Seminole Heights Historic District has some of the largest inventory of Bungalows,  foreclosures and short sales in the Tampa Bay Area

The pricing has come down dramatically over the past few years making this neighborhood one of the most affordable places to buy real estate in the Urban Corridor of Tampa.

Close to MacDill AFB and Downtown Tampa,  makes this a desirable place for many first time home buyers.

Seminole Heights 1920’s Bungalow

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Looking to buy or sell in the Seminole Heights Historic District? Already live in Seminole Heights? Tell us your thoughts!

Email Rae Catanese, Real Estate Agent-Prudential Tropical Realty-813 784-7744

Remember three years ago when real estate was really hot? You were looking for a home between 200K to 250K, and there just wasn’t enough to choose from. You may recall that when you found a suitable home, 2 or 3 other people were looking to make an offer on the same place. And people were buying homes left and right. Back then, sellers were all too happy to make a big profit. There were bidding wars and buyers willing to pay the price.

So now we’re on the downside of that frenzy of activity. Insurance and tax issues have caused the whole state of Florida to fall into a real estate rut, but there’s still a lot we can learn from the boom of just a few years ago. There were signs then that Seminole Heights was up and coming: Whispers of a Starbucks being built, and a Cappy’s Pizza – who would have thought?

Today, the Seminole Heights Market is down 40-50%, priming for another growth spurt. The Starbucks Coffee Shop and Cappy’s Pizza are thriving, and there’s much more to look forward to, like the proposed Sangria’s Restaurant coming. Now this is really turning into something big. All this and live only 10 minutes from Downtown Tampa.

Alan Dobbs, owner of Florida Design Studio Corp has moved his offices to the Heights, where he’s basing most of his projects. Alan’s company focuses on traditional bungalow architectural design, and business couldn’t be better. “I think it’s because I do work for home owners and not speculative developers or track home builders,” says Alan. Alan also noted, “even though there has been a downturn in the real estate market, it does not seem to of had an affect on people wanting to improve or add-on to their homes. If anything, I think the projects have become bigger and more substantial because people, including me, realize we can’t afford to move, but we can afford to add-on of improve what we have.”

Other buyers are opting to build new in our area, while maintaining the historical look of the neighborhood. If you’re thinking of taking this route, you may want to jump on the opportunity when you see a lot for sale. It seems that parcels of land are becoming scarce in the Seminole Heights Historic District as more people are looking to build from the ground up.

As a Realtor, part of my job is to pay close attention to the Real Estate Market in our area so I can inform buyers and sellers what to expect, and what not to expect. My business partner Michelle Jordan & I work with buyers and sellers in the entire Tampa Bay Area, and we have noticed an increased interest in the Heights over the last few months. Prospective homeowners are excited by all the choices they have now that simply weren’t affordable 3 years ago. If you haven’t yet looked at homes or lots for sale in seminole heights, now is the time to start.

If you’re going to make Tampa Bay home, then Seminole Heights is still one of the first places you should look. Beautiful and affordable with a tightly-knit community, the Heights is still a boon for small businesses and a great place to call home.

This is a picture of a new construction home that was designed by Alan Dobbs. The home is in the Historic District across from Hillsborough High School ….

Rae Catanese. P.A.
Licensed Realtor
Prudential Tropical Realty
813-784-7744
realtyrae@yahoo.com  Email me for a current list of homes for sale in Seminole Heights.

1926 Bungalow in Seminole Heights

If you are thinking of building a new home, purchasing a Bungalow, or want to make an addition to an existing home located in Seminole Heights you’ll want to first determine if the property is in the boundaries of the Historic District.

The map of the Seminole Heights Historic District shows the boundaries of the local and national districts and is used by the staff and the Architectural Review Commission ARC to help determine whether a structure is contributing or non-contributing. This determination is made using other information along with the map, such as the master site files. Do not use this map as the sole guide for determining the status of a structure.

The ARC is responsible for reviewing development within a historic district. The purpose of the ARC is to insure that the integrity of the district is maintained. The ARC focuses on exterior work on a structure, but may review the interior in certain instances.

Here’s the map of the Seminole Heights Historic District

Want to live in Seminole Heights? Here’s some history and an example of a 1940′s Bungalow.

Known for its historic background. Seminole Heights is popular due to the craftsman style bungalows from the early 20th century that remain. Certain buildings in the neighborhood existed back in the early 1900‘s, including the Seminole Heights Methodist Church, Seminole Heights Elementary School, Broward Elementary, Hillsborough High School, and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Nebraska Avenue, which runs through Seminole Heights, is also U.S. Route 41, a major commercial road through the neighborhood. The road contains several retailers including Publix, and a few corner stores. Garden Center, a neighborhood park, is used for many events such as art festivals and picnics. Seminole Heights has the longest stretch of Riverfront parkland in the city of Tampa. Rivercrest, Epps, and several unnamed pocket parks provide access to the Hillsborough River.