1401 S DESOTO AVENUE, TAMPA, FL, 33606
Active213 days on marketListed Jan 13, 2026MLS #TB8464005
About this home
1401 S DESOTO AVENUE
HALF ACRE LOT!! Bordered by Desoto frontage 59' Howard frontage 232' Hills frontage 232' . One folio number includes the house located at 1401 DeSoto, built in 1957, 2550sf AND the parcel bordered by Hills and Howard. Rare opportunity to acquire a PD-zoned half acre parcel in one of South Tampa’s most ICONIC and desirable high-traffic locations—**SOHO** Just steps away from Hyde Park & Bayshore Blvd. THIS IS ONLY the 2nd time this parcel has been available IN 36 YEARS!! Property can be used for residential. If desired to develop for restaurant use it is approved for 185 seats, 7800sf interior plans , 600sf patio seating and offered with current approved plan allowing a buyer to move forward with development efficiently. Plans feature a thoughtfully designed, contemporary restaurant concept designed by renowned architects Fleischman Garcia Maslowski, with on-site parking, ample indoor seating, and an an additional covered patio for additional outdoor seating area. The architectural plans are included. This location is ideal for capturing SOHO’s vibrant pedestrian activity and dining culture. The layout supports an inviting indoor-outdoor experience, perfectly suited for casual or upscale dining, café, or new hospitality concept. Surrounded by established residential neighborhoods, popular retail, dining, and nightlife, this location offers exceptional visibility, strong demographics, and consistent foot traffic. A premier development opportunity in a corridor where restaurant sites are increasingly scarce. Ideal for owner-users, restaurateurs, or investors seeking a turnkey path to development in one of Tampa’s most sought-after districts. Become recognized in our community as an innovator to plan and develop as a whole in a single development operation or a programmed series of development phases. PD ZONING designation offers flexibility to combine residential, commercial, institutional, recreational, & other uses.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,550
Sqft
0.56 ac
Lot size
1957
Year built
One
Levels
$1,529
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$26,757 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$26,757/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+245.8%
$/sqft vs Tampa actives
$1,529 vs $301
Days on market
213 vs 43 typical
Where $1,529/sqft sits among the 400 Tampa actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Hyde Park
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Hyde Park — neighborhood snapshot
Population
11,614
Median age
38
Median income
$121,864
Median home value
$694,528
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
1,017
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Tampa market
$413K → $430K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
226 of 400
Tampa actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Tampa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 469% above the TAMPA 33606 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1401 S DESOTO AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$840,000
3505 S MACDILL AVENUE UNIT 6
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,584 sqft · $325/sqft · 91 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$823,000
3505 S MACDILL AVENUE UNIT 4
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,584 sqft · $318/sqft · 19 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$785,000
3112 S JULIA CIRCLE
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,510 sqft · $313/sqft · 20 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1401 S DESOTO AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1401 S DESOTO AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1401 S DESOTO AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1401 S DESOTO AVENUE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $26,757/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 1401 S DESOTO AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $49,084. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Tampa?+
At $3,900,000, this home is listed about 767% above the Tampa median of $449,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1401 S DESOTO AVENUE?+
Wilson Middle School (middle), Gorrie Elementary School (elementary), Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School (elementary), Plant High School (high) — Hillsborough County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$3,900,000 runs 469% above the TAMPA 33606 median — but at 2,550 sqft it's also 60% larger than the typical Tampa listing.
02Time on market is leverage
213 days on market against a Tampa median of 43 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Wilson Middle School, Gorrie Elementary School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, Plant High School — Wilson Middle School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $5,100,000, now $3,900,000 — a $1.2M cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC · Karla Dorsey. MLS #TB8464005.
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