Updated December 1, 2020
Explore the most popular 55+ communities in Tampa, Florida.
Active adult retirement communities in the Tampa Bay, Florida area are much sought after by retirees or by people nearing their retirement because of a set of things that only Florida’s Tampa Bay area and just a few other regions can offer:
- nearly all-year pleasant weather
- mild winters (no snow to shovel)
- beautiful Gulf beaches
- short distance to Disney theme parks
- cruises from Port of Tampa
- MacDill Air Force Base
- Tampa attractions such as the Tampa Riverwalk and Bayshore Boulevard
- waters for fishing, boating, kayaking adventures
- diverse places for entertainment, leisure, education and culture (museums, theme parks, festivals, historic places, etc.)
- national league sports teams (hockey, football, baseball)
And among the top reasons many retirees choose the Tampa area is the availability of active adult 55+ communities in Tampa, Florida that provides a variety of amenities. The top 55 plus communities in the Tampa Bay area are:
Sun City Center, less than 30 minutes south of Tampa
Home Prices: From less than $50,000 to $1,735,430
This community occupies a large part of Hillsborough County, with more than 14,000 homes served by common facilities such as tennis courts, meeting or club rooms, a heated outdoor pool, lap and walking indoor pool, fitness center, dance studio, lawn bowling, and large community hall. There are hundreds of various clubs for residents, such as clubs for golf, gardening, ceramics, glass blowing, cards, tennis, weaving, woodworking, travel, arts and crafts, book reading, public art, conservation, and walking.
This is also known as a golf cart community, as the golf cart is the second most popular mode of transportation for shopping and going to entertainment and sports events.
Sun City Center is a city where several major home builders developed gated communities for adult residents. The popular Renaissance neighborhood has an 18 hole Renaissance course.
Valencia Lakes in Wimauma
Home Prices: Start from $150,000
Prices of homes available as of November 20, 2020: $340,000
Valencia Lakes offers a fabulous 40,000-square-feet Socially Active and Athletic Clubhouse offering resort style amenities: a world class fitness center outfitted with the latest equipment, aerobics room, spa with steam rooms, showers and locker rooms; 3 pools (resorts style, resistance and lap); a grand ballroom featuring Broadway quality shows, billiards room, card rooms, internet cafe, hosting multiple community events, activities and clubs weekly. A lifestyle director is on site to assist residents with their fitness goals.
Valencia Lakes offers a 24 hour guarded access, monitoring of residents’ home alarm systems and full service lawn care — all included in the HOA fee.
This active adult 55+ community was developed by GL Homes, a company that has built more than 5,000 new homes in 55 plus communities in both the east and west coasts of Florida.
Each Valencia home is outfitted with features that make life for residents comfortable, safe and secure, such as easy-open door handles, smoke detectors, medical emergency, an alarm system, and luxury bathrooms.
Tampa Bay Golf and Tennis Club in San Antonio (now, only a few are available)
Home Prices: From around $100,000 to just above $200,000
Prices of homes available as of November 30, 2020: $325,000 up
This active adult community consists of 700 acres of gated and secluded nature reserves, lakes and a 27-hole golf course (18 hole championship golf course and a 9 hole executive course). It has an award-winning clubhouse, 2 community pools with one heated for year round use, a fitness center, library, full-service restaurant, spa center, game room, community centers and pool tables. Homes have lanais that allow residents to watch the sunset, birds and the pond.
Southshore Bay in Wimauma
Southshore Bay is one of the newest 55+ communities by Metro Places. It will have the world’s top amenity — a Crystal Lagoon by Metro Lagoons. Residents will enjoy a vacation lifestyle, with acres of crystal clear blue waters for swimming, kayaking, sliding, playing or simply enjoying the breathtaking view.
Del Webb Bexley in Land O Lakes
Home prices: $300,000 to $700,000
Del Webb Bexley is one of the newest master-planned 55+ communities in the Tampa Bay area. It’s a gated community that offers both move-in ready homes and under-construction homes by Pulte Homes.
Amenities: fitness center, park, tennis courts, community pool, recreational facilities, sidewalks. Golf carts are welcome.
The community has a full-time activities director that organizes events that includes tennis, pickleball, games, outings, get-togethers pool socials, and an array of other activities.
The Meridian at Bexley features a state of the art clubhouse and cafe, resort-style pool & spa, fitness center & workout room, multiple sports courts and tons of activities.
Medley at Mirada in San Antonio
Home prices: $240,000 to $430,000
Medley at Mirada is another exciting 55+ community of new construction and under-construction villas and single-family homes by Lennar. It’s situated in a beautiful, natural setting in Pasco County. Choose from a variety of spacious floor plans, all fully equipped with the latest in technology and efficiency.
Residents will enjoy inspired living with exciting amenities, including the upcoming Metro Lagoon by Crystal Lagoons.
See available homes in the most popular 55+ communities in Tampa, Florida.