THE DAVIS ISLANDS NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the June Islands View newsletter. With both summer and hurricane season here we have provided information on emergency preparedness and flood map proposed changes. Additionally, activity on the real estate front has continued to be solid, particularly from a sales perspective.
As always, have a great summer and we will see you around the Islands!
ISLANDS NEWS
Tampa Emergency Preparation and Response
The 5th Annual Riverfest will be held May 3th & May 4th along the Tampa Rivewalk. This FREE event will include a full concert line-up, Wiener Dog Derby, Gasparilla Stand-up Paddle board Invasion, Tampa Bay Pride Band, TacoFest, Beer Bars, Margarita Bar, Taste of the Riverwalk, Hillsborough County School kid performances, and much more. For more information visit Riverfest 2019
With Hurricane Season upon us it is a good time to refresh ourselves on preparing for an actual event. Below are a few suggestions on how to prepare and get ready, thus avoiding a mad scramble when something actually occurs.
1. Prepare an Emergency Response Kit:Visit www.ready.gov/kit as a good starting point for identifying those items that should be in your Kit.
2. Stay Informed – in this day of social media and news in an instance there are plenty of resources to utilize in order to stay updated on events. Here are a few I useA. Hillsborough County Alert CenterB. City of Tampa News – I actually have alerts sent to me directly by signing up at @lert Tampa
3. Stay Smart – I was amazed how often we see the number of videos and personal accounts of people trying to drive through flooded streets. I did a quick search and found that the National Weather Services (NWS) has a public service announcement called “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” (watch their short video). They say that it only takes 12 inches of flowing water to carry off a small car; and 18 to 24 inches for a larger vehicle. While it may be tempting to get where you are going, sometimes we just need to take a moment and think through it.
We are fortunate to live in such a great waterfront community, particularly with the many days of sunshine. This being said, we should always remember that the rains will come and can come fast and heavy. In times like these I go back to the days of being in the Boy Scouts and their motto “Be Prepared”
Flood Map Changes
As you may have heard FEMA is in the final phase of Flood Map revisions, which impacts homes in our community. In particular the proposed changes will increase the BFE (base flood elevation) from 10″ to 11″ ft in most areas (AE) and up to 12″ in certain (AE or VE) areas. The first step is to understand where your property stands in regards to the revisions. You can visit the FEMA website and enter your address FEMA.gov. Also, there are many knowledgeable insurance agents that can give you more details on how and if these changes will impact your rates.
DI Civic Association Monthly Meeting
The next meeting of the DI Civic Association will be held Tuesday June 4th at the Sandra Freedman Tennis Complex, starting at 7pm.
Davis Islands Welcome Packet
If you are new to Davis Islands this month I encourage you to download our updated New Resident Packet. This will give you great information on the Islands History, Islands Business Directory and Common Contact numbers for our great amenities.
NEXTDOOR.COM – Davis Islands
Are you interested in staying updated on Islands activity, events and safety? Then I encourage you join over 2,741 islands residents at Nextdoor.com. Register for free @ Nextdoor.com/DavisIslands Also if you are already a member please invite one other person and remember this is just for Davis Islands residents.
DAVIS ISLANDS LAND DEVELOPMENT & ZONING ACTIVITY
We thought it would be helpful to keep residents updated on requests made to the City of Tampa for zoning, variance or design changes for properties on the Islands. Each month the City of Tampa publishes these filings for all City of Tampa residents, it is called the C.A.R.E. S Newsletter. Details on the filings can be found by logging into the City of Tampa Online Portal This months requests are as follows
REZONING
REZ-19-31: 522 Channel Dr – RS60 to RS50 – 6/27/19 6pm
CRIME ACTIVITY MAY 2019
This section will be a monthly summary of REPORTED crime activity. The Tampa Police Department has partnered with Lexis/Nexis Community Map to summarize incidences in our neighborhood.
If you would like to search the database directly you can visit TampaGov.net
BURGLARY STRUCTURE/DWELLING – 5/20/2019 – 600 Block of Marmora
If you would like to search the database directly you can visit TampaGov.net
REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATED MAY 2019
This month the real estate market on Davis Islands remained on trend from last month with very strong numbers. Homes going under contract were 11 and new homes coming to market were 7. 4 homes closed with only 25 available for sale.
The lowest priced home currently for sale came in at $329,900
The highest priced home currently for sale came in at $3,899,000
The lowest priced home that sold closed at $507,500
The highest priced home sold at $835,000
The Original List Price to Sales Price Ratio is 92.8 % 2019 vs 96.4% in 2018
The Average Days on Market for active properties is 61
In summary: Homes going under contract continued at a steady pace from last month. New homes coming to market did slow, while inventory numbers continue to remain low.
OUR MARKET ACTIVITY
477 W DAVIS BLVD | JUST LISTED
Opportunities to own newer construction on Davis Islands are in limited supply, especially residences that possess the layout, size and finishes as 477 West Davis. 5 Bedrooms/ 5.5 baths with over 4,000+ sq ft of living space and a huge backyard.
427 W DAVIS BLVD | COMING SOON
Beautifully updated two story home with 4 bedrooms/ 2.5 baths, 2,600+ sq ft, 2 car garage and a wonderful layout. This home is coming soon so contact us for details (813) 391-9240
465 W DAVIS BLVD | UNDER CONTRACT
Beautiful Charleston inspired residence is a rare blend of design, beauty and size, all situated on a wonderful corner lot. Details
414 CHIPPEWA AVE | SOLD
The opportunities are plentiful with this special 1950’s ranch style home on Davis Islands. This home sits on 67 ft of frontage with a 8,000 + sq ft lot, plenty of room for a renovation project or new construction. Click for details
THE ISLANDER CONDOMINIUMS| UNDER CONSTRUCTION The Islander Condominiums of Davis Islands is the newest Mid-Rise residence to take shape in South Tampa. These limited edition units blend luxury living with the active lifestyle of South Tampa’s most amenity rich neighborhood. Download our Features & Floorplan Guide
CONSIDERING THE SALE OF YOUR ISLANDS HOME?GET TO MARKET FIRST WHILE PRICES ARE STRONG!
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