Retreat at Carrollwood in Tampa

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Carrollwood Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Gated maintenance-free single-residential community · Tampa · ZIP 33618

A gated, maintenance-free single-residential community in the Lake Magdalene area of Carrollwood in Tampa.

Gated & maintenance-freeNewer constructionCentral Carrollwood
Live Market Pulse
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a gated, newer, maintenance-free community where the HOA covers exterior upkeep and landscaping; the HOA fee and what it covers, whether a CDD applies, the builder warranty on new homes, and the flood zone per lot decide value, so read the details for a specific home.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Retreat at Carrollwood is a gated single-residential community in the Lake Magdalene area of Carrollwood in Tampa, established in 2013, so the read is a newer, maintenance-free community read: it offers maintenance-free living with the community handling exterior upkeep and landscaping, homes with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths built to be energy efficient, and both resale and new homes available in its building phase. Because it is gated and maintenance-free, the HOA matters: confirm the fee and exactly what it covers, and confirm whether a CDD applies. For new-construction homes, read the builder warranty. The location is central, less than 3 miles from St. Joseph's Hospital North and easily accessible from I-275 and the Veterans Expressway, with Tampa International Airport about 20 minutes away, and it is zoned for A-rated public schools (confirm zoning). Lot position and floor plan drive value; confirm the flood zone per lot. Your leverage is reading the HOA, any CDD, the warranty, and the flood read before you buy."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Retreat at Carrollwood is a gated single-residential community in the Lake Magdalene area of Carrollwood in Tampa, in the 33618 ZIP, established in 2013. It is newer construction, still with both resale and new homes available in its building phase.

The community is built around maintenance-free living: the community handles exterior upkeep and landscaping. Homes have 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths and are built to be energy efficient. Because the HOA covers exterior and landscaping, confirm the fee and exactly what it covers, and confirm whether a CDD applies.

The location is central. It is less than 3 miles from St. Joseph's Hospital North, easily accessible from I-275 and the Veterans Expressway, with Tampa International Airport about 20 minutes away, and it is zoned for A-rated public schools (confirm zoning). For new-construction homes, read the builder warranty.

For buyers who want a gated, newer, low-maintenance single-family home in central Carrollwood, Retreat at Carrollwood is a distinctive option. The work is reading the HOA fee and coverage, confirming any CDD, reading the builder warranty on new homes, and confirming the flood zone per lot before you buy.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated, newer, maintenance-free single-family home
  • Anyone drawn to central Carrollwood near hospitals and the Veterans Expressway
  • Buyers who want 3 to 5 bedrooms and energy-efficient construction
  • Buyers who will confirm the HOA fee, any CDD, and the flood read

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an older, established home with mature trees
  • Anyone seeking the lowest possible monthly carrying cost
  • Buyers who will not confirm the HOA coverage and any CDD
  • Buyers who want a large private acreage or no association

How Retreat at Carrollwood 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 Retreat at Carrollwood 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 Retreat at Carrollwood 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

Retreat at Carrollwood sits in Tampa, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Veterans Expressway~3-6 min · regional connector
I-275~5-10 min · regional connector
St. Joseph's Hospital North~5-10 min · less than 3 miles away
Tampa International Airport (TPA)~15-25 min · about 20 minutes away
Downtown Tampa~20-30 min · via I-275
Carrollwood Village~5-10 min · nearby shopping & dining

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
Retreat at Carrollwood (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

Retreat at Carrollwood 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.

Public

Hillsborough County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

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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 Retreat at Carrollwood address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Retreat at Carrollwood: the gated, maintenance-free, newer construction, the HOA fee and coverage, whether a CDD applies, and the A-rated schools nearby. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Retreat at Carrollwood

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

Net OutlookBullishThe gated, newer, maintenance-free homes near hospitals, the Veterans Expressway, and A-rated schools support demand, while the defining watch items are the HOA fee and coverage, whether a CDD applies, the builder warranty on new homes, and the flood zone per lot.

Gated, newer, maintenance-free homes near hospitals and the Veterans

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A gated, newer, maintenance-free community in central Carrollwood near hospitals and the Veterans Expressway is a distinctive draw.

HOA covers exterior and landscaping

Ongoing
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The HOA covers exterior upkeep and landscaping; confirm the fee and exactly what it covers.

Confirm whether a CDD applies

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Confirm whether a CDD applies, which would add to the annual carrying cost on the tax bill.

A-rated public schools nearby

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The community is zoned for A-rated public schools, which supports demand; confirm the current zoning for a specific address.

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 Retreat at Carrollwood, 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 2024
    Community

    Retreat at Carrollwood, a gated maintenance-free community in Tampa

    Retreat at Carrollwood is a gated single-residential community in the Lake Magdalene area of Carrollwood established in 2013, offering maintenance-free living with both resale and new homes. Why it matters: A gated, maintenance-free community; confirm the HOA fee and coverage, and any CDD. 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 Retreat at Carrollwood, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the HOA fee and coverage. The HOA covers exterior upkeep and landscaping; confirm the current fee and exactly what is included before you judge any home.

2

Confirm whether a CDD applies. Ask whether a CDD is assessed, which would add to the annual carrying cost on the tax bill.

3

Read the builder warranty. For new-construction homes, read the builder warranty and what it covers.

4

Confirm the flood zone per lot. Pull the flood zone for the specific lot before you offer.

5

Compare central Carrollwood options, and cross-shop Carrollwood for a broader look at the area.

