USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, and the USF Health campus together form one of the largest employment centers in north Tampa. Buyers tied to them usually want a drive under 20 minutes and a choice between newer planned communities to the north and older neighborhoods to the south. Shane Vanderson covers both.
North: planned communities
- New Tampa, including Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, and Cory Lake Isles: gated and golf communities along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, typically 10 to 20 minutes north of campus. Many carry HOA and CDD assessments; read CDD fees in Tampa Bay.
- Carrollwood: west of campus by Fletcher Avenue, typically 15 to 20 minutes.
- Avila and Cheval: gated golf communities to the northwest, typically 20 to 30 minutes.
South: older neighborhoods
- Seminole Heights: historic bungalows along the Hillsborough River, typically 15 minutes south by Interstate 275 or Florida Avenue.
- Temple Terrace: a city of its own east of campus with a 1920s golf course and river lots.
- South Tampa and Downtown Tampa: typically 25 to 35 minutes, for buyers who want the city and accept the drive.
Notes for USF and Moffitt buyers
- USF Health and Moffitt also operate downtown and at Tampa General, so confirm which campus you will report to before you choose a side of town.
- Physician and faculty buyers often use physician loan programs; read how to finance a luxury home in Tampa Bay.
- Relocating from out of state? Read renting first vs. buying right away.
To see homes near USF, call or text Shane at 813-205-5430 or use the contact page. Back to relocating to Tampa Bay.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the USF Tampa campus?
At 4202 East Fowler Avenue in north Tampa, about seven miles north of Downtown, between Interstate 275 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The Tampa campus covers about 1,562 acres.
Is Moffitt Cancer Center at USF?
Moffitt’s Magnolia campus and much of its research sit on the USF Tampa campus. Moffitt also has a McKinley campus nearby and locations in Wesley Chapel and elsewhere in the region.
Which neighborhoods are closest to USF?
Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, and the rest of New Tampa are typically 10 to 20 minutes north. Carrollwood is about 15 to 20 minutes west, and Seminole Heights is about 15 minutes south.