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Tampa is an absolutely fantastic city, located right on the water, and close to the Gulf Coast of Florida. It is a historic city that is filled with many charming neighborhoods. This includes Seminole Heights, located right in Central Tampa.

Seminole Heights was founded in the early 1900s and quickly boomed when it was connected to the trolley line. It is known for its abundance of bungalow-style homes, which are both beautiful and perfect for Tampa’s subtropical climate. Home prices in Seminole Heights range from the $200,000s to $800,000, with most priced between $400,000 and $600,000.

Eaton Realty works with clients throughout Hillsborough County to help them find a home that is right for them. Whether you want to live in the suburbs or right in the heart of Tampa, we can help you find and purchase an amazing house. Contact us today to talk to a top Seminole Heights real estate agent about what you want in a new home.

Living in Seminole Heights

Located in Central Tampa, the Seminole Heights neighborhood is known for its vibrance and charm. It has more bungalow-style homes than any other Tampa neighborhood, which means that it is possible to buy a charming historical home in the area. The neighborhood is quite large, extending from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to 22nd Street, with the Hillsborough River forming the west and north boundaries. It consists of three neighborhoods within the broader community: Old Seminole Heights, South Seminole Heights, and Southeast Seminole Heights.

Population & Size

Seminole Heights is located within Tampa. It has a population of approximately 25,000 people. While it has gone through periods of growth and decline, the neighborhood has become more popular in recent years as more people seek to live close to the heart of the city.

History

Seminole Heights was founded in 1911 by T. Roy Young, who had 40 acres to develop Tampa’s first suburb. This area was located about 3 miles north of downtown and was named Seminole Heights.

Seminole Heights was one of the first residential areas of Tampa to be connected to the Tampa trolley line. This made it possible for area residents to live in the quieter area of Seminole Heights but get downtown for work easily.

The neighborhood was built at the peak of the bungalow house craze. These houses can still be found all over Seminole Heights, with high ceilings, low-pitched roofs, and large air spaces underneath. This style of house is perfect for the hot, humid climate of West Central Florida.

There were several periods of major development in Seminole Heights, bringing businesses and more residents. Many of the current businesses in Seminole Heights have been in operation for more than 50 years.

Schools

Seminole Heights is part of the Hillsborough County School District. Public schools include Cleveland Elementary, Broward Elementary, Edison Elementary, Memorial Middle, and Hillsborough High School. There are also numerous public charter schools throughout the city, as well as private religious and non-denominational schools. Seminole Heights is also home to Pepin Academies, a school designed for students with disabilities.

Things To Do

Seminole Heights is one of the more unique neighborhoods in Tampa. Given its historic nature, it has a lot of personality. While you won’t find a lot of big box stores and chain restaurants in Seminole Heights, you will find plenty of quirky shops, great restaurants, and fun brew pubs.

If you are into craft beer, there are plenty of breweries to check out in Seminole Heights. This includes Angry Chair Brewing and Common Dialect Beerworks. Seminole Heights also has fantastic restaurants, such as C House, Bamboozle, Wicked Oak BBQ, Rooster and the Till, and Front Porch & Bart’s Tavern.

There are a lot of great parks in the Seminole Heights neighborhood. This includes Rivercrest Park, which sits along the Hillsborough River. This park has great trails, water access, and gorgeous views. Other fun parks in Seminole Heights include Epps Park, Henry and Ola Park, Giddens Park, and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.

Of course, Seminole Heights is a neighborhood within Tampa. This means that it is easy to get to many of Tampa’s attractions, such as ZooTampa or the Florida Aquarium, for nature lovers. You can also easily catch a Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, or Rays game, take in a show, or visit a beautiful museum in Tampa. Seminole Heights is also a short drive to many of the most beautiful white sand beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Why Buy a Home in Seminole Heights?

If you want to live in the city of Tampa, Seminole Heights is a great choice. It features a range of housing types, from townhouses to large and smaller single-family homes. It has great restaurants and breweries, plus plenty of access to nature with its location along the Hillsborough River. Perhaps best of all, it is close to downtown Tampa, with TECO Line Streetcar stops in and near Seminole Heights.

The median sale price for a home in Seminole Heights is $505,000, although houses are available in the $200,000 to $800,000 range. Buying in Seminole Heights is also a smart investment, as demand remains high in the neighborhood. On average, houses in Seminole Heights sell in under a month. Houses typically sell for above the asking price.

Seminole Heights is located within the city, which means that the lots tend to be smaller. However, the neighborhood is incredibly charming, filled with historic bungalows. Most of the homes on the market are older, which makes it a great choice if you aren’t interested in new construction. Its location makes it an ideal spot when it comes to proximity to downtown Tampa, the airport, and some of Hillsborough County’s best medical facilities.

How Our Seminole Heights Realtors Can Help You Find a Home

Buying a house is a major financial decision that can make the process stressful. When you are looking to find a place that might be your forever home, you want to get it right. We can help you do just that.

Seminole Heights is a wonderful place to start your search. If you have decided that you want to live in the city, we can help you choose the neighborhood within Seminole Heights that best meets your needs. We will shepherd you through each step of the process, from compiling a list of wants and needs to viewing houses to making an offer and negotiating a deal. Our goal is to make the process of finding the perfect house for you as low-stress as possible.

Our Seminole Heights real estate agents use a streamlined three-step process to help our clients buy a house:

1. Pre-approval: Most people have to stay within a budget when buying a house. We are firm believers that getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a great way to do that. A pre-approval gives you a better idea of exactly how much you can afford. It also forces you to take an in-depth look at your finances before you start the house-hunting process. You can also use our mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payment.
2. Search: With a budget in mind, you can start to look for houses. We will sit down with you to learn more about what you want (and don’t want) in a house. This can include everything from the size and style of your house to things like off-street parking, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and whether you want a fixer-upper or a turnkey house. We will then get to work to find houses in Seminole Heights for you. We can also suggest houses in similar neighborhoods if you are open to looking beyond Seminole Heights.
3. Negotiate a Deal and Close: When you find the right home, you will need to make an offer. We will assist you with this based on neighborhood comps and other research. We can then help you negotiate an agreement for the house based on our years of experience in the market. If you are able to go under contract, we will advise you on next steps, like getting financing and scheduling a home inspection. We will then schedule a closing, which is the final step necessary to transfer legal title of your home to you. After closing, you’ll be able to schedule movers and start your new life in Seminole Heights.

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Other Neighborhoods to Consider

If you want to look at neighborhoods other than Seminole Heights, we can help you find a great place within Tampa or in a suburb. Eaton Realty works throughout Hillsborough County, helping buyers find houses in many great communities such as: