San Antonio shifts from farmland to lagoon-style suburbs
New home construction is transforming the small city of San Antonio, which began as a Catholic colony in 1882 and, until recently, was a typical slow-paced rural enclave surrounded by horse farms and orange groves. “San Antonio is transitioning from an agricultural community to a suburban neighborhood,” says Nicole Willers, a Realtor with Platinum Properties of Florida in San Antonio. “Five years ago, San Antonio was all ranches. Since then, they’ve started developing the area, including unique subdivisions built around giant lagoons.”
In San Antonio you'll find several new developments for your home shopping decisions.
A lake breeze and open land by the lake for a peaceful day in San Antonio.
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Lagoon community and lake-area homes offer varied lifestyles
One of these subdivisions is Lennar at Mirada, its centerpiece a 15-acre, 33-million-gallon lagoon -- the largest man-made lagoon in the country. The master-planned community, which includes its own 55-plus neighborhood, features an array of townhouses and single-family homes priced between $280,000 and $540,000. In addition to the lagoon, essentially a giant aquatic playground open to the public, community residents have exclusive access to a resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts, paved walking paths and a dog park. A full-service Publix anchors a shopping center built to serve the community, complete with a pair of highly rated ethnic restaurants, Tasty Tokyo and The Hungry Greek. “It’s like a whole new city with infrastructure,” says Willers. “It’s pretty amazing.”
Development in San Antonio is not limited to the community of Mirada. Along San Antonio’s neighborhood streets, recently built custom homes mingle with homes in various stages of construction. Established housing is a mix of mid-sized homes and larger, more architecturally diverse homes near Lake Jovita, named by the community’s founder, Judge Edward F. Dunne, but known to locals today as Clear Lake. Home prices typically range from $400,000 to $900,000.
Mirada's lagoon in San Antonio features an adult section for quiet days by the water.
Residents have enjoyed updating their ranch style homes in San Antonio.
Mirada's new home in their adult section of the community in San Antonio.
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Elementary school in town, middle and high schools nearby
The community’s youngest students can attend San Antonio Elementary, a conveniently located neighborhood school. Older students can attend Pasco Middle and Pasco High schools, both of which offer the prestigious Cambridge International curriculum and are located in historic Dade City, just 5 miles to the east.
Pasco Middle School - Reproduction of the classic school architecture, but with modern day conveniences
San Antonio Elementary School has 580 students in grades PK, K-5.
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Golf, baseball and biking keep residents active year-round
San Antonio always has been an active community. The nearby Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club was built on the same land that was the site of the community’s original golf course, which opened in 1920 but did not survive the Great Depression. Today, the club features two 18-hole golf courses amid the rolling hills of central Florida. The courses are open to the public, and members enjoy additional amenities that include pickleball, basketball and on-site indoor and outdoor dining options.
Baseball is king at the San Antonio Sports Complex, which is also the site of the historic train depot that was central to the city’s original growth spurt in the 1880s. San Antonio City Park is a community green space highlighted by a colorful mural. The community is also home to an annual 100-mile bike race. The Gran Fondo Florida's course starts and ends on Pennsylvania Avenue every March, with the city center closing down to celebrate and host a post-race party.
A colorful mural graces San Antonio City Park’s tranquil landscape.
San Antonio locals enjoy the countryside view whether biking, hiking or carting around.
San Antonio is well connected via miles of sidewalks, trails and golf-cart friendly streets.
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On average, homes in San Antonio, FL sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in San Antonio, FL over the last 12 months is $349,900, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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