If you're shopping for new homes in Tampa, Ladera might just be worth a look.  This planned community in Lutz (located just north of Carrollwood in North Tampa) boasts 220 pristine acres of natural beauty surrounding Lake Merrywater accentuated by a community of 168 single-family homes.

Ladera is a private, gated community with private roads providing safety and security for all its residents.  It is also conveniently located close to all of Tampa's great amenities including schools, shopping centers like Citrus Park Mall, Westshore Mall and International Plaza, the Tampa International Airport, and much, much, more.

Homes in Ladera come in an assortment of different floor plans have a ton to offer for families of all different varieties.  All Ladera homes boast spacious floor plans and generously-sized land spaces up to one full acre for a single home.  The Ladera community also plays home to beautiful Lake Merrywater where residents and guests can take a stroll along the water, relax on the boardwalk lining the lake, or have some fun with the kids at the adjacent park.

Speaking of kids, Ladera is also located within convenient distance from Hillsborough County Schools including Lutz Elementary School, Buchanan Middle School, and Steinbrenner High School.

Homes at Ladera in North Tampa begin at $390 thousand and range from 2948 to 3971 square feet.  For more information about Ladera or other similar communities in Tampa, check out our Tampa Real Estate section.