Davis Islands just added another jaw-dropper to its trophy-home lineup. A waterfront estate at 52 Ladoga Ave has hit the market for $21,999,000, instantly ranking among the priciest active single-family listings in Tampa. The nearly 18,600-square-foot home, completed in 2016, packs in eight bedrooms, 10 full baths and five half-baths, along with multiple terraces and a pool staring straight out at the bay.
On a neighborhood where large waterfront parcels are scarce, this one stretches across roughly 0.92 acres and tucks in significant off-street parking plus a four-car garage. Between the size, the finishes and the open-bay views, agents are clearly angling for the kind of buyer who thinks of “nearly $22 million” as a conversation starter, not a deal breaker.
What the house offers
The listing leans into the estate’s amenity list. There is a chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigeration and a Wolf range, a sweeping foyer anchored by a spiral staircase with custom ironwork, and covered entertaining terraces that step down toward a pool overlooking Hillsborough Bay. Architect Thomas Everett Lamb is credited with the design and Windstar Homes with the build, and the marketing materials call out custom touches such as hand-cast cement trim and copper lanterns, per Douglas Elliman.
Listing and who’s marketing
According to the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Compass is handling marketing for the property, while The Toni Everett Company is listed as the MLS office under ID TB8497912. Broker-distribution pages show the $21,999,000 asking price and flag the listing as active, complete with photos and a virtual tour. The MLS entry itself carries contact information for the Toni Everett team, per Michael Saunders.
Where it sits in the market
Davis Islands is no stranger to big waterfront numbers. Derek Jeter’s former Davis Islands mansion sold for about $22.5 million in 2021, according to the LA Times. A nearby Ladoga Avenue property changed hands for roughly $17.85 million in 2023, per Creative Loafing.
That track record, combined with a tight supply of large bayfront lots and buyers’ willingness to pay a premium for uninterrupted water views, helps explain why a nearly $22 million price tag gets national attention and draws the ultra-wealthy into the conversation. For anyone tracking the top of the Tampa Bay market, these few addresses do a lot of the heavy lifting.
What’s next for the listing
At this price point, do not expect a casual Sunday open house. High-end estates like this typically roll out through targeted broker outreach, quiet previews and carefully vetted showings. The Ladoga Avenue property is already live across multiple brokerage portals with photo galleries and a virtual tour, including Xome.
Market watchers point to an influx of buyers from higher-tax metros as one reason top-tier listings are still finding deep-pocketed prospects. For now, this estate remains on the market, with showings by appointment through the listing brokerage. Agents and interested buyers are directed to the MLS entry for detailed information, per Michael Saunders. Observers will be watching to see whether the home lands a swift, near-ask offer or follows the slower rhythm that often defines Tampa’s ultra-luxury waterfront deals.
