Ivy Lake Estates in Odessa

Ivy Lake Estates Homes for Sale in Odessa, FL

Gated lake community · Odessa, Pasco County · ZIP 34655

A gated lake community in Odessa, three villages around two large lakes, with no CDD.

Gated, no CDDTwo large lakesOdessa schools
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Ivy Lake Estates spans three villages with conservation and lake settings, so the village, the lot, and condition, not a community average, decide the buy.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Ivy Lake Estates is a gated community in Odessa, so the read is by village and lot rather than one number: just under 600 single-family homes across three villages, Water's Edge around a 90-acre lake, Eagle's Nest around a 45-acre lake, and Palisade, with an HOA and, notably, no CDD. Condition, the village, the lot and any lake or conservation view drive value. Your leverage is matching the village and lot to real comps and confirming the HOA and condition, with the gated lake setting, the Odessa location, and the absence of a CDD as the draws."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Ivy Lake Estates is a gated community in the Odessa area of Pasco County, close to shopping, the Suncoast Parkway, the airport, and well-regarded schools. It has just under 600 single-family homes across three villages, Water's Edge, Eagle's Nest, and Palisade (community sources, 2026).

The setting is the signature: Water's Edge surrounds a large 90-acre internal lake and Eagle's Nest surrounds a separate 45-acre lake, with conservation areas throughout. Homes run up to six bedrooms with three-plus baths and three-car garages. The community has an HOA and, notably, no CDD, with amenities including two parks, basketball courts, a soccer field, a pavilion, the two lakes, and a tot lot, plus regular community events.

This is a gated, established lake-community market, so the money is made or lost on the village, the lot and any lake or conservation view, and the home's condition, not the headline price.

The pitch is gated lake living with no CDD in sought-after Odessa, near the Suncoast Parkway, the airport, and strong schools. The work is sorting the village and lot, confirming the HOA, reading condition, and pricing against real comps before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated lake community with no CDD
  • Buyers who value lake and conservation lots and parks
  • Buyers who want the sought-after Odessa location and schools
  • Buyers comparing the three villages and lot positions

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want brand-new construction with a warranty
  • Anyone who wants resort-scale amenities and a clubhouse pool
  • Buyers who need a short commute into central Tampa
  • Buyers who want a no-fee, no-rules neighborhood

How Ivy Lake Estates is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
56Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Ivy Lake Estates listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Ivy Lake Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • Two large internal lakes and conservation
  • Two parks, basketball, and a soccer field
  • A pavilion and a tot lot
  • A gated community with regular events
  • An HOA with no CDD

Ivy Lake Estates is a gated lake community in Odessa organized around two large internal lakes and conservation areas rather than a resort clubhouse. Just under 600 single-family homes sit across three villages, Water's Edge around a 90-acre lake, Eagle's Nest around a 45-acre lake, and Palisade, with amenities including two parks, basketball courts, a soccer field, a pavilion, a tot lot, and the lakes and conservation areas, plus regular community events behind a gate. The community has an HOA and, notably, no CDD, which keeps the carrying cost simpler than many corridor communities. Confirm the specific village, the lot and any lake view, the HOA dues, and the home's condition before you buy.

The takeaway

Ivy Lake Estates pairs a gated lake setting and no CDD with the sought-after Odessa location near the Suncoast Parkway, the airport, and strong schools, the lake-and-value case in central Pasco.

Suncoast Parkway (SR 589)~5 to 10 min · regional access
Trinity and Mitchell Ranch retail~8 to 12 min · shopping
Tampa International Airport~30 to 40 min · via Suncoast
Citrus Park Town Center~15 to 20 min · retail
Downtown Tampa~35 to 45 min · via Suncoast
Starkey Wilderness Preserve~10 to 15 min · trails and nature
Tarpon Springs and the Gulf~20 to 30 min · coast

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Ivy Lake Estates (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Pasco County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Ivy Lake Estates is served by Pasco County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Pasco County Schools (verify by address)

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Odessa-area elementary, middle, and high

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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Ivy Lake Estates: the gated lake setting with no CDD, the sought-after Odessa location and schools, and the village and lot dynamics. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Ivy Lake Estates

Our read on what is being built around Ivy Lake Estates, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishGated lake demand in Odessa with no CDD supports value, with the watch items being village and lot variation and condition.

