Tampa is a gem of a city: sunny, full of character, and home to everything from luxury highrises to laid-back diners. For decades, people have moved to the region for its diversity, lifestyle, and economic opportunity – especially during the pandemic. From January 2020 to May 2022, prices jumped by 172% (compared to 149% nationally).
But with its appeal comes growing risks that are now weighing on the housing market. Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of flooding and hurricanes, which has begun keeping more homebuyers away from the city. Paired with a growing backlog of unsold homes, it’s no surprise that prices have fallen for the past six months.
Still, there are plenty of luxury buyers looking for pristine waterfront estates. And unlike condo-heavy cities like Miami, most luxury homes in Tampa are single-family houses – usually in the Davis Islands or Sunset Park neighborhoods.
Here were the most expensive home sales in Tampa in May, according to data from Redfin.
The most expensive home sales in Tampa: May 2025
- Sale price: $6,600,000
- List price: $7,000,000
This regal 6,479-square-foot home in Poet’s Corner has 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. It includes a two-story living room, saltwater pool, elevator, and contemporary design throughout.
- Sale price: $6,150,000
- List price: $6,899,900
Set along the water in Sunset Park, this 6,637-square-foot home offers 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. A covered lanai connects the main living space to the pool, dock, and boat lift, with extras like a wine cellar and elevator inside.
- Sale price: $6,000,000
- List price: $7,300,000
This new 6,078-square-foot waterfront home in Sunset Park Isles has 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. It features open-water views, multiple covered outdoor spaces, and garage parking for seven cars.
- Sale price: $4,610,300
- List price: $4,610,300
This mid-century gem on Davis Islands offers 2,172 square feet of stylish living space with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It’s set on a lush 0.29-acre lot with a detached garage and terrazzo floors.
- Sale price: $4,108,958
- List price: $4,108,958
This 6,794-square-foot new-build on Davis Islands features 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Set on a 0.34-acre waterfront lot, it offers sleek contemporary design and a three-car garage.
- Sale price: $3,900,000
- List price: Unavailable
Located on the golf course in Avila, this 4,800-square-foot home offers 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms on a private 0.64-acre lot.
- Sale price: $3,500,000
- List price: $5,000,000
This 5,295-square-foot waterfront home in Stoney Point has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. Features include a chef’s kitchen with double islands, a pool and spa, and a dock with a 13,000 lb boat lift.
- Sale price: $3,400,000
- List price: $3,899,000
An 18th-floor condo at The Plaza on Harbour Island, this home spans 4,816 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and an office. It offers skyline views and access to a doorman, valet, and infinity pool.
- Sale price: $3,150,000
- List price: $3,195,000
This waterfront home in South Tampa’s gated Harbour Island community spans 3,508 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms.
- Sale price: $3,100,000
- List price: $3,400,000
This 4,020-square-foot waterfront home on Beach Park’s Treasure Drive offers 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It’s positioned on a secluded lot with a new boat house, pool, and 90 feet of open-bay frontage.
