Vacation-style living in Mirada near shopping and dining
Thirty-two miles northeast of Tampa, Mirada is a master-planned San Antonio community offering 21st-century homes with shared amenities, including Mirada Lagoon. "It's a resort lifestyle," says Giselle Gartzke, a real estate agent with Top Florida Homes and a Mirada resident. "The lagoon is a 15-acre man-made pool. They have kayaking, paddleboarding and a lot of events." Florida State Road 52 makes commuting a breeze, and there are groceries and restaurants close by. "You can go riding your golf cart to Publix," Gartzke says. There's also a 55-plus subdivision with private amenities. "They have their own clubhouse, pool and a lot of events — poker competitions, stuff like that," Gartzke says. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 1 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. "It's a very friendly community," Gartzke says. "You can stay here and have your own vacation."
Mirada's tropical colors and styles surround the resort style living.
There are plenty of retail options at the entrance plaza of Mirada.
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Spending the day at the lagoon
Mirada Lagoon is the neighborhood's most popular amenity, a 15-acre getaway with shimmering blue waters and sandy shores packed with family fun. "I come home and go straight to the lagoon," Gartzke says. "My son goes on the water slide and I can be working from the bar with a margarita." Paddleboards and kayaks are available to rent, and beach chairs are free to lounge in. Other highlights include an inflatable obstacle course, a splash park and food trucks. The neighborhood also has playgrounds and walking trails, including the Mirada Nature Trail, which passes by a dog park. "You can see birds and ponds with fish," Gartzke says. Folks in the 55-plus community have exclusive access to a pool, fitness center and courts for pickleball, tennis and bocce. Less than a mile away, golfers can hit the links on the Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club's public 18-hole course.
The aqua blue water of Mirada's lagoon keeps everyone cool in San Antonio.
Mirada's lagoon in San Antonio features an adult section for quiet days by the water.
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Groceries, small businesses and international flavors nearby
Along Florida State Road 52, there's a Publix and a handful of small businesses. "We have UPS, restaurants, grooming and nail salons," Gartzke says. Tasty Tokyo serves sushi and hibachi, while The Hungry Greek offers gyro pitas, falafel and other Mediterranean dishes. "All their salads are amazing," Gartzke says. A mile away, there are more restaurants along Curley Street, including Pancho's Villa Mexican Restaurant, with favorites like tamales, fried avocado tacos and sizzling steak fajitas. Nearby, San Antonio Restaurant is a laid-back spot to watch the game or shoot some pool with a cold beer and comfort food.
In San Antonio enjoy a taste of greek food at the Hungry Greek near Mirada.
Publix supplies the whole grocery list for Mirada locals.
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21st-century homes with a wide price range
Mirada offers a diverse range of 21st-century housing set along sidewalk-lined streets in planned subdivisions. "The majority are single-family homes, townhouses and villas — two houses in one lot," Gartzke says. "The monthly HOA is around $80, and that comes with internet and cable; it's $120 with the lagoon fee." Homes in the gated, 55-plus Medley at Mirada have homeowners association fees ranging from about $425 to $475, which go toward private amenities and community upkeep. Single-family homes are generally new traditional or contemporary ranch-style with clean, symmetrical lines, covered entryways and occasional details like stone accenting or board-and-batten shutters, depending on the subdivision. Common features include attached garages, covered patios and small lawns or rock gardens with succulents. Prices for these homes typically range from $300,000 to $800,000, depending on a home's size and features. Townhomes are generally smaller, with simple stucco facades, attached garages and rear porches; their prices range from $230,000 to $300,000. There are also a handful of larger Mediterranean-inspired homes with desirable features like multi-car garages, private pools and balconies. Prices range from $800,000 to $1.3 million.
Mirada is a new community outside of Tampa with a handful of different builders.
Homes in Mirada come standard with one and two-car garages.
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Getting around Mirada
Florida State Route 52 borders the neighborhood, offering easy access to Tampa, 33 miles southwest. "The commute is very simple. We're out of the chaos of Tampa's traffic," Gartzke says. Residential streets are sidewalk-lined and bike-friendly, and golf carts are popular around the neighborhood. Pasco County Public Transportation buses stop about 5 miles away in Wesley Chapel. BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel is 11 miles away, and Tampa International Airport is 37 miles away.
Mirada locals enjoy the countryside view whether biking, hiking or carting around.
Residents and four-legged friends in Mirada stretch their legs along the sidewalks.
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Dual-enrollment opportunities at Pasco High
Mirada is part of the Pasco County School District, rated B-plus overall by Niche. Local kids may start at the B-minus-rated San Antonio Elementary before moving to the C-plus-rated Pasco Middle. Pasco High earns a B and offers dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Pasco-Hernandez State College.
San Antonio Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1 and serves Mirada.
Pasco High School has 1,670 students in grades PK, 9-12 and serves Mirada.
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Community events at the lagoon
Every day, there's a happy hour at the lagoon, and each week is packed with different social events. "They have bingo, trivia, karaoke, bubble night — that's what I call resort style," Gartzke says. Most events, like Movies on the Turf, bingo and karaoke, are open to the public, but there are a handful of resident-only events, like fitness classes, trivia and cigar nights with live music. Seasonal traditions include an Easter egg hunt, a Halloween golf cart parade with trunk-or-treating and photo-ops with Santa and the Grinch in December.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
847
Median Age
45
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,162
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,075
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.9%
College Graduates
23.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
73.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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