The Best Homes in the Best School Districts in Tampa Bay

August marks Back-to-School Month here in Tampa Bay. It signals the end of summer vacation and the beginning of another great school year. It also means a very busy time in the real estate industry as well. To help tie these two items together, here is a collection of the best homes in the best school districts in Tampa Bay.

The list broken down into the top five public high schools throughout Hillsborough County and the top three homes for sale in each school district. Here are the homes:

Plant High School

1. 5111 W. San Jose St., Tampa

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 5,137 sq. ft.
$2,599,000

2. 4916 New Providence Ave., Tampa

5 Beds | 5 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths | 6,322 sq. ft.
$1,595,000

3. 5026 W. Dickens Ave., Tampa

5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,367 sq. ft.
$1,295,000

Newsome High School

1. 6116 Kestrelridge Dr., Lithia

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4,117 sq. ft.
$579,900

2. 5752 Eaglemount Cir., Lithia

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,229 sq. ft.
$565,000

3. 5907 Alana Leigh Pl., Lithia

5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3,597 sq. ft.
$588,000

Steinbrenner High School

1. 4110 Highland Park Cir., Lutz

5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 5,761 sq. ft.
$1,169,000

2. 4526 Cheval Blvd., Lutz

6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,818 sq. ft.
$1,893,000


 

3. 8660 Tarpon Springs Rd., Odessa

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2,309 sq. ft.
$600,000

Bloomingdale High School

1. 1007 Centerbrook Dr., Brandon

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 3,496 sq. ft.
$585,000


 

2. 1405 Lido Dr., Brandon

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 4,427 sq. ft.
$369,900

3. 115 Laurel Tree Way, Brandon

4 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,885 sq. ft.
$335,000

Sickles High School

1. 15004 Maurine Cove. Ln., Odessa

4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3,970 sq. ft.
$899,000

2. 10716 Beagle Run Pl., Tampa

4 Beds | 4 Baths | 4,480 sq. ft.
$924,000

3. 9813 Tree Tops Lake Rd., Tampa

5 Beds | 5 Baths | 4,280 sq. ft.
$995,000

Thanks for checking out this list of the best homes in the best school districts in Tampa Bay. Be sure to pass this list along to everyone you know on social media. Don't see your school or your home on this list? Post a comment and shout out your school.

Top 10 Homes to Fall in Love With Right Now in Tampa

Top 10 Homes to Fall in Love With in Tampa Bay Right Now
Valentine's Day is a holiday that should be shared with the loved ones in your life. So on this Valentine's Day, make sure to give the special someone in your life a great reminder of your love and gratitude. And by love and gratitude, I mean some chocolate and roses! But if sweets and flowers aren't your thing, here are the top 10 homes in Tampa Bay to fall in love with right now.



#10
1900 S. Cardenas Ave., Tampa, Fla.
$6,900,000
  
Located in prestigious Golfview, this magnificent home is situated amongst towering oaks on approximately 4 acres overlooking a large pond and the 4th green of Palma Ceia's Golf Course. The 10,771 square foot mansion boasts 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths and the highest quality construction and amenities. There is intricate millwork throughout including a library paneled with 200 year old sunken cypress, custom built-ins throughout the home, Mahogany transoms, and coffered ceilings.

#9
3401 S. Beach Dr., Tampa, Fla.
$3,599,000
  
This 5 bathroom, 5 full bathroom, 2 half bathroom Mediterranean home with a gated entrance features a protected, double lift boat dock with your own private beach on the outside plus 6,801 sq. ft. of living space on the inside. Access the master suite bedroom upstairs, via either the elevator or the grand staircase.

#8
19105 Merry Ln., Lutz, Fla.
$2,750,000
  
Encompassing over 9,000 sq. ft. of beautifully designed living space, this home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, library, wine room, gym, gallery, pool, spa and 4 car garage. Downstairs features luxurious master suite with separate baths and closets; “state-of-the-art” gourmet kitchen with dual dishwashers and ovens, Wolfe Gas cooktop with griddle overlooking the family room and Italian custom bar; butler’s pantry; formal dining room has ceiling fresco and 800 bottle wine room; formal library with gas fireplace and Vincenza stone carved limestone mantle and endless views of the lake and pool.

