Channing Park Homes For Sale
There is a lot to love about Hillsborough County, Florida. Within the greater Tampa area, residents have access to professional sporting events, culture and art, shopping, fine dining, and, of course, outdoor recreation. There are also plenty of fantastic suburbs and great communities within these towns.
Located less than 20 miles east of Tampa, Channing Park is a master-planned community in Lithia. This community offers a range of homes in varying sizes, built between 2011 and 2020. It also has a number of great amenities like a resort-style pool, a dog park, a fitness center, and a clubhouse.
At Eaton Realty, we work with home buyers and sellers throughout West Central Florida. From our offices in Lithia, we can work with you to find the best home to meet your needs, in the right community for you and your family. Reach out to talk to a Channing Park real estate agent about buying a beautiful new home close to all that Hillsborough County has to offer.
Living in Channing Park
Channing Park is a master-planned community located next to FishHawk Ranch in Lithia. It is governed by the Channing Park Community Development District (CDD) and is part of the broader FishHawk census-designated place. With a population of around 25,000 people, the FishHawk region maintains its small-town charm while offering plenty for residents to see and do.
Location
Channing Park is located in Lithia, about 18 miles southeast of Tampa. It is situated off of Lithia Pinecrest Road and Boyette Road next to FishHawk Ranch. While it is part of the FishHawk region, it is a distinct community in its own right.
Channing Park is about a 30-minute drive from Tampa. For service members, MacDill Air Force Base is approximately 40 minutes away. There is also a shuttle to the base from nearby FishHawk Ranch.
One of the advantages of living in Channing Park is its proximity to shopping. The Park Square Shopping Center is less than a mile away, while The Shoppes at FishHawk Ranch are just over 1.5 miles away. There is also a nearby Publix and Aldi for grocery needs.
Community and Home Features
Channing Park is a beautiful community with gorgeous mature landscaping located throughout the neighborhood. The tree-lined entrances lead into a community of homes built by Taylor Morrison and Ryland Homes. These homes were built between 2011 and 2020, which means that you get the advantage of newer construction without having to go through the process of building a new house.
The homes in Channing Park range in size from 1,400 to 5,500 square feet, with many different floor plans available. There are both ranch and two-story homes to choose from, all of which have either 2 or 3 car garages. They are priced from around $375,000 to the mid $700,000s.
All homes feature 42-inch custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and 18-inch ceramic tile floors. Amenities include resort-style pools, a dog park, walking trails, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a basketball court, a skate park, and a tot lot.
Because Channing Park is part of a CDD, homeowners will pay community maintenance fees billed with their property taxes. Channing Park also has a homeowners association (HOA). Estimated fees are $320 quarterly for a single-family home, plus an annual community fee of $1,100.
Schools
Channing Park is part of the Hillsborough County School District within Lithia. Students living in this community attend FishHawk Creek Elementary School, Barrington Middle School, and Newsome High School. All of these public schools are highly rated and well-known for their excellent academics. There are also two private school options in Lithia: St. Stephen’s Catholic School and Foundation Christian Academy.
Things To Do
Channing Park is a residential neighborhood. Within the neighborhood, residents can take advantage of community amenities like the pool and clubhouse. There is also a lot to do within the broader Lithia area.
If you are into the great outdoors, then you’ll love the many parks around Lithia. There are great hiking and equestrian trails along the Alafia River Corridor. Other popular parks to visit include the Alafia River State Park, Alderman’s Ford Conservation Park, Chito Branch Reserve, Keysville Park, Osprey Ridge Park, and the Fishhawk Skate Park. Many Gulf Coast beaches are a quick drive from Lithia.
Although Channing Park has its own pools and fitness center, Lithia does have options when it comes to exercise and swimming. The town has community pools, splash pads, sports complexes, and tennis courts, along with gyms such as OrangeTheory Fitness, Crunch Fitness, and the Campo Family YMCA. Nearby, residents can also take advantage of the FishHawk Sports Complex and Lithia Springs Park.
Lithia doesn’t have a lot of bars, although it does have many great restaurants. If you want nightlife or fine dining, it will typically take less than 30 minutes to get to downtown Tampa. There is a ton to do in Tampa, including kid-friendly attractions like ZooTampa, the Florida Aquarium, and Busch Gardens.
Why Buy a Home in Channing Park?
Channing Park is a well-established community within Lithia. All of the homes have mature landscaping and larger lots. The average square footage of these houses is in the upper 2,000 range, which makes these homes ideal for families.
For many residents, Channing Park offers an ideal location. This is part of what makes Lithia as a whole such a desirable location. It is close to Tampa and MacDill Air Force Base, yet far enough away to take advantage of a more tranquil living environment.
The houses in Channing Park are all newer, built within the past 10 to 15 years. They typically cost in the neighborhood of $500,000, which makes Channing Park slightly more affordable than Lithia as a whole (where houses sell for a median price of $552,100). It is also possible to purchase a smaller house for under $500,000 in Channing Park.
The Channing Park community is highly desirable. There are 222 acres of conservation areas and trails, plus ponds. The area is a deed-restricted community. It is also fully developed, which means that you won’t have to worry about construction when you purchase a home in Channing Park.
This neighborhood is a reasonable drive to the beach, Tampa, and the airport. It is a charming neighborhood with brick-paved entrances and medians with grand oak trees. If you want to live in the Tampa area but have a quieter lifestyle, Channing Park is the perfect place to buy a home.
How Our Channing Park Realtors Can Help You Find a Home
Buying a house can be both stressful and overwhelming. Even within Lithia, you have a lot of choices when it comes to neighborhoods. This can make it hard to narrow down your search to find the perfect place for you.
Fortunately, our Lithia real estate agents have particular expertise in the region. We can walk you through the pros and cons of the various communities within Lithia and offer insight into other great Tampa suburbs. We can also help you feel comfortable that you are making a smart financial investment in a Channing Park home.
Our Channing Park real estate agents use a straightforward three-step process to help our clients buy or build a house:
- Pre-approval: While you might have a general idea of what your budget is for a new house, it is always a smart idea to dig into the details a bit more so that you don’t end up “house poor.” With a pre-approval, you will get a better sense of exactly how much house you can afford based on your income, assets, and debts. Your preferred lender can analyze your finances and issue a pre-approval before you start your search. You can also use our mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payment.
- Search: Once you know your budget, we can start your search for a new Channing Park home together. We will sit down with you to develop your criteria for a search. Our Realtors will offer their insight into what is realistic in terms of your wish list and your budget, and can offer suggestions as to the best neighborhoods based on your wants and needs. We will then put together a list of houses for you to view. If you’re open to it, we can even schedule viewings for houses in other neighborhoods so you get a better idea of your options.
- Close: When you have found the perfect house, we will help you make an offer based on in-depth market research. We can then help you negotiate a great deal before helping you with all of the steps leading up to closing (like getting a home inspection). We will then schedule a closing, which is the final step required to transfer the legal title of your new home to you. When all of the paperwork is finalized, you can schedule your movers and start enjoying life in Channing Park.
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Other Neighborhoods to Consider
Channing Park is a beautiful, charming neighborhood with a lot to offer. If you want to look outside of this neighborhood, we can help you find a great home in Lithia or in West Central Florida more broadly. We work with buyers and sellers in towns and neighborhoods throughout Hillsborough County, including: