Hi Pete,

Are you still looking for a home in Tampa? We are preparing to sell our home and it is in an ideal location given the parameters you describe -- it is one block south of Kennedy and two blocks west of Armenia. My husband commuted daily to MacDill while stationed there and enjoyed the morning commute along Bayshore Blvd. The house is a 1920s bungalow with lots of charm and the neighborhood elementary school is two blocks away. If you are interested in this kind of a home, feel free to contact me.

Sun May 18 2008, 13:49

I own a home that is currently rented to a Capt @ McDill. He and his family have lived there 3.5 years. They are moving out (Due to orders in July). If you are interested in renting or buying drop me a Line. The Home is in a gated community in Dunedin, Florida. 5 mins from the beach and 20 mins to the airport. if you would like to know more drop me a line........Martin

Mon Apr 28 2008, 16:15

Dear Pete:

We have a beautiful 4/3 with two car garage located 5-10 min drive from main gate of MacDill AFB. A picture of the house is my icon. Asking price of 285,000 Please e-mail me if you would like some additional information.

Thank you for your Service.

Mon Apr 28 2008, 13:53

Hi Pete,
The Brandon/Valrico area has a large number of military families. They both offer many lovely communites, great schools, and quick and easy access to the base on the LeRoy Selmon Crosstown.
I would be delighted to answer any of your questions and help you cut through all the red tape that a home search requires.
Blessings,
Barbara Calkins
813-684-8400

Tue Apr 22 2008, 22:10

I just stumbled upon a new community in the Port Tampa area within walking distance to the base. It is called the Landings of Port Tampa and their prices are starting @ $299,000 for a brand new home. You can check out their homes at ashtonwoodshomes.com.

Fri Apr 4 2008, 09:12

Hello Pete,

All of the replies you've gotten so far are great. You really need to decide on a particular home criteria that's best for you and your family and then rely on a qualified agent to help you find that home. South Tampa, for example, does offer the fastest commute to MacDill, but if a newer home coupled with more home for your money (maybe even a pool) is important to you then Valrico, Brandon and Riverview would be your better options.

I have helped military members like you find homes in both locations and they all made a choice that was best for them. Schools seem to be an important consideration for you and it would make a big difference depending on the school level of your child, i.e.. Elementary, Middle or High School.

If you would like I would be happy to forward you a link to the schools website locator tool. You can find which school corresponds with a particular address and then you can view that particular schools website and view it's rating (or report card) there as well.

If I can help just ask. Just keep in mind that it is ultimately up to you but Valrico, Brandon and Riverview do offer an easy commute and a house with a pool and a garage and a yard and.....you get my point.

Let me know how I can help and I'd be happy to.

Carl

Carl Capozza, Realtor
SERVING TAMPA BAY & BEYOND
http://TampaBayTeam.com
Keller Williams Realty
South Tampa Office
3502 Henderson Blvd.
Tampa Florida, 33609
813-679-1038

Wed Apr 2 2008, 20:12

I vote for the Port Tampa area. There are VERY affordable homes near westshore yacht club at a great value. This would be a super easy commute to work.

yoy may also want to consider brandon, and other nearby area's with a straight shot to MacDIll AFB.

Thanks for serving our country Pete.
Katrina Madewell

Mon Mar 24 2008, 23:39

Hello Pete,
I live myself in S. Tampa, and definetely would say it's generally a great living all around, maybe with exception of S. Manahatthan, below Montgomery.
in the 300' range you could easily live in the 33629, 33611, 33616 and 33609; below Kennedy and within less than 45 minutes to MCdill AFB.
I do avail some properties for your consideration, or I would be more than glad to perform a custom search.
Schools in those zip codes are mostly "A" rated and include Plant High School.
I'm just assuming you're in the force, therefore getting a VA loan would be great because of the benefits, just to mention 1.......0% down.
Feel free to visit my site or call me for assistance, 813-785-7529

Wed Mar 19 2008, 09:18

There are planty of homes to look at in the $300K range in South Tampa. Unfortunately what you can get in South Tampa for $300K is no where near what you can get in the Valrico and Riverview area. The homes down in this area are usually 2 or 3 bedroom with 1 to 2 bathrooms and range in sq footage from roughly 1000 to 1800 sqft. If this is not what you are looking for then I would recommend going to Valrico or Riverview where you can get a lot more home for your money.

Wed Mar 19 2008, 08:40

Tell me what your looking for in the $300k. how many bedrooms? Baths? Sq footage? Age of home would be important. Homes built prior to 2004 are more expensive to insure... etc. Need more information to sincerely help you!

Wed Mar 19 2008, 08:20