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Condo apartments in Tampa, Hillsborough County, FL · 1 units · built 2015

Varela Westshore Apartments

1701 N Lois Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

1 units Built 2015 Condo apartments
Records last updated Aug 2026 · Sources: FL DOR Statewide Cadastral · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

Varela Westshore Apartments in Tampa offers a vibrant resort-style living experience characterized by standout amenities, notably an active morning coffee bar with dedicated baristas and well-maintained social spaces. The community features modern interiors, a great location near the airport and downtown, and a responsive maintenance team known for quick service on appliance and air conditioning repairs. While residents frequently praise the helpful leasing staff and smooth move-in processes, recurring concerns involve parking availability, intermittent noise issues, and occasional communication hurdles with upper management regarding policy follow-through. Overall, the property provides attractive modern conveniences and solid day-to-day service delivery.

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At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 2 of 4
Structure
Built 2015
Flood
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Reviews
7 themes

1 residential units on record.

Varela Westshore Apartments — structure & age

Stories Being verified
Year built 2015 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified

Local condo market — Tampa, FL 33607

Median sale price $515,000 Source: Redfin
Median days on market 90 days Source: Redfin
Year-over-year price change +26% Source: Redfin

ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly

What is the flood risk at Varela Westshore Apartments?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What residents say about living at Varela Westshore Apartments

What works

Responsive managementWell maintainedStrong amenitiesGood locationClean common areas

What doesn't

Elevator outagesPool closuresPoor communicationParking shortageNoiseStrict rules enforcement

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2022-2026
  • Noise — raised repeatedly, 2023-2026
  • Amenities — raised repeatedly, 2022-2026

Recently addressed

Amenities

Criticized in earlier reviews, then improved.

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Frequently asked

Is Varela Westshore Apartments safe to live in?

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