Covington Park Homes For Sale
Enjoy some of the best parts of Florida living in the neighborhood of Covington Park. Situated in Apollo Beach, Covington Park is a master-planned community offering beautiful homes and great amenities you and your family will love.
About The Covington Park Neighborhood
Covington Park is located on the eastern side of Apollo Beach. It has convenient access to US 41 and I-75, making commuting and travel easy. Downtown Tampa is thirty minutes away, and the Tampa Bay coast is just ten minutes away.
Covington Park is home to 1,108 single-family residences and 172 villas spanning across 394 acres. The median home listing price is $379,900. Home sizes range from 1,170 to 3,500 square feet, with two to six bedrooms and two to five bathrooms.
Covington Park has a wide variety of amenities for residents to enjoy. The Covington Park Community Center, called Oak Park, is a 2,600-square-foot clubhouse featuring a multi-purpose room with a kitchen available to residents for hosting special events, a fitness center with aerobic equipment, cable televisions, and the Resident Services Office. You'll also find playgrounds, shady parks, and a walking and bike trail system, all just steps away. The neighborhood offers a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball courts, and a covered picnic area.
Nature lovers will appreciate the natural areas of Covington Park. The community gets to enjoy the beauty of surrounding natural oak hammocks, fish-filled ponds, and preservation areas. Several man-made lakes, stocked with fish, are scattered throughout the development.
The community in Covington Park is friendly and family-oriented. The homeowners association hosts community events throughout the year, including an Easter egg hunt, a back-to-school party, and a Halloween door decorating contest. It’s easy for the whole family to stay busy and social and make new friends with neighbors.
Pros And Cons Of Living In Covington Park
When considering buying a home in any community, it’s a great idea to find out what residents like and dislike about living in the area. Here are some of the pros and cons of living in Covington Park.
Pros Of Living In Covington Park
- Access to great amenities and outdoor spaces within the neighborhood
- Social community with many organized events for the whole family
- Fast and easy commute to jobs in Tampa and surrounding areas
- Schools located within walking distance
- Located near the coast
Cons Of Living In Covington Park
- The surrounding area is not walkable for necessities
- Limited access to public transportation
Things To Do In Covington Park
Besides taking advantage of the neighborhood’s amenities - pool, parks, sports courts, walking trails, and more - there are a number of fun activities you can do in the area. The nearby Apollo Beach Park and Recreation Center has playgrounds, sports courts, a skate park, a splash pad, fitness classes, and summer programs for kids and teens. Go for a hike or a picnic and enjoy nature at the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve. The Suncoast Youth Conservation Center offers camps and activities for kids and teens to educate about nature. Checkmate Escape Rooms provides a fun and challenging activity for kids and adults.
A day or night out in Tampa provides more entertainment and recreational activities, and it’s just thirty minutes away. Tampa offers several fun museums: the Tampa Bay History Center, Glazer Children’s Museum, and the Tampa Museum of Art all make great family outings. Check out shopping and dining options and events at Sparkman Wharf on the waterfront. Catch a show at the Tampa Theater. On hot days, cool off at the splash pad at Water Works Park and stick around for evening entertainment in the park.
Work With A Covington Park Realtor
Beginning the process of searching for homes can be a very exciting time - browsing online or on apps and dreaming of the possibilities for your new home can bring many happy emotions. But the steps that come next can quickly become overwhelming if you don’t have someone knowledgeable to support you through the process. At Eaton Realty, we have over 250 years of combined experience in real estate, and we think you deserve to have a team on your side to help you through the sometimes messy middle parts of finding a new home. An experienced buying agent can help guide and advise you with all of the aspects of the home search and buying process, including:
- Securing financing
- Decoding disclosures
- Interpreting inspection reports
- Estimating repair costs
- Navigating contingencies
- Negotiating terms
Apps and websites are a great place to start, but they can’t handle the complex parts of the home-buying process for you. A buying agent will learn about your goals and wishes, schedule tours of hand-picked homes for you, and negotiate terms so you get the best possible deal on the home you can’t pass up. We can save you hundreds of hours in time and thousands of dollars on potential issues or bad terms, and most importantly, we’ll give you peace of mind that you’re making a sound decision on one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make.
Let’s connect and talk about your home-buying dreams. We’ll learn about what you’re searching for and answer any questions you may have about the home-buying process. Contact us today to get started.
Other Neighborhoods To Consider
We serve the areas surrounding Covington Park, including all of Hillsborough County. Expanding your search to other neighborhoods in the area can make it easier to find the home of your dreams. Consider the following neighborhoods: