Tampa Gated Communities With The Best Amenities

Situated on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Tampa is not only a major city for commerce, but also for all of the culture and nature it has to offer. Those who are looking to buy a home within the greater Tampa area should consider the wide assortment of gated communities, many of which feature top-shelf amenities that add an extra layer of luxury to your lifestyle.

Grand Hampton

A private, gated, and master-planned community, Grand Hampton offers residents the perfect balance of a laid back, Florida lifestyle with a convenient location that delivers easy access to the heart of Downtown Tampa. Grand Hampton spans across nearly 600 acres, and homeowners can choose between welcoming villas that are virtually maintenance free to sprawling, luxurious estate homes. Community amenities include a resort-style pool featuring a slide and hot tub, an 8,000 square foot clubhouse, tennis courts, parks, a basketball court, playground, walking trail, and fitness center. Homes vary in size, ranging anywhere between 2,300 square feet to nearly 4,000 square feet. Villas at Grandhampton are priced starting in the low $400s, and prices for larger homes go up to the low $1M range.  

Cory Lake Isles

Residents of Cory Lake Isles may forget that they are at home and on an endless vacation. Located only 15 minutes north of Downtown Tampa, Cory Lake Isles is surrounded by nearly 2,000 acres of nature preserves, and most homes feature waterfront or natural conservation views. Cory Lake Isles is home to a 165-acre lake, which residents can enjoy for both water skiing and boating. The community features a clean, sandy beach that is the perfect location for swimming, tanning, and relaxing in the warm Florida sun. Residents can also take advantage of the community’s volleyball court, basketball courts, parks, playground, and round-the-clock fitness center, among a number of other world-class amenities. Homes at Cory Lakes Isles are priced starting in the mid $500s and can go up to the mid $1M.

Harbour Island

A master-planned island community situated within the city of Tampa, Harbour Island is made up of a number of neighborhoods that offer everything from condominiums to townhomes to stunning estates. Although only some portions of Harbour Island are gated, all residents can enjoy easy access to countless dining, shopping, and entertainment options, and the Florida Aquarium, Amelie Arena, and Tampa Convention Center are all within walking distance. Each unique neighborhood has its own luxurious amenities, and common features are resort-style pools, fitness centers, resident lounges, and heated spas. Because there is a such a variety of home styles on Harbour Island, prices and sizes vary greatly; smaller condos start at roughly $700k and 1,200 square feet where larger homes can be nearly 4,000 square feet and can command upwards of $3M

Live Oak Preserve

Spanning 1,300 acres bordered by wetland preserves, Like Oak Preserve is a private, gated community located right in the heart of New Tampa. The community is home to enclaves of single-family homes as well as a neighborhood of stunning townhomes. Live Oak Preserve boasts a number of excellent amenities, which include a multi-million dollar clubhouse, resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, playground, and multiple tennis and basketball courts. All of the neighborhoods at Live Oak Preserve are connected by wide sidewalks and private roads, ensuring it's a safe place to walk and cycle. Homes at Live Oak Preserve start in the low $300s and are priced into the low $700s, and vary in size between just under 1,500 square feet and nearly 4,000 square feet.

Heron Preserve at K-Bar Ranch

A peaceful suburban neighborhood, Heron Preserve at K-Bar Ranch is a gated community nestled within the greater K-Bar Ranch community. Heron Preserve is made up of single-family homes, and residents can take advantage of a number of amenities that include a community swimming pool with cabana and wet bar, basketball court, playground, dog park, and lots of wide sidewalks. Homes at Heron Preserve range in size, with total square footage falling anywhere between 1,738 and 3,777 square feet. Homes feature anywhere between three and six bedrooms, and home prices start in in the mid $400s and go up to the low $600s, depending on the size of the home.