Live Oak Preserve,
New Tampa Homes for Sale

Gated master-planned community · New Tampa · ZIP 33647

A gated, amenity-rich master-planned community in New Tampa near I-75, USF, and Wiregrass.

Gated master planResort-style clubhousePreserve setting

Live Market Pulse

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Dues vary by village and a CDD assessment applies, so the village and the combined carrying cost decide where a home trades; confirm the HOA and CDD per home.

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Jon's Current Read

"Live Oak Preserve is a gated, master-planned community in New Tampa, so the read is about which village and product type you are in, not a single community average. The plan spans single-family villages and a townhome village across multiple builders and vintages, with a resort-style clubhouse and large wetland preserves, all funded by a CDD assessment on top of the HOA. The buy is won on matching the right village and floor plan to your needs and on getting an honest read of the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost. Confirm the specific village dues, the CDD line on the tax bill, and any preserve or pond adjacency for the exact home before you anchor to a number."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Live Oak Preserve is a gated, master-planned community in New Tampa (ZIP 33647), in Hillsborough County, set on roughly 1,300 acres with a reported few hundred acres of wetland preserve and conservation areas woven through the neighborhoods. It is convenient to I-75 and I-275, the University of South Florida, and the Wiregrass and Tampa Premium Outlets shopping in the wider New Tampa and Wesley Chapel corridor.

The community is organized into multiple villages, including several single-family home villages and a townhome village, built by different builders over time, so floor plans, lot sizes, and vintages vary from one village to the next. At its center is a resort-style clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, playground, and tennis and basketball courts, and the gated entries are monitored, giving the community an amenity-driven, secured feel.

The honest read is that the combined carrying cost and the specific village do the work here. Live Oak Preserve is served by a Community Development District in addition to the homeowners association, so the CDD assessment on the tax bill plus HOA dues are a real, recurring line you should price before you fall for a list price. Two homes in different villages can carry meaningfully different dues and CDD balances.

For buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich New Tampa address with preserve views and easy access to I-75, USF, and the Wiregrass corridor, Live Oak Preserve is one of the established master-planned options in the area. The work is confirming the village dues, the CDD line, the HOA rules, and the carrying picture on a specific home before you anchor to a price.

Quick Match

Who Live Oak Preserve is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich master-planned community in New Tampa
Households who value a resort-style clubhouse, pool, and preserve setting
Buyers who want easy access to I-75, USF, and the Wiregrass shopping corridor
People comfortable with a CDD assessment in addition to HOA dues

Probably not for

Buyers who want acreage, privacy, and no community-wide fees
Those who want to avoid a CDD assessment on the tax bill
Buyers who prefer an established, non-HOA neighborhood with mixed stock
Anyone who wants a rural or low-density setting

Market Pulse

How Live Oak Preserve is performing right now

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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

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+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 Live Oak Preserve listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare K-Bar Ranch or Tampa. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Live Oak Preserve buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Live Oak Preserve on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Live Oak Preserve sits in Tampa, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Drive times from Live Oak Preserve. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point.

I-75 (Bruce B. Downs area)~5-10 min · Regional access north and south

University of South Florida~15-20 min · Main USF Tampa campus

Shops at Wiregrass~15-20 min · Wesley Chapel shopping and dining

Tampa Premium Outlets~15-20 min · Outlet shopping, Lutz area

Downtown Tampa~25-35 min · Via I-75 and I-275

Tampa International Airport~30-40 min · Via I-275

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

Live Oak Preserve (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

Live Oak Preserve 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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Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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By address

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Live Oak Preserve address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value around Live Oak Preserve: USF's large campus buildout, planned corridor roadwork, nearby infill development, and the community's combined HOA and CDD structure. Each dated item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Live Oak Preserve

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe watch items for New Tampa are USF's multi-year campus buildout, corridor roadwork, and ongoing infill near established communities, against a mature, gated master plan with a resort-style clubhouse and preserves. For Live Oak Preserve, the recurring item is the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost, which varies by village.

USF building out its Tampa campus through 2026 and beyond

2026

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Major USF investment, including the on-campus football stadium and the Fletcher District redevelopment, adds long-run demand drivers within reach of New Tampa. Watch construction timing and corridor traffic.

Bruce B. Downs resurfacing planned for 2026

2026

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

An FDOT resurfacing project on the key New Tampa corridor is slated for construction in 2026, a near-term convenience item to track for drive times.

Infill development near the community

2025

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A county-owned park parcel near Live Oak was sold for single-family development, a reminder to check what is planned on nearby parcels before you buy.

Gated, amenity-driven master plan with CDD and HOA

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A resort-style clubhouse, gated entries, and large preserves come with combined HOA dues and a CDD assessment, so price the full carrying cost per village before anchoring to a list price.

