Why Live in Ballantrae
Ballantrae, located in Land O' Lakes, Florida, is a neighborhood divided into six villages: Castleway, Cunningham, Lintower, Braemar, Ayrshire, and Straiton. The area features curving roads, small bodies of water, and wide sidewalks lined with towering oaks. Home styles vary, with townhomes in Straiton, split-level homes in Lintower, and larger five-bedroom homes in Cunningham. Castleway offers the largest and most expensive homes. The neighborhood's homeowners association provides basic television and security guards. For outdoor activities, residents can visit Odessa Community Park, about 5 miles away, or access the Suncoast trailhead for a 54-mile paved path. Keystone Park and Recreation Center offers additional recreational options, and golf enthusiasts can join the Tournament Players Club Tampa Bay. Ballantrae Shoppes, located along State Road 54, features dining options like Fish Bowl Kitchen and The Hungry Greek, with major shopping centers and Tampa Premium Outlets nearby. While the neighborhood itself doesn't host major events, residents can enjoy festivals in the Greater Tampa Bay area, such as the Gasparilla Pirate Festival and St. Pete Pride. Ballantrae is conveniently situated about 7 miles west of Interstate 75 and 2 miles east of Suncoast Parkway, with Tampa International Airport approximately 15 minutes away. The Pasco County School system serves the area, with highly rated schools like Bexley Elementary, Charles S. Rushe Middle School, and Sunlake High School. Immediate medical care is available at St. Joseph’s Hospital and AdventHealth Central Pasco, both 2 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ballantrae a good place to live?
Ballantrae is a good place to live. Ballantrae is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Ballantrae is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 35. The average household income is $155,854 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Ballantrae are home owners, with 17.4% of residents renting and 82.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ballantrae can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ballantrae neighborhood guide.
Is Ballantrae, FL a safe neighborhood?
Ballantrae, FL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ballantrae?
The median home price in Ballantrae is $541,160. If you put a 20% down payment of $108,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $120K a year to afford the median home price in Ballantrae. The average household income in Ballantrae is $156K.
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Home Trends in Ballantrae, FL
On average, homes in Ballantrae, Land O Lakes sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ballantrae, Land O Lakes over the last 12 months is $593,250, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$593,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$524,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$560,415
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$204,450
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$310
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
91
Median List Price
$541,160
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%