This upscale community of approximately 35,000 residents is less than 10 miles northwest of Tampa in the fast-growing Hillsborough County. With a pro-business environment, affordable housing and an excellent quality of life, the Carrollwood area has attracted a large number of families in recent years. Industries that provide employment in the area include educational, health and social services, professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services, finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing and retail trade. Carrollwood students in grades K-12 are accommodated by schools of the Hillsborough School District, and the Carrollwood-Northdale schools northwest of Tampa are noted for having some of the best schools in the area. Several colleges and universities – including the University of South Florida, which is less than a 15-minute drive away – are in proximity for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education.
At an excellent central location, Carrollwood is 45 minutes east of the gulf beaches and a little more than an hour's drive west of Disney World. Tampa International Airport is less than a 15-minute drive away. Carrollwood and surrounding communities offer plenty of recreational activities including golf, fishing, water-skiing and beach access to any number of lakes. Residents enjoy golf and tennis at the nearby Carrollwood Village Golf and Tennis Club. Real estate options in Carrollwood consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums and townhouses.
The real estate market in Carrollwood is made up primarily of single-family detached homes. In the current market, single-family detached homes are priced starting from approximately $100,000 for homes with a minimum of 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Beautiful waterfront estates with private swimming pools are priced starting in the upper $300,000s. A widespread selection of condominiums and townhouses are priced from only $50,000.
"Mark D. Spoto, M.B.A., Residential Specialist in Carrollwood, Florida"
If you are ready to purchase a new home and want a private consultation, or if you are interested in selling your home, please call Mark today at 813-245-6211 or email MDSPOTO75@aol.com .
Mark D. Spoto, M.B.A., Residential Specialist: Mark's approach to real estate is characterized by integrity, friendliness, professionalism, and in-depth industry and regional knowledge. A full time REALTOR®, Mark serves as the exclusive real estate professional for Town and Country, Citrus Park, Carrollwood and all of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties. A longtime resident of the Tampa area, Mark is familiar with property values in the Tampa Bay area along with the various attractions and amenities. If you're familiar with the Tampa area, you may have already heard of the Spoto name; the Spoto name has been well known here for over 100 years. Mark's father even holds his local dentistry practice within the area.
Mark specializes in working with buyers, but is adept in working with a diverse clientele in all areas of real estate. He has had plenty of hands-on experience and uses his real estate expertise to help guide his clients through every stage of the home buying or selling process. He believes that a real estate business relationship begins with trust, confidence and compatibility between the REALTOR® and the client. Mark's conversational Spanish skills help him reach a wide range of clients and his intimate knowledge of homes and businesses in the Tampa Bay area helps him understand the current industry landscape and make intelligent, informed decisions on behalf of his clients. During his free time, you can usually catch Mark scuba diving and going on boating trips to the Florida Keys.
Contact Mark today if you are interested in being represented by a trustworthy, professional REALTOR® with the intelligence and expertise to get results.
Carrollwood Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $230,465 compared to $220,218 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +4%. For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Carrollwood FL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Carrollwood to help you find the best home!