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Riverside Heights

Riverfront living minutes from downtown Tampa

24

Homes for sale

$1,269,945

Median list price

$433

Avg price / sqft

65

Median days on market

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Riverside Heights sits just north of downtown along the Hillsborough River, a walkable pocket where mature oaks shade brick streets and new builds share the block with restored bungalows. You're 13 minutes from downtown and 16 from Tampa International, which makes this one of the most connected addresses in the city without feeling like it. Compared with neighbors like Old Seminole Heights to the north or the 40th Street Corridor to the east, Riverside Heights has leaned hard into new construction over the past few years.

That rebuild wave shows up in the numbers: of 29 active listings, 18 are new construction and 20 are priced above $1M, pushing the median list to $1,299,000. Buyers should expect to compete for updated inventory, though the range runs wide — from $429,000 to $2,250,000 — so there's room for different budgets. With 75 homes sold in the last year at a median of $840,000 and sellers getting 97% of asking, this is a firm market that still rewards a sharp offer. If the price point feels steep, Lake Magdalene and Gandy/Sun Bay South are worth a look.

Riverside Heights is a community in Tampa, Florida.

Quick facts

$435,000 – $1.9M price range

3,167 sqft median home

$1,191/mo median HOA

$2,950/mo median rent

70 sold in 12 months

Drive times

Downtown Tampa≈ 13 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)≈ 16 min

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Homes for sale in Riverside Heights

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Where the market lives

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$400K–$500K$500K–$750K$750K–$1.0M$1.0M–$2.0M

The numbers that matter

The Riverside Heights market

70

Sold, last 12 months

$1,010,000

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

45 days

Median time to sell

Riverside Heights vs Tampa

Median list price

Riverside Heights$1.3M
Tampa Co.$435K

Price per sqft

Riverside Heights$433
Tampa Co.$341

Days on market

Riverside Heights65d
Tampa Co.64d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▼ 25.5% yr/yr

$537K$926K$1.3MOct ’23Aug ’26

Homes sold per month

0611Sep ’24Aug ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Riverside Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

For the school run

Schools Riverside Heights is zoned for

Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Riverside Heights home

≈ $8,487/mo

Principal & interest $6,691
Property tax $395
HOA / fees $1,191
Insurance (est.) $210

$1,269,945 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$1,191/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$2,950/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

3,049

Median age

44

Median income

$117,020

Median home value

$457,650

Beyond the listings

Living in Riverside Heights

Relationships

Networking

Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.

Lifestyles

Nerd Culture

These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.

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.

Hobbies & Interests

Dog Lovers

Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.

Entertainment

Film Lovers

Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.

Lifestyles

Wealth Signaling

Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.

People who close here

Our Tampa experts

Straight answers

Riverside Heights FAQs

Is Riverside Heights a good place to live?+

It's a strong fit if you want quick access to the city — downtown Tampa is about 13 minutes and TPA airport around 16. The neighborhood blends older character homes with a heavy wave of new construction, and assigned schools include Madison Middle and Hillsborough High. For a broader look at the area, browse Tampa homes for sale.

Is Riverside Heights expensive?+

It's on the higher end of Tampa's neighborhoods right now, with a median list price of $1,299,000 and 20 of 29 active homes priced above $1M. That said, listings start as low as $429,000, and the median sold price over the last year was $840,000 — closer to where deals actually happen.

What do homes cost in Riverside Heights?+

Active listings average $417 per square foot on a median home size of 3,192 square feet, with prices ranging from $429,000 to $2,250,000. Over the past 12 months, 75 homes closed at a median sold price of $840,000.

How is the market in Riverside Heights?+

It's competitive but not frantic — homes take a median of 46 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price. With 18 of 29 active listings being new construction, buyers have modern inventory to choose from.

What about HOA fees and property taxes?+

The median HOA here runs about $1,191 per month, which is on the higher side and typically tied to newer or gated developments. Median property tax lands around $3,566 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent is roughly $2,775 per month.

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