Tampa Homes For Sale In Gated Communities
Florida is well-known for its abundance of gated communities, including right here in Tampa. Gated communities offer a level of privacy and serenity that you often can’t get anywhere else. Many gated communities are geared toward the active adult community, while others are open to anyone who simply wants to enjoy all of the amenities that the neighborhood has to offer. If you are interested in checking out Tampa homes for sale in gated communities, reach out to the experienced Realtors at Eaton Realty today! Our Realtors can perform a market analysis and write a competitive offer to get you into a coveted gated community at a great price.
Why Buy a Home in a Gated Community?
A gated community is a development closed off from the surrounding town or city by a gate. This gate may have a guard station, or residents might use a remote or enter a code to access the community. The general idea is that only people who live in the neighborhood—and those they approve, such as visitors and repair workers—can get into it.
Additional Security For Your Home
One of the biggest benefits of gated communities is that only those who are supposed to be there can enter. This can offer added security for anyone concerned about issues like burglaries and scams. It can also eliminate door-to-door salespeople, political campaigners, and others who come to your door and disturb you.
Typically, there is a record of who enters and leaves a gated community so that if an issue does arise, it is much easier to determine who might have caused a problem. Together with controlled access to the neighborhood, this can give residents peace of mind, knowing they are secure in their homes.
Gated communities are often considered more exclusive because of their limited access. Of course, gated communities aren’t just for the rich. There are gated communities throughout the Tampa region at every price point. However, if you choose to buy a house in a gated community, it can still feel a bit more special given that strangers can’t just randomly drive or walk through your neighborhood.
Less Congested Streets
Another great reason to live in a gated community is the sense of tranquility. The only cars that you will see in your neighborhood are the ones that are supposed to be there, which cuts down on a lot of street traffic. This can make your neighborhood a much safer place for your kids to play, for you to take a walk, or for your family to simply spend time outside.
Luxury Amenities
Many gated communities offer great amenities. You might find a golf course, swimming pool, clubhouse, fitness center, or even a dog park in a Tampa gated community. Other gated communities are specifically designed for active seniors, which can be a great way to find like-minded people in your neighborhood.
Buying a House in a Tampa Gated Community
There are many fantastic gated communities in the Tampa area. The South - and Florida in particular - is known for gated communities, given the greater availability of land compared to other parts of the country. Given the popularity of gated communities in Hillsborough County, Florida, you will have plenty of options to choose from if you have decided to purchase a home in this type of neighborhood.
Eaton Realty works in gated communities throughout West Central Florida. We have sold homes in neighborhoods such as:
- Kings Point in Sun City Center: located approximately 20 minutes south of Tampa, Kings Point is an exclusive 55+ community with clubhouses, golf courses, and both indoor and outdoor pools.
- Boyette Park is located in the Riverview area, 30 minutes from Tampa. This community includes new construction townhouses and villas, each with a 2-car garage. There are great family-friendly amenities in Boyette Park, including a dog park, playground, and pool, plus a picnic area with a fire pit, pavilion, and grilling area.
- Encore at FishHawk Ranch: a 55+ gated community, this neighborhood caters to older Floridians who are into a more active lifestyle. A master-planned community, all homes are single-story, single-family homes. Encore is located 20 miles from downtown Tampa. The community includes luxury amenities like a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, entertainment room, and catering kitchen, a resort-style lap pool, sports courts, walking trails, and a patio and firepit.
- Fishhawk Trails: a gated neighborhood in Lithia, this community is part of a conservation development so that the natural landscape was kept intact as much as possible during construction. It features large, custom homes on lots of at least half an acre. Amenities include tennis courts, a baseball field, parks, a pavilion, and two playgrounds.
- MiraBay: a master-planned community in Apollo Beach, this waterfront neighborhood includes 1,700 single-family homes and townhouses for residents of all ages. Most of the homes in MiraBay are situated on the lagoon or saltwater canals leading to Tampa Bay. There are numerous luxury amenities in this neighborhood, including the MiraBay Club with a zero-entry pool, waterslide, and junior Olympic pool with swim lanes. The Admiral Pointe Club includes event spaces as well as informal gathering areas. When you’re at the club or the pool, you can get something to eat from the Galley Cafe.
- River Hills: this gated master-planned community is located alongside River Hills Country Club, making it the perfect neighborhood for any golf lover. It is situated in Valrico, about 30 minutes from Tampa. With more than 1,100 single-family homes in a range of sizes, there is a house for everyone in this community. It also has exclusive amenities, including a 13,000-square-foot clubhouse for events, a junior Olympic pool and baby pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, a 24-hour fitness center, private walking trails, parks, and a playground.
- Southshore Bay: this gated community is located in Wimauma in Hillsborough County. It is the only lagoon community in the region, with the neighborhood centered around the large, man-made lagoon and related water activities. It features single-family homes and townhouses, along with a dedicated 55+ active adult community. Amenities include dog parks, playgrounds, walking paths, lagoon access, and plenty of green space.
- Southshore Falls: this gated community is designed for 55+ active adults. Located 17 miles south of Tampa in Apollo Beach, Southshore Falls features homes at affordable prices with maintenance-free living. Amenities in this neighborhood include a clubhouse, two lagoon-style pools, a hot tub, a billiards room, a ballroom, a craft room, tennis courts, walking trails, a fitness center, and bocce courts.
- Valencia Del Sol: located in Wimauma, Valencia Del Sol is a gated community for active seniors (55+). It offers both single-family homes and villas, along with great extras like a 9-acre recreation complex and clubhouse and regularly scheduled events, activities, and social functions. It offers resort-style living with a walk-in entry pool, a spa, and cabanas, numerous tennis, pickleball, and bocce courts, plus a dog park.
Of course, these are just a sampling of some of the great gated communities located in the Tampa region. At Eaton Realty, we can help you explore homes for sale in any gated community in the area - including new construction homes and lots for sale within gated communities.
Our Realtors have years of experience in the Florida real estate market. We understand the pros and cons of living in a gated community generally - plus the benefits and drawbacks of specific neighborhood communities.
We offer our clients the kind of insight that you can’t find on a listing website. Your Tampa Realtor will listen carefully to your wants and needs and help you find a house that meets your needs and budget. For example, if you really want to be close to major medical centers, we can help you find a gated community that is a short drive away from some of the best hospitals in the region. If top schools are your priority, we can offer advice based on our knowledge of the Hillsborough County School District and local private schools.
Our ultimate goal is to help you find a home where you and your family can thrive, whether that means a large single-family home in a gated community, a small bungalow in a trendy Tampa neighborhood, or a townhouse in a 55+ gated community. Let us be your trusted partner in your next Tampa real estate adventure.
Our Realtors will make your home-buying experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. See the difference an Eaton Realtor can make for you, and start searching for your dream home by contacting us today.
Want to Explore Your Options? We Can Help.
We know that gated communities have a lot to offer, but they aren’t for everyone. You might enjoy living in one of Tampa’s many other vibrant communities. We can help you find a home that is right for you in one of these cities: