

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Jon's Current Read

"Riverwalk at Waterside Island is a gated townhome community on the Hillsborough River in Northeast Tampa (ZIP 33617), reported built in the mid-1980s. The townhomes are mostly two-story plans with three bedrooms, and the community offers a pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a racquetball court, a playground, picnic areas, a riverfront dock and gazebo, gated boat and RV storage, and a public boat ramp with river access (community and listing profiles). The read is an established waterfront community with a strong amenity set and a large share of rented units alongside owner-occupants, so confirm the for-sale fee-simple status, the HOA dues and what they cover, the reserves, and the rental cap or tenant mix before you offer. Because this is an aging waterfront building stock near the river, flood zone, flood insurance, and any post-2024-hurricane history matter materially to carrying cost and value."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Riverwalk at Waterside Island is a gated townhome community on the Hillsborough River in Northeast Tampa (ZIP 33617), Hillsborough County, reported built in the mid-1980s along Waterside Drive and Waterside Island Court near North 40th Street (community and listing profiles).

The townhomes are reported mostly as two-story, three-bedroom plans with units around the 1,300 to 1,400 square foot range, though figures vary by plan; treat any size or build-year figure as reported and confirm with the listing and the Hillsborough County appraiser.

Amenities are unusually deep for the era and price point: a community pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a racquetball court, a playground and picnic areas, a riverfront dock and gazebo, gated boat and RV storage, and a public boat ramp with Hillsborough River access (community profiles).

The community carries a large share of rented units alongside owners, so confirm the for-sale fee-simple status, the HOA dues and scope, the reserves and any special assessments, the rental cap or tenant mix, and the flood zone and insurance before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Riverwalk at Waterside Island is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want gated, amenity-rich waterfront townhome living on the Hillsborough River
Buyers who value pool, fitness, racquetball, and river and boat access at a Northeast Tampa price point
Buyers comfortable evaluating an aging building stock, HOA reserves, flood zone, and tenant mix

Probably not for

Buyers who want new construction or a low-maintenance newer build
Buyers who want a low-density single-family enclave away from the river
Buyers who want a community with few or no rentals and minimal association oversight

Market Pulse

How Riverwalk at Waterside Island is performing right now

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momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

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0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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 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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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

Riverwalk at Waterside Island sits in Tampa, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Drive times from Riverwalk at Waterside Island. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point.

Hillsborough River dock and boat ramp~2 min · on site

Busch Gardens area~10 to 15 min · approximate

University of South Florida (USF)~10 to 15 min · approximate

I-275 access~10 min · approximate

Downtown Tampa~20 to 25 min · approximate

Tampa International Airport (TPA)~25 to 30 min · approximate

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

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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

Riverwalk at Waterside Island (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

Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Riverwalk at Waterside Island address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Riverwalk at Waterside Island, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Riverwalk at Waterside Island

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a gated waterfront townhome community with a deep amenity set on the Hillsborough River, paired with an aging mid-1980s building stock and an active rental presence. The watch items are the HOA dues and reserves, any special assessments, the rental mix, and the flood zone and insurance, which the 2024 hurricane season made central across river-adjacent Tampa.

Hillsborough River flooding and the 2024 hurricane season

BearishHurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton in 2024 drove record Hillsborough River flooding and billions in county-wide damage; river-adjacent Tampa property carries flood-zone and insurance risk that buyers must confirm for the specific unit. impact

SignificanceRadius: Tampa Bay

Hillsborough River flooding and the 2024 hurricane season

Gated waterfront amenities on the Hillsborough River

BullishA pool, fitness center, racquetball, dock, gazebo, and boat ramp with river access support demand and a waterfront premium relative to inland townhomes at a similar price point; confirm the dues and reserves that fund them. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Gated waterfront amenities on the Hillsborough River

Aging mid-1980s building stock and active rentals

NeutralAn older building stock and a large rented share put reserves, special assessments, and the rental cap at the center of the decision; comp owner-occupied sales and read the association budget. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Aging mid-1980s building stock and active rentals

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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island, 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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October 2024
Flood risk
Hurricane Milton drives record Hillsborough River flooding
Hurricane Milton brought a record 11.54 inches of rain to Tampa in October 2024 and pushed the Hillsborough River past record flood stage, with the county reporting more than two billion dollars in damage and widespread flooding in areas that had rarely flooded before (Axios Tampa Bay). River-adjacent communities must confirm flood zone, insurance, and any unit-level history. Why it matters: For a river-adjacent townhome community, flood zone and insurance are central to carrying cost and value; confirm both for the specific unit. Source
April 2026
Flood policy
Hillsborough approves flood-protection funding
In April 2026, Hillsborough County commissioners approved millions for flood protection as part of the Rebuilding for Tomorrow program following the 2024 storms (Hillsborough County). Drainage and flood investment is a multi-year backdrop for river-adjacent value in Tampa. Why it matters: County flood investment is a slow-moving tailwind, but it does not remove the need to confirm the unit's flood zone and insurance. 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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island buying strategy.