Best Buy
A well-positioned floor plan on a strong lot in a community with a confirmed HOA and no surprise CDD
Biggest Risk
An unconfirmed CDD, an HOA fee that covers less than expected, or a weak flood read on the lot
Best Lot
A better-positioned lot with a strong floor plan
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA fee and coverage, any CDD, the builder warranty, and the flood zone per lot
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

Retreat at Carrollwood is a gated single-residential community in the Lake Magdalene area of Carrollwood in Tampa, in the 33618 ZIP, established in 2013. It is newer construction, still with both resale and new homes available in its building phase. Homes have 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths and are built to be energy efficient. The community offers maintenance-free living, handling exterior upkeep and landscaping. It is less than 3 miles from St. Joseph's Hospital North, easily accessible from I-275 and the Veterans Expressway, with Tampa International Airport about 20 minutes away, and is zoned for A-rated public schools (confirm zoning). The defining factors in value are the HOA fee and coverage, whether a CDD applies, the builder warranty on new homes, and the lot position and floor plan; confirm the flood zone per lot.

The takeaway

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

The Entry Plan

Smaller floor plans on standard lots, the entry into gated, maintenance-free Retreat at Carrollwood living.

Lowest entry
The Core Floor Plan

Mid-size floor plans on solid lots, the heart of the resale and new-home market here.

Most inventory
The Premium Plan & Lot

Larger floor plans on the best-positioned lots, the homes 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 Plan
Smaller floor plans on standard lots, the entry into gated, maintenance-free Retreat at Carrollwood living.
The Core Floor Plan
Mid-size floor plans on solid lots, the heart of the resale and new-home market here.
The Premium Plan & Lot
Larger floor plans on the best-positioned lots, the homes 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
  • 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 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.

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 Retreat at Carrollwood

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 gated, maintenance-free, newer construction sells the home. The deal is won or lost on the HOA fee and coverage, any CDD, the builder warranty, and the flood read.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk3.0/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

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 Retreat at Carrollwood 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 Retreat at Carrollwood, 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.

Retreat at Carrollwood in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, newer, maintenance-free single-family home in central Carrollwood.
Biggest advantageA gated, maintenance-free community near hospitals, the Veterans Expressway, and A-rated schools.
Biggest riskAn unconfirmed CDD, the HOA coverage, or the flood read on the lot.
Sweet spotA well-positioned floor plan on a strong lot with a confirmed HOA and no surprise CDD.
Avoid ifYou want an older, established home or no association and no homework.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Monthly HOA fee, confirm coverage
  • HOA covers exterior & landscaping
  • Confirm whether a CDD applies
  • Read the builder warranty on new homes
  • Confirm the flood zone per lot

A monthly HOA fee applies and the community handles exterior upkeep and landscaping for maintenance-free living; confirm the current fee and exactly what it covers. Confirm whether a CDD applies, which would add to the annual carrying cost on the tax bill.

The HOA covers exterior upkeep and landscaping; confirm exactly what is included for a specific home.

Confirm the community amenities and what the HOA provides for a 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 Retreat at Carrollwood, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Carrollwood, 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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Retreat at Carrollwood Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Retreat at Carrollwood 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 Retreat at Carrollwood?
It is a gated single-residential community in the Lake Magdalene area of Carrollwood in Tampa, in the 33618 ZIP, less than 3 miles from St. Joseph's Hospital North and easily accessible from I-275 and the Veterans Expressway.
Is Retreat at Carrollwood gated?
Yes. It is a gated single-residential community in the Lake Magdalene area of Carrollwood.
When was the community established?
It was established in 2013, so it is newer construction, still with both resale and new homes available in its building phase.
Is it a maintenance-free community?
Yes. The community offers maintenance-free living, handling exterior upkeep and landscaping; confirm exactly what the HOA covers for a specific home.
What does the HOA cover and what is the fee?
The HOA covers exterior upkeep and landscaping. Confirm the current fee and exactly what it covers before you offer.
Is there a CDD at Retreat at Carrollwood?
Confirm whether a CDD applies. A CDD would add to the annual carrying cost on the tax bill, so verify it for a specific home.
What kinds of homes are here?
Homes have 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4 baths and are built to be energy efficient, with both resale and new homes available in the building phase.
Is there new construction available?
Yes. Both resale and new homes are available in its building phase. For new-construction homes, read the builder warranty and what it covers.
What schools serve the community?
It is zoned for A-rated public schools; confirm the current zoning for a specific address.
How far is it from the airport and downtown?
Tampa International Airport is about 20 minutes away, and downtown Tampa is roughly twenty to thirty minutes by car via I-275.
What should I check before buying here?
Confirm the HOA fee and coverage, confirm whether a CDD applies, read the builder warranty on new-construction homes, confirm the flood zone per lot, and weigh the lot position and floor plan.
Is the community in a flood zone?
Confirm the flood zone per lot. The flood read varies by lot, so pull it for the specific address before you offer.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. In a community where the HOA coverage, any CDD, the builder warranty, and the flood read swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a gated, newer, maintenance-free single-family homeExcellent fit
Anyone drawn to central Carrollwood near hospitals and the Veterans ExpresswayExcellent fit
Buyers who want 3 to 5 bedrooms and energy-efficient constructionExcellent fit
Buyers who value A-rated schools nearby (confirm zoning)Excellent fit
Buyers who will confirm the HOA fee, any CDD, and the flood readExcellent fit
Buyers who want an older, established home with mature treesProbably not
Anyone seeking the lowest possible monthly carrying costProbably not
Buyers who will not confirm the HOA coverage and any CDDProbably not
Buyers who want a large private acreage or no associationProbably not
Buyers who will not read the builder warranty or the flood readProbably not

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