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Located just south of Brandon, Riverview is a city with a lot to offer. It is close to MacDill Air Force Base—one of the biggest employers in the region—and just a short drive from Tampa. With a great climate and proximity to everything Tampa has to offer, Riverview is a great place to call home.

Riverview offers a range of housing options to meet homebuyers’ needs, from large villas to single-family homes to 55+ communities. Many houses in Riverview are new construction, which means that you can choose exactly what you want when purchasing a home. Our Riverview Realtors can help you find the right new construction home based on your budget, lifestyle, and needs.

If you are considering buying a new house in Riverview, or the surrounding areas, we can help you achieve your goal. Eaton Realty is founded by Craig Eaton, who built his career in construction before moving into the sales side of real estate. Reach out today to talk to a seasoned Riverview Realtor.

Living in Riverview, Florida

Located just 14 miles from Tampa, Riverview is a community of 107,000 people. It is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and for being incredibly livable. In fact, it is consistently ranked as a top Tampa suburb based on its livability score of 80+ (out of 100). These ratings consider educational opportunities, cultural and recreational opportunities, natural and built environments, and social stability and equity.

Settlers first arrived in the area in the 1830s, naming the area Peru - which is an indigenous name meaning “straight part of the river.” In the 1940s, Peru was absorbed into Riverview - a community that came to encompass both the north and south sides of the Alafia River. The community was home to the Peruvian Mining Company - which mined phosphate from the Alafia River - as well as Florida’s first commercial poultry farm.

Today, Riverview is known for its strong economy. Unemployment is low in Riverview, with many residents working in the city or commuting to Tampa for work. Living in Riverview means that Tampa is 30 minutes or less away via FL-618/Selmon Expressway.

There is lots to do in Riverview, particularly if you are into outdoor recreation. If you like to bike, boat, hike, or otherwise explore nature, you can check out the Bell Creek Nature Preserve, Riverview Park and Civic Center, Boyette Springs Park, Paul Sanders Park, Eureka Springs Park, and Alderman’s Ford Park. Riverview is also close to beaches like St. Pete Beach, Siesta Key, Destin, and Panama City.

Riverview’s proximity to Tampa means that there are also plenty of things to do in the city. If you’re into professional sports, you can take in a Buccaneers, Lightning, or Devil Rays game. You can also visit attractions like ZooTampa, Busch Gardens, or one of Tampa’s many museums and theaters. There are also plenty of great restaurants and shopping opportunities throughout the city and beyond.

Riverview is part of the Hillsborough County School District (HCSD). Its public elementary schools include Boyette Springs Elementary, Frost Elementary, Ippolito Elementary, Symmes Elementary, Riverview Elementary, Sessums Elementary, Collins Elementary, Summerfield Elementary, Summerfield Crossings Elementary, and Dawson Elementary. There are also 2 middle schools and 3 high schools: Giunta Middle, Rodgers Middle, Riverview High, Spoto High, and Sumner High. Private school options include Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, Winthrop Charter School, Bell Creek Academy, Creekside Charter Academy, Southshore Charter Academy, Kids Community College, Providence Christian School, Center Academy, and Tropical Acres Christian Academy. There are also 2 institutes of higher education in Riverview: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Hillsborough Community College.

Why Buy a New Construction Home in Riverview?

As a community that is nearly 200 years old, there are certainly older homes to choose from in Riverview. Yet there are also a lot of fantastic new homes, many of which have wonderful amenities and are located in strong communities.

There are many benefits to buying a new home in Riverview. Amenities like community pools and clubhouses are two such benefits. When you buy a house in a master-planned community, you won’t have to install your own pool or even a backyard playset - because you can access all that and more right within your neighborhood.

When you choose a new house, you can customize many aspects of your home. For a semi-custom home, you could pick out your appliances, flooring, paint colors, and more. For a fully custom home, you can choose every detail of your new house, right down to the floor plan.

For many buyers, being able to pick precisely the layout and finishes they want is a huge advantage to purchasing a new home. Everything in your house will be brand new and to your specifications. You won’t have to wait to save up for a better kitchen or live through months of construction dust. When you move into your house, it will be complete with modern features - and won’t require additional construction.

Because everything in your house is new, you will likely save on utilities and maintenance. New houses are built using more energy-efficient materials, helping you save on your electric bills. At the same time, when everything is new, you won’t have to pay for things like new windows or a new HVAC system anytime soon.

New houses can also be built to the latest standards when it comes to hurricane resistance. Residents of West Central Florida face a lot of perils related to hurricanes, tropical storms, and storm surges. Building a new house gives homeowners the opportunity to add features like impact-resistant doors and storm-resistant windows, which can help to reduce damage from these storms.

Whether you are interested in building a custom house on your lot or would like to buy a new construction home in a master-planned community, Eaton Realty can help. We have significant experience helping clients find great homes in and around Riverview.

How Our Award-Winning Riverview Realtors Can Help

We know that finding the right house can be stressful. Our real estate agents have shepherded hundreds of clients through the process of buying a new house in Riverview. We use our experience to help our clients have the best possible experience.

We follow a three-step approach to the home-buying process. By using this process, our clients know exactly what to expect:

1. Pre-approval: Before you start your home search, you should have a firm lock on your budget. We want to ensure that our clients get the right home and that it is within their price range. We can match you with a bank for pre-approval for a mortgage or construction loan. You can also use our mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payment.
2. Search: Once you have a budget based on your pre-approval, the next step is to figure out what you want in a house. We will work with you to understand your must-haves and “would love” items, such as schools, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and community amenities. We will then use your list to find houses that meet your criteria and book showings.
3. Close: the final step in any real estate transaction is the closing, when title is transferred. Before closing can happen, there are a lot of things that have to take place, such as a pre-closing inspection. We will walk you through each aspect of the process, helping you negotiate a great price and advocating for you throughout the process. We can also offer referrals to top professionals in the area, such as home inspectors. When closing day comes, you will have peace of mind knowing you got the best possible deal for your house.

Are you ready to start the process of buying a new home in Riverview? Click the button below to contact the Eaton team.

Nearby Cities

If you want to look beyond Riverview, our real estate agents can help you find a house in a nearby community - including both new construction and older homes. Cities near Riverview that you may want to consider include:

• Apollo Beach
• Brandon
• Dover
• Gibsonton
• Lithia
• Plant City
• Riverview
• Ruskin
• Seffner
• Tampa
• Temple Terrace
• Thonotosassa
• Valrico
• Wimauma