Housing is sparse but a strong residential push is underway in Ybor City, with many small developments appearing north and south of the central business and entertainment core. There is an area of low-income housing between Ybor City and downtown Tampa; developers are discussing ways to convert that area to a more mixed-economy neighborhood. There is also undeveloped land available, primarily in the light industrial sections and south of town near the Port of Tampa, as well as the odd residential lots here and there.
Many of Ybor's original older casitas have been or are being restored and updated with all the modern conveniences; at this writing, a two-bedroom, one-bath is available for $225,000; a three-bedroom, two-bath for $279,000. New three-bedroom, two-bath homes are also available for $250,000+; such homes typically include hardwood floors, high ceilings and vintage-inspired interior trimmings. Ybor Heights is one such neighborhood, as is Las Ybor City Homes on 4th Avenue at 17th; Las Ybor offers 2/2 and 2/3 condominiums from $285,000 to $380,000. If your timing is right, you might find availability in Ybor Village Lofts, a beautiful eight-unit loft development in the historic district with 2/2 homes for $138,000 to $220,000. Other Ybor living options include Fifth Avenue Villas, Las Palmas de Ybor, CitiLofts Ybor and Camden Ybor City.