The Best Master-Planned Communities in The Tampa FL Area

Living in a master-planned community has a ton of advantages, of which can include easy access to neighborhood and community amenities, as well as a wide-range of housing options that can fit nearly any budget. Like in most major metropolitan areas in Florida, Tampa features some of the most desirable master-planned communities you'll find anywhere in the Sunshine State, starting with these lovely options and and all home buyers should consider. 

Mirada - San Antonio, FL

As one of the Tampa area's newest master planned communities, Mirada's host of luxurious homes in San Antonio, Florida come in many shapes and sizes. You'll find 5 different home builders with a presence at Mirada, offering a wide range of options that give buyers unfettered control over what their new space looks like. Four or five bathrooms? A two or three-car garage? Simply put, the Mirada community has it all. Further, Mirada also sits upon a large swath of land located five minutes from the I-75, and its amenities include a flagship 15-acre crystal lagoon, dog park, Tot Lot, nature trails, and even special golf cart paths. All you'll have to worry about is finding a place to park!

Epperson - Wesley Chapel, FL

Wesley Chapel, Florida, has quite literally been put on the map by the Epperson master-planned community, an exciting new development that's quickly expanding the region's reach. Just outside Tampa, it's been designed as an escape of sorts for those who want more breathing room than what city life can afford. Turn off Curley Road and enter this neighborhood with your jaw prepared to be dropped. The hundreds of homes currently being built here are visually stunning, taking on a traditional style that's well accompanied by luscious outdoor green space. Further from their doorstep, residents can explore over seven acres of clear blue water fit for swimming, paddling, and more.

Bexley - Land O’ Lakes, FL

Land O’ Lakes isn't just aptly named, as it's also home to one of the greater Tampa area's best master-planned communities. Bexley sets a high standard when it comes to luxury, with homes that start in the mid-hundred thousands. The community revolves around the concept of social living and offers residents access to community spaces like three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an on-site cafe. 11 custom outdoor Avid Fit Stations™ await walkers who pass through common walking and biking areas, while seven unique parks offer kids everything from a BMX bicycle pump track to outdoor foosball and ping-pong space to play the day away in.

Hawk Ranch - Lithia, FL

Hawk Ranch by Newland is one of many great neighborhoods in Lithia, Florida. The location of this community makes it ideal for those who are looking for a peaceful, rural setting while still being close to all the essentials. With easy access to downtown Tampa and Brandon, as well as the I-75, Hawk Ranch is the perfect place to call home from the standpoint of convenience. The properties themselves? Nothing short of amazing. Being a master-planned project, this entire development is extremely well-maintained and constructed with an eye for detail. Its large homesites range in size and are all spaced out quite well. Not only that, but Hawk Ranch is full of common spaces to enjoy. The community has multiple playgrounds, a world-class tennis facility, basketball courts, softball and baseball fields, soccer fields, fishing ponds, street hockey areas, ping pong, pool, foosball, a skate park, and even a movie theater.

Starkey Ranch - Odessa, FL

Located in Pasco County, Starkey Ranch occupies over 2,400 acres of land adjacent to the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve. A love and appreciation for natural beauty are virtually built into its design; while buyers have plenty of streets worth of homes to explore, that infrastructure is equaled by a wealth of well-maintained outdoor space. Trails and parks abound, giving residents the opportunity to explore and enjoy the outdoors. More than just a place of nature, Starkey Ranch is also home to a variety of amenities designed for convenience and pleasure. The community runs fitness classes throughout the year, kids programs, and regularly hosts its own Food Truck Friday.