Hot homes: 5 houses for sale in Tampa Bay starting at $369K

Still looking for the one? A Clearwater beach house or downtown Tampa condo might do the trick.

1004 E. New Orleans Ave. — $369,000

Why we love it: This colorful Seminole Heights bungalow features a welcoming front porch, a cozy interior and a pool around back.

• Neighborhood: Southeast Seminole Heights
• Realtor: Rich Guagliardo and Claude Maggi at eXp Realty LLC
• Specs: 2 beds, 1 bath, 1,120 square feet
• Notable features: Bright exterior, pool, charming neighborhood.

7202 N. 15th St. — $435,000

Why we love it: Recently remodeled, this ranch-style beauty is bright, clean and modern. The bathrooms are especially enviable.

• Neighborhood: Old Seminole Heights
• Realtor: Tasha Joseph at Out Fast Realty & Investments LLC
• Specs: 2 beds, 1 bath, 1,017 square feet
• Notable features: White brick exterior, arched doorways, tasteful updates, pool.

777 N. Ashley Dr. #1612 — $499,900

Why we love it: With its waterfall-edge kitchen island, concrete ceilings and downtown views, this condo is an ideal city escape.

• Neighborhood: Downtown Tampa
• Realtor: Alexander Bartnesky at Keystone Property Consulting Firm
• Specs: 1 bed, 1 bath, 854 square feet
• Notable features: Modern light fixtures, upgrades throughout, open kitchen.

61 Acacia St. — $850,000

Why we love it: Yellow on the outside, blue and green on this inside, this Clearwater cottage screams beach house.

• Neighborhood: Clearwater
• Realtor: Sal Belloise at Belloise Realty
• Specs: 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,575 square feet
• Notable features: Walkable to the water, entertainers' backyard, colorful.

387 Aruba Circle #303 — $890,000

Why we love it: From the large high-end kitchen to the resort-like community amenities, there's a lot to love about this private island home.

• Neighborhood: Bradenton
• Realtor: Jo-Lee Mansfield at RE/MAX Alliance Group
• Specs: 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,650 square feet
• Notable features: Resort community, screened-in porch overlooking water, open layout, tasteful interior.