If we were buying in Riverwalk at Waterside Island, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the for-sale fee-simple status for the specific unit, since the community also carries a large rented share; verify ownership type with the listing.

Read the HOA dues and what they cover, and the reserves, recent special assessments, and any pending assessment, because amenities and an aging building stock drive carrying cost here.

Check the flood zone and flood insurance for the unit, given the Hillsborough River location and the record 2024 storm flooding across river-adjacent Tampa.

Confirm the rental cap and tenant mix, since the community has an active rental presence that affects financing and resale.

Comp owner-occupied townhome sales within Riverwalk at Waterside Island by plan and condition, not against newer or inland townhomes.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated, owner-occupied townhome with a clean flood and assessment history in a well-funded association, priced to its condition.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting flood insurance, a special assessment, or deferred maintenance on an aging waterfront building stock.

Best Lot

River-adjacent and waterfront-view positions and the amenity access carry premiums within the community; confirm the flood zone.

Smart Timing

Confirm ownership type, dues and reserves, the rental cap, and the flood zone and insurance before you write.

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

Riverwalk at Waterside Island is a gated townhome community on the Hillsborough River in Northeast Tampa (33617), Hillsborough County, reported built in the mid-1980s along Waterside Drive and Waterside Island Court near North 40th Street. Townhomes are reported mostly as two-story, three-bedroom plans. Amenities include a pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a racquetball court, a playground and picnic areas, a riverfront dock and gazebo, gated boat and RV storage, and a public boat ramp with river access. The community has an active rental presence alongside owner-occupants. Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County public schools by address; reported zoning includes Robles Elementary, Sligh Middle, and King High. Verify zoning with the district.

Riverwalk at Waterside Island Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Riverwalk at Waterside Island.

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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: older or unrenovated townhomes

The most attainable product is older or unrenovated townhomes. Budget for updates and confirm the flood zone, insurance, and any pending assessment before assuming a value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated townhomes in well-funded buildings

The core is updated townhomes in associations with healthy reserves and a clean assessment history. Condition, the building, and the flood position separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory

High: renovated, river-adjacent positions

The top end is renovated townhomes in the most desirable river-adjacent or waterfront-view positions with strong amenity access. These trade on condition, position, and a sound association.

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.

Entry: older or unrenovated townhomes

The most attainable product is older or unrenovated townhomes. Budget for updates and confirm the flood zone, insurance, and any pending assessment before assuming a value.

Mid: updated townhomes in well-funded buildings

The core is updated townhomes in associations with healthy reserves and a clean assessment history. Condition, the building, and the flood position separate these more than square footage.

High: renovated, river-adjacent positions

The top end is renovated townhomes in the most desirable river-adjacent or waterfront-view positions with strong amenity access. These trade on condition, position, and a sound association.

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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island, 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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island holds value.

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

Location within TampaStrong

Established communityPositive

HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel

Home condition and systemsVerify per home

Flood read per lotVerify per address

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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island

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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The river, the gate, and the amenities are priced into every Riverwalk at Waterside Island listing. The deal is won on the unit's condition, the association's reserves, and the flood zone, not the sticker.

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.

7.1B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.0/10

Renovation Risk6.0/10

Location Efficiency7.6/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.2/10

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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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

River-adjacent and waterfront-view positions carry premiums; confirm the flood zone.
Condition and the building drive value more than square footage here.
Confirm dues, reserves, the rental cap, and the flood position per unit.

In a gated waterfront townhome community like Riverwalk at Waterside Island, the unit's condition, the building, the association's reserves, and the flood position set value together. River-adjacent and waterfront-view positions and strong amenity access carry premiums, but they also raise the stakes on flood zone and insurance. Compare a unit against the closest owner-occupied sale on a comparable plan and position within the community, and read the association budget and flood history before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Riverwalk at Waterside Island in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want gated, amenity-rich waterfront townhome living on the Hillsborough River at a Northeast Tampa price point.

Strong onRiver and boat access, a deep amenity set, a gated setting, and proximity to USF, Busch Gardens, and I-275.

WatchHOA dues and reserves, special assessments, the rental cap and tenant mix, and the flood zone and insurance.

Not forBuyers who want new construction, a low-density single-family enclave, or a community with few rentals.

The edgeOn an aging waterfront building stock, reading reserves and the flood zone and comping owner-occupied sales finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Monthly assessment funds the gate, amenities, and shared maintenance; confirm the figure.
Dues reported to cover water, sewer, trash, security, and amenities; verify scope.
Aging mid-1980s stock; read reserves and any special assessment.
Active rental presence; confirm the rental cap and tenant mix.
River-adjacent; flood zone and insurance are part of carrying cost.

