Publix · Dale Mabry Shopping Center
1313 S Dale Mabry Hwy
A grocery stop for comparing routines in the central part of South Tampa.
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South Tampa
Bayshore outings, neighborhood dining, and a peninsula full of distinct places.
South Tampa is more than a single price point or a view of Bayshore. Its appeal unfolds through individual neighborhoods, everyday shopping streets, and locally run dining rooms. Explore the practical side with Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team before narrowing your home search.
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A closer look · South Tampa
Picture an ordinary day here.
A Bayshore walk is a good introduction, but it is only one part of the South Tampa story. The peninsula includes different housing settings and shopping routes, and a home’s exact position changes how you reach Downtown or MacDill. Start with a specific neighborhood, then compare its streets, home styles, and recurring costs. For a first outing, pair the waterfront with a meal on Henderson Boulevard and a grocery stop on Dale Mabry. The goal is to experience a normal day here, not just the most photogenic stretch.
Researched September 26, 2026 · A local resource from Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team. Follow the source links for current details.
The everyday address book
Groceries, shopping, and the weekly run.
Start with these practical stops in or near South Tampa. The closest store depends on the home’s exact address.
Walmart Supercenter · West Gandy
4302 W Gandy Blvd
An option toward the southern peninsula; compare the route from your actual address.
Official information ↗School research starts with an address
Schools to put on your research list.
Explore these area campuses, then check the assignment for the specific home you are considering. Proximity alone does not determine enrollment.
Mabry Elementary School
4201 Estrella Street
Public elementary campus in South Tampa.
Official information ↗Plant High School
2415 S Himes Avenue
Public high school. South Tampa does not mean every property is assigned to Plant.
Official information ↗Robinson High School
6311 S Lois Avenue
A separate public high school in the southern peninsula, with IB and AICE information on its official site.
Official information ↗These are selected area resources, not a complete list or a rating of school quality. Attendance boundaries, grade configurations, and choice or magnet admissions can change. Look up an address with Hillsborough County Public Schools ↗ and confirm with the district or school. Review boundary changes ↗.
A local table to try
Bistro BT
Google Maps snapshot checked September 26, 2026. Ratings and review counts change; this is a researched dining option, not a personal endorsement from Chris.
4267 Henderson Boulevard
Chef BT Nguyen’s Bistro BT brings French and Vietnamese cooking to Henderson Boulevard. Its menu offers a different stop from the national chains: consider it for a lunch or dinner while exploring the surrounding streets.
Beyond the home tour
Make a day of exploring.
Bayshore Boulevard Greenway
Use the waterfront route for a walk or run and a broader view of the peninsula. Choose your starting point before you go; being in South Tampa does not guarantee a walkable trip to Bayshore.
Plan your visit ↗Ballast Point Park
At 5300 Interbay Boulevard, this waterfront park offers another way to experience the eastern side of the peninsula. Check the city’s current facility information when planning your visit.
Plan your visit ↗A first visit to South Tampa
Spend part of the visit along Bayshore and part on the everyday streets around the home. Compare parking, the grocery route, and school assignment separately; the South Tampa name is too broad to answer those questions by itself.
Your commute—and your beach day
Put the drive in perspective.
A shared starting point makes these routes easier to compare: H. B. Plant High School, 2415 S Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33629.
Downtown Tampa
9–14 min
4.5 miles · FL-618 Toll E/Selmon Expy
Check your route ↗Downtown St. Petersburg
26–40 min
21.8 miles · I-275 S
Check your route ↗MacDill AFB · Dale Mabry Gate
9–20 min
4.2 miles · US-92 W and FL-573 S
Check your route ↗St. Pete Beach
35–55 min
27.5 miles · Gandy Blvd N and I-275 S
Check your route ↗How to read these estimates: Google Maps predictions checked September 26, 2026, for departure Monday, September 28 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Times and miles use the first recommended driving route, which may include tolls. Downtown destinations are the respective city halls. The beach is a named comparison destination, not a claim that it is the nearest beach. Weekend beach traffic, parking, weather, and your actual starting address can change the trip. Links open current directions rather than the saved departure forecast.
MacDill: The estimate ends at the Dale Mabry Gate and excludes the entry queue and travel inside the installation. Access authorization is required. Check official gate information ↗.
What homes cost · a dated market snapshot
Compare single-family homes and townhomes.
Area measured: ZIP 33629 — one part of South Tampa
Reporting period: Three months ending August 2026
ZIP 33629 is a South Tampa benchmark, not an average for the entire peninsula. It excludes other South Tampa ZIP codes.
Single-family homes
$1.472M
Approximate median sale price, rounded to the nearest $1,000.
Townhomes
$675K
Approximate median sale price, rounded to the nearest $1,000.
These are median closed-sale prices: the midpoint of recorded sale prices, not arithmetic averages or current asking prices. A neighborhood or ZIP-code benchmark is not a valuation of an individual home. Lot, condition, size, association costs, taxes, and insurance affect the full ownership picture. Source: Redfin housing market data ↗ · checked September 26, 2026.
Buying in South Tampa
Your search starts with what matters to you.
Build a shortlist around the features you will use every day. Chris can help compare the property’s condition, parking, outdoor space, and location while you review property-specific insurance, flood information, and association details.
The map search opens the wider Tampa Bay area. Zoom to South Tampa or ask Chris for a tailored list of available homes.
Personal guidance
Start with Chris.
Tell Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team your preferred location, price range, home features, and timing. Your email or call goes directly to Chris.
No obligation to buy or sell.
Selling in South Tampa
Make your home’s story stand out.
Your South Tampa home has its own competitive set. Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team will consider the neighborhood, lot, improvements, and current alternatives when developing your selling strategy.
Request a current local market review
Discuss relevant recent sales, homes competing with yours, and the features that influence your property’s position in the market.
A broad area average cannot describe every home. Chris can prepare a comparison based on your specific property and current available data.
Questions about South Tampa
Useful details before your next move.
Community names can cover different boundaries. Confirm the exact property, school assignment, amenities, and association details during your home search.
Is South Tampa one neighborhood?
No. It is a broader area with multiple neighborhoods. A more specific location is useful when comparing homes and planning visits.
Is every South Tampa property waterfront?
No. Waterfront access, views, and proximity vary widely. Confirm the actual features and rights associated with each property.
Explore local resources: Bayshore Boulevard Greenway · City neighborhood map.
Guide reviewed September 2026. Photo dates are shown above; photographed homes are not advertised listings.
Your Tampa Bay connection
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