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 Live Oak Preserve, 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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May 2026
Area
USF on-campus football stadium taking shape near New Tampa
Reporting showed the a confirmed amount million USF on-campus stadium rising on the Tampa campus, with crews logging hundreds of thousands of labor hours and thousands of tons of steel installed ahead of a 2027 opener. Why it matters: Major USF investment within reach of New Tampa is a long-run demand driver; track construction and traffic. Source
December 2025
Area
USF planning campus developments across 2026
Coverage detailed USF spending 2026 under construction with multiple developments planned across campus, including the mixed-use Fletcher District redeveloping a former golf course into a campus-adjacent hub. Why it matters: Campus-adjacent growth in the wider New Tampa corridor supports long-run demand near Live Oak Preserve. Source
August 2023
Community
Hillsborough County land sale to benefit New Tampa
Reporting described Hillsborough County selling a nearly 62-acre park parcel near Live Oak for single-family development, with proceeds tied to a New Tampa recreation center project. Why it matters: Nearby infill can add homes and shift traffic over time; check what is planned on adjacent parcels before you buy. Source

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.

The Strategy

The Live Oak Preserve buying strategy.

If we were buying in Live Oak Preserve, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Pick the right village. Single-family villages and the townhome village differ in floor plans, lot sizes, and vintage, so match the product to your needs first.

Price the combined carrying cost. Confirm the village HOA dues and the CDD assessment on the tax bill; together they are a real recurring line.

Read the preserve and pond adjacency. A preserve or water lot can be a premium or a maintenance and wildlife consideration; confirm for the specific home.

Confirm HOA rules and any rental policy for the village, since they vary across a multi-builder master plan.

Verify school zoning by address, and explore the wider New Tampa context via the Tampa and Hillsborough hub.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

Well-kept single-family home in the right village with a clear CDD and HOA picture

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting the combined HOA dues and CDD assessment

Best Lot

A usable lot with a preserve or pond view you have confirmed the upkeep on

Smart Timing

Move when a sound home in your target village lists at a fair price

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Live Oak Preserve is a gated, master-planned community in New Tampa (ZIP 33647), Hillsborough County, set on roughly 1,300 acres with a reported few hundred acres of wetland preserve. It is organized into multiple villages, including single-family home villages and a townhome village built by different builders over time, anchored by a resort-style clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, playground, and tennis and basketball courts. The community is served by a Community Development District in addition to the homeowners association, so expect a CDD assessment on the tax bill plus HOA dues that vary by village. It is convenient to I-75 and I-275, USF, and the Wiregrass and Tampa Premium Outlets shopping. Confirm the village dues, the CDD line, HOA rules, and any preserve or pond adjacency for the specific property.

Live Oak Preserve Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Live Oak Preserve.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Live Oak Preserve today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

Townhomes and smaller single-family homes in the more affordable villages. The lower-maintenance route into a gated New Tampa address.

Lowest entry

The Core Home

Well-kept single-family homes in the established villages with sound systems, the heart of what trades in the community.

Most inventory

The Top

Larger or updated single-family homes on the best preserve or water lots, the properties that hold value best in the master plan.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry Home

Townhomes and smaller single-family homes in the more affordable villages. The lower-maintenance route into a gated New Tampa address.

The Core Home

Well-kept single-family homes in the established villages with sound systems, the heart of what trades in the community.

The Top

Larger or updated single-family homes on the best preserve or water lots, the properties that hold value best in the master plan.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Live Oak Preserve, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Live Oak Preserve is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Live Oak Preserve holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within TampaStrong

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.

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 Live Oak Preserve

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The clubhouse and the gate are real, and so is the bill. The deal is won or lost on the right village and an honest read of the combined HOA and CDD cost.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.0B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength8.0/10

Renovation Risk4.5/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Live Oak Preserve 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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 Live Oak Preserve, 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.

The 15-Second Verdict

Live Oak Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, amenity-rich master-planned home in New Tampa near I-75 and USF.

Biggest advantageResort-style amenities and a secured, preserve setting with easy access to I-75, USF, and the Wiregrass corridor.

Biggest riskUnderbudgeting the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost, which varies by village.

Sweet spotA well-kept home in the right village with a clear CDD and HOA picture and a confirmed lot.

Avoid ifYou want acreage, privacy, and no community-wide fees or wish to avoid a CDD assessment.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA dues vary by village
A CDD assessment applies on the tax bill
Resort-style clubhouse, pool, and fitness
Gated, monitored entries
Confirm dues and CDD per home

Live Oak Preserve has a homeowners association with dues that vary by village, plus a Community Development District assessment billed on the property tax record. Confirm the specific village HOA dues and the current CDD line for the exact home; treat any figure as reported and verify with the listing.

HOA dues typically support the gated entries, the resort-style clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and common-area and preserve maintenance. The CDD assessment funds community infrastructure financed when the community was built.

A resort-style clubhouse with a pool, fitness center, playground, and tennis and basketball courts sits at the center of the community, with monitored gated entries.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Live Oak Preserve buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxHillsborough County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Live Oak Preserve.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Live Oak Preserve

Price it to the village, the lot, and the carrying cost, not the Zestimate.

If you are thinking about selling in Live Oak Preserve, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales within your village, matched to your lot and floor plan, not an automated estimate. In a multi-village master plan with a CDD, the village and the combined carrying cost set your number.

