Lake Fantasia in Riverview

Lake Fantasia Homes for Sale in Riverview, FL

Resident-owned manufactured-home community · Riverview · ZIP 33578

A resident-owned gated manufactured-home community on a private lake in Riverview.

Resident-ownedGated, on a private lakePool, boat ramp, clubhouse
Live Market Pulse
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a resident-owned manufactured-home community where you buy a share along with the home; the share, the monthly fee, the cooperative financials, and manufactured-home financing decide the buy, so read all of them for a specific home.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Lake Fantasia is a resident-owned gated manufactured-home community in Riverview built around a private lake, so the read is unlike a standard subdivision: public sources describe an affordable, well-kept gated community where residents own the community, with lakefront manufactured homes, a private lake with a dock and boat ramp, a pool, a fitness center, a basketball court, and a clubhouse, with social events, near US-301, I-75, and MacDill Air Force Base. Resident-owned typically means buyers purchase a share in the cooperative that owns the land along with the manufactured home, so the share, the monthly fee, the cooperative financials, and manufactured-home financing are central. Your leverage is reading the ownership structure, the fee, and the home before you buy; confirm details with the community."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Fantasia is a resident-owned gated manufactured-home community in Riverview, in Hillsborough County's 33578 ZIP, built around a private lake. Public sources describe an affordable, well-kept gated community where residents collectively own the community, with many lakefront manufactured homes, most with a carport and storage shed.

The defining feature is the ownership structure: resident-owned typically means buyers purchase a share in the cooperative that owns the land along with the manufactured home, rather than renting a lot. That makes the share value and the monthly fee central, and it shapes financing, which for manufactured homes and co-op shares differs from a standard mortgage. Confirm the ownership structure and what conveys for a specific home.

The appeal is amenity-backed affordable lake living: public sources describe a private lake with a dock and boat ramp, a pool, a fitness center, a basketball court, and a clubhouse, with social events, and easy access to US-301, I-75, and MacDill Air Force Base. The setting suits buyers wanting lower-maintenance living at a lower price point near Riverview.

For buyers who want an affordable resident-owned manufactured-home community on a private lake in Riverview, Lake Fantasia is one of the options. The work is reading the ownership structure, the cooperative's finances, the fee, and the home honestly before you buy.

Best for

  • Buyers who want affordable resident-owned manufactured-home living
  • Anyone who values a private lake, boat ramp, pool, and clubhouse
  • Buyers who want a gated, lower-maintenance setting near Riverview
  • Buyers who will read the share, the fee, and the financing

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a site-built single-family home or land ownership
  • Anyone not prepared for co-op share ownership and a monthly fee
  • Buyers who will not read the cooperative financials
  • Anyone needing standard mortgage financing the home may not qualify for

How Lake Fantasia is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median 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 Lake Fantasia listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Lake Fantasia 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 takeaway

Lake Fantasia sits in Riverview, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

US-301~3-7 min · corridor connector
I-75~5-10 min · regional connector
Riverview shopping~5-10 min · retail and dining
MacDill Air Force Base~25-35 min · base access
Brandon / Westfield Brandon~15-20 min · shopping and jobs
Downtown Tampa~25-35 min · jobs and arts

Distances and 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
Lake Fantasia (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
  • Hillsborough 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

Lake Fantasia is served by Hillsborough 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.

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Fantasia address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Lake Fantasia: the affordable resident-owned lake community, the co-op share and fee structure, manufactured-home financing, and the insurance and flood picture. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Lake Fantasia

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

Net OutlookBullishThe affordable resident-owned lake living supports demand, while the defining watch items are the share value and the monthly fee, the cooperative financials, the manufactured-home financing, and the insurance and flood picture.

Affordable resident-owned lake living anchors demand

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An affordable resident-owned manufactured-home community on a private lake with amenities is a distinctive, lower-cost draw near Riverview.

