Ballast Point Homes with Special Community Restrictions Community Features

Welcome to Ballast Point, a charming neighborhood nestled in the vibrant city of Tampa, Florida. Located in Hillsborough County, Ballast Point is a delightful community that beautifully blends suburban tranquility with urban convenience. This picturesque area is known for its lush landscapes, friendly atmosphere, and stunning views of Tampa Bay.

Ballast Point is an ideal choice for families and individuals seeking a sense of community, with tree-lined streets and well-maintained parks that invite outdoor activities and leisurely strolls. The neighborhood is home to a variety of homes, many of which come with special community restrictions that help maintain the area’s aesthetic and ensure a harmonious living environment. These restrictions can include guidelines on property modifications, landscaping, and more, promoting a cohesive and appealing look throughout the community.

Residents of Ballast Point enjoy easy access to a wealth of amenities, from local shops and restaurants to recreational facilities. The nearby Ballast Point Park offers waterfront access, perfect for fishing, picnicking, or watching the sunset over the bay. Families appreciate the excellent schools in the area, making it a great place to raise children.

With its close-knit community vibe, beautiful homes, and stunning waterfront views, Ballast Point is a hidden gem in Tampa. Whether you’re looking for a place to settle down or simply seeking a vibrant neighborhood to explore, Ballast Point welcomes you with open arms. Discover the charm of this unique community and make it your next home!

Newest Ballast Point Homes with Special Community Restrictions Community Features

$690,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Bayshore Trails Twnhms SubDv. ⋅ 33611 Zip Code

Virtually Staged. Major Price Improvement – Now Offered at $690,000! This is your opportunity to own one of the best values in South Tampa. Welcome to Bayshore Trails, a private gated community of just 57 homes tucked along a quiet brick-paved street in the heart of Ballast Point. Offering nearly 2,800 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and one of the most exceptional outdoor living spaces in the community, this home delivers the space and feel of a single-family residence with the convenience of low-maintenance living. What truly sets this home apart is the backyard. Step through the French doors onto an expansive brick-paver patio featuring a mobile outdoor kitchen complete with a grill and new mini refrigerator, multiple gathering spaces, and plenty of room for dining, relaxing, and entertaining. Beyond the patio is a fully turfed backyard surrounded by mature palms that provide shade, privacy, and a rare outdoor retreat that's difficult to find in Bayshore Trails. Whether you're hosting weekend BBQs, watching football outside, or enjoying a quiet evening under the palms, this backyard was designed to be lived in. One of the biggest advantages of living in Bayshore Trails is the low-maintenance lifestyle. The HOA takes care of many of the major ownership responsibilities, including roof maintenance and replacement, exterior painting and maintenance, front landscaping, water, sewer, trash, termite protection, common area maintenance, reserve funding, private roads, street lighting, and the community dock, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your home and less time maintaining it. Inside, you'll find solid oak flooring, crown molding, plantation shutters, and a spacious two-story layout with a full bedroom and bath on the first floor, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or a home office. The oversized living room centers around a cozy gas fireplace while seamlessly connecting to the outdoor living space. Upstairs, the primary suite offers dual walk-in closets, a private balcony, and an additional flex space perfect for a home office, reading nook, nursery, or workout area. Two additional oversized bedrooms and a generous laundry room with utility sink complete the second floor. Additional highlights include a deep two-car garage, a 2019 community roof replacement, gated entrances from both Bayshore Boulevard and MacDill Avenue, and a home that remained high, dry, and never lost power during the 2024 storm season. Residents enjoy exclusive access to the community dock overlooking Bayshore and are just steps from Gadsden Park, minutes to Ballast Point Park, Bayshore Boulevard, Hyde Park, Downtown Tampa, MacDill Air Force Base, restaurants, shopping, and everything South Tampa has. With a major new price of $690,000, this is one of the best opportunities to own in Bayshore Trails. If you've been searching for the space, privacy, and outdoor lifestyle of a single-family home without the maintenance, this home deserves a look.

2869 Bayshore Trails Drive, Tampa

$698,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Bayshore Trails Townhomes SubDv. ⋅ 33611 Zip Code

This spacious four-bedroom, three-bath end-unit townhome is in Bayshore Trails, a highly sought-after gated community in South Tampa. Just outside the Bayshore gate of MacDill Air Force Base, the neighborhood features a charming private brick street shaded by a canopy of trees. Fully updated, the home also offers hardwood floors and plantation shutters throughout. Inside, an inviting layout features 9-foot ceilings, solid wood floors, and detailed crown molding. The great room includes a gas fireplace and French doors that open to a landscaped backyard with a large brick patio and gas hookup for grilling. The dining room connects seamlessly to both the kitchen and great room, making entertaining easy, and features large windows overlooking the backyard. The remodeled kitchen is designed for both style and function, featuring a gas range, granite countertops and backsplash, two walk-in pantries, and a large stainless steel sink. Also on the main level is a versatile bedroom or office with custom closet built-ins, along with a full bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. Upstairs, the home offers 8-foot ceilings with crown molding and hardwood floors throughout (except bathrooms and laundry room). The spacious primary suite includes a separate sitting room or office, French doors opening to a balcony overlooking the backyard, two walk-in closets—one with custom built-ins—and an ensuite bathroom with dual sinks, a walk-in shower, a garden tub, and a private water closet. Two additional upstairs bedrooms also feature custom closet built-ins, and one includes a charming bay window. Natural light fills the second floor, enhancing its bright, inviting feel. A full guest bathroom and a convenient laundry room with an included washer and dryer complete this level. Bayshore Trails also offers a private dock across Bayshore Boulevard, perfect for fishing or enjoying beautiful views of Tampa Bay. The property remained high and dry during both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton and has never flooded during any storm. The unit includes an attached two-car garage with an automatic door opener, as well as a private driveway with space for two additional vehicles. Directly across from the MacDill Avenue entrance is Gadsden Park, which offers picnic tables, paved walking and biking trails, picnic shelters, restrooms, ball fields, a dog park, a playground, and a fishing lake. Enjoy convenient access to shopping, excellent dining, and downtown Tampa. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to call Bayshore Trails home.

2889 Bayshore Trails Drive, Tampa

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