Short answer: Allora is one of the few gated communities in northwest Tampa with newer homes and no CDD: 149 D.R. Horton homes off Sheldon Road, some backing right onto the Upper Tampa Bay Trail.
Allora at a glance
- Size: 149 homes, gated (Property Panorama); built 2019–2022 by D.R. Horton (Homes by Marco)
- HOA: about $58–$108 a month; homes 2,035–3,630 square feet (Homes by Marco)
- No CDD: confirmed in 2026 listings (Max Life Realty)
- Prices: about $615,000–$745,000 (Stellar MLS, 2026)
What the homes are like
Concrete-block one- and two-story D.R. Horton homes of about 2,000 to 3,600 square feet, four and five bedrooms common.
Amenities
Gated entry and direct access to the Upper Tampa Bay Trail.
HOA and CDD
HOA of about $58–$108 a month and no CDD.
Getting around
Off Sheldon Road near the Veterans Expressway, about 7 minutes from the Suncoast Parkway; Westchase and Citrus Park shopping are minutes away.
What to check before you buy
- Builder warranty remaining.
- Lots backing to the trail or road.
- School assignment.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Fawn Ridge: established, low HOA, no CDD
- West Park Village: walkable Westchase
- Waterchase: guard-gated with big amenities
Thinking about Allora?
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