Egypt Lake-Leto is Florida’s trifecta of development
Egypt Lake-Leto is made up of not one but three communities. A census-designated places with over 38,000 residents, Egypt Lake-Leto comprises the Egypt Lake, Leto and West Park Estates communities north of the Tampa International Airport. The differences between those communities extend well past the local architecture, with the area being fully built out by local restaurants, businesses and storefronts, including Hoss Allal’s Tampa Thrift shop. “It’s a combination of a neighborhood and shopping area,” Allal says. “There are so many reasons to get into this neighborhood. Doctors, cars, furniture. It’s a major shopping destination.”
This main freeway is the epicenter to get to the local businesses and homes near Egypt Lake-Leto.
There are many shopping options in the area for residents to enjoy near Egypt Lake-Leto.
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A shopping spree down Dale Mabry Highway
Most shopping centers are either found to the north alongside Waters Avenue or south along State Road 580. Local retail consists of furniture stores, car dealers and small shops, as well as supermarkets such as Publix and Winn-Dixie. Dining options include local restaurants ranging from pizzerias and Italian steakhouses to sports bars and fast food. “It’s a good location,” Allal says. “It’s right off Dale Mabry Highway next to Cane’s and CVS. Super Walmart is down the road, there’s a Lexus – all the big dogs are here.”
There is more than one Publix to serve the residents of the area of This main freeway is the epicenter to get to the local businesses and homes near Egypt Lake-Leto.
Prime Time Bar and Grill is close to Egypt Lake-Leto and its
a perfect spot to watch the game.
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The HART of public transportation
It’s easy to get around Egypt Lake-Leto by foot with plenty of sidewalks along shopping centers and in residential subdivisions. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit provides public transportation for Egypt Lake-Leto through three routes along Waters, Himes and Hillsborough Avenues. Bus and streetcar connections make it simple to navigate the county from Town’ N Country 6 miles east to Sun City Center 35 miles south. The AdventHealth Carrollwood Hospital is located directly east of the highway and is open for 24 hours. The Dale Mabry route can take passengers 7 miles southwest to the Tampa International Airport.
Public Transportation is a fairly popular option in the Egypt Lake-Leto area.
The Advent Hospital near Egypt Lake-Leto can cover basic aid to emergencies.
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Parks and rec centers around Egypt Lake
There are many parks and public spaces to accompany the local retail. Egypt Lake Recreation Center has a shaded playground with lighted basketball and tennis courts, while Cacciatore Park has natural areas and a small pond. The West Park Sports Complex has baseball diamonds and a 5-acre off-leash dog park, while ZooTampa is located on the east side at Lowry Park. Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is about 2 miles south of the community along U.S. Route 92, and Interstate 275, just a couple of miles farther south, runs east to downtown Tampa.
The Egypt Lake Recreation Center has a pavilion where residents can enjoy a covered picnic.
Zoo Tampa, in Lowry Park, is a wonderful place for young minds to begin learning the world.
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From condos to Cape Cod architecture
Egypt Lake-Leto offers a diverse real estate market. Most of the condo communities in the area will have units available between $100,000 and $300,000, while many modern townhomes and stucco houses will list between $300,000 and $500,000. New Cape Cod, contemporary and custom builds with one-acre lots will have a higher price point between $500,000 and $750,000, while larger 5,000-square-foot homes with multiple stories and lakefront access will be between $1-$3 million.
This brick ranch-style house is a popular home style in the Egypt Lake-Leto area.
Contemporary homes are also being built in the Egypt Lake-Leto area.
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Local Hillsborough County Public Schools
Egypt Lake-Leto is zoned for the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, which earned a B-plus on Niche and was rated the second-best school district in the Tampa area. With more than 10 campuses around the area, Hillsborough County Public Schools have a 22-to-1 student-teacher ratio and is highly rated for its college prep and International Baccalaureate programs.
Hillsborough High was built large with the idea that the students would not outgrow it.
Memorial Middle is changing the game with diverse opportunity programs.
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Environmental factors
Heavy foot and car traffic leads to noise congestion and sub-par air quality within the community. The area is also prone to strong winds during hurricane season.
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