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Tampa Real Estate, Homes in Tampa and Hillsborough County

It should come as no surprise that Hillsborough County had a population growth of over 23% from 2000-2010.  This area is full of friendly people, great shopping and restaurants, excellent weather, fun activities, and it's only a half an hour from the beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.  What's not to love?

With around 1.2 million people living in the region, Hillsborough County is currently the 3rd most populated city in Florida.   About 30% of its residents live in Tampa, which is the area's largest city.  Tampa is packed with things to see and do including everything from sports, nature to cultural and historical activities.  This beautiful Gulf coast area also has about 158 miles of shore.

Oftentimes people are initially confused when checking out the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro Area.  This Florida region is made up of Hillsborough along with Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando Counties.  While Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County, St. Petersburg and Clearwater are both located in Pinellas County.  Hillsborough County is located on Tampa Bay's Eastern shoreline.  That means that Tampa has its own bay beaches, but in order to get to the even more desirable Gulf of Mexico beaches, you'll have to take a short drive of about a half an hour.

You will find that the area is diverse both racially and culturally.  In fact, The U.S. Census Bureau has named the Tampa Bay area as one of the 5 most diverse and integrated urban areas.  

Homes in Tampa

In Hillsborough County you can find everything from rural areas with horse pastures, to suburban planned communities, to modern condos in downtown Tampa. The median home price in this region is approximately $113,000.  According to statistics, the cost of living is 9.2% lower than in the average U.S. city.  The county is made up of only 3 incorporated cities: Tampa, Plant City, and Temple Terrace.  Of course, there are many unincorporated areas in the region including Davis Island, New Tampa, Ybor City, Westchase, and trendy South Tampa, among others.  

Schools

Hillsborough County Schools rank well when compared nationally. 12 out of the 25 high schools in the region are listed in Newsweek's List of American's Best High Schools. Many people are surprised to learn the size of the school system, Hillsborough County having the 8th largest school district in the country with a whopping 206 schools.

A Perfect Environment for Families

BestPlaces has ranked the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area #9 for Safest Cities for Families with Young Children.  The area has a remarkable number of attractions including Busch Gardens, which people travel from all over the world to visit, as well as Adventure Island, which is Busch Garden's water park.  If you are afraid the the cost of constantly going to Busch Gardens could add up, you're right!  But the good news is that the park offers significant discounts through season's passes as well as special Florida resident incentives.

Also located in Hillsborough County are the Florida Aquarium, Glazer Children's Museum, Museum of Science and Industry and Lowry Park Zoo.

A Taste of History

Within Hillsborough County are a variety of interesting institutions dedicated to enlightening visitors about the days gone by.  Tampa boasts the Tampa Bay History Center, the ship American Victory, and the Henry B. Plant Museum.  The American Victory is one of just 4 fully operational WWII ships in the United States.  The Henry B. Plant Museum is a gorgeous historical resort, which is now a museum and national historic landmark.

Not to mention, visitors and locals alike love Ybor City.  This historic town has cobblestone streets and old cigar factory buildings, as it is considered the "Cigar Capital of the World".  The shops, restaurants and galleries attract many tourists each year.

Art and Culture

You won't feel like you're missing out on arts and culture either when you live in Hillsborough County, as there is a lot going on year-round.  Attractions include the Tampa Theatre, Tampa Museum of Art, and David A. Straz Jr. Center for Performing Arts.  As far as visual art goes, The Tampa Museum of Art not only displays ancient works, but also modern art by both national and international artists.

Also recommended are the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts and the Contemporary Art Museum at the University of South Florida, which boasts more than 5000 pieces.

Spending Time Enjoying Nature

The Tampa region is full of outdoor places to enjoy.  Hillsborough County contains 176 neighborhood parks and playgrounds, 727 miles of trails, and 61,00 acres of preserved land.

You can also find Alafia River State Park, Hillsborough River State Park and C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir among the area's beautiful offerings.   In these areas, residents can enjoy everything from hiking and birdwatching to camping, fishing, kayaking, canoeing and swimming.

Sports Fans Rejoice

The Tampa Bay area boasts a healthy sports environment with NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, MLB Tampa Bay Rays, and NHL Tampa Bay Lightning who play at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, which is located in the downtown Channelside District.  While there is technically no city called "Tampa Bay," these teams use this term to show that they represent the major metro area.  

Of course, the two universities in the area also compete in NCAA sporting events.  The University of South Florida Bulls compete in the highest level of college sports, and The University of Tampa Spartans are quite active as well.

Tampa is a frequent home to the Super Bowl, as the area has hosted it 4 times to date at Raymond James Stadium.  Locals will be pleased to know that the Super Bowl is likely to return to Tampa in the near future.

Many Benefits to Hillsborough County Living

For those that work in Tampa, choosing a home in Hillsborough offers proximity along with easy access to cultural, recreational and sporting activities.  Many move to this part of the country simply to enjoy the warm winters and gorgeous scenery, since Tampa Bay and some of the best beaches in the world are just a short drive away.

