Homes for sale · Tampa, FloridaAvila
Guard-gated luxury living in North Tampa
6
Homes for sale
$3,424,000
Median list price
$515
Avg price / sqft
150
Median days on market
Avila is Tampa's most established guard-gated country club community, where estate homes sit on generous lots behind a controlled entrance in the northern part of the city. The scale here is deliberate: median homes run close to 6,800 square feet, pools are standard, and privacy is the point. It's a neighborhood that suits buyers who want a settled, security-conscious enclave without giving up quick access to the rest of Tampa.
The market is thin and priced accordingly. There are just five active listings with a median list price of $3,499,000, while the 17 homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $2,000,000. Sellers are averaging 94% of asking and listings are sitting about 179 days, so there is room to negotiate — but you'll want to compare Avila against nearby options like Lake Magdalene to understand where the value sits.
Avila is a community in Tampa, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,500,000 – $6.0M price range
6,426 sqft median home
$702/mo median HOA
$8,500/mo median rent
17 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Avila
Avila is a guard-gated country club community in North Tampa built around privacy, space and security. It's the kind of address where homes sit on large lots behind a controlled entrance, and the median home here measures close to 6,789 square feet — this is estate-scale living, not starter territory. The community has long been associated with Tampa's executive and professional buyers who want room to spread out without leaving the city's orbit.
Daily life leans private and residential rather than walkable and urban. Every active listing includes a pool, which tells you something about the lifestyle expectation: outdoor entertaining, resort-style backyards, and homes designed for people who spend time at home. Four of the five current listings sit inside the gated enclave, reinforcing the security-forward character that defines Avila.
It suits buyers who value discretion and space over nightlife and foot traffic. Families, empty-nesters trading up, and executives who travel frequently all tend to gravitate here. If your priority is a settled, low-density setting with controlled access, Avila fits — though you'll trade the energy of Tampa's more urban neighborhoods for that quiet.
Neighborhoods and communities in Avila
Avila itself functions as a single cohesive gated community rather than a collection of distinct districts. The homes share a common entrance and HOA structure, with the median association fee around $702 per month supporting the guarded gate and shared infrastructure. Because the community is self-contained, most of the variation buyers see comes from lot size, home age and level of renovation rather than from separate sub-neighborhoods.
For buyers weighing Avila against other parts of Tampa, it helps to understand the surrounding context. Nearby Lake Magdalene offers a lake-oriented North Tampa setting, while communities further south like Gandy/sun Bay South and the 40th Street Corridor sit closer to the bay and the urban core.
If character and walkability matter more than gated privacy, established areas such as Old Seminole Heights deliver a very different feel at a very different price point. Comparing these options side by side clarifies what you're really paying for in Avila: controlled access, large lots and estate-scale homes in a quieter North Tampa setting.
Homes for sale in Avila: prices and housing
Inventory in Avila is deliberately thin. There are five active listings with a median list price of $3,499,000, ranging from $2,495,000 to $6,000,000, and all five are priced above $1M. The average price per square foot lands around $531, with a median home size near 6,789 square feet — large by any Tampa standard.
Sold data paints a more grounded picture of where deals actually land. Seventeen homes closed over the past 12 months at a median sold price of $2,000,000, with sellers averaging 94% of their asking price. With a median 179 days on market, this is a patient market where well-prepared buyers can negotiate meaningfully, especially on homes that have lingered.
The housing stock is defined by existing estate homes rather than new construction — none of the active listings are new builds. Every current listing includes a pool, and four of five are inside the gated section. Carrying costs are significant: budget roughly $702 per month in HOA dues and a median of $25,308 per year in property taxes. For those considering a rental strategy, the median rent in the area runs about $8,500 per month.
Schools in Avila
Our current data does not list specific assigned schools for Avila, so the responsible step is to verify the zone directly rather than rely on assumptions. Avila falls within Hillsborough County, and the county's public school district maintains an official address-based zone lookup tool that is the only reliable source for a given property.
Because attendance boundaries can shift from year to year, confirm the assignment for the exact home you're considering before making any decisions based on schools. Ask your agent to pull the current zoning as part of your due diligence, and request it in writing from the district if schools are a deciding factor.
Many buyers at Avila's price point also evaluate private and independent school options across the Tampa area. Whichever path you choose, treat school zoning as something to verify per address rather than per neighborhood, since large-lot communities can straddle boundary lines.
Getting around Avila
Avila's North Tampa location balances privacy with practical access to the rest of the metro. Downtown Tampa is roughly 19 minutes away, putting the city's business district, courts and cultural venues within an easy daily commute. That proximity is a big part of the community's appeal for professionals who want space without isolation.
