Downtown Tampa has changed more in the last decade than in the 30 years before it. Water Street Tampa added a new district on the channel, the Riverwalk linked the parks and museums, and new towers brought full-time residents. Buyers who work downtown now have a real choice between living in it and living a short ride from it.
Live in it
- Downtown Tampa and the Channel District: towers such as The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Residences at The Tampa EDITION, SkyPoint, Towers of Channelside, and Grand Central at Kennedy. See the high-rise condo guide.
- Harbour Island: across one bridge from the arena and Water Street, with The Plaza on Harbour Island and single-family streets.
A short ride away
- Davis Islands and Hyde Park: typically 5 to 10 minutes, and a bike ride by Bayshore Boulevard.
- Ybor City and Seminole Heights: north and east of downtown, typically 10 to 15 minutes, with the TECO streetcar linking Ybor to the Channel District.
- Bayshore Beautiful and Palma Ceia: typically 10 to 15 minutes.
What to weigh
- Condo reserves and inspections. Newer towers are far from their first milestone inspection; older ones are not. Read milestone inspections and SIRS.
- Event traffic. Arena and Water Street events change the drive on game nights.
- Flood zone. Much of downtown, Harbour Island, and Davis Islands is low. Read how to read a flood zone.
- Condo vs. house. Read single-family homes vs. luxury condos.
To see homes near Downtown Tampa, call or text Shane at 813-205-5430 or use the contact page. Back to relocating to Tampa Bay.
Frequently asked questions
Can you walk to work in Downtown Tampa?
Yes, from the downtown and Channel District towers and from Harbour Island. The Tampa Riverwalk runs 2.6 miles along the river from Sparkman Wharf to Armature Works, and the TECO streetcar connects Ybor City, the Channel District, and downtown.
What is Water Street Tampa?
A roughly 56-acre waterfront district on the Garrison Channel next to the arena, with residences, hotels, offices, shops, and restaurants, including Sparkman Wharf.
Which neighborhoods with houses are closest to Downtown Tampa?
Harbour Island, Davis Islands, and Hyde Park are the closest single-family neighborhoods, usually 5 to 10 minutes. Seminole Heights and Ybor City are typically 10 to 15 minutes.