Carlos Rojas
Responds Quickly
DALTON WADE INC
(813) 592-3140
105 Total Sales
4 in University Square
$235K - $385K Price Range
University Square
Suburban Neighborhood in Tampa, Florida
Hillsborough County 33612, 33613
With its proximity to cultural attractions, array of restaurants and coffee shops and convenient location in the heart of northwest Tampa, University Square, Florida, makes the grade as a modern urban neighborhood.
Bordered by the University of South Florida campus, the neighborhood’s housing is spread out among commercial centers and rental properties. Ranch-style Florida homes are prevalent among University Square’s single-family housing.
With the university on their doorstep, residents have access to all it has to offer. They can watch the performing arts or take in a basketball game at the Yuengling Center. See more than 3,000 plants, animals and natural habitats at the Botanical Gardens, which offers guided tours and field trips. Take in the exhibits highlighting cultural trends and more than 5,000 pieces of artwork at the USF Contemporary Art Museum. And visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, which features a bust of the renowned civil-rights leader surrounded by palm trees at the head of a fountain-filled reflecting pool. The plaza, which takes up 3 acres of the USF Central Lawn, is the urban, and geographic, center of the school’s cross-campus greenway concept.
University Square has plenty of its own green space, highlighted by the 132-acre Copeland Park complex. The park’s amenities include a mix of rural and urban recreational options, including a freshwater pond, nature trails, an athletics center and a swimming pool.
David E. West Park is a smaller, urban green space in which children can play amid the shade of a tree canopy.
University Area Community Park features a 50,000-square-foot multipurpose center for community events and includes a fitness center, gymnasium and playground.
Dining options abound among University Square's three commercial corridors. Residents can find an array of places to eat and drink along Fletcher Avenue, Fowler Avenue and Busch Boulevard. Eateries include everything from popular chains to independent restaurants. The Sambito food truck, Portillo’s Tampa, Ho Ho Choy Chinese and Waffle House are just a few of the establishments that illustrate the neighborhood’s culinary diversity.
As for coffee, residents can grab their favorite order from either of the two neighborhood Starbucks or branch out and try the local flavor of Kaleisia Tea Lounge’s specialty drinks.
Other facilities serving the regular needs of the community include University Mall; the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, the 10th-largest VA hospital in the country with more than 400 beds; and the Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Library, which holds classes and seminars and features an extensive online collection of materials for learning and research.
Learning is a theme of life in University Square, and, fittingly, the neighborhood is home to four elementary schools operating within the Hillsborough County School District. Among them are New Springs Elementary, which offers a STEM-R education; and Muller Elementary, a magnet school that incorporates a global leadership program into its curriculum.
For residents who want to venture out of their busy community, quick access to downtown Tampa and the eclectic neighborhoods of St. Petersburg is available via U.S. Highway 41 and Interstate 275, both of which are on the neighborhood’s west side.
University Square, a neighborhood that passes the test.
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Matt Pallister
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Carlos Rojas
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Ollie Green
Ollie Green
FLEUR DE LIS LUXE REALTY
(813) 896-2213
75 Total Sales
1 in University Square
$289,900 Price
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Raul Riano
Raul Riano
PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC
(813) 497-4979
103 Total Sales
16 in University Square
$53K - $315K Price Range
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Tonya Lavender
Tonya Lavender
Responds QuicklyFLOURISHING FOUNDATIONS REALTY GROUP LLC
(813) 696-3326
36 Total Sales
3 in University Square
$267K - $278K Price Range
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Heather Spinosa
Heather Spinosa
MIHARA & ASSOCIATES INC.
(813) 773-0261
98 Total Sales
1 in University Square
$169,000 Price
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Ryan Bogden
Ryan Bogden
KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY
(727) 513-4293
38 Total Sales
1 in University Square
$315,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Copeland Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Cheney Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
David E. West Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Mort Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Harvest Hope Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
University Area Community Park and Complex
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | University Square | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in University Square, Tampa sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in University Square, Tampa over the last 12 months is $253,111, down 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$259,000
Median Single Family Price
$296,500
Median Townhouse Price
$160,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$160,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$128,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Number of Homes for Sale
51
Last 12 months Home Sales
206
Months of Supply
3.00
Median List Price
$269,999
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
7,250
Median Year Built
1974
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,243
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
903
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,314
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
690
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
415
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Friday, Apr 258am - 7pm
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Saturday, Apr 2611am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,828 per month
- Armature Gate Townhomes
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,232 Sq Ft
- 13835 Heritage Club Dr
- Tampa, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
62,845
Median Age
31
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,113
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,139
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
17.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
63%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
80
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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