Originally outside of Tampa city limits, this area was once sparsely populated by a few houses on the bay and small cattle farms in the early 1900’s.  Thanks to the distribution of electricity to the area by Mr. and Mrs. Chester (owners of Consumers Electric Light and Street Railway Company, later to become TECO) when they extended the streetcar line, this South Tampa community first officially began in the 1920’s.  Annexed by the City of Tampa in 1953 this neighborhood’s popularity and population grew following World War II.  Now boasting quiet, shaded streets with oak tree canopies and offering suburb living in the city, Ballast Point is home to approximately 5,300 people and 2,500 households ranging from modestly priced condos and townhomes to extravagant single family homes.  This suburb within the city features great schools and is conveniently located for easy access to all Tampa’s amenities including MacDill AFB, downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport and I-275.

• Homes: ~ 2,494
• Population: ~ 5,361
• Size: 1.17 square miles

Originally outside of Tampa city limits, this area was once sparsely populated by a few houses on the bay and small cattle farms in the early 1900’s.  Annexed by the City of Tampa in 1953 this neighborhood’s popularity and population grew following World War II.

• Single Family Homes: $215K – $5M (Higher priced homes are primarily Water front)
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $644,206
• Condos and Townhomes: $83K  – $285K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $119,668

Primarily served by Robinson High School, Madison Middle School and Ballast Point Elementary School. Additionally there are several nearby private schools including: Tampa Preparatory School, Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa Catholic School,
Academy of the Holy Names, Jesuit School, Sacred Heart Academy.

Parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, pools, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

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Description:

Originally outside of Tampa city limits, this area was once sparsely populated by a few houses on the bay and small cattle farms in the early 1900’s.  Thanks to the distribution of electricity to the area by Mr. and Mrs. Chester (owners of Consumers Electric Light and Street Railway Company, later to become TECO) when they extended the streetcar line, this South Tampa community first officially began in the 1920’s.  Annexed by the City of Tampa in 1953 this neighborhood’s popularity and population grew following World War II.  Now boasting quiet, shaded streets with oak tree canopies and offering suburb living in the city, Ballast Point is home to approximately 5,300 people and 2,500 households ranging from modestly priced condos and townhomes to extravagant single family homes.  This suburb within the city features great schools and is conveniently located for easy access to all Tampa’s amenities including MacDill AFB, downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport and I-275.

Approximate Number of Homes:

• Homes: ~ 2,494
• Population: ~ 5,361
• Size: 1.17 square miles

Approximate Date the Neighborhood was First Developed:

Originally outside of Tampa city limits, this area was once sparsely populated by a few houses on the bay and small cattle farms in the early 1900’s.  Annexed by the City of Tampa in 1953 this neighborhood’s popularity and population grew following World War II.

Approximate Price Range:

• Single Family Homes: $215K – $5M (Higher priced homes are primarily Water front)
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $644,206
• Condos and Townhomes: $83K  – $285K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $119,668

Schools:

Primarily served by Robinson High School, Madison Middle School and Ballast Point Elementary School. Additionally there are several nearby private schools including: Tampa Preparatory School, Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa Catholic School, Academy of the Holy Names, Jesuit School, Sacred Heart Academy.

General Community Features:

Parks, picnic areas, playgrounds, pools, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

Approximate Distance to:

(B) Airport: 9.5 miles (Tampa International Airport) (C) MacDill AFB: 5.4 miles Mall(s): (D) 3.9 miles (Hyde Park Village) (E) 5 miles (International Plaza) (F) Gulf Beaches: 26.7 miles (Clearwater Beach) (G) Downtown: 6.5 miles Hospitals: (H) 3.9 miles (Memorial Hospital) (I) 5.5 miles (Tampa General Hospital)