Real Estate

Tampa Bay real estate news covers the deals, development and market activity shaping the region’s growth. This section tracks commercial real estate transactions, land sales and building permits, along with new construction and redevelopment projects across Tampa, St. Petersburg and Pasco County. Coverage includes multifamily, industrial and office development, as well as retail and mixed-use projects, offering a clear view of where capital is moving and how the Tampa Bay real estate market continues to evolve.

Tampa advances 1,150-unit redevelopment in North Downtown Rendering of mixed-use redevelopment planned for North Downtown Tampa with housing, retail and pedestrian streetscape

Rendering of mixed-use redevelopment planned for North Downtown Tampa with housing, retail and pedestrian streetscape

Tampa advances 1,150-unit redevelopment in North Downtown

Chuck Merlis March 17, 2026

Project calls for 1,150 housing units, including affordable and workforce housing in North Downtown.

100-unit Wesley Chapel senior living community sold, rebranded American House Wesley Chapel senior living community at 30070 State Road 56 in Pasco County

American House Wesley Chapel senior living community at 30070 State Road 56 in Pasco County

100-unit Wesley Chapel senior living community sold, rebranded

Chuck Merlis March 13, 2026

Senior living property off State Road 56 changes ownership and expands regional portfolio.

Dalí Museum plans $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg Dalí Museum expansion rendering in downtown St. Petersburg

Dalí Museum expansion rendering in downtown St. Petersburg

Dalí Museum plans $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg

Chuck Merlis March 10, 2026

Dalí Museum unveils plans for a $65 million expansion in St. Petersburg.

Harborview Plaza in Westshore sells to Miami investor for $39.5M Harborview Plaza office building in Tampa’s Rocky Point overlooking Old Tampa Bay

Harborview Plaza office building in Tampa’s Rocky Point overlooking Old Tampa Bay

Harborview Plaza in Westshore sells to Miami investor for $39.5M

Chuck Merlis March 5, 2026

Buyer plans lobby renovation and waterfront upgrades at Rocky Point office complex.

St. Pete advances $18M port lease referendum for tech hub expansion Rendering of proposed Maritime and Defense Technology Hub expansion at Port of St. Petersburg showing multi-story waterfront building with glass façade.

Rendering of proposed Maritime and Defense Technology Hub expansion at Port of St. Petersburg showing multi-story waterfront building with glass façade.

St. Pete advances $18M port lease referendum for tech hub expansion

Chuck Merlis March 11, 2026

Voter approval would unlock federal funding and long-term financing for port expansion.

Thousand & One hits 95% leased at Water Street Aerial view of Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa in downtown Tampa.

Aerial view of Thousand & One office tower at Water Street Tampa in downtown Tampa.

Thousand & One hits 95% leased at Water Street

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

Berkadia relocation and RSM growth push the Water Street tower toward full lease-up.

Mortgage rates fall to 6.09% as new construction lifts Tampa supply Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Aerial view of suburban homes in Tampa Bay, showing residential streets, backyards and pools.

Mortgage rates fall to 6.09% as new construction lifts Tampa supply

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

Lower rates and rising luxury inventory reshape Tampa Bay’s spring housing market.

Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Rendering of Volta Wine + Market interior at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg

Volta releases first renderings for 400 Central

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

New renderings preview Volta’s 400 Central wine shop ahead of groundbreaking.

Downtown Tampa student housing tower sells for $21.8M, nearly 5x 2017 price 220 Madison, a 12-story student housing tower in downtown Tampa, sold for $21.8 million.

220 Madison, a 12-story student housing tower in downtown Tampa, sold for $21.8 million.

Downtown Tampa student housing tower sells for $21.8M, nearly 5x 2017 price

Chuck Merlis March 3, 2026

A 12-story student housing tower four blocks from the University of Tampa has sold for $21.8 million,...

Roche Bobois penthouse sets Tampa Bay condo record at $13.2M Rendering of the Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower planned for downtown St. Petersburg.

Rendering of the Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower planned for downtown St. Petersburg.

Roche Bobois penthouse sets Tampa Bay condo record at $13.2M

Chuck Merlis February 26, 2026

$13.2M pre-sale sets new Tampa Bay condo pricing benchmark.