At BaconRealtyGroup.com we're passionate about the Tampa Bay area and are proud to call it home.  We'd love to show you around, and would be honored to help you find your new home.

 

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501 Knights Run Avenue Unit 1222, Tampa image
501 Knights Run Avenue Unit 1222, Tampa $599,900

Tampa’s waterside living, located on Tampa’s exclusive Harbour Island, this community is a hidden gem with so much to offer, and the lowest HOA/Condo fee’s on the Island....

  • 2 Beds
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  • 33602 Zip Code
2510 W Grace Street, Tampa image
2510 W Grace Street, Tampa $549,900

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8329 W Hanna Avenue, Tampa image
8329 W Hanna Avenue, Tampa $550,000

Tampa's Best Kept Secret with unique architectural features and an incredible INCOME OPPORTUNITY in Central Tampa! This Contemporary style home features, a SPLIT LEVEL PL...

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4306 Ohio Avenue, Tampa image
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Build, remodel, or add an addition. Million dollar homes in the area. Make this home your dream home. No flood insurance required. No FEMA requirements for build/remodel....

  • 3 Beds
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  • 33616 Zip Code
11614 Bristol Chase Drive, Tampa image
11614 Bristol Chase Drive, Tampa $999,000

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  • 4 Beds
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  • 33626 Zip Code
15508 Ramblebrook Lane, Tampa image
15508 Ramblebrook Lane, Tampa $549,900

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  • 3 Beds
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  • Northdale Sec B Unit 3 SubDv.
  • 33624 Zip Code
5527 Wilkins Road, Tampa image
5527 Wilkins Road, Tampa $580,000

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  • 3 Beds
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  • State Hwy Farms SubDv.
  • 33610 Zip Code
2007 Waikiki Way, Tampa image
2007 Waikiki Way, Tampa $338,900

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  • 5 Beds
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  • Clair Mel City Unit 7 SubDv.
  • 33619 Zip Code
3511 W Paul Avenue, Tampa image
3511 W Paul Avenue, Tampa $359,900

Incredible Location, just under a mile from Bayshore! Great Eats and plenty of fun activities to do in the area. Don't miss this great opportunity. This is a charming 2/1...

  • 2 Beds
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  • 33611 Zip Code
10722 Beagle Run Place, Tampa image
10722 Beagle Run Place, Tampa $1,600,000

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  • 5 Beds
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  • Tree Tops North Ph 1 SubDv.
  • 33626 Zip Code
1501 W Horatio Street Unit 112, Tampa image
1501 W Horatio Street Unit 112, Tampa — Seybold Lofts $529,000

Wonderful opportunity to live in the desirable Seybold Lofts. Located in Historic Hyde Park, the structure was originally built in 1926 as the Seybold Baking Co and occup...

  • 1 Beds
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  • 33606 Zip Code
1720 W Arch Street, Tampa image
1720 W Arch Street, Tampa $475,000

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  • 3 Beds
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  • 33607 Zip Code
4307 Bayside Village Drive Unit 102, Tampa image
4307 Bayside Village Drive Unit 102, Tampa — 4307 $750,000

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  • 2 Beds
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  • Beachwalk Condo SubDv.
  • 33615 Zip Code
9017 N River Road, Tampa image
9017 N River Road, Tampa $600,000

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  • 4 Beds
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  • River Chase Sub SubDv.
  • 33635 Zip Code
3522 W Price Avenue, Tampa image
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  • 4 Beds
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  • Gandy Blvd Park 2nd Add SubDv.
  • 33611 Zip Code
10427 Saint Tropez Place Unit 202, Tampa image
10427 Saint Tropez Place Unit 202, Tampa — San Marino Bay $750,000

Wonderful investment property with tenant in place. Waterfront townhome living with a Mediterranean feel offers two bedrooms two baths one car garage, nice balcony overlo...

  • 2 Beds
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  • San Marino Bay Condo 3 SubDv.
  • 33615 Zip Code
6306 Grand Bahama Circle Unit A, Tampa image
6306 Grand Bahama Circle Unit A, Tampa — 6306 $750,000

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  • 2 Beds
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  • 33615 Zip Code
17811 Arbor Greene Drive, Tampa image
17811 Arbor Greene Drive, Tampa $869,000

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  • 4 Beds
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  • Arbor Greene Ph 3 Units 1 2 SubDv.
  • 33647 Zip Code
11115 Ancient Futures Drive, Tampa image
11115 Ancient Futures Drive, Tampa $525,000

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  • 4 Beds
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310 E 130th Avenue, Tampa image
310 E 130th Avenue, Tampa $365,000

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  • 33612 Zip Code
8209 Drycreek Drive, Tampa image
8209 Drycreek Drive, Tampa $375,000

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  • 4 Beds
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  • 33615 Zip Code
12509 Bronco Drive, Tampa image
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1405 Nance Avenue, Tampa image
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  • 4 Beds
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  • 33606 Zip Code
15909 Crying Wind Drive, Tampa image
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3503 N Dartmouth Avenue, Tampa image
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