What $300K gets you in Tampa Bay's real estate market

The average home sales price in the Tampa Bay region was $398K in December, so Axios wanted to see what you can get below that price point in the area's real estate market.

Here’s a comparison of four homes that recently sold for around $300K in different Tampa-area neighborhoods.

1418 E Idlewild Ave. — $285,000

Seminole Heights; 2 beds, 1 bath; 1,120 square feet

• Features: 1920s craftsman bungalow, carport, gracious front porch, cozy living room, hardwood floors, screened-in porch, outdoor entertaining area.
• Days on the market: 34
• Asking price: $285,000
• Sold for: $285,000
• Listing agent: Kisha Linebaugh at Fireside Real Estate

2710 Morningside Dr. — $306,900

Clearwater; 3 beds, 2 baths; 1,612 square feet

• Features: Open kitchen/dining area, accent features walls, updated exterior, large owner's suite, stylish kitchen with open shelves.
• Days on the market: 58
• Asking price: $315,000
• Sold for: $306,900
• Listing agent: Judi Pobst at Keller Williams Realty

5174 Beach Dr. SE, Unit C — $295,000

St. Petersburg; 2 beds, 2 baths; 1,018 square feet

• Features: Water views, private balcony, resort-style gated community, open layout.
• Days on the market: 82
• Asking price: $285,000
• Sold for: $295,000
• Listing agent: Betty Rohe at Century 21

777 N. Ashley Dr. #1611 — $310,000

Downtown Tampa; 1 bed, 1 bath; 786 square feet

• Features: Downtown location, light-filled rooms, incredible views, luxury building with community amenities, balcony, spacious bedroom.
• Days on the market: 61
• Asking price: $315,000
• Sold for: $310,000
• Listing agent: Traci Burns at Smith & Associates Real Estate

Note: Days on the market is calculated from date listed and date sold as reported on Zillow. Average home sales price includes Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Hillsborough counties.

• All photos are  from their respective online listings. Know of an interesting or unusual home listing in the Tampa region? Email [email protected]

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