Central Living - South Tampa is a new-construction community by David Weekley Homes in Tampa, Hillsborough County. The community features offering single-family homes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Central Living - South Tampa at a Glance
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
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About Central Living - South Tampa
Central Living - South Tampa is a David Weekley community built for people who want a new home without giving up the energy of living inside the city. This isn't a master-planned suburb where you wave to your neighbor once a month — it's a tighter, more connected kind of neighborhood where the amenities (clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, community garden, walking trails) actually get used because the people who buy here are active and engaged. Expect younger professionals, dual-income couples, and families who made a deliberate choice to stay close to everything rather than trade convenience for square footage. The vibe is urban-adjacent — walkable in ways that most new construction in Tampa Bay simply isn't. Location is the headline here. South Tampa puts you minutes from Downtown Tampa via the Selmon Expressway, close to Hyde Park, Davis Islands, and Bayshore Boulevard. Tampa International Airport is a quick shot up Dale Mabry. MacDill Air Force Base is just south. The restaurants and retail along South Howard Avenue, Kennedy Boulevard, and Gandy are all in your orbit. If you're commuting to St. Pete or Clearwater, the Selmon connects to I-275 and gets you across the bridge without touching downtown traffic. This is one of the few pockets of new construction in Hillsborough County where you're genuinely in the city — not near it, not adjacent to it, actually in it. David Weekley builds a quality product, and in an infill location like South Tampa they're typically working with tighter lots than you'd see in a Pasco or Riverview community — so set your expectations on yard size accordingly. Weekley is known for thoughtful floor plans, solid construction, and a design process that lets you personalize finishes without feeling overwhelmed. Build timelines with Weekley typically run longer than a production builder like D.R. Horton — budget for 6 to 10 months depending on the plan and where you land in the build queue. HOA details vary by phase, so get the full fee disclosure and what's covered before you fall in love with a lot. And as with any Tampa Bay new construction, don't skip the independent insurance quote — South Tampa's proximity to the water affects what you'll pay.
Barrett's Take on Central Living - South Tampa
Here's my take on Central Living - South Tampa: David Weekley builds a genuinely good product, and South Tampa is one of the few places in the metro where new construction actually makes sense at a premium price point. You're not paying extra just for a builder name here — you're paying for the location, and South Tampa location is a real thing. MacDill AFB is minutes away, Tampa General and the medical corridor on Davis Islands are close, and you've got quick access to the Selmon Expressway to get downtown or cross the bay without grinding through surface streets. The people who tend to be the best fit for this community are move-up buyers who've outgrown an older South Tampa home but don't want to deal with the renovation rabbit hole that comes with the area's aging housing stock. If that's you, Weekley's Personal Building Consultant process is actually useful — they're more hands-on than most production builders, and it shows in the finish quality. On negotiating with David Weekley: they're not a discount builder, and they don't act like one. Don't walk in expecting to hack the base price — that's not where they flex. Where you have more leverage is on design center upgrades and closing cost contributions, especially if you're in a phase where they're trying to close out inventory or hit a quarter-end number. Lot premiums in South Tampa infill communities like this one can be significant — corner lots and any lot with a view or extra privacy can run $20,000–$50,000+ depending on what's available, so ask for the lot premium sheet before you fall in love with a specific homesite. If Weekley's preferred lender is in the picture, do what you'd do with any builder's in-house financing: get a competing Loan Estimate from an independent lender and actually compare the numbers. Sometimes the incentive is real. Sometimes it's a rate buy-down dressed up to look like free money. Day-to-day, South Tampa feels different from the new construction corridors out in Wesley Chapel or Riverview — there's no sea of matching rooftops and chain restaurants for miles. You're in a real neighborhood with walkability, local restaurants, and some of the better Hillsborough County school options depending on which zone you land in — check the specific school assignments for your lot, because South Tampa school boundaries can be surprisingly tight. The trade-off with infill new construction anywhere in South Tampa is that you're giving up the large lot footprint you'd get in a master-planned community, and HOA rules in a smaller community like this tend to be more restrictive about what you can do with your property. Read those docs before you go under contract, not after.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Central Living - South Tampa
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
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Why Buyers Choose Central Living - South Tampa
Located in Tampa, Hillsborough County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Built by David Weekley Homes, established in 1976 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Walking Trails and 2 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About David Weekley Homes
David Weekley Homes was founded in 1976 in Houston, Texas, and has grown into the largest privately held homebuilder in the United States. That distinction matters more than it might seem — being privately held means they're not chasing quarterly earnings reports or answering to Wall Street.
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Visit Central Living - South Tampa with Barrett — Not the Sales Team
The on-site sales rep at Central Living - South Tampa works for David Weekley Homes. They will not tell you about the lot premium you should avoid, the upgrades that do not add resale value, or the contract clauses that favor the builder. Barrett handles all of that. His representation costs you nothing — the builder pays the commission. Call (813) 692-9099 or fill out the form below.
Builders run promotions on closing costs, rate buydowns, and design center upgrades — but they change weekly. Barrett checks for you and makes sure you get every dollar available.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Central Living - South Tampa
Who is the builder of Central Living - South Tampa?
Central Living - South Tampa is built by David Weekley Homes. David Weekley Homes was founded in 1976 in Houston, Texas, and has grown into the largest privately held homebuilder in the United States. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Central Living - South Tampa offer?
Central Living - South Tampa amenities include Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Walking Trails, Dog Park, Community Garden. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 19, 2026
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