Tuscany Bay-Prestwick

Searching for a home in Tuscany Bay-Prestwick means you’ll have plenty of options to choose from, whatever your budget and style preference. But living in Tuscany Bay-Prestwick, wherever you land, means a laidback lifestyle with prime amenities, popular shopping and outdoor recreation all within arm’s reach.

This neighborhood is home to several planned communities that cater to the 55-plus lifestyle. Hampton Lakes, Tuscany Bay, Colonial Estates and Cambria Parc are all gated communities. Hampton Lakes and Tuscany Bay feature single-family homes. Colonial Estates is a shareholder mobile home community, and Cambria Parc exclusively features town houses. Oak Run, a residential part of the neighborhood, offers luxury houses with brick-paved driveways and multiple-car garages. Every community sees tall palms and well-kept lawns frame its homes.

Prices in this neighborhood span a large range, depending on the size of the house and the location. A two-bedroom, two-bath mobile home with a front sunroom in Colonial Estates can go for $97,000. However, a two-bedroom, two-bath home with a screened patio in Tuscany Bay can go for $385,000. Cambria Parc offers three- and four-bedroom Spanish-Revival-style town houses that can range from $500,000 to $630,000. And a five-bedroom, three-bath house with a backyard pool in Oak Run can run north of $1 million. You’ll see higher prices for homes that don’t require renovations. Homebuyers in this neighborhood “want move-in ready versus doing any form of work,” says Zac Mazur, Realtor with Coldwell Banker. “They’re very particular on those details, and they’re willing to pay a little bit of a premium for having something complete.”

Each of the planned communities in Tuscany Bay-Prestwick feature an array of amenities residents can take full advantage of. Tuscany Bay offers tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, as well as social events like weekend barbecues and book club meetings. Hampton Lakes residents can take a dip in the pool, lounge on the sundeck or catch up with friends in the multipurpose social room. Colonial Estates has a calendar full of parties, from Valentine’s Day to St. Patrick’s Day to a Santa Walk in December. Cambria Parc residents enjoy a lakeside gazebo in addition to an outdoor pool.

One thing to keep in mind about Tuscany Bay-Prestwick is the low walkability rating. “The only negative thing is you can’t really walk to shops or restaurants, but that’s going to be for any comparable community,” Mazur says. He notes that the community is “very centrally located” for driving to local retail stores, attractions and even airports. Reaching Delray Public Beach takes only a 15-minute drive, and you can stop at any one of the shops on Atlantic Avenue along the way. In fact, Mazur points out that Atlantic Avenue is “one of the hottest destinations” in South Florida for shopping and dining. A Walmart and CVS sit much closer to the neighborhood, right off the main drag of Military Trail, making weekly household errands and last-minute grocery trips easy. Another short drive will take you to Green Cay Wetlands, a nature center that features 100 acres of constructed wetlands and 1.5 miles of elevated boardwalk, which you can use to take a self-guided bird and wildlife tour. And Bexley Trail Community Park features 11 acres of natural space, with four picnic pavilions, a playground, barbecue grills, and a paved walking path around its lake.

Even though communities in this neighborhood cater to those 55 years and older, knowing what schools exist in the area can be helpful for those with younger loved ones. Banyan Creek Elementary School earns a B-plus rating from Niche and holds the distinction of being a Florida Department of Education School of Excellence. It offers students the chance to discover environmental science through a Learning Garden. Carver Community Middle School, rated a C-plus by Niche, offers each student a digital tablet as part of its Pre-IT Academy, which allows them to create digital portfolios of their work throughout the year. Atlantic Community High School, also rated a B-plus by Niche, offers career prep instruction, focused on industries such as construction and drafting.

Written By

Colleen Seidel

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David Dunn

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Lucas Dyke