Located north of Tampa, Avila is a gated community surrounded by an 8-foot high wall on a 900-acre site, with 24-hour security. The fact that a vacant lot can sell for a million dollars gives an idea of the status this area holds in the Tampa real estate market.

Recent market trends show that the median sale price in Avila ranges from $2.3 million to $2.5 million, with homes over 4,000 square feet starting at $2.2 million and many listings exceeding $3 million. The presence of its own championship golf club and country club is a key factor attracting professional athletes and corporate executives.

Davis Islands, close to downtown, is another key area for upscale living in Tampa. This artificial island community is popular among professional asset holders due to its proximity to downtown and Tampa General Hospital, with an average home value of about $1.39 million according to Zillow.

Harbor Island and Beach Park are also frequently mentioned. Harbor Island is known for its condos and townhomes with views of the harbor and downtown skyline, while Beach Park is characterized by its quiet single-family home community close to Tampa International Airport.

The overall median sale price in Tampa has been recorded at around $443,000 over the past three months, which shows a gap of more than five times compared to Avila. Even within Tampa, there is a clear division in the market based on whether a community is gated.

This gap appears to be influenced by barriers to entry through golf club memberships, security levels, and the long-term residency of professional athletes and corporate executives.

The Korean community in Tampa is not as large as in Atlanta or Miami, but it is gradually increasing, primarily among professionals in the medical and port logistics fields. Areas like Davis Islands or Beach Park, which are relatively accessible and have good school districts and living infrastructure, seem to be more realistic options for actual relocation compared to ultra-high-end areas like Avila.

As the Tampa Bay area has seen a steady influx of population in recent years, there are observations in the local real estate industry that the scarcity of luxury housing is likely to be maintained for the foreseeable future.