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There is a delightful community, centered around Odessa, straddling the border of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties, that is now one of one of Florida’ fastest growing regions. A region that has seen real estate values appreciate nearly twenty percent over the previous year.

Fifteen minutes to pristine beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, twenty-five minutes from Tampa, an hour away from all the excitement that is Orlando, yet surrounded by tranquil lakes and rolling hills. No wonder this patch of Florida is becoming a magnet for savvy real estate investors. Waterford Estates is a fine gated community to spend 5 or 50 years of your life!

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It is just so central to all the facilities, employment prospects, business opportunities and infrastructure that is the Tampa Bay and central Florida region and yet Odessa is really a part of Florida’s Nature Coast.

Florida’s Nature Coast is where you can experience the wildlife that roamed the region and swam the seas before us human critters arrived. Just over at Homosassa Springs you can still see manatees swimming. In fact you can swim with these gentle giants, often called sea cows because they graze in underwater herds, as long as you follow state and federal laws that prohibit actual contact. You can also catch a glimpse of alligators and all manor of exotic aquatic dwellers from an underwater viewing platform in the Homossasa Springs Wildlife Park. That’s the Pasco County side of Odessa.

The Hillsborough side of Odessa has all the excitement and urban sophistication that is the Tampa-Saint Petersburg metro region. Remember both downtown Tampa and St Petersburg are less than forty minutes away. A wonderful school system, universities and colleges---including the 27,000 student University of South Florida--- medical facilities, hospitals and offices for over 200 of Fortunes top 500 Companies are a short drive away.

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Although median house prices in Odessa are nearly $200,000, there are still opportunities for first homebuyers, investors and well-established folks looking for that retirement hideaway.

Although few of the original homes and buildings remain, newcomers to Odessa quickly develop a sense of community. The area’s history and the long-term residents, many of who have lived in the region for generations, foster this sense of community. Yes, although the growth of the area and proximity to the faster paced Tampa or Clearwater region is changing the rural atmosphere
of Odessa, it still moves to a slower pace.

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The extent of the surrounding lakes system, the nearby ocean and the town’s proximity to wilderness areas and wildlife parks will always work to ensure Odessa retains a unique city/country ambience. In fact lakes and waterways cover more than 6% of the surrounding landmass here in Odessa.

If you are considering an investment property, or are looking to relocate or retire to the Tampa Bay region, contact Rigler Realty and let us show you the charms of Odessa.