$2,018,655Average Value$440Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
One of Tampa’s most exclusive gated communities
Avila is one of the most exclusive — if not the most exclusive — neighborhoods in the Tampa Bay area. Named after a medieval fortress city in Spain, the 900-acre gated community has fortifications of its own, including 24-hour security and a border wall 8 feet high. An award-winning golf course and country club sit behind the gates. “That’s the thing," says Brian Walsh, a Realtor with SkyCoast Realty Group. "Once you’re behind the gate, there’s a very relaxed feeling." Fourteen miles from downtown Tampa, the meticulously manicured neighborhood is laced with small lakes, tall oak and cypress trees, and a conservation area inhabited by sandhill cranes and blue herons. “You get these big, beautiful lots with gorgeous landscaping and these huge, sprawling homes,” Walsh says. “It’s beautiful, truly."
Avila Country Club offers more than green fairways
Avila’s crown jewel is a par-71 championship golf course that weaves throughout the community. Jack Nicklaus remastered the course in 1988. The country club is home to a 7,000-square-foot fitness center offering a Pilates studio, spa rooms, group classes, lifestyle coaches and personal trainers, plus six lighted tennis courts, a Junior Olympic swimming pool, a playground and a few pavilions. Initial membership dues are between $50,000 and $75,000 with annual fees starting at $5,000 to as high as $10,000 thereafter.
Mediterranean abodes as unique as Avila’s residents
Avila’s oldest properties date back to 1980, when the community opened, but many were built in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Almost every estate has been remodeled with modern appliances, new roofs and marble flooring. Rows of stately mansions, some gated, some with grandiose fountains and roundabout driveways, can be seen from streets bearing the names of Spanish cities. “I love driving through there because every house is unique. Ninety-nine percent of them are custom builds and exquisite representations of the owner,” Walsh says. “Every now and then, you get a colonial, but for the most part, it’s all Mediterranean-inspired.”Avila homes are priced higher than most master-planned communities in Tampa, and even vacant lots sell for $1 million. Mansions with over 4,000 square feet start at $2.2 million, going past $3 million depending on square footage. “It’s a ton of high-flying professionals that live here, like doctors and attorneys, but also well-known community figures who do a lot of charity work,” Walsh says. Most remodeling work needs prior approval from the association’s Architectural Review Committee.
Students enrolled in a top Tampa school district
The Hillsborough County Public School system earns a B-plus from Niche and is ranked as the second-best school district in the Tampa Bay area. Avila’s youngest may attend Maniscalco Elementary and Buchanan Middle schools, rated A-minus and C-plus, respectively. The A-minus Gaither High School is home to a conservatory of music and leadership, which requires students to audition for a spot in the orchestra, chorus and bands, including jazz, percussion and wind ensembles. For those interested in private education, Northdale Christian Academy is 5 miles west.
Residents can order delivery from Avila’s Clubhouse
Locals can jump on their golf carts and head to one of three restaurants at Avila’s Clubhouse. The most upscale of the three is the Main Dining Room, which overlooks green fairways and ponds. The fine dining venue hosts themed buffets, popular Sunday Champagne Brunches and doubles as a wedding reception space. Salads, Scottish salmon and Wagyu steak are on the menu at The Vista Grille, and on one of many sunny days in Florida, The Terrace provides an al fresco dining experience. Food and beverages can also be delivered to residents who wish to stay home. Several grocers are within 2 miles of Avila, such as Publix Super Market on North Florida Avenue and Target on FL-597. For luxury retailers and notable name brands, locals head to Citrus Park Town Center, 8 miles away.
Interest clubs and annual Tampa Bay events
The Avila Women’s Club hosts several clubs, including a book club, a “casual gourmet” club and a “mommy and me” group. Larger, well-known annual events, such as the Gasparilla Pirate Festival in January and the Tampa Bay Blues Festival every April, are mainly held in downtown Tampa.
Getting around Avila and the Tampa Bay area
While golf carts are allowed, other recreational vehicles, such as motorcycles and mopeds, are prohibited. For longer trips, main throughways include U.S. Route 41 and North Florida Avenue, both of which link up to Bearss Avenue. From there, locals can jump on Interstate 275 and Florida State Road 597. Downtown Tampa is 14 miles south. The nearest medical campus is St. Joseph's Hospital, roughly 7 miles north.
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Transit
Airport
Tampa International
30 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Avila
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Avila, Lake Magdalene sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Avila, Lake Magdalene over the last 12 months is $2,287,857, down 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
996
Median Age
49
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$159,524
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$188,181
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
71.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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