Physicians, residents, nurses, and hospital staff make up a steady share of buyers in the neighborhoods around Davis Islands. Tampa General opened on the island in 1927 as Tampa Municipal Hospital, on land D.P. Davis deeded to the city, and its main campus is still there. The hospital’s shift schedules make a short, predictable drive worth paying for.
Closest neighborhoods
- Davis Islands: the hospital is on the island, so most homes are within a few minutes by car or bike. The island mixes 1920s Mediterranean Revival homes, mid-century houses, new construction, and condos.
- Harbour Island and Downtown Tampa: across the channel, with towers such as The Plaza on Harbour Island and the downtown condos.
- Hyde Park and the Bayshore Boulevard condos, including Hyde Park House and Virage Bayshore: typically 5 to 10 minutes.
- Bayshore Beautiful and Palma Ceia: typically 10 to 15 minutes.
What to know about the island
- Two bridges. Davis Islands connects to the mainland by bridges at its north end, so hospital traffic and events can slow the approach.
- Flood zone. The island is low and surrounded by water. Get the elevation certificate and read how to read a flood zone and the FEMA 50% rule.
- Historic homes. Many 1920s homes are listed on the National Register. Read Mediterranean Revival homes.
- Physician financing. Residents and new attendings often use physician loan programs. Read how to finance a luxury home in Tampa Bay.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tampa General Hospital?
On Davis Islands, at 1 Tampa General Circle, just south of Downtown Tampa and across the channel from Harbour Island.
Can you walk or bike to Tampa General from Davis Islands?
Yes. The hospital sits at the north end of the island, and most of the island’s streets are within a short bike ride. Harbour Island and Downtown are across the channel by bridge.
Is Tampa General a teaching hospital?
Yes. It is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, and USF Health also has a center on the Davis Islands campus.