With a population of approximately 872, Crystal Springs retains a small-town atmosphere in the countryside. While surrounding areas have commercialized, Crystal Springs has remained under the radar, preserving its history and undeveloped land — its wetlands were once the hunting grounds of the Indigenous Seminole people. Full of open fields and canopies of trees, Crystal Springs allows residents to feel immersed in Floridian nature. Despite its rural setting, an abundance of stores and restaurants are nearby in Zephyrhills. Crystal Springs residents can liven up their daily routine and connect with their neighbors during Friday night auctions or invite friends to celebrations at a local community center.
Tree-lined dirt roads and wetlands define Crystal Springs’ scenic charm and serene atmosphere.
Wetlands in Crystal Springs provide nature views and vital habitats for native species.
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Simpler homes on large lots
Northeast of Tampa, Crystal Springs is composed of farmlands and single-family homes. “People move there because it’s more of a country area and is secluded. There’s more land and acreage,” says real estate agent Edie Diana Baker who works with Keystone Property Consulting Firm and has four years of experience in the area. Towering pine trees and moss-covered oaks shade lots that can extend to multiple acres. From grazing cows and horses to barns, the town has its rustic charms, although the dusty roads wind through swampy landscapes prone to flooding. Common with rural areas, Crystal Springs doesn’t have sidewalks and is a car-dependent community. As for architecture, the styles include farmhouses, modest ranch-style houses and manufactured homes. An RV Park offers more temporary living. Sales prices range from $130,000 for a cottage to $500,000 for a log cabin on 6 acres of land. “It’s an upcoming area, but it’s more affordable right now,” Baker says.
Single-story ranch homes are common in Crystal Springs, often on tree-shaded lots with private driveways.
Colonial RV Park sits in Crystal Springs, just minutes from Zephyrhills amenities.
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Pasco County Schools
Students in Crystal Springs are served by the Pasco County School District, which earns a B-plus rating according to Niche. Schools include West Zephyrhills Elementary, Raymond B. Stewart Middle and Zephyrhills High. The elementary school has a C grade, the middle school earns a C-plus and the high school has a B-minus rating. The high school offers a range of elective courses from Personal Financial Lit to Criminal Justice.
Zephyrhills High School has an overall Niche score of B-.
West Zephyrhills Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Raymond B. Stewart Middle School is a public, 6-8 middle school located in Zephyrhills, Florida and is part of the Pasco County School District.
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From springs to hiking
Surrounding the community, the Crystal Springs Preserve features natural, untouched landscapes. The recreation area provides boardwalk trails, views of the spring and a nature center where people can learn about the ecosystem. Notably, the area isn’t open to public use, and trips to the preserve must be scheduled in advance. At the Upper Hillsborough Preserve Alston Tract, people can hike, camp or go horseback riding among pine groves and swamplands.
Crystal Springs wetlands safeguard water, curb floods, and nurture local wildlife.
Take a walk along the wooded pathway at Crystal Springs Preserve.
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Shops and restaurants, mostly in Zephyrhills
For snacks and beverages, locals can go to the Circle K convenience store, while getting groceries requires a drive to the Save A Lot in Zephyrhills. To go out to eat, residents can visit Joanne's Family Restaurant for a no-frills diner setting and classic breakfasts. In Zephyrhills, locals can go to Saigon Café to eat Vietnamese dishes in a laidback, modern interior. For authentic Mexican, people can visit Taco Amigo, a counter-serve spot with covered picnic table seating.
Living in Crystal Springs means Zephyrhills is right around the corner for everyday needs.
Taco Amigo is the beloved Mexican joint dishing up tacos and burritos for locals.
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Auctions and celebrations
At the Crystal Springs Community Center, locals can attend regular events including auctions or host their own private events like graduation parties, birthday parties and weddings. Skydive City Zephyrhills helps people skydive and parachute for an adrenaline-fueled, heart-pumping experience.
Skydive City Zephyrhills is a world-renowned facility offering tandem and solo jumps, training and a bar.
The Zephyrhills' slogan, "Jump right in" takes influence from its' sky diving history.
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Down Interstate 4 to Tampa
About 33 miles from downtown Tampa, residents can easily commute via Interstate 4 by car since there is no public transit in the area. As for the nearby medical center, locals can go to AdventHealth Zephyrhills. Residents can also access the Tampa International Airport for further travel from business trips to vacations.
Tampa International Airport is a major airport linking Tampa area residents to the world.
AdventHealth Zephyrhills provides high-tech, leading-edge medical treatments to residents.
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