Neighborhood · Tampa, Florida
Palmetto Beach
Waterside living minutes from downtown Tampa
8
Homes for sale
$344,500
Median list price
$219
Avg price / sqft
116
Median days on market
Palmetto Beach sits on the edge of Hillsborough Bay just southeast of downtown, close enough that you can be in the heart of Tampa in about five minutes flat. It's a compact, working-class neighborhood with genuine bones — bungalows and modest homes on walkable streets, with the airport an easy 18-minute drive when you need to travel. If you want proximity without the price tags of trendier districts like Old Seminole Heights or the Gandy/Sun Bay South corridor, this pocket rewards a closer look.
For a buyer today, the market here is small and quietly affordable. There are just 6 active listings with a median list price of $325,000, and 14 homes have sold over the past year at a median of $270,000. Property taxes run notably low — a median of $942 a year — and with homes averaging $247 per square foot, your dollar stretches further here than in most neighborhoods this close to the core.
Palmetto Beach is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$190,000 – $550K price range
1,624 sqft median home
$2,200/mo median rent
12 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Palmetto Beach
$359,000
2017 OCEANVIEW PLACE, TAMPA
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,883 sqft
$249,900
2006 E STUART STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,242 sqft
$372,000
2217 CORRINE STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft
$449,000$470,000
2421 LINSEY STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft
$550,000$585,000
2812 DURHAM STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,564.2 sqft
$330,000
301 N 26TH STREET UNIT A, TAMPA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,956 sqft
$310,000$320,000
2405 CORRINE STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,830 sqft
$190,000$235,000
2415 MARCONI STREET, TAMPA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,254 sqft
Every active listing inside the Palmetto Beach boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Palmetto Beach market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$280,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
Palmetto Beach vs Tampa
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Palmetto Beach boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Palmetto Beach is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Palmetto Beach home
≈ $2,103/mo
$344,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,821
Median age
40
Median income
$59,389
Median home value
$301,441
Beyond the listings
Living in Palmetto Beach
Beliefs
Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Beliefs
Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
People who close here
Our Tampa experts
Straight answers
Palmetto Beach FAQs
Is Palmetto Beach a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you value being close to downtown Tampa — about a five-minute drive — without paying downtown prices. The neighborhood is compact and walkable, and the airport is a quick 18 minutes out. It draws buyers who want proximity and character over polish.
Is Palmetto Beach expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets near central Tampa. The median list price is $325,000 and homes have been selling around $270,000, well below what you'd pay in areas like Lake Magdalene. Property taxes are also low, with a median of just $942 a year.
What do homes cost in Palmetto Beach?+
Active listings currently range from $259,000 to $585,000, with a median of $325,000 and an average of $247 per square foot on a typical 1,624-square-foot home. Over the past year, 14 homes sold at a median of $270,000. There's also one new-construction option among the current listings.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market with only 6 active listings, so choices are limited. Homes take a median of about 33 days to sell, and sellers are getting around 91% of their asking price. That balance means there's room to negotiate but not a lot of standing inventory to wait on.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data reported for the neighborhood, so most homes here aren't tied to association dues. Property taxes are the standout — a median of $942 per year is low for a location this close to downtown Tampa. That keeps monthly carrying costs manageable for both owners and investors.
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