The only thing larger than the homes found in East Lake is the 2,534-acre body of water on its western border. A census-designated place of over 30,000 people, East Lake sits adjacent to Lake Tarpon and is conveniently located less than 10 miles from Florida beaches and harbors. Life in East Lake is spent outdoors between its many parks, preserves and wildlife sanctuaries, as well as a few golf courses and recreational centers. Its real estate is equally diverse, with housing options ranging from apartment complexes to luxurious gated communities. “You’ve got three different sections in there,” Charles Rutenberg Realtor Karen Sewell says. “You’ve got the condo market, the townhome villa market and single-family homes. You can have up to multi-million-dollar homes in East Lake.”
Gated luxury communities can be found near the water in East Lake.
Highland Nature Park offers a boardwalks' view of Lake Tarpon and East Lake.
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Golfing, fishing and boating around Lake Tarpon
Lake Tarpon is widely regarded as one of the top largemouth bass fishing lakes in Florida. It's also known for bluegill, crappie and alligators. Boat ramps are found at the John Chestnut Sr. Park, which has over 250 acres of biking trails, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and a dog park. The East Lake Recreation Center has a baseball diamond and fields for soccer and lacrosse, while the Cypress Forest Recreation Center has an indoor basketball court and a couple of play spaces. There are also several country clubs and golf courses, many of which are found in gated communities such as East Lake Woodlands. “They have an 18-hole professional golf course,” Sewell says. “I’ve had golfers come and play on that course that are members of the Congressional Country Club in D.C., and they have told me they like this course better.”
It's always a great day for golf in East Lake with multiple courses and clubs.
John Chestnut Sr. Park has a large boat ramp facility in East Lake.
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Florida architecture with condos and townhomes
Neighborhoods are primarily located on the western edge, closest to the lake. Condos run between $150,000 and $350,000, while some villas and townhomes cost around $350,000 and $500,000. Spacious homes with 3-5 bedrooms and Florida, Craftsman or Mediterranean architecture will be $500,000 to $1 million, while larger custom homes with 5-10-acre lots will cost between $1 and $6 million. “It’s been well maintained since the 80s,” Sewell says. “Its reputation is not just nationwide, but worldwide. I’ve got people coming from Canada, France, England, Scotland and Ireland who know about East Lake.”
East Lake has a variety of home styles like Florida, Craftsman and Mediterranean influences.
Contemporary newer homes are blending into the relaxed community style of Oakridge and East Lake.
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Shopping and dining at Ridgemoor and Oldsmar Plaza
Locals benefit from having three shopping centers around the area. The Shoppes at Boot Ranch and Oldsmar Plaza are both located at the southwestern corner, while Ridgemoor Plaza is right next to the lake. The Shoppes has big box stores such as Walmart, Target and Publix, while Oldsmar is anchored by an AMC movie theater. Craft Street Kitchen grills prime and Wagyu beef smash burgers, while Clear Sky Club Haus serves tapas and pub grub alongside specialty cocktails.
Publix grocery store supplies East Lake residents with all the weekly needs.
Handmade daily specials at Craft Street Kitchen keep East Lake locals coming back.
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The educational pathways to East Lake High
East Lake is zoned for Pinellas County Schools and has multiple educational pathways depending on which end residents live on. Cypress Woods and Brooker Creek Elementary both have gifted and talented programs and were respectively rated an A and A-minus on Niche. Carwise Middle offers accelerated and advanced placement courses and earned a B-plus, while Tarpon Springs Middle is 10 miles northwest by Sunset Beach and earned an A-minus. East Lake High School has a 23-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a 99% graduation rate; it has an A rating on Niche. Solid Rock Community School is located north of Keystone Road and has a seed-to-table garden and lunch program with its own animal sanctuary.
Brooker Creek Elementary has 574 students in grades PK, K-5 and serves greater East Lake.
East Lake High School in East Lake Tarpon has a beautiful, sprawling campus.
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Bus travel through State Road 586
Most locals drive. East Lake Drive runs north and south through the community, while U.S. Highway 19 on the other side of Lake Tarpon brings commuters north to Port Richey and south into Clearwater. Though most locals drive, public transportation is available. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority has multiple bus stops on the south end by State Road 586. Route 812 takes passengers 5 miles southwest to the Countryside Mall, while Route 62 runs 21 miles south to Tyrone Square in Petersburg. The Mease Countryside Hospital is directly south of Oldsmar Plaza and is open for 24 hours. The Tampa International Airport is over 20 miles southeast.