#7
11410 Trotting Down Ln., Odessa, Fla.
$2,950,000
  
Enter your equine estate though massive security gates over a circular, paver-filled driveway. Improvements completed in 2008 includes 11,900 sq. ft. under all roofs. This home features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 1 half bath plus a 3-car garage. The true highlights of this house include a separate 4-car storage building and workshop with room for an RV and a 9 stall horse barn.

#6
826 S. Edison Ave., Tampa, Fla.
$2,470,000
  
Enjoy Historic Hyde Park charm in the comfort of a home built in 2007 complete with all the modern conveniences. Relax on the front porch or balconies & take in the bay views. Custom designed & built to commercial standards, the structural details are exceptional such as 2-story poured concrete construction, hurricane windows & doors, steel framing, custom fabricated steel staircase, & 45 KW generator. The main house has 4 bedrooms 6 ½ baths, chef’s kitchen, open floor plan, media room, downstairs guest room, office with custom built-ins, fitness room, 2 laundry rooms & loads of storage space.

#5
12302 Stonelake Ranch Blvd., Thonotosassa, Fla.
$3,200,000
  
This home is nestled on just over 3 acres overlooking Lake Hendry. It features a grand foyer with a double, floating staircase; a living room with an exquisite ceiling and gas fireplace. The master suite boasts coffered ceilings, sitting area, and crown molding. Special amenities include a wine cellar, craft room with custom built-ins, a mud room, plus an upstairs & downstairs laundry rooms, custom dog shower, game room, billiards room, and theatre room.

#4
2477 W. Country Club Ave., Tampa, Fla.
$5,995,000
  
This magnificent estate boasts over 12,000 heated sq. ft. on an impeccably landscaped one & a third acre lot. Detailed millwork, rich textures, exquisite flooring & gorgeous custom design finishes are noticeable throughout the entire home. Each one of the 6 ensuite bedrooms has its own custom designed bathroom. Adjacent to the main house is a charming 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom guest house with its own porch. This estate is securely enclosed behind a beautifully crafted Chicago brick wall with electronic wrought iron gates & gas lanterns.

#3
1030 N. Island Blvd., Ruskin, Fla.
$6,300,000
  
This beautiful private island is surrounded by Tampa Bay - offering the ultimate in peace, tranquility and privacy. The compound spans over 5 acres with 800 ft of wide open bay frontage with its own island helipad. Surrounded on 3 sides by water, this gated island community is home to only a handful of homeowners. This estate has been meticulously updated with the finest of finishes, property features over 7,800 sq. ft. of living quarters, and detached guest home perfect as an in-law suite.

#2
16314 Millan de Avila, Tampa, Fla.
$6,900,000
  
Architectural design and timeless elegance portrays this magnificent brick estate situated on 1.7 acres overlooking a golf course, pond, and conservation within Avila. Encompassing over 11,700 square feet of beautifully designed air conditioned space, this traditional home offers 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, richly paneled study, play room, game room, gym, exercise room, 4 car plus golf cart garage, pool, spa, and pool cabana with outdoor kitchen. Three sets of stairs ascend to 4 en suite bedrooms, game room, gym and exercise room with half bath.

#1
5014 The Riviera St., Tampa, Fla.
$5,000,000
  
Our number one home on the Valentine's Day list is the Villa Terracina. Built in 1925 as the crown jewel of Beach Park on Old Tampa Bay, this magnificent Jazz Age Landmark estate sits on a majestic gated waterfront lot with lushly landscaped gardens, privacy, play areas, outdoor kitchen complete with dishwasher and pizza oven, guest or staff quarters and your own private boat house with protected dockage on a recently dredged canal leading to the bay. Featuring almost 7,000 sq. ft., it offers beautiful, expansive, sun-filled spaces with high ceilings and a very versatile floor plan.