33602

33602 is Tampa’s urban core: the downtown business district and Riverwalk, the Channelside and Water Street waterfront, Harbour Island across the Garrison Channel, and historic neighborhoods along the Hillsborough River to the north.

Also explore nearby Ybor City. Neighborhood and ZIP boundaries do not always match; confirm the address on each listing.

Most 33602 homes for sale are condominiums, and price per square foot varies widely by building, view and amenities:

• High-rise condos. Towers downtown, in Channelside and on Harbour Island, many with river, bay or skyline views, concierge service, pools and fitness centers.
• Lofts. Loft-style condos in Channelside, including buildings with open floor plans, high ceilings and concrete finishes.
• Townhomes and single-family homes. Gated townhome and single-family communities on Harbour Island, plus historic homes in the neighborhoods north of downtown.
• New construction. ONE Tampa, a 42-story tower across from Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, reached its full height in 2026 as the city’s tallest residential tower, and Pendry Residences Tampa on the Riverwalk is expected to open in 2027. The Tampa EDITION at Water Street includes 38 branded residences.

See the condo, loft and townhome communities in 33602 below.

Review each association’s fees, reserves, insurance and rules before you buy.

Community names are listed as they appear in the MLS. Review each association’s fees, reserves and insurance before you buy.

Restaurants

Local favorites include Ulele, housed in the restored 1903 Tampa Heights Water Works building on the Riverwalk; Malio’s Prime Steakhouse, a family-owned steakhouse tradition dating to 1969; and CW’s Gin Joint, a cocktail bar and restaurant on North Franklin Street. Water Street Tampa adds restaurants such as Boulon Brasserie, Predalina, Noble Rice and The Pearl, plus Driftlight Steakhouse at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, and Sparkman Wharf offers waterfront dining in Channelside.

Things to do

• Benchmark International Arena: catch a Tampa Bay Lightning game or a concert at the arena formerly known as Amalie Arena.
• Tampa Riverwalk: a 2.6-mile waterfront trail along the Hillsborough River, connecting Channelside, downtown and Tampa Heights.
• Parks: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Water Works Park on the river.
• Museums and the arts: the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, the Tampa Museum of Art, the Glazer Children’s Museum, The Florida Aquarium and the Tampa Bay History Center.
• Armature Works: a restored historic building in Tampa Heights with a food hall, restaurants and event space on the Riverwalk.

Restaurants and venues change often. Check hours before you go.

Living in 33602

• Walkable waterfront: the Riverwalk, Water Street and Channelside connect much of the ZIP on foot and by bike.
• Getting around: the TECO Line Streetcar links downtown, Channelside and Ybor City, and Interstate 275 and the Selmon Expressway connect to Westshore, South Tampa and Tampa International Airport (TIA). Travel times depend on your address and traffic.
• Events and cruises: arena events and Port Tampa Bay’s cruise terminals in Channelside bring periodic traffic, so check event and sailing schedules when you tour.
• Schools: consult Hillsborough County Public Schools for current school information and address-specific assignments. Confirm zoning for each home rather than relying on its ZIP code.

1. 1823 Fort Brooke was established at the mouth of the Hillsborough River, the settlement that grew into Tampa.
2. 1970s Mayor Bill Poe proposed a riverfront walkway behind Curtis Hixon Hall, and the first boardwalk planks were laid, the start of today’s Riverwalk.
3. 1985 Development began on Harbour Island, the former industrial Seddon Island, with shops, offices and homes. A people mover linked it to downtown until 1999.
4. 1996 The downtown arena opened as the Ice Palace. It has carried several names since, and became Benchmark International Arena in 2025.
5. 2010 Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, a new Tampa Museum of Art and the Glazer Children’s Museum opened on the river. By 2016 the Riverwalk was extended to Tampa Heights.
6. 2017 Construction began on Water Street Tampa, a mixed-use neighborhood of hotels, offices, residences and shops between downtown and the Channel District.
7. 2026 ONE Tampa reached its full 42-story height, becoming the city’s tallest residential tower.

Sources: Tampa (Wikipedia), Tampa Riverwalk (Wikipedia), Harbour Island (Wikipedia), Benchmark International Arena (Wikipedia), Water Street (Wikipedia), Business Observer.

Most 33602 purchases are condos, so building-level due diligence matters as much as the unit. Review the association’s budget, reserves, insurance, planned assessments and any structural or milestone inspection reports, and compare parking, storage, pet and leasing rules between buildings.

Flood exposure varies by building and street, especially on Harbour Island and along the Channelside and Garrison Channel waterfront. Review the property’s FEMA flood map, the building’s master insurance and flood coverage, and quotes for your own unit policy before making a decision.

On waterfront and near-waterfront homes, ask for the seller’s flood disclosure and insurance history early in the process. Florida Statute 689.302 currently requires disclosure of flood risks to prospective purchasers.