Gated Communities in Lutz, FL
Looking for gated communities in Lutz, FL? Momentum tracks 10 Lutz communities with evidence of gated community living, each with MLS-derived pricing and market pace below — plus the local questions worth asking before you buy, and a direct line to an agent who works these communities.
Lutz gated communities at a glance
The communities, by recent sales activity
| Community | City | Median price | 1-yr change | Days on mkt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villarosa · agent | Lutz | $735,000 | – | 44 d |
| Avila · agent | Lutz | $3.08M | – | 139 d |
| Heritage Harbor · agent | Lutz | $594,000 | – | 29 d |
| Hidden Oaks Townhomes · agent | Lutz | $378,000 | – | 1 d |
| Birchwood Preserve · agent | Lutz | $1.00M | – | 64 d |
| Kensington Estates · agent | Lutz | $760,000 | – | – |
| Avea Pointe · agent | Lutz | $400,000 | – | – |
| Lincolnwood Estates · agent | Lutz | $512,000 | – | 54 d |
| Wyndgate · agent | Lutz | $444,000 | – | – |
| Bellamere | Lutz | – | – | 109 d |
Communities are listed by recent closing volume in Momentum’s MLS data. Figures are aggregates, change over time, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What gates change about ownership
Controlled access typically comes with a manned gate, a transponder system, or both — funded through HOA dues. Expect guest-access procedures, delivery and contractor rules, and in some communities rental restrictions. Review the HOA budget for how the gate and any roving patrol are funded, and whether roads are private (the HOA maintains them — another line in the dues) or public.
Due diligence before you buy behind a gate
Request the HOA documents early: budget, reserves, rules, and the last two years of meeting minutes. Private roads, gates and common areas are owner-funded, so thin reserves become special assessments. Our buyer closing costs calculator helps you model dues and assessments into the real monthly cost.
What it costs to own here
At Hillsborough County’s typical combined millage of 15.73 mills, a purchase at $594,000 (the median across these Lutz gated communities) generates roughly $9,342 a year in property tax before exemptions — about $779 a month. Florida resets the assessed value to roughly your purchase price, so the seller’s current bill is not a preview of yours; a homesteaded owner then gets the $25,000–$50,000 exemption and the 3% Save Our Homes cap going forward. Citizens Property Insurance policies in Hillsborough County average about $1,816 a year ($151 a month) — private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation, so price coverage before your inspection window closes. All-in, our county model puts the typical monthly cost of ownership in Hillsborough County near $2,309 (principal and interest on the typical home, tax, and insurance).
Run your exact numbers: the property tax after purchase calculator uses Hillsborough County’s verified millage, and the buyer closing costs calculator builds the full cash-to-close.
Demand and supply in Hillsborough County right now
In the most recent IRS migration data (2022-2023), Hillsborough County lost a net 1,186 people to relocation, with the largest inbound flows from NY, TX, NJ. Households moving IN reported average incomes of $77,979 versus $72,366 for those leaving — the income mix of demand, straight from tax filings. Population is up about 8.0% over the recent multi-year window. On the supply side, builders pulled 8,696 residential permits in Hillsborough County in 2025 (4,295 single-family), down 3.9% year over year — against 17,443 at the 2022 peak. Permits are tomorrow’s inventory: a shrinking pipeline supports prices, a swelling one hands buyers leverage. Our valuation model reads the county as overvalued by about 3.0% versus its income-and-rent fundamentals.
Live inventory, refreshed nightly from the MLS.
Live gated-community listings in Lutz
57 active listings carry the flag today (38% of Lutz inventory), median asking $695,000, $250/sq ft, median 59 days on market. Photo cards link to the listing; refreshed nightly.
Newest gated community homes in Lutz
The most expensive gated community homes in Lutz
| Listing | Asking | Sq ft | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117 Bellamere Palms Court | $4,150,000 | 6,820 | Bellamere |
| 19402 Jacobs River Run | $2,900,000 | 8,650 | sanctuary on livingston |
| 4123 Highland Park Circle | $2,495,000 | 7,314 | Cheval Polo & Golf Club |
| 18707 Pepper Pike | $2,399,000 | 6,104 | Cheval Polo Golf Cl Phas |
| 2202 Newberger Road | $1,750,000 | 6,167 | Wellington Manors |
| 17309 Ladera Estates Boulevard | $1,450,000 | 3,572 | Ladera |
| 17923 Barn Close Drive | $1,350,000 | 4,520 | Cordoba Ranch |
| 17823 Daisy Farm Drive | $1,350,000 | 4,467 | Cordoba Ranch |
| 17909 Howsmoor Place | $1,300,000 | 4,629 | Cordoba Ranch |
| 2208 Princess Julia Lane | $1,290,000 | 4,709 | wellington manor |
Gated Community Homes by price
| Band | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 7 | 12% |
| $300Kâ$500K | 18 | 32% |
| $500Kâ$750K | 8 | 14% |
| $750Kâ$1M | 7 | 12% |
| $1M+ | 17 | 30% |
Lutz gated community homes by community
Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale. The 60 communities with the most gated community homes listed are tabled; the rest follow.
