Established on 110 acres of land purchased during the 1890’s by Mr. and Mrs. Chester, the owners of Consumers Electric Light and Street Railway Company (later to become TECO), this area lays on beautiful and scenic Bayshore Boulevard. In the many years that have passed since the Chesters instrumental efforts in making South Tampa’s peninsula habitable and hospitable, Bayshore Gardens has become a well-established and desirable community.  Now home to almost 1,900 residents, Bayshore Gardens offers a variety of some 1,350 homes varying from elegant condos and townhomes to modestly luxuriant homes. This beautiful area is conveniently located with ease of access to all points of interest in the Tampa area including downtown, Tampa International Airport and MacDill AFB.

• Homes: ~ 1,351
• Population: ~ 1,845
• Size: 0.19 square miles

This area started as 110 acres of land purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Chester along the interbay and south of Tampa’s city limits during the 1890’s.  As owners of the Consumers Electric Light and Street Railway Company (later to become TECO) they were instrumental in making Tampa’s peninsula habitable and hospitable.

• Condos and Townhomes: $43K  – $600K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $212,734
• Single Family Homes: $209K – $500K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $339,750

Primarily served by Plant High School, Wilson Middle School and Mitchell 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, pools, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

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Description:

Established on 110 acres of land purchased during the 1890’s by Mr. and Mrs. Chester, the owners of Consumers Electric Light and Street Railway Company (later to become TECO), this area lays on beautiful and scenic Bayshore Boulevard. In the many years that have passed since the Chesters instrumental efforts in making South Tampa’s peninsula habitable and hospitable, Bayshore Gardens has become a well-established and desirable community.  Now home to almost 1,900 residents, Bayshore Gardens offers a variety of some 1,350 homes varying from elegant condos and townhomes to modestly luxuriant homes. This beautiful area is conveniently located with ease of access to all points of interest in the Tampa area including downtown, Tampa International Airport and MacDill AFB.

Approximate Number of Homes:

• Homes: ~ 1,351
• Population: ~ 1,845
• Size: 0.19 square miles

Approximate Date the Neighborhood was First Developed:

This area started as 110 acres of land purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Chester along the interbay and south of Tampa’s city limits during the 1890’s.  As owners of the Consumers Electric Light and Street Railway Company (later to become TECO) they were instrumental in making Tampa’s peninsula habitable and hospitable.

Approximate Price Range:

• Condos and Townhomes: $43K  – $600K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $212,734
• Single Family Homes: $209K – $500K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $339,750

Schools:

Primarily served by Plant High School, Wilson Middle School and Mitchell 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, pools, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

Approximate Distance to:

(B) Airport: 4.4 miles (Tampa International Airport) (C) MacDill AFB: 8.5 miles Mall(s): (D) 1 mile (Hyde Park Village) (E) 2.8 miles (International Plaza) (F) Gulf Beaches: 24.5 miles (Clearwater Beach) (G) Downtown: 3 miles Hospitals: (H) 0.9 miles (Memorial Hospital) (I) 2.4 miles (Tampa General Hospital)