Tampa International Airport sits about 30 minutes out, which matters for the frequent travelers and executives who make up much of the buyer pool here. The combination of a quick downtown drive and reasonable airport access is a genuine selling point at this price level.
Like most of the Tampa area, Avila is car-dependent — this is a low-density, gated residential community rather than a walkable district. Plan on driving for everyday errands, and factor the gate and private roads into your routine. For buyers coming from denser neighborhoods, the trade-off is quiet and space in exchange for needing a vehicle for nearly everything.
Is Avila a good place to live?
Avila is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize privacy, security and estate-scale space. The guard-gated entrance, large lots, median home size near 6,789 square feet, and pools on every active listing all point to a specific lifestyle: private, settled and resort-like at home. For the right buyer, that combination is hard to replicate elsewhere in Tampa.
The honest trade-offs are cost and pace. Carrying costs are real — a median HOA around $702 per month and property taxes near $25,308 per year — and the community is car-dependent rather than walkable. The market also moves slowly, with homes averaging 179 days on market, so this is not a place to expect a quick turnaround if you need to sell.
That slower market is actually an advantage for buyers. With just five active listings, sellers averaging 94% of asking, and a meaningful gap between the $3,499,000 median list and the $2,000,000 median sold price, patient and well-advised buyers have room to negotiate. If gated privacy and space are what you want in North Tampa, Avila earns a close look — just go in with clear eyes on the carrying costs and the pace of the transaction.
On the market now
Homes for sale in Avila
$1,500,000
16308 MORADAS DE AVILA, TAMPA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,470 sqft
$2,495,000
1001 BAJADA DE AVILA, TAMPA
4 bd · 5 ba · 5,155 sqft
$3,595,000$3,695,000
16601 AVILA BOULEVARD, TAMPA
4 bd · 6 ba · 6,789 sqft
$3,499,000
702 BERROCALES DE AVILA, TAMPA
4 bd · 5 ba · 6,062 sqft
$6,000,000$7,000,000
1043 GUISANDO DE AVILA, TAMPA
8 bd · 9 ba · 10,222 sqft
$3,349,000$3,350,500
16211 VILLARREAL DE AVILA, TAMPA
5 bd · 6 ba · 7,014 sqft
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17
Sold, last 12 months
$2,000,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
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9 days
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≈ $20,978/mo
$3,424,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$702/mo
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$8,500/mo
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Avila FAQs
Is Avila a good place to live?+
If you want privacy, space and security, Avila delivers: it's a guard-gated community of large estate homes in North Tampa. Four of five current listings are inside the gates, and every active home has a pool. It suits buyers prioritizing a settled luxury lifestyle over walkability or urban energy.
Is Avila expensive?+
Yes — it's one of Tampa's premier luxury addresses. The median list price is $3,499,000 and every active listing is above $1M, with the range running from $2,495,000 to $6,000,000. Compared to broader Tampa homes for sale, Avila sits firmly at the top of the market.
What do homes cost in Avila?+
Active listings range from $2,495,000 to $6,000,000 with a median list of $3,499,000, averaging about $531 per square foot. Actual sold prices tell a different story: the 17 homes sold in the past year closed at a median of $2,000,000. The gap reflects negotiation room and a wide spread in home quality and size.
How is the Avila market right now?+
It's a slow, buyer-friendly market at this price point. Only five homes are active, the median days on market is 179, and sellers are averaging 94% of their asking price. That combination gives serious buyers meaningful leverage to negotiate.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $702 per month, which supports the guarded gate and community infrastructure. Property taxes are substantial given the home values, with a median of $25,308 per year. Budget both into your carrying costs before you tour.
What schools serve Avila?+
Specific school assignments aren't listed in our current data, so verify your zone directly with Hillsborough County Public Schools using the property address. School boundaries can change, and the only reliable source for a given Avila address is the district's official zone lookup. Many luxury buyers here also weigh nearby private school options.
What's the commute like from Avila?+
Avila is well positioned in North Tampa, with Downtown Tampa about 19 minutes away and Tampa International Airport roughly 30 minutes. That makes it practical for executives and frequent travelers who still want a private, gated base. Nearby communities like Lake Magdalene share similar access.
Is there new construction in Avila?+
There is no active new construction among the current listings — all five active homes are existing estates, and none are flagged as new builds. Buyers wanting something brand new would typically pursue a teardown-and-rebuild or a recently renovated home. Expect established landscaping and mature lots throughout the community.
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