South of Gandy

Explore South of Gandy homes for sale at the southern tip of South Tampa, the area locals call SOG, between Gandy Boulevard and MacDill Air Force Base. Browse townhomes, new construction and waterfront homes in Gandy-Sun Bay South, Ballast Point, Interbay, Port Tampa City and the Westshore Yacht Club.

South of Gandy spans the 33611 and 33616 ZIP codes in Tampa, Hillsborough County, with water on both sides. Browse the map and listings below, get new listings by email, or read our flood and storm planning guide before you shop.

South of Gandy isn’t an official neighborhood with fixed borders. It’s what locals call the southern end of the Interbay Peninsula, from Gandy Boulevard down to MacDill Air Force Base, with Old Tampa Bay on the west and Hillsborough Bay on the east.

See all listings and communities on the 33611 and 33616 pages. Neighborhood boundaries vary by source; confirm the address on each listing.

South of Gandy homes for sale range from mid-century ranches to brand-new townhomes, and price per square foot varies widely by age, elevation and distance to the water:

• Mid-century homes. Ranches on many streets south of Gandy Boulevard, where much of the value is in the lot. Many are being renovated or replaced.
• New construction. New single-family homes and townhomes on former teardown lots are a big part of SOG listings. Ask for each home’s elevation certificate and construction details, and compare insurance quotes.
• Older and historic homes. Homes on the older streets of Port Tampa City and around Ballast Point. Condition ranges from restored to original.
• Waterfront and gated communities. Waterfront homes near Old Tampa Bay and Hillsborough Bay, and gated communities such as the Westshore Yacht Club and Schooner Cove.

See the condo and townhome communities in 33611 and 33616 below.

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

Flooding is the question most SOG buyers ask, and it deserves a straight answer: risk varies a lot from street to street and from house to house.

• Coastal high-hazard area. Much of the area south of Gandy Boulevard lies in the City of Tampa’s coastal high-hazard area, and the city has considered limiting density increases there.
• 2024 hurricanes. The City of Tampa counted South of Gandy and Port Tampa among the hardest-hit areas after hurricanes Helene and Milton, and prioritized them for homeowner repair assistance.
• The city’s plan. The South of Gandy Coastal Area Action Plan, funded through a federal HUD Community Development Block Grant, sets out neighborhood-specific recommendations to help the area reduce the effects of storms and flooding.
• What helps. Newer homes built to current codes and elevations, homes with no flood history, and properties with favorable insurance quotes often stand apart. Ask for the elevation certificate, flood history and current insurance on every home you consider.

Check any address on the FEMA Map Service Center, and get property-specific flood and wind insurance quotes before you make an offer.

South of Gandy spans the 33611 and 33616 ZIP codes, and some of these communities sit north of Gandy Boulevard. Community names are listed as they appear in the MLS; confirm each property’s location, and review each association’s fees, reserves and insurance before you buy.

Dining nearby

Big Ray’s Fish Camp on Interbay Boulevard and Interbay Meat Market next door, a family-owned Cuban deli and market serving South Tampa since 1983, are neighborhood staples. Waterfront spots Salt Shack on the Bay and Hula Bay Club sit near the Gandy Bridge, and Mad Dogs & Englishmen is on South MacDill Avenue.

Parks and things to do

• Picnic Island Park: a waterfront park on Old Tampa Bay with a beach, gated dog beach, fishing pier, 24-hour boat ramp, playground and disc golf.
• Ballast Point Park: a bayfront park with a playground, water play area, picnic shelters, boat ramp and Leon’s Lobstah Shack. The pier is closed while the city designs its replacement.
• Gadsden Park: a park on South MacDill Avenue with a lake and picnic areas, near the start of the South Tampa Greenway.
• Port Tampa parks: Port Tampa Park and Center, Southwest Port Tampa Park, Spanish American War Memorial Park and Bobby Hicks Pool.

Restaurants, venues and park facilities change. Check hours and status before you go.

Living South of Gandy

• Water on both sides: Old Tampa Bay to the west and Hillsborough Bay to the east.
• MacDill Air Force Base: the base borders SOG to the south, so many homes here are close to the base.
• Getting around: Gandy Boulevard leads west over the Gandy Bridge to St. Petersburg and connects to the Selmon Expressway, while Dale Mabry Highway, MacDill Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard run north toward Downtown Tampa. Travel times depend on your address and traffic.
• 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. 1820s Ships arriving in Hillsborough Bay dropped their ballast near the southern tip of the peninsula, giving Ballast Point its name.
2. 1880s Henry B. Plant made the southwestern tip of the peninsula the end of his railroad line and built a deep-water port there, the start of Port Tampa.
3. 1898 Port Tampa was the main embarkation point for the Spanish-American War invasion of Cuba.
4. 1924 The Gandy Bridge opened on November 20, cutting the drive between Tampa and St. Petersburg from 43 miles to 19, and Gandy Boulevard became the main route to it.
5. 1953 The City of Tampa annexed the Ballast Point area. Port Tampa City followed in 1961.
6. 2024 Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the area hard, and the City of Tampa prioritized South of Gandy and Port Tampa for homeowner repair assistance.

Sources: Gandy-Sun Bay South (Wikipedia), Gandy Bridge (Wikipedia), Tampa Magazine: Ballast Point, City of Tampa: Port Tampa City, City of Tampa: Homeowner Hurricane Assistance.

Before you make an offer South of Gandy, review the property’s elevation certificate, flood history, roof age, wind-mitigation report and property-specific flood and wind insurance quotes. For new construction, confirm the builder, permits and warranty; for older homes, budget for a thorough inspection.

For townhomes and gated communities, also review the association’s reserves, insurance coverage and any planned assessments. See our flood and storm planning section above for more.

On waterfront and near-waterfront homes, ask for the seller’s flood disclosure and insurance history early in the process. Florida Statute 689.302 requires the seller to provide a flood disclosure at or before the sales contract is executed.