Neighborhood · Lutz, Florida
Heron Cove
Gated calm with easy Tampa access
2
Homes for sale
$234,500
Median list price
$164
Avg price / sqft
103
Median days on market
Heron Cove is a small gated pocket of Lutz homes for sale where the pace stays quiet and the commute stays short. Every active home here sits behind a gate, and the neighborhood reads as a settled, low-key community rather than a sprawling development — with familiar names like Paradise Lakes, Windmere, and Crystal Lakes nearby. Downtown Tampa is about 26 minutes out, and Tampa International sits roughly 31 minutes away, which keeps this corner of Hillsborough County practical for anyone who works or travels toward the city.
For a buyer today, this is a small, patient market. There are just 4 active listings with a median list price of $247,500, and homes are taking a median of 97.5 days to sell — so you have room to negotiate and time to decide. Over the past year 16 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $252,500, with sellers netting about 97% of asking, so pricing here is grounded and realistic.
Heron Cove is a community in Lutz, Florida.
Quick facts
$219,000 – $250K price range
1,474 sqft median home
$411/mo median HOA
$1,900/mo median rent
13 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Heron Cove
$250,000
1651 HAMMOCKS AVENUE, LUTZ
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft
$219,000$227,000
22128 LITTLE LAGOON COURT, LUTZ
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,166 sqft
Every active listing inside the Heron Cove boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Heron Cove market
13
Sold, last 12 months
$250,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
119 days
Median time to sell
Heron Cove vs Lutz
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Heron Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Heron Cove is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Heron Cove home
≈ $2,053/mo
$234,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$411/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,438
Median age
52
Median income
$62,379
Median home value
$269,107
Beyond the listings
Living in Heron Cove
Relationships
Top 1% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Relationships
Top 11% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 14% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Straight answers
Heron Cove FAQs
Is Heron Cove a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, fully gated neighborhood in Lutz with an easy reach to Tampa — about 26 minutes to downtown and 31 to the airport. Assigned schools include Lake Myrtle Elementary, Charles S. Rushe Middle, and Sunlake High School, and nearby communities like Lake Brant share the same settled, low-traffic character. It suits buyers who want gated calm without a long commute.
Is Heron Cove expensive?+
Not by Tampa-area standards. The median list price is $247,500 and homes average about $157 per square foot, which is accessible for a gated community this close to the city. For comparison, median rent runs around $2,200 a month.
What do homes cost in Heron Cove?+
Active listings currently range from $227,000 to $265,000, with a median list price of $247,500 on homes around 1,753 square feet. Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $252,500, so list and sold prices track closely together.
How is the market in Heron Cove?+
It's a small, steady market — just 4 homes are active right now, and 16 sold over the past year. With a median of 97.5 days on market and sellers getting about 97% of asking, buyers have real negotiating room here.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $375 a month, which is consistent with a gated community that maintains shared access and grounds. Median property taxes come in around $2,876 a year, keeping overall carrying costs reasonable at this price point.
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