MacDill brings a steady flow of military families, contractors, and retirees to South Tampa, many on PCS orders with a fixed report date. The base sits at the end of the peninsula, so the drive from most of South Tampa runs south on Dale Mabry Highway, Bayshore Boulevard, or Westshore Boulevard to the gates. Shane Vanderson works with MacDill-bound buyers on short timelines, including VA loan purchases and sight-unseen closings.
Closest neighborhoods
- Ballast Point and Bayshore Beautiful: directly north of the base along Bayshore Boulevard, typically 5 to 10 minutes to the Bayshore gate.
- Westshore Yacht Club and Westshore Marina District: waterfront communities on the west side of the peninsula.
- Palma Ceia, Virginia Park, and Sunset Park: central and west South Tampa, typically 10 to 15 minutes.
- Hyde Park and Davis Islands: typically 15 to 20 minutes.
Buying on PCS orders
- VA loans. Entitlement, the funding fee, and occupancy rules all shape the purchase. Read how VA loans work for Tampa Bay military buyers.
- Remote purchases. Read buying a Tampa Bay home sight unseen.
- Flood zones. The southern end of the peninsula is low. Get the elevation certificate and a flood quote early. Read how to read a flood zone.
- Selling later. When the next orders come, read should you sell or rent out your Tampa Bay home.
To see homes near MacDill, call or text Shane at 813-205-5430 or use the contact page. Back to relocating to Tampa Bay.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MacDill Air Force Base?
At the southern tip of the Interbay Peninsula in South Tampa, about four miles south-southwest of Downtown Tampa, with gates reached from Dale Mabry Highway and Bayshore Boulevard.
What commands are at MacDill?
The 6th Air Refueling Wing is the host wing. MacDill is also headquarters for U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, and the Air Force Reserve’s 927th Air Refueling Wing is based there.
Which neighborhoods are closest to MacDill?
Ballast Point and Bayshore Beautiful are closest, along Bayshore Boulevard north of the base. Westshore Yacht Club, Palma Ceia, and Sunset Park are typically 10 to 15 minutes.