Co-op share and fee define the purchase

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Resident-owned means buying a share plus the home and paying a monthly fee; read the share value, the fee, and the cooperative financials.

Manufactured-home financing differs from a mortgage

2024-2025
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Financing a manufactured home and a co-op share differs from a standard mortgage; line up the right lender before you offer.

Insurance and the lake setting shape carrying cost

2024-2025
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Manufactured-home insurance and the lake-adjacent flood picture shape carrying cost; get a quote and read the flood zone.

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 Lake Fantasia, 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. June 2024
    Community

    Lake Fantasia operates as a resident-owned lake community

    Public sources describe Lake Fantasia as a resident-owned gated manufactured-home community in Riverview built around a private lake, with a dock and boat ramp, a pool, a fitness center, a basketball court, and a clubhouse. Why it matters: Read the share value, the monthly fee, and the cooperative financials alongside the home. Source

  2. January 2025
    Financing

    Manufactured-home and co-op financing stays specialized

    Financing for manufactured homes and cooperative shares remained specialized into 2025, with terms and lenders differing from a standard single-family mortgage. Why it matters: Line up a lender experienced with manufactured homes and co-op shares before you offer. 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 Lake Fantasia, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the ownership structure. Confirm whether the purchase includes a cooperative share and what conveys with the home.

2

Read the cooperative financials. Pull the budget, the reserves, and the monthly fee, and any pending assessment.

3

Line up the right financing. Confirm a lender experienced with manufactured homes and co-op shares before you offer.

4

Check insurance and the flood zone. Get a manufactured-home insurance quote and read the lake-adjacent flood picture.

5

Compare resident-owned options, and cross-shop Bay Aristocrat Village for a nearby alternative.

Best Buy
A well-kept home in a financially sound cooperative with a clear share and fee
Biggest Risk
A cooperative with thin finances or a home that is hard to finance or insure
Best Lot
A lakefront home with a sound structure and a good orientation on the lake
Smart Timing
Confirm the share, the fee, the cooperative financials, and the financing 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

Lake Fantasia is a resident-owned gated manufactured-home community in Riverview, in Hillsborough County's 33578 ZIP, built around a private lake. Public sources describe an affordable, well-kept gated community where residents collectively own the community, with many lakefront manufactured homes most with a carport and storage shed, a private lake with a dock and boat ramp, a pool, a fitness center, a basketball court, and a clubhouse, with social events, near US-301, I-75, and MacDill Air Force Base. Resident-owned typically means buying a cooperative share along with the home, so the share, the monthly fee, the cooperative financials, and manufactured-home financing drive value far more than the home finishes.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Home

Older interior manufactured homes, the affordable entry, priced for the share and the financing read.

Lowest entry
The Updated Home

Updated manufactured homes in a financially sound cooperative, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Lakefront Home

Lakefront homes with the best lake access, the preferred tier, where the structure and the share confirm the price.

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
Older interior manufactured homes, the affordable entry, priced for the share and the financing read.
The Updated Home
Updated manufactured homes in a financially sound cooperative, the heart of the resale market here.
The Lakefront Home
Lakefront homes with the best lake access, the preferred tier, where the structure and the share confirm the price.

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
  • Better lots and views 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 RiverviewStrong
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 community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Lake Fantasia

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

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The private lake and the affordability sell the home. The deal is won or lost on the share, the cooperative financials, and the financing.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6C+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.2/10
Renovation Risk5.6/10
Location Efficiency6.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility5.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

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 Lake Fantasia 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
  • The lot and the homesite are the scarce, durable asset here
  • A better-positioned lot holds value at resale
  • The homesite cannot be changed, the house can
  • Read the lot and the flood zone before the finishes
  • Condition and renovation level drive the number

In Lake Fantasia, the part of your money the market protects is the lot, the position, and the condition of the home. Read the lot, the homesite, and the flood zone first, then price the condition and the renovation level against it.

