Short answer: Lake Keystone is the premier ski lake north of Tampa: about 434 acres ringed by custom homes and estates on big lots, mostly with no HOA or CDD, and about 20 minutes from the airport.
Lake Keystone at a glance
- Lake: about 434 acres, Odessa’s largest ski lake (Lake Homes Realty)
- Homes: built 1965–2015, about 2,900 to 7,900 square feet (Homes by Marco)
- Prices: median listing about $1.79 million for homes with views (Redfin); a 7.7-acre lakefront property listed at $4.5 million (2026)
- Fees: no HOA or CDD on most lakefront homes
What the homes are like
Custom and estate homes, older ranches on large lakefront lots, and acreage. Gated enclaves nearby, such as Lakes of Keystone and the 16-home Keystone Reserve, add newer luxury builds.
The Keystone corridor
Beyond the lake, the Keystone area has agricultural-zoned acreage and smaller lakes like Lake Jackson, with five-acre waterfront parcels listing around $1.5 million (2026). It’s one of the few places this close to Tampa where you can still find real land.
Getting around
Gunn Highway and the Veterans Expressway put Tampa International Airport and Westshore about 20 minutes away.
What to check before you buy
- Septic and well on older properties.
- Seawall, dock and lake access.
- Flood zone near the water.
- Zoning if you want animals or outbuildings.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Crenshaw Lakes: a private lake in Lutz
- Grey Hawk at Lake Polo: gated with lake access
- Lake Padgett Estates: ski lakes at lower prices in Land O’ Lakes
Thinking about Lake Keystone?
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