Vacation & Second Homes
Own your piece of paradise — and potentially rent it out.
From Gulf-front condos on Clearwater Beach to canal homes on Treasure Island, a Tampa Bay vacation property can be a personal getaway and an income-producing investment.
Rental rules vary
Short-term rental rules differ city by city and building by building. Steve helps you find properties where your plans are allowed.
Insurance & flood zones
Understanding elevation, flood zones and wind mitigation is key to owning on the coast. Steve walks you through every detail.
Lock-and-leave
Condos and HOA communities with exterior maintenance make ownership easy from out of state.
Areas to consider
Tampa
Downtown Tampa
High-rise living on the Riverwalk
$350K – $3M+
Tampa
South Tampa
Oak-lined streets and Bayshore sunsets
$600K – $10M+
Tampa
Hyde Park
Tampa's historic charm, one block from the bay
$700K – $5M
Tampa
Davis Islands
Island living minutes from downtown
$500K – $8M+
Tampa
Seminole Heights
Craftsman bungalows and Tampa's best food scene
$350K – $1M
Tampa
Ybor City
Cigar-city history with a modern pulse
$300K – $900K
Tampa Suburbs
Westchase
Master-planned convenience near the airport
$450K – $1.5M
Tampa Suburbs
Carrollwood
Lakes, mature trees and central location
$350K – $1.2M
Tampa Suburbs
New Tampa
Gated golf communities and great schools
$400K – $2M
Tampa Suburbs
Brandon
Everything you need, without the city price
$300K – $800K
Tampa Suburbs
Riverview
New construction and room to grow
$300K – $700K
Tampa Suburbs
Apollo Beach
Canal-front boating on Tampa Bay
$400K – $2.5M
Tampa Suburbs
Wesley Chapel
Pasco's boomtown of amenities
$350K – $1M
Tampa Suburbs
Lutz & Land O' Lakes
Lakes, acreage and country-style living
$400K – $2M
St. Petersburg & Beaches
St. Petersburg
The Sunshine City's arts and waterfront
$350K – $6M+
St. Petersburg & Beaches
St. Pete Beach
Award-winning sand and Pass-a-Grille sunsets
$400K – $5M+
St. Petersburg & Beaches
Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
Wide beaches and John's Pass fun
$350K – $3M
St. Petersburg & Beaches
Gulfport
Quirky, artsy bayfront village
$300K – $1.5M
North Pinellas
Clearwater
A full city with a world-famous beach
$300K – $2M
North Pinellas
Clearwater Beach
America's top-rated beach, every day
$450K – $8M
North Pinellas
Dunedin
Scottish roots and a walkable downtown
$350K – $2.5M
North Pinellas
Tarpon Springs
Greek heritage and the Sponge Docks
$300K – $2M
North Pinellas
Palm Harbor
Top schools and golf near the Gulf
$400K – $2M
North Pinellas
Safety Harbor
Small-town charm on Old Tampa Bay
$400K – $1.8M
North Pinellas
Largo
Central Pinellas value and parks
$250K – $800K
North Pinellas
Oldsmar
Bay-side gateway between Tampa and Pinellas
$350K – $1.2M