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 Live Oak Preserve, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping K-Bar Ranch, 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.

What is your Live Oak Preserve home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Live Oak Preserve matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Live Oak Preserve Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Live Oak Preserve 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

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 Live Oak Preserve?

Live Oak Preserve is a gated, master-planned community in New Tampa (ZIP 33647), Hillsborough County, set on roughly 1,300 acres with large wetland preserves, convenient to I-75 and I-275, USF, and the Wiregrass shopping corridor.

Is Live Oak Preserve a gated community?

Yes. Live Oak Preserve is a gated, master-planned community with monitored entries and a resort-style clubhouse at its center.

Does Live Oak Preserve have an HOA and a CDD?

Yes. The community has a homeowners association with dues that vary by village, plus a Community Development District assessment billed on the property tax record. Confirm the specific village dues and the current CDD line for the exact home before you buy.

What kind of homes are in Live Oak Preserve?

The community includes multiple villages, with single-family home villages and a townhome village built by different builders over time. Floor plans, lot sizes, and vintages vary from one village to the next.

What amenities does Live Oak Preserve have?

A resort-style clubhouse anchors the community, with a pool, fitness center, playground, and tennis and basketball courts, set among large wetland preserves with gated, monitored entries.

What schools serve Live Oak Preserve?

Homes here are served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. School assignment is by address within New Tampa, so confirm the exact zoning with the district for the specific home.

How far is Live Oak Preserve from I-75 and USF?

I-75 is roughly 5 to 10 minutes away in the Bruce B. Downs area, and the University of South Florida is about 15 to 20 minutes by car. Confirm your real drive at your departure time.

How far is Live Oak Preserve from Wiregrass and downtown Tampa?

The Shops at Wiregrass and Tampa Premium Outlets are roughly 15 to 20 minutes away, and downtown Tampa is about 25 to 35 minutes via I-75 and I-275.

How much are the HOA dues and CDD in Live Oak Preserve?

HOA dues vary by village and the CDD assessment is billed on the tax record, so there is no single figure. Treat any quoted amount as reported and confirm the current village dues and CDD line for the specific home with the listing and the tax record.

Is Live Oak Preserve a good place to buy?

For buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich New Tampa address with preserve views and easy regional access, it can be a strong fit. The combined HOA and CDD carrying cost and the specific village drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.

What should I check before buying in Live Oak Preserve?

Pick the right village, price the combined HOA dues and CDD assessment, read any preserve or pond adjacency and its upkeep, confirm HOA rules and any rental policy, and verify school zoning by address.

Are there townhomes in Live Oak Preserve?

Yes. In addition to the single-family villages, Live Oak Preserve includes a townhome village, which can be a lower-maintenance entry point into the gated community. Confirm the dues and rules for the specific village.

Does Live Oak Preserve allow rentals?

Rental policies are set by the homeowners association and can vary by village, so confirm the current rules and any leasing restrictions with the HOA before you buy if leasing is part of your plan.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in Live Oak Preserve?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a multi-village master plan where the village and the combined carrying cost swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Live Oak Preserve?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich master-planned community in New TampaExcellent fit

Households who value a resort-style clubhouse, pool, and preserve settingExcellent fit

Buyers who want easy access to I-75, USF, and the Wiregrass shopping corridorExcellent fit

People comfortable with a CDD assessment in addition to HOA duesExcellent fit

Buyers who will price the combined HOA and CDD carrying cost honestlyExcellent fit

Buyers who want acreage, privacy, and no community-wide feesProbably not

Those who want to avoid a CDD assessment on the tax billProbably not

Buyers who prefer an established, non-HOA neighborhood with mixed stockProbably not

Anyone who wants a rural or low-density settingProbably not

Buyers unwilling to confirm village dues and HOA rules before buyingProbably not

Get the inside read on Live Oak Preserve

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Live Oak Preserve home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Live Oak Preserve,New Tampa Homes for Sale

The 60-Second Overview

Who Live Oak Preserve is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Live Oak Preserve is performing right now

Live Oak Preserve on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Live Oak Preserve

USF building out its Tampa campus through 2026 and beyond

Bruce B. Downs resurfacing planned for 2026

Infill development near the community

Gated, amenity-driven master plan with CDD and HOA

USF on-campus football stadium taking shape near New Tampa

USF planning campus developments across 2026

Hillsborough County land sale to benefit New Tampa

The Live Oak Preserve buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Live Oak Preserve.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Live Oak Preserve holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Live Oak Preserve

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Live Oak Preserve is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Live Oak Preserve in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Live Oak Preserve buy.

Price it to the village, the lot, and the carrying cost, not the Zestimate.

In Live Oak Preserve, condition and view decide your number

What is your Live Oak Preserve home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Live Oak Preserve Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Live Oak Preserve?

Get the inside read on Live Oak Preserve

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Need to sell fast in Hillsborough County?

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Live Oak Preserve,
New Tampa Homes for Sale