Short answer: Epperson is the original lagoon community in Wesley Chapel: a 7.5-acre swimmable Crystal Lagoon with sandy beaches, surrounded by newer homes and townhomes from several national builders. It’s a lifestyle buy, and the real monthly cost includes an HOA, a CDD and a lagoon fee.
Epperson at a glance
- Location: north of SR-54 at Curley Road and Overpass Road, ZIP 33545 (Laker/Lutz News)
- Size: about 900 acres with 3,000+ homes planned; established 2017 (Wesley Chapel Community)
- Lagoon: a 7.5-acre Crystal Lagoon, the first in the U.S., with lifeguards
- Average value: about $496,000 at about $210 per square foot (Homes.com)
- Fees: CDD of about $2,490–$4,187 a year for single-family homes in fiscal 2026, plus HOA and lagoon fees (Momentum Realty)
What the homes are like
A mix of single-family homes and townhomes built from about 2018 on. Townhome villages, some gated, sit close to the lagoon; DRB townhomes started around $352,000 in July 2026 (Momentum Realty). Single-family homes range from starter plans to larger two-story homes.
Amenities
The lagoon has sandy beaches, kayaks and paddleboards, water slides and a swim-up bar, plus pocket parks, playgrounds and trails around the neighborhoods.
HOA and CDD
Plan on three line items: the HOA, the CDD (collected with property taxes) and the lagoon access fee. The CDD depends on your lot width and phase, so get the exact figure for the address.
Getting around
I-75 and Wesley Chapel Boulevard are a few minutes away, with The Shops at Wiregrass, Tampa Premium Outlets, AdventHealth and BayCare nearby. Downtown Tampa is about 27 miles southwest.
Buying new here
- Bring your agent on the first visit. Some builders won’t let you add one after you register on your own.
- Ask for the full fee sheet: HOA, any CDD assessment, and what each covers.
- Compare quick move-in homes with to-be-built pricing; incentives often go to inventory homes.
- Get your own inspection, even on a brand-new home.
What to check before you buy
- The all-in monthly cost: HOA, CDD and lagoon fee together.
- Lagoon rules: guest passes, hours and whether the fee can change.
- Noise and traffic on lots near the lagoon or main roads.
- Rental rules, if that matters to you.
Nearby neighborhoods to compare
- Mirada: a larger lagoon community farther north in San Antonio
- Seven Oaks: established, with big amenities and no lagoon fee
- Meadow Pointe: older and usually less expensive
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