Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
West Tampa
Historic streets minutes from downtown Tampa
2
Homes for sale
$600,000
Median list price
$368
Avg price / sqft
124
Median days on market
West Tampa is a walkable, deeply-rooted neighborhood with a character all its own, sitting just 11 minutes from downtown and 14 from Tampa International Airport. It's the kind of central-Tampa location that lets you tap into everything the city offers while keeping a genuine neighborhood feel, with nearby communities like Old Seminole Heights and the Gandy/Sun Bay South corridor rounding out the wider area.
For buyers, the market here is tight and telling. There are only 2 active listings right now with a median list price of $600,000, but the 18 homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $881,250 — a spread that shows how quickly renovated and larger properties move. If you're weighing options across Tampa homes for sale, West Tampa rewards patience: with a median 123 days on market, well-priced sellers still collect about 97% of asking.
West Tampa is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$540,000 – $660K price range
1,724 sqft median home
$4,200/mo median rent
18 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in West Tampa
$540,000
3002 W ARCH STREET, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft
$660,000$675,000
3123 W LA SALLE STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,396 sqft
Every active listing inside the West Tampa boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The West Tampa market
18
Sold, last 12 months
$881,250
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
90 days
Median time to sell
West Tampa vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 20.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the West Tampa boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools West Tampa is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median West Tampa home
≈ $3,817/mo
$600,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$4,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,109
Median age
44
Median income
$80,309
Median home value
$357,050
Beyond the listings
Living in West Tampa
Entertainment
Top 11% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 12% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Relationships
Top 15% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Appearance oriented
Top 22% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Food & Drink
Top 23% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Straight answers
West Tampa FAQs
Is West Tampa a good place to live?+
It's a strong pick for buyers who want to be central — downtown Tampa is about 11 minutes away and the airport roughly 14. The neighborhood connects easily to established areas like Lake Magdalene and Hyde Park, and its assigned schools include Madison Middle and Jefferson High.
Is West Tampa expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for central Tampa, with a median list price of $600,000 and homes running about $368 per square foot. That said, the median sold price over the past year was $881,250, so larger and updated homes command considerably more.
What do homes cost in West Tampa?+
Current active listings have a median list price of $600,000, ranging from $540,000 to $660,000, on a median home size of about 1,724 square feet. Sold prices over the last 12 months ran higher at a $881,250 median, reflecting the larger properties that traded hands.
How is the West Tampa market right now?+
Inventory is very limited, with just 2 active listings, and homes take a median of about 123 days to sell. Sellers are still getting roughly 97% of their asking price, so pricing and property condition are driving how fast things move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA fee reported for West Tampa, which is common for these older, non-planned neighborhoods. The median property tax runs about $5,353 per year, and median rents sit around $4,200 per month if you're comparing owning versus leasing.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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