Gated lake setting with no CDD

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Two large lakes and conservation behind a gate, with no CDD, are a scarce, durable advantage in the corridor.

Sought-after Odessa location and schools

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A desirable Odessa location near the Suncoast Parkway and strong schools underpins demand.

Three villages and lake premiums

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Lake-frontage and conservation lots in the three villages carry durable premiums.

HOA-only carrying cost

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An HOA with no CDD keeps carrying costs simpler than most corridor communities.

Established condition variance

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

As an established community, condition and updates are the swing factor by home.

Lake-adjacent flood exposure

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Proximity to the lakes makes the FEMA check and insurance quote worthwhile on lake-frontage lots.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ivy Lake Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2026
    Market

    Ivy Lake Estates remains a gated Odessa lake community with no CDD

    Ivy Lake Estates is described as a gated Odessa community of just under 600 single-family homes across three villages around two large lakes and conservation, with an HOA, no CDD, two parks, courts, and a soccer field, near the Suncoast Parkway and strong schools. Why it matters: A gated lake setting with no CDD in sought-after Odessa keeps the community in steady demand. Source

  2. January 2025
    Community

    Ivy Lake Estates organized around two lakes

    Ivy Lake Estates' Water's Edge village surrounds a 90-acre lake and Eagle's Nest surrounds a 45-acre lake, with the Palisade village and conservation areas throughout, anchoring the gated community's setting. Why it matters: The two large lakes and conservation lots are central to the community's value. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Ivy Lake Estates, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Pick the village and lot first. Ivy Lake Estates spans three villages with different lake and conservation settings, so the village and the lot drive value.

2

Read the lot and any lake view. Lake-frontage and conservation lots hold value better than interior positions.

3

Confirm the HOA and no CDD. Verify the HOA dues and what they cover, and confirm there is no CDD on the parcel.

4

Judge the home by condition. Read the roof, systems, and updates for the specific home.

5

Use the Odessa context, and cross-shop other gated communities such as Fox Wood in Trinity.

Best Buy
An updated home on a lake or conservation lot in the right village matched to comps
Biggest Risk
Underreading the village, the lot, and condition
Best Lot
A lake-frontage or conservation lot over an interior position
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA, no CDD, and condition before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Homes

Type

Gated single-family homes, up to six bedrooms

Villages

Water's Edge, Eagle's Nest, Palisade

Lakes

A 90-acre and a 45-acre internal lake

Status

Established, gated, resale

Costs & Fees

HOA

Covers the gate, parks, and lakes

CDD

None

Worth noting

Verify the dues and lake-lot flood exposure

Amenities

Lakes

Two large internal lakes and conservation

Recreation

Two parks, basketball, soccer field

Play

Pavilion and tot lot

Setting

Gated, with regular community events

Location

Area

Odessa, Pasco County, ZIP 34655

Access

Suncoast Parkway to Tampa and the airport

Nearby

Trinity, Citrus Park, and strong schools

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Entry Home

The smaller plans and interior lots, the way into the gated lake community.

Lowest entry
The Core Home

Larger homes on solid lots across the three villages, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Lakefront Top

The largest homes on lake-frontage and conservation lots, the ones that hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

The Entry Home
The smaller plans and interior lots, the way into the gated lake community.
The Core Home
Larger homes on solid lots across the three villages, the heart of the resale market here.
The Lakefront Top
The largest homes on lake-frontage and conservation lots, the ones that hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Golf and lake lots resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Location within OdessaStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Ivy Lake Estates

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Ignoring the optional club cost
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The gate, the lakes, and the no-CDD structure are the draw; the villages differ. The deal is won or lost on the village, the lot, and the condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk4.6/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Ivy Lake Estates is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Lake-frontage and conservation lots hold value best
  • Interior lots trade at a discount
  • The village shapes the setting and the lot
  • No CDD keeps carrying costs simpler
  • Read the lot and the village before the finishes

In a gated lake community, the lot and the village are the part of your money the market gives back. Lake-frontage and conservation lots in the right village hold value better than interior positions, and the no-CDD structure is a durable advantage. The house can be updated; the lake setting, the gate, and the lot cannot. Read the lot and the village first, then price the condition against comparable sales.