Environmental factors
The south end is at the highest risk of flooding from hurricanes and heavy rainfall since its closest to the lake and Tampa Bay. The east side is also at risk of wildfires due to its heavy forestry.
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Developed on former farmland, the winding residential streets of Oak Ridge are now home to a suburban community seeking space to spread out under gnarled coastal trees hung with Spanish moss. While Oak Ridge is primarily residential, its proximity to connective roads provides residents with easy commutes to shopping, dining, education and coastal recreation hubs from Clearwater to New Port Richey. About 30 miles from Tampa, Oak Ridge supplies accessibility to urban amenities while remaining a quiet, suburban enclave off the Anclote River.
“Oak Ridge is different from a lot of other places in New Port Richey and Trinity because the properties sit on an acre of land or more and there are no deed restrictions. People can park campers and house a couple of ponies; it’s hard to find other neighborhoods nearby that will accommodate that,” says Venessa Finazzo, a Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway with expertise in areas from Tarpon Springs to New Port Richey. Custom built homes from 1970s ranch-styles to sprawling 2020s contemporary farmhouses sit on generous lots on the eastern side of Oak Ridge, selling for $500,000 to $1.6 million depending on square footage and age of construction. Backyard pools, RVs and mature trees hung with Spanish moss are common sights throughout the neighborhood.
A few gated communities line the western edge of Oak Ridge, most notably Magnolia Estates, developed in the early 2000s. Neat rows of stucco single-family homes with nods to Spanish Revival and Craftsman styles sit on lots of half an acre or less along the community’s residential sidewalks, selling for $600,000 to $750,000. Community amenities like a playground and private boat launch into the Anclote River draw residents who don’t mind a smaller lot and HOA fees.
“We have very highly desired schools that are top performers in sports and academics,” Finazzo says. Kids can attend Seven Springs Elementary School which earns a C-plus on Niche, followed by Seven Springs Middle School which earns a B-plus and James W. Mitchell High School which earns an A. James. W. Mitchell High is Pasco County’s highest rated high school, and school pride shines at Mustangs sporting events from varsity football to basketball.
Oakridge Park is a cozy community park on the western edge of Oak Ridge, populated by a couple ball diamonds and playground surrounded by picnic tables and shady mature trees. For residents seeking the fishing, boating and waterfront amenities available along the Gulf of Mexico, public parks, boat launches and sandy beaches line the coast within 7 miles of Oak Ridge. For residents of Magnolia Estates, backyard access to the Anclote River and a community boat launch is available within their gated community.
While Oak Ridge is primarily residential, locals have access to several shopping plazas for essentials and retail shopping within a few miles. Seven Springs Boulevard connects residents to the specialty businesses and Publix at Chelsea Place as well as the Bealls and Walgreens off the 54, each within 3 miles of Oak Ridge. More extensive retail options like Target and Ulta as well as HCA Florida Trinity Hospital are less than 5 miles away further down the 54. Closer to home, residents can grab authentic Greek cuisine at Seven Springs Souvlaki or watch the game at The Stadium’s bar.
Heading east toward Holiday, Oak Ridge residents can access Highway 19 and drive to coastal tourist and commuter hubs like Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. A handful of GOPASCO bus stops off Seven Springs Boulevard can take residents on fixed routes around Pasco County, and locals looking to access the airport or city life in Tampa start their 30-mile drive down that same stretch of road.
Oak Ridge’s position between Holiday, Tarpon Springs, Trinity and New Port Richey means residents can drive less than 6 miles to attend community events. The Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival packs tens of thousands of foodies and vendor marketgoers along the Craig Park waterfront each fall, and the Trinity Farmers Market pops up local vendors, food trucks, live music and pet adoption booths at Generations Christian Church on the first Saturday of each month.
Several areas of Oak Ridge contain properties run through by small creeks which require owners to purchase flood insurance. Property values and new residents’ purchasing choices are partially influenced by whether or not flood insurance is required on any individual property.
Property Mix - Square Feet
East Lake Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
30,929
Median Age
51
Population under 18
18.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.5%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,602
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$118,443
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96%
College Graduates
44.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.7%
% Population in Labor Force
54.1%
Below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat friendly
Bike Score®®
30/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®®
30/ 100
Not friendly
Transit Score®®
0/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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