Best Neighborhoods in the Westchase Area

by Alison Connors

Westchase area (33626) is a community located in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the Tampa Bay area. It is a master-planned community that was developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s and covers an area of approximately 8730 acres, with over 10,000 homes.

Westchase is known for its tree-lined streets, parks, and recreational facilities, and it is popular among families, professionals, and retirees. The community has a range of housing options, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, and it offers a variety of amenities, such as golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, and playgrounds.

The community is also home to several shops, restaurants, and businesses, making it a self-contained and convenient place to live. Westchase is located near major highways, including the Veterans Expressway and Tampa International Airport, which makes it easy to get around the Tampa Bay area.

Overall, Westchase is a thriving and attractive community that offers residents a high quality of life with a range of amenities and services.  Within in the Westchase Area there are some great communities highlighted below:

Westchase: 

Westchase is a master-planned, deed restricted community encompassing over 2,000 acres.  Our community of 3,514 homes boasts hundreds of acres of preserved land, a public golf club, two parks and of course swimming and tennis. The two swim and tennis centers are maintained and operated by the Westchase Community Association (WCA), the homeowners association for Westchase. The conservation areas, neighborhoods monuments, landscape beds and roadway medians are maintained by the Westchase Development District (CDD). (Information from Westchase HOA page-  https://westchasewca.com/)

Waterchase:

Waterchase is a gated community located in Tampa, Florida, in the Westchase area. It is a master-planned community that was developed in the early 2000s and covers an area of approximately 490 acres.

Waterchase is known for its luxurious homes and resort-style amenities, and it is a popular choice among families and professionals. The community features a range of housing options, including single-family homes, townhouses, and villas, with a variety of floor plans and styles to choose from.

One of the highlights of living in Waterchase is its amenities. The community has a large clubhouse, which features a fitness center, game room, and meeting rooms, as well as multiple swimming pools, including a large main pool with a slide and a separate children's pool. Other amenities include tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and a soccer field.

Waterchase is located in a convenient location in Tampa, with easy access to major highways, shopping centers, and restaurants. The community is also near several highly-rated schools, making it an attractive option for families with children.

Overall, Waterchase is a desirable and luxurious community that offers residents a high quality of life with a range of amenities and services. 

Highland Park: 

Highland Park is a community located in the Westchase area of Tampa, Florida. It is a master-planned community that was developed in the early 2000s and covers an area of approximately 430 acres.

Highland Park is known for its beautiful homes and family-friendly amenities, and it is a popular choice among families and professionals. The community features a range of housing options, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments, with a variety of floor plans and styles to choose from.

One of the highlights of living in Highland Park is its amenities. The community has a large clubhouse, which features a fitness center, game room, and meeting rooms, as well as multiple swimming pools, including a large main pool with a slide and a separate children's pool. Other amenities include tennis courts, basketball courts, playgrounds, and a soccer field.

Highland Park is located in a convenient location in Tampa, with easy access to major highways, shopping centers, and restaurants. The community is also near several highly-rated schools, making it an attractive option for families with children.

Overall, Highland Park is a desirable and family-friendly community that offers residents a high quality of life with a range of amenities and services.

South Hampton:

The community of South Hampton is a townhome community that is comprised of 164 Units. M/I Homes of Tampa, LLC assumed Declarant Rights in 2010 from Parkview Homes, who originally envisioned and commenced our development. South Hampton was imagined to be a community where residents can live and play in harmony with others. In order to preserve, protect and enhance the property values of those who purchased homes within the community of South Hampton, the South Hampton Town Homes Association, Inc. was created. 
 
South Hampton Town Homes Association, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring the beauty, safety, and stability of the area, promoting neighborliness and pride among our residents, and forming a base for representation in matters affecting our community.
 
This website provides services to members and residents of South Hampton. If you need more information or have an issue to bring to our attention, please follow the links to contact our Management, Board of Directors or other appropriate contact contained herein. (information from https://www.shtha.org/)
 
West Hampton:

West Hampton is a deed restricted, gated community with luxury homes nestled into the Brooker Creek nature preserve in scenic Northwestern Hillsborough County.  There are 152 single family, free standing, uniquely individual homes.  West Hampton offers an active HOA with homeowner involvement; community-wide events and volunteer initiatives.

Meandering streets and quiet cul-de-sacs preserve an upscale atmosphere and neighborhood safety and privacy.  West Hampton homeowners enjoy the secluded feel of our neighborhood coupled with the tranquility and wonder of the surrounding buffer conservation areas and wetlands.  Those areas and several lakes provide a sanctuary for bird and wildlife; and provide the whole family a nature experience to enjoy.  Wild Osceola turkeys, great blue herons, a variety of ducks, sandhill cranes, and otters are just some of the creatures spotted regularly.

In addition, residents enjoy the convenience of easy access to shopping, fitness facilities, restaurants, nightlife, golf, medical care, and much more,  Proudly, the zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for our neighborhood are A-rated and top notch and school district bus transportation is offered.  In addition, we are close to many private school options and Hillsborough County CHOICE school destinations. (Information from: https://westhamptonhoa.com/about/)

 
Twin Branch Acres:
 
Welcome to Twin Branch Acres.  We are an Equestrian neighborhood tucked into an area on the Hillsborough and Pinellas county line. Our neighborhood includes horse trails, spacious lots and is located near Tampa Bay Downs. This is a growing and mature area of Tampa  and offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, and activities nearby.  Our area offers grade A and 5 star community rated schools along with several magnet schools for all grade levels.​​ (Information from: https://www.twinbranchacres.com/)
 
Westwood Lakes:

The Hillsborough County Park, located just inside the Westwood Lakes entrance, offers amenities such as: four basketball courts, a soccer field, baseball diamond, playground, shelter and picnic tables. This County Park is landscaped and maintained by the Westwood Lakes Home Owners Association. In addition to the Park, a landscaped walking/jogging trail follows along five of the twenty-seven ponds and lakes found in the Westwood Lakes community, where a variety of native landscaping and wildlife, including deer, can be enjoyed.

Our Villages Westwood Lakes Community is comprised of 7 villages:
Cypress Glen- Westwood Lakes’ largest Village with 178 homes constructed by M/I and American Heritage.
Deer Run- Our smallest village with 16 Westfield built homes nestled between woods and ponds.
Egret Pointe- 74 Homes constructed by Westfield, American Heritage, and Premier.
Heron Cove- Includes 102 Premier built homes backing lakes and conversation areas.
Osprey Cove- 101 Homes constructed by Westfield and American Heritage.
Palmetto Place- 106 Homes constructed by M/I.
Sawgrass Village- 78 Homes constructed by Westfield and our only gated community.

(Informations from: https://westwoodlakes.org/about-us/)

 
​​If you are ever thinking of buying or selling in the Westchase area - Alison Connors - RE/MAX Action First is your local real estate expert and here to help!  Give us a call 813-758-3063!
 
(Disclaimer:  Information for this blog is the sole opinion of Alison Connors, using inquired info from community webpages as listed, and chatgpt).

 

 

 

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