Palmetto Cove is a gated townhome community in east Tampa, off Limerick Drive in the Mango and Palm River part of Hillsborough County, ZIP 33610. The townhomes were built around 2007 to 2008, with two-story two and three bedroom floor plans roughly in the 1,360 to 1,530 square foot range (county and listing records, 2026).
This is a maintenance-inclusive community. The monthly HOA dues are high by townhome standards because they bundle exterior and grounds upkeep, the community roads, the pool, master property insurance, water, sewer, trash, pest control, and cable and internet (HOA listing summaries, 2026). That trade, a higher monthly fee for lock-and-leave simplicity, is the defining feature of the buy.
Because it is one gated community rather than a sprawl of subdivisions, the deal is made or lost on the association, not the area average. The reserves, the roof and exterior condition, any pending special assessment, and the specific unit are what set the number, so the diligence is on the HOA budget and the building, not just the finishes inside.
The pitch is access and simplicity: a gated townhome with most upkeep handled, close to I-4 and I-75 and the Brandon retail corridor, with downtown Tampa and the airport a manageable drive. The work is confirming the HOA scope, the reserve health, and the condition before you fall for the convenience.
