Citrus Park is an established suburb in northwest Tampa, next door to Westchase, centered around the Citrus Park mall and the Gunn Highway and Sheldon Road corridors. It offers a mix of settled streets and newer homes, with quick access to the Veterans Expressway and the Upper Tampa Bay Trail.
Citrus Park at a glance
- Median sale price: around $420,000 (Redfin, January 2026)
- What you’ll find: established single-family neighborhoods, newer energy-efficient homes, townhomes and some larger-lot properties
- Getting to Tampa: about 20–30 minutes to downtown or Westshore via the Veterans Expressway
- County: Hillsborough
Neighborhoods and communities to know
- Citrus Park Community and the Town of Citrus Park: established neighborhoods near the mall, with a wide range of prices (Momentum Realty)
- Woodmont: larger homes, with a median sale price around $670,000 in mid-2025 (Redfin)
- Creeks of Citrus Park: a smaller subdivision with homes around the high $300Ks (Momentum Realty, 2026)
- Arbor Lakes and the Sheldon Road corridor: neighborhoods with parks and access to the trail
Getting around
The Veterans Expressway runs along the area for quick trips to Tampa International Airport and Westshore. Gunn Highway, Sheldon Road and Anderson Road carry most local traffic and shopping (Apartments.com). Westchase and Odessa are minutes away.
The trade-offs (straight answers)
- Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, and the main roads get busy at rush hour.
- Mixed housing ages. Older homes can need roof, electrical and plumbing updates that affect insurance. Newer homes cost more.
- Toll roads. The fastest commute uses the Veterans Expressway, which is a toll road.
- Flood zones. Low-lying areas and lots near ponds can be in flood zones. Check each address.
Things to do
- The Citrus Park mall: shopping, dining and a movie theater, opened in 1999
- Upper Tampa Bay Trail: a paved trail for biking and walking
- Local parks: Country Run Park and Arbor Lakes Community Park
- Westchase Town Center: restaurants and shops next door
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