| Community | Gated Community Homes | New build | Median list | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordoba Ranch | 6 | 0 | $1,287,500 | $1,150,000 |
| Cheval | 4 | 0 | $1,399,950 | $629,000 |
| Wellington Manor Ph 2 | 4 | 0 | $1,050,000 | $775,000 |
| Chapman Manors | 4 | 0 | $537,500 | $490,000 |
| Villarosa Ph F | 4 | 0 | $459,950 | $425,000 |
| Birchwood Preserve North Ph 1 | 3 | 0 | $649,990 | $634,900 |
| Volanti | 3 | 1 | $410,000 | $399,900 |
| Parkview At Long Lake Ranch | 3 | 0 | $365,000 | $345,000 |
| Grande Estates | 2 | 1 | $5,092,500 | $4,200,000 |
| Ladera | 2 | 0 | $2,472,500 | $1,450,000 |
| Cheval Polo & Golf Cl Phas | 2 | 0 | $1,799,450 | $1,199,900 |
| Parkview/Long Lake Ranch Ph 2A | 2 | 0 | $410,000 | $360,000 |
| Sylvan Xing Ph 2 | 2 | 0 | $386,000 | $365,000 |
| Sonata Ph 2 | 2 | 0 | $364,000 | $359,000 |
| Hidden Oaks Twnhms | 2 | 0 | $358,500 | $347,000 |
| Willow Square Twnhms | 2 | 0 | $290,000 | $285,000 |
| Lakes At Heron Cove Condo Ph 07 | 2 | 0 | $240,000 | $230,000 |
| Bellamere | 1 | 0 | $4,150,000 | $4,150,000 |
| Sanctuary On Livingston Ph | 1 | 0 | $2,900,000 | $2,900,000 |
| Cheval Polo & Golf Club Ph 01 Ave | 1 | 0 | $2,495,000 | $2,495,000 |
| Eagle Crest Sub | 1 | 0 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 |
| Beauvais | 1 | 0 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Wellington Manors | 1 | 1 | $1,750,000 | $1,750,000 |
| Cheval East Bordeaux Ph 2 | 1 | 0 | $1,450,000 | $1,450,000 |
| Sanctuary On Livingston | 1 | 0 | $1,199,900 | $1,199,900 |
| The Manors Of Crystal Lakes | 1 | 0 | $1,175,000 | $1,175,000 |
| Villarosa Ph 1C | 1 | 0 | $1,129,000 | $1,129,000 |
| Cheval West | 1 | 0 | $1,125,000 | $1,125,000 |
| Pine Crest Estates | 1 | 0 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Birchwood Preserve | 1 | 0 | $964,700 | $964,700 |
| Cheval West Villg 4 Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $950,000 | $950,000 |
| The Manors At Crystal Lakes | 1 | 0 | $899,000 | $899,000 |
| Pearl Estates | 1 | 0 | $875,000 | $875,000 |
| Villarosa N | 1 | 0 | $849,900 | $849,900 |
| Fox Run Platted Sub | 1 | 0 | $825,000 | $825,000 |
| Long Lake Ranch Village 3, 6 Pcls A, | 1 | 0 | $790,000 | $790,000 |
| Parkview/Long Lake Ranch Ph 1A | 1 | 0 | $750,000 | $750,000 |
| Sierra Pines Unrec | 1 | 0 | $749,000 | $749,000 |
| Biarritz Village | 1 | 0 | $744,900 | $744,900 |
| Cheval West Villg Three | 1 | 0 | $739,000 | $739,000 |
| Long Lake Ranch Village 1B | 1 | 0 | $734,900 | $734,900 |
| Cheval - Cannes Village | 1 | 0 | $699,900 | $699,900 |
| Wyndgate | 1 | 0 | $699,900 | $699,900 |
| Parkview/Long Lake Ranch Ph 2B | 1 | 0 | $695,000 | $695,000 |
| Blessed Estates | 1 | 0 | $688,000 | $688,000 |
| Manors At Crystal Lakes The | 1 | 0 | $680,000 | $680,000 |
| Stonebrier Ph 2A-Partial Re | 1 | 0 | $650,000 | $650,000 |
| Villarosa M | 1 | 0 | $649,000 | $649,000 |
| Cheval West Village Unit 2 | 1 | 0 | $625,000 | $625,000 |
| Cheval West Community Association, Inc. | 1 | 0 | $585,200 | $585,200 |
| Heritage Harbor Ph 1B | 1 | 0 | $525,000 | $525,000 |
| Cheval West Village 5B Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $519,990 | $519,990 |
| Cheval Tennis Villg Condo 4 | 1 | 0 | $519,900 | $519,900 |
| Stonebrier Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $494,999 | $494,999 |
| Sonata Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $489,000 | $489,000 |
| Volanti Ph 2 | 1 | 0 | $455,000 | $455,000 |
| Heritage Harbor Ph 2C | 1 | 0 | $449,500 | $449,500 |
| Volanti Phase 2 | 1 | 0 | $420,000 | $420,000 |
| Parkview/Long Lake Ranch | 1 | 0 | $405,000 | $405,000 |
| Parkview/Long Lake Ranch Ph 1B | 1 | 0 | $399,000 | $399,000 |
Also with gated community homes for sale
- Sylvan Crossing Ph 1 (1)
- Willow Square Townhomes (1)
- Paradise Pines Rv Park Condo (1)
- Lake Como Club Residence Coop (1)
- Lakes Heron Cove Condo Ph 07 (1)
- Fountains At Paradise Lakes Condo (1)
- Heron Cove Condominium Phase Ii (1)
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Community classifications are compiled from MLS-reported amenities, verified amenity records and MLS build-year data, as of 2026-06-16; they are informational, change over time, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify details with each association. Not an offer of housing to any protected class to the exclusion of others. Equal Housing Opportunity.