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Rural golfing community near lakes and nature preserves
Split in half by Florida State Toll Road 568 and Veterans Expressway, the Calusa neighborhood in Cheval, Florida is anything but busy. A slower-paced lifestyle means days are spent at one of several golf courses or country clubs. Weekends might look like neighbors grabbing breakfast at Revelations Café and fishing at one of many small lakes sprinkled about the area. A collection of houses of worship line FL-568. Calusa is within 20 miles of all that the Greater Tampa Bay has to offer.
Heritage Harbor golfers teeing off for a fun day of golf near Calusa.
Enjoy a ride along the scenic Upper Tampa Bay Trail near Calusa.
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A gated Cheval golfing community and luxury condos
The entirety of Calusa is painted with subdivisions, small ponds and cul-de-sac streets. Mediterranean homes, with split floor plans and four—to five-bedrooms, are available in The Club at Cheval gated community, priced from $525,000 to $600,000. Residents enjoy a clubhouse and its restaurant, The Tavern, as well as an outdoor pool. On the opposite side of FL-568 are condos that offer garages and assigned parking spots. Homebuyers can expect one-bedroom condos to start at $190,000 and condos with two bedrooms at $265,000.
There are lovely condos in Calusa for folks that like a low maintenance lifestyle.
Cheval is a paradise for golfers who love to play year round near Calusa.
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Cheval schools rated A-minus or higher
Schwarzkopf Elementary and Martinez Middle schools earn A and A-minus ratings from Niche. Steinbrenner High School holds an A. Private school options include Tampa Christian Community School and Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The University of South Florida is about 11 miles south via Dale Mabry Highway.
Martinez Middle is named after former Florida Governor Bob Martinez. and is in Lutz.
Hillsborough County Public Schools named the school in honor of General H Norman Schwarzkopf.
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USF Equestrian team and Tournament Players Club
The closest park is Calusa Trace, which is within walking distance of some homes. The park’s playground offers multiple slides and swings, hopscotch squares and a basketball court. For larger swaths of green space, locals head to Northdale Lake Park to explore almost 3 miles of trail or Brooker Creek Headwaters Nature Preserve.
Golfing is the most popular choice for outdoor recreation in Calusa. Those teeing off have their pick of fairways; the neighborhood is home to The Club at Cheval and Tournament Players Club, an 18-hole course with challenging wetlands. Cheval also has its own equestrian center, which provides training and boarding services. The center also hosts children’s summer camps and the University of South Florida Equestrian Team.
You can find a great horse riding facility near Calusa.
The practice range at TPC is a popular spot for the golf enthusiasts near Calusa.
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Freshly brewed coffee in Northgate Square
Less than 1 mile away on Van Dyke Road is Northgate Square, a shopping center with Publix Super Market, Kohl’s and Revelations Café, a Christian brunch spot that offers a private prayer room. Across from the café is Van Dyke Commons, a strip mall housing fast food chains, HomeGoods and local hot spots Umami Sushi and House of Brews. For department and specialty stores, Calusa residents trek south to Westfield Citrus Park Mall or north to Tampa Premium Outlets, both 10 miles in either direction.
In Calusa you can find a great breakfast at Revelations Cafe.
Publix in the North Gate Square shopping center is just around the corner from Calusa.
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From clubhouse karaoke to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The Tavern, a restaurant on the grounds of The Club at Cheval, hosts weekly bingo, trivia and karaoke for members. Calusa is within 15 miles of iconic Tampa attractions like Busch Gardens and the Museum of Science and Industry.
Getting in and around Calusa
Calusa is located in Hillsborough County, west of Lutz and east of Keystone. Major throughways include Florida State Road 597, or Dale Mabry Highway, and State Road 589, also known as Suncoast Parkway. St. Joseph’s Hospital is situated less than 1 mile outside of the neighborhood. Tampa and the nearest international airport are roughly 17 miles south of Calusa.
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Transit
Airport
Tampa International
29 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Calusa
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Calusa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Calusa, Cheval sell after 83 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Calusa, Cheval over the last 12 months is $411,500, up 19% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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IMMACULATE!! This spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo features a sun balcony. Kitchen has Electric stove, microwave, dishwasher, Formica counter tops. Freshly painted interior, Slider off family room to private balcony. washer and dryer on the closet, utility closet. Third Floor unit. Open parking. On site Club house, community pool, fitness ctr., tennis courts. Near Veterans Expressway for easy
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Discover refined condominium living in this immaculate two-bedroom, two-bath, third-floor unit in the heart of Lutz. Features laminate flooring, fresh interior paint, walk-in closets and a private balcony. A rare one-car garage is included—uncommon in this community. Enjoy resort-style amenities like a pool, tennis courts and dog park, with fast
1 bedroom 1 bath condominium in one of the most tranquil areas. Lutz on Calusa trail This condo is convenient and close to everything in Tampa bay , there is a open kitchen /dining room and living room , this is very spacious condo , this is a very clean environment with a pool ,club house, dog trail, tennis court, this condo is perfect for the tranquility you deserve after a long day of
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,163
Median Age
44
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,560
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,598
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
53°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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