Riverwalk at Waterside Island is reported to carry a monthly HOA or condo-style assessment funding the gate, amenities, and shared maintenance; reported figures for the broader Waterside community have ranged across a wide band by unit and year. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, the scope, the reserves, and any special assessment with the listing and the association before you offer.

Dues are reported to cover items such as water, sewer, and trash, plus the gated entry, security, and the amenity set including the pool, fitness center, racquetball, playground, dock, and grounds; gated boat and RV storage is reported as an added fee. Confirm exactly what is and is not included for the specific unit.

The community is amenity-driven for its era: a pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a racquetball court, a playground and picnic areas, a riverfront dock and gazebo, gated boat and RV storage, and a public boat ramp with Hillsborough River access. Confirm current amenity status and any closures or repairs with the association.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island.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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island

Thinking of selling in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

Your buyer is weighing the unit's condition, the association's health, and the flood zone, so sell the specifics: the updates, the dues and reserves, a clean assessment and flood history, and the waterfront amenity access.

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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Riverwalk at Waterside Island, 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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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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Riverwalk at Waterside Island Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Riverwalk at Waterside Island is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

A gated townhome community on the Hillsborough River in Northeast Tampa (33617), Hillsborough County, reported built in the mid-1980s with a deep amenity set and an active rental presence.

Where is Riverwalk at Waterside Island located?

In Northeast Tampa along Waterside Drive and Waterside Island Court near North 40th Street, ZIP 33617, on the Hillsborough River, with reach to USF, Busch Gardens, and I-275.

Is Riverwalk at Waterside Island for-sale or rentals?

The community has both owner-occupants and a large share of rented units. Confirm the for-sale fee-simple ownership type for the specific unit with the listing before you offer.

What kinds of homes are in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

Townhomes reported mostly as two-story, three-bedroom plans around the 1,300 to 1,400 square foot range, though figures vary by plan. Confirm the specifics for the unit.

Is Riverwalk at Waterside Island a gated community?

Yes, it is reported as a gated community with security features. Confirm current gate and security status with the association.

What amenities does Riverwalk at Waterside Island have?

A community pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a racquetball court, a playground and picnic areas, a riverfront dock and gazebo, gated boat and RV storage, and a public boat ramp with Hillsborough River access. Confirm current status with the association.

Is there an HOA in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

Yes. The community is reported to carry a monthly assessment funding the gate, amenities, and shared maintenance. Confirm the current dues, scope, reserves, and any special assessment with the listing and association.

What does the HOA cover in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

Dues are reported to cover items such as water, sewer, trash, security, and the amenity set; gated boat and RV storage is reported as an added fee. Confirm exactly what is included for the unit.

Does Riverwalk at Waterside Island have a flood risk?

It sits on the Hillsborough River, and the 2024 hurricane season drove record river flooding across Tampa. Confirm the unit's flood zone, flood insurance, and any flood history before you offer.

What schools serve Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

Homes are zoned to Hillsborough County public schools by address; reported zoning includes Robles Elementary, Sligh Middle, and King High. Assignments change, so verify the zoned schools with the district.

How far is Riverwalk at Waterside Island from USF?

Roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car, depending on the route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.

Is Riverwalk at Waterside Island a good investment?

Gated waterfront amenities support demand, but value turns on the unit's condition, the association's reserves, the rental mix, and the flood zone. Confirm each before deciding.

What should I check before buying in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

The for-sale ownership type, the HOA dues and reserves, any special assessment, the rental cap and tenant mix, the flood zone and insurance, and the unit's condition.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the association's health, the flood zone, and the individual unit swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

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

You want gated, amenity-rich waterfront townhome living on the Hillsborough RiverExcellent fit

You value pool, fitness, racquetball, and river and boat access at a Northeast Tampa price pointExcellent fit

You are comfortable evaluating an aging building stock, HOA reserves, flood zone, and tenant mixExcellent fit

You want new construction or a low-maintenance newer buildProbably not

You want a low-density single-family enclave away from the riverProbably not

You want a community with few or no rentals and minimal association oversightProbably not

Get the inside read on Riverwalk at Waterside Island

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Riverwalk at Waterside Island Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Riverwalk at Waterside Island is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Riverwalk at Waterside Island is performing right now

Riverwalk at Waterside Island 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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island

Hillsborough River flooding and the 2024 hurricane season

Gated waterfront amenities on the Hillsborough River

Aging mid-1980s building stock and active rentals

Hurricane Milton drives record Hillsborough River flooding

Hillsborough approves flood-protection funding

The Riverwalk at Waterside Island buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Riverwalk at Waterside Island.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Riverwalk at Waterside Island holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Riverwalk at Waterside Island

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 Riverwalk at Waterside Island is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Riverwalk at Waterside Island in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Riverwalk at Waterside Island buy.

Thinking of selling in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

In Riverwalk at Waterside Island, condition and view decide your number

What is your Riverwalk at Waterside Island home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Riverwalk at Waterside Island Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Riverwalk at Waterside Island?

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