Ivy Lake Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated lake community with no CDD in sought-after Odessa.
Biggest advantageTwo large lakes, conservation lots, and no CDD behind a gate near strong schools.
Biggest riskVillage and lot variation and condition, so the village and updates drive value.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a lake or conservation lot in the right village.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, a resort clubhouse, or a short Tampa commute.

HOA, No CDD & the Villages

15-Second Take
  • A gated-community HOA, with no CDD
  • Covers the gate, parks, lakes, and conservation
  • Three villages, two large lakes
  • Condition and the lot drive value
  • Confirm the HOA dues for the exact home

Ivy Lake Estates carries an HOA and, notably, no CDD, behind a gated entrance. The HOA covers the gate, common areas, parks, and the lakes and conservation areas. Dues and any village-specific items vary, so confirm the HOA amount and inclusions for the specific home.

The HOA covers the gated access, common-area maintenance, the two parks, the basketball courts, soccer field, pavilion, tot lot, and the lakes and conservation areas. There is no CDD, so the carrying cost is simpler than many corridor communities. Verify the dues for the specific home.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Ivy Lake Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Fox Wood, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Ivy Lake Estates Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Ivy Lake Estates is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ivy Lake Estates?
Ivy Lake Estates is a gated community in the Odessa area of Pasco County, ZIP 34655, close to the Suncoast Parkway, the airport, and well-regarded schools.
What are the villages in Ivy Lake Estates?
Three villages: Water's Edge, which surrounds a 90-acre lake; Eagle's Nest, which surrounds a 45-acre lake; and Palisade.
Does Ivy Lake Estates have a CDD?
No. Ivy Lake Estates has an HOA and, notably, no CDD, which keeps the carrying cost simpler than many corridor communities.
What amenities does Ivy Lake Estates have?
Two parks, basketball courts, a soccer field, a pavilion, a tot lot, and the two lakes with conservation areas, plus regular community events, behind a gate.
What kind of homes are in Ivy Lake Estates?
Single-family homes up to six bedrooms with three-plus baths and three-car garages, just under 600 homes across the three villages.
What are the HOA fees?
The HOA covers the gate, common areas, parks, and lakes. Confirm the exact dues and inclusions for the specific home.
What schools serve Ivy Lake Estates?
Ivy Lake Estates is part of Pasco County Schools, in a sought-after Odessa area. Assignment is by address, so confirm the exact zoned schools for any home.
How is the commute from Ivy Lake Estates?
Odessa near the Suncoast Parkway connects to Tampa and the airport. Drive times depend on your destination and the time of day.
Is Ivy Lake Estates a good value?
A gated lake community with no CDD in sought-after Odessa supports demand, with value driven by village, lot, and condition. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Does Ivy Lake Estates flood?
Exposure is parcel specific around the lakes and conservation. Run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address, especially on lake-frontage lots.
What should I check before buying in Ivy Lake Estates?
The village and lot, the HOA dues, confirmation of no CDD, the home's condition, the lake or conservation view, and the flood zone.
Who is the best real estate agent for Ivy Lake Estates?
The best agent for Ivy Lake Estates is one who actively works Odessa and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Ivy Lake Estates.
How do I find a top Odessa real estate agent who knows Ivy Lake Estates?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Ivy Lake Estates and the wider Odessa area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Ivy Lake Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Ivy Lake Estates purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want a gated lake community with no CDDExcellent fit
Buyers who value lake and conservation lots and parksExcellent fit
Buyers who want the sought-after Odessa location and schoolsExcellent fit
Buyers comparing the three villages and lot positionsExcellent fit
Buyers who will verify the HOA and conditionExcellent fit
Buyers who want brand-new construction with a warrantyProbably not
Anyone who wants resort-scale amenities and a clubhouse poolProbably not
Buyers who need a short central-Tampa commuteProbably not
Buyers who want a no-fee, no-rules neighborhoodProbably not
Buyers unwilling to read condition by homeProbably not

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