Buyers searching homes for sale in Carrollwood Tampa FL or Carrollwood Village real estate are usually looking for three things: location, lifestyle, and long-term value. These neighborhoods deliver all three. With parks, golf, dining, established trees, and an airport commute that barely requires a podcast episode, Carrollwood offers a rare balance in Tampa Bay: suburban calm that never feels disconnected from the city.
In short, it’s not a suburb you merely live in. It’s a place you participate in.
Just north of Tampa’s urban pulse but worlds away from the noise, Carrollwood and Carrollwood Village feel like a carefully tended garden planted in the middle of convenience. These established communities sit in the highly desirable North Tampa real estate market, bordered by Dale Mabry Highway, Ehrlich Road, and Gunn Highway, placing residents within easy reach of the city while preserving a true neighborhood atmosphere.
Location is one of the area’s superpowers. From most homes, you can reach Tampa International Airport in about 15 minutes and Downtown Tampa in roughly 20 minutes, with direct routes to the Westshore Business District and major employers via the Veterans Expressway.
Originally developed in the late 1950s and 1970s, Carrollwood and Carrollwood Village were designed as self-contained communities where daily needs sit within a short radius.
Today they include:
Spacious single-family homes
Golf course and waterfront properties
Townhomes and maintenance-free villas
Condominiums popular with seasonal residents and professionals
Mature oak canopies, winding streets, and established landscaping give the neighborhoods a “classic Tampa” feel that newer developments often try to imitate but rarely capture.
Outdoor living is central to the Carrollwood lifestyle. The centerpiece is Carrollwood Village Park, a large community park with walking trails, playgrounds, splash pad, skate park, fitness equipment, dog parks, and community events that attract more than a million visitors annually.
Residents also enjoy:
Lake Carroll and nearby nature preserves
Bike and jogging paths
Youth sports leagues and community gatherings
At the heart of the neighborhood sits Carrollwood Country Club, featuring 27 holes of championship golf, tennis courts, a pool, fitness center, and dining and social events.
The nearby Carrollwood Cultural Center hosts concerts, art exhibits, and classes, reinforcing the strong community involvement the area is known for.
Carrollwood excels at something relocating buyers consistently search for: walkable convenience without urban density. Shopping centers like Carrollwood Village Shoppes and Carrollwood Commons offer grocery stores, boutiques, services, and daily necessities minutes from home.
Along Dale Mabry Highway you’ll find many of North Tampa’s favorite restaurants, from casual local cafés and brunch spots to upscale dining, all within a short drive.
The community is served by Hillsborough County Schools, including Gaither High School and nearby public and private school options, making the area especially popular with families.
35,645 people live in Carrollwood/Carrollwood Village, where the median age is 40.6 and the average individual income is $47,446. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Carrollwood/Carrollwood Village, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Danikara Creations, Southern Boom CrossFit, and Light Within Healing Center.
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| Dining | 2.3 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.42 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.29 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.74 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.93 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.63 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Carrollwood/Carrollwood Village has 14,248 households, with an average household size of 2.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carrollwood/Carrollwood Village do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,645 people call Carrollwood/Carrollwood Village home. The population density is 3,863.81 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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