Living in Oldsmar
Oldsmar sits on the northern tip of Old Tampa Bay, where Pinellas meets Hillsborough. Founded by automobile pioneer Ransom E. Olds, it's now a quiet, family-friendly city with newer neighborhoods and a short commute to Tampa's Westshore business district.
Its waterfront R.E. Olds Park and growing downtown give it a hometown feel.
Market snapshot
Oldsmar home prices right now
$404,807
Median sale price
72 days
Median days on market
+12.4%
Price change vs. last year
Approximate public figures for the three months ending September 2026, from Redfin. Last updated October 2026. Ask Steve for exact, current MLS numbers.
Typical prices
$350K – $1.2M
Home styles
Single-family homes, townhomes
Commute
20 min to the airport
Vibe
Quiet, convenient, hometown
County
Pinellas County
Local highlights
- R.E. Olds Park
- Tampa Bay Downs racetrack
- Mobbly Bayou Preserve
- Quick access to Tampa
Veterans Memorial Park
Visit Oldsmar’s Veterans Memorial Park for commemorative monuments, walking trails, outdoor exercise equipment, and picnic shelters; use the city listing to plan your stop.
Visitor informationOldsmar BMX Supercross Track
Explore Oldsmar’s purpose-built BMX venue through its official calendar; contact staff about beginner participation requirements, equipment, and scheduled access before bringing a bicycle.
Visitor informationHarbor Palms Nature Park
Visit this Oldsmar neighborhood nature park on Lemonwood Drive for a boardwalk, floating dock, and outdoor exercise equipment; check city updates before your outing.
Visitor information
Things to do
- Day at Tampa Bay Downs
- Kayak Mobbly Bayou
- Fish at R.E. Olds Park
- Oldsmar Days & Nights festival
Walk the Veterans Memorial Park trails
Combine a quiet walk through Veterans Memorial Park with a look at its monuments, then use outdoor exercise stations or pause at a picnic shelter.
Visitor informationArrange a BMX introduction
Contact the Oldsmar BMX Supercross Track about suitable beginner sessions and participation requirements; consult its calendar rather than assuming the track permits unscheduled riding.
Visitor informationVisit the Oldsmar Historical Collection
Check the city’s Historical Collection visiting information and call the public library for details before exploring local history; access is limited to scheduled visiting times.
Visitor informationFind an indoor library activity
Browse Oldsmar Public Library’s calendar for recurring storytimes, family activities, and learning programs; check age guidance, registration requirements, and any library-card conditions beforehand.
Visitor information
Check the linked visitor information for current hours, reservations, seasonal access and any storm-related closures. Some outings are nearby rather than within the neighborhood.
Who loves Oldsmar
A perfect day in Oldsmar
Picnic at R.E. Olds Park on the bay, ride the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, and grab dinner at a local brewery — all within 20 minutes of Tampa International Airport.
Neighborhoods to know
East Lake Woodlands
Gated community with golf
Bayside Meadows & Cypress Lakes
Quiet neighborhoods near the bay
Downtown Oldsmar
Small-town center with new development
Where locals eat
- Oldsmar breweries
- Local restaurants on Tampa Road
Parks & outdoors
- R.E. Olds Park & pier
- Upper Tampa Bay Trail
- Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve
Schools
Pinellas County Schools with quick access to Westchase-area schools too.
A little history
Oldsmar was founded in 1916 by auto pioneer Ransom E. Olds, creator of the Oldsmobile, who wanted to build a model town on Tampa Bay.
Events locals look forward to
Steve's honest take
What people love
- Close to the airport
- Between Tampa and Clearwater
- Small-town feel
Good to know
- Fewer shops downtown
- Tampa Road traffic
- Limited waterfront homes
Typical drive times
15 min
Tampa International Airport
25 min
Nearest Gulf beach
25 min
Downtown Tampa
Approximate, without heavy traffic.
Oldsmar questions, answered
Prices are approximate ranges and change with the market. Photos show the style of the area and are illustrative. Contact Steve for current listings and sold data in Oldsmar.
