Land O’ Lakes sits in central Pasco County about 30 minutes north of Tampa, named for the dozens of lakes scattered across the area. It mixes established lakefront neighborhoods, large master-planned communities with trails and amenities, and several 55+ communities.
Land O’ Lakes at a glance
- Median sale price: around $377,000 (Niche, mid-2026)
- What you’ll find: lakefront homes, master-planned communities with newer construction, gated golf, and 55+ options
- Getting to Tampa: about 30 minutes via the Suncoast Parkway and Veterans Expressway, or US-41
- County: Pasco
Neighborhoods and communities to know
- Connerton: the area’s largest master-planned community, surrounded by conservation land, with trails and amenities (MIDFLORIDA)
- Bexley: a newer master-planned community built from about 2016 onward, with walking trails and a clubhouse
- Lake Padgett Estates: an established lakefront neighborhood on a ski lake, with mature landscaping
- Plantation Palms: a gated golf community
- Oakstead, Ballantrae and Dupree Lakes: established subdivisions with community amenities
- 55+ communities: Del Webb Bexley (about 850 homes, built 2018 onward), Angeline (new construction since 2022) and The Groves Golf & Country Club (about 750 homes, built 2000–2007) (55places)
Getting around
SR-54 is the main east–west road, connecting to the Suncoast Parkway to the west and to Wesley Chapel and I-75 to the east. US-41 runs north–south to Lutz and Tampa. The Suncoast Parkway connects to the Veterans Expressway for Tampa International Airport, about 30–40 minutes away.
The trade-offs (straight answers)
- SR-54 traffic. Growth has outpaced the roads at rush hour. Test your commute.
- CDD fees. Many newer master-planned communities carry a Community Development District (CDD) assessment on the tax bill in addition to HOA dues. Ask for both before you compare prices.
- Lakefront due diligence. Lake levels, shoreline rules and flood zones vary by lake. Check the specific lot.
- New construction vs. resale. Builder incentives can be strong here. Compare them against resale homes in the same community.
Things to do
- Conner Preserve: nearly 3,000 acres of natural Florida for hiking and biking
- Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park: sports fields, picnic areas and community events
- Lake Padgett and Bell Lake: kayaking, boating and fishing
- Golf: Plantation Palms and The Groves
Thinking about Land O’ Lakes?
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