Lake Fantasia in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want affordable resident-owned manufactured-home living on a private lake.
Biggest advantageAn affordable gated lake community with amenities near Riverview.
Biggest riskThe co-op share, the financials, and manufactured-home financing.
Sweet spotA well-kept home in a financially sound cooperative with a clear share and fee.
Avoid ifYou want a site-built home or fee-simple land, or standard financing only.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Resident-owned; monthly fee, no CDD
  • Manufactured homes on a private lake
  • Read the share and cooperative financials
  • Manufactured-home financing differs
  • Pool, boat ramp, and clubhouse

As a resident-owned community, a monthly fee applies that funds the amenities, the lake, and the cooperative operations, in addition to any share purchase, with no CDD; confirm the share structure, the monthly fee, the cooperative financials, and any assessment for the specific home.

Public sources describe the fee covering the gated community, the private lake with a dock and boat ramp, the pool, the fitness center, the basketball court, and the clubhouse; confirm exactly what is included and the reserves.

Public sources describe a private lake with a dock and boat ramp, a pool, a fitness center, a basketball court, and a clubhouse, with community social events.

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 Lake Fantasia, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bay Aristocrat Village, 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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Lake Fantasia Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Lake Fantasia 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).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 Lake Fantasia?
Lake Fantasia is a resident-owned gated manufactured-home community in Riverview, in Hillsborough County's 33578 ZIP, built around a private lake.
What kind of homes are here?
Public sources describe manufactured homes, many lakefront, most with a carport and storage shed. Ages and condition vary; confirm for a specific home.
What does resident-owned mean?
It typically means buyers purchase a share in the cooperative that owns the community along with the manufactured home, rather than renting a lot. Confirm the share structure and what conveys.
Is there a monthly fee or a CDD?
A monthly fee funds the amenities, the lake, and the cooperative operations, with no CDD. Confirm the fee, the cooperative financials, and any assessment.
Can I finance a home here?
Financing a manufactured home and a co-op share differs from a standard mortgage. Line up a lender experienced with manufactured homes and co-op shares before you offer.
What amenities does it have?
Public sources describe a private lake with a dock and boat ramp, a pool, a fitness center, a basketball court, and a clubhouse, with community social events.
Does it flood?
Read the flood zone for the specific home, especially for lakefront lots, and get a manufactured-home insurance quote before you commit.
Is it age-restricted?
Public sources describe an affordable community suited to a range of buyers. Confirm any age or occupancy rules with the community for the specific home.
How far is Tampa and MacDill?
Downtown Tampa is roughly twenty-five to thirty-five minutes by car, and MacDill Air Force Base about twenty-five to thirty-five minutes, with US-301 and I-75 close by.
What should I check before buying here?
Read the ownership structure and share, the cooperative financials and fee, the financing, the insurance quote, the flood zone, and the home's condition.
Is Lake Fantasia a good value?
An affordable resident-owned lake community can be a solid value. The share, the cooperative financials, and the financing drive the real value; read them carefully.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a resident-owned community where the share and financing swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Fantasia?
The best agent for Lake Fantasia is one who actively works Riverview 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 Lake Fantasia.
How do I find a top Riverview real estate agent who knows Lake Fantasia?
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 Lake Fantasia and the wider Riverview area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lake Fantasia?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Fantasia purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want affordable resident-owned manufactured-home livingExcellent fit
Anyone who values a private lake, boat ramp, pool, and clubhouseExcellent fit
Buyers who want a gated, lower-maintenance setting near RiverviewExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the share, the fee, and the financingExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the cooperative financials and the manufactured-home financingExcellent fit
Buyers who want a site-built single-family home or land ownershipProbably not
Anyone not prepared for co-op share ownership and a monthly feeProbably not
Buyers who will not read the cooperative financialsProbably not
Anyone needing standard mortgage financing the home may not qualify forProbably not
Buyers who want a site-built home or fee-simple land ownershipProbably not

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