Prime 18.18-Acre Development Opportunity 903 Knowles Rd Terrain 7,36 ha À vendre 1 210 555 € Brandon, FL 33511

Situated within the dynamic and rapidly expanding Brandon, Florida submarket, this substantial 18.18-acre parcel represents a rare and strategic development opportunity. As delineated by a certified boundary survey, the subject property offers over 533 linear feet of frontage along a paved, county-maintained residential roadway and extends to a depth exceeding 1,298 feet. The site is fully enclosed by a perimeter fence encompassing all flagged boundaries, ensuring clear demarcation and enhanced security. Possible public water and sewer can be found on 630’ away from the site off Bell Shoals Road extension at own cost and or easement agreement with adjacent and willing property owners which would all be contingent upon review and approval by local municipality and governing body.
Currently zoned ASC-1 (Agricultural Single Family Conventional), the property permits a range of low-density residential and agricultural uses, including single-family dwellings on minimum one-acre lots, family daycare homes, public facilities, and recreational areas accommodating motorized vehicles such as RVs, trucks, and buses. Crucially, the parcel lies within a designated Bonus Density Area, which provides a development pathway for higher-density residential projects. Subject to appropriate land use approvals and permitting, developers may pursue entitlements for zero lot line single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes, and general multifamily developments.
The property lies just off Bell Shoals Road, a key north-south thoroughfare with an average daily traffic count of 20,000 vehicles, and is directly connected to Bloomingdale Avenue, which supports approximately 39,500 vehicles per day. This prime positioning affords immediate access to a variety of essential commercial nodes, including national grocery-anchored retail centers, full-service and quick-service restaurants, medical offices, automotive providers, and other key neighborhood-serving businesses.
Geographically, the site is advantageously located only 4.3 miles from the interchange of U.S. Highway 301 and Interstate 75, enabling efficient regional connectivity. It also offers proximity to several major residential and employment hubs, including Riverview (6 miles), Fishhawk (7 miles), East Tampa (9 miles), and Downtown Tampa (14.5 miles). The surrounding area is home to a number of established and actively growing communities such as Bloomingdale Village, Lumsden Reserve, Sterling Ranch, and Arbor Oaks. Demographic data reflects a stable and upwardly mobile population with a median age of 39.5 and an average household income of $83,000. Housing tenure is nearly evenly split, with approximately 52% of residences owner-occupied and 48% renter-occupied, thereby supporting a broad spectrum of residential development models.
This offering is further enhanced by its location within the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area—ranked as the 18th largest MSA in the United States—encompassing a combined population of over 3.4 million. Hillsborough County alone accounts for more than 1.5 million residents, reflecting sustained growth, strong economic fundamentals, and long-term demand for housing and services in the region.
Strategic Advantages of Hillsborough County and the Tampa MSA for Development
Hillsborough County, positioned at the core of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), presents one of the most dynamic and development-friendly environments in the southeastern United States. As the fourth most populous county in Florida, Hillsborough serves as the economic and logistical hub of the Tampa Bay region, with a population exceeding 1.5 million residents and growing steadily due to both domestic migration and international investment. The broader Tampa MSA, which encompasses over 3.4 million people across seven counties, ranks as the 18th largest MSA in the nation, offering developers a substantial and diversified consumer base with a resilient economic foundation.
Several key attributes distinguish Hillsborough County as a premier location for real estate development. First, the region boasts robust infrastructure and multimodal transportation access, including direct connectivity to Interstate 4, Interstate 75, U.S. Highway 301, and the Selmon Expressway, as well as proximity to the Port of Tampa and Tampa International Airport—recognized as one of the top airports in North America. This connectivity supports both residential and commercial growth while enhancing the mobility of the regional labor force.
Second, the local governance structure is widely regarded as pro-development and investment-focused, offering streamlined permitting processes, adaptive zoning overlays, and targeted incentives for affordable housing, mixed-use developments, and urban infill projects. Hillsborough County’s Land Development Code (LDC) reflects a long-term commitment to managed growth and regional planning, making it conducive to large-scale master-planned communities, as well as small and mid-sized residential projects.
Third, the economic profile of the Tampa MSA is distinguished by its diversification across key industries, including healthcare, finance, logistics, defense, technology, and education. Major employers such as BayCare Health System, USAA, Citigroup, MacDill Air Force Base, and the University of South Florida contribute to the area’s employment stability and drive demand for both rental and for-sale housing. The median household income in Hillsborough County continues to rise, currently exceeding $70,000, while the area’s cost of living remains below many other comparable metropolitan regions—further enhancing its attractiveness to working professionals and families.
Lastly, the region benefits from favorable demographic trends, including a rising population of young professionals, retirees, and remote workers drawn to the area’s climate, amenities, and economic prospects. This demographic influx has spurred heightened demand for diverse housing types, from single-family subdivisions to higher-density multifamily communities—particularly in suburban markets like Brandon, Riverview, and Fishhawk.
In summary, Hillsborough County and the Tampa MSA offer an unparalleled combination of market scale, accessibility, government support, and economic vitality, positioning the region as one of the most promising and sustainable development environments in the southeastern United States. For investors, builders, and developers, the strategic advantages of this market translate into strong absorption rates, high rental demand, and long-term appreciation potential.