The popularity of townhome living is increasing in the Tampa Bay area in both the urban core and surrounding suburban areas. Specifically, townhome development in the Tampa Bay area has increased by nearly 50 percent year over year, according to research company Metrostudy.
Even more impressive, townhome starts in the South Hillsborough County submarket, which includes fast-growing areas like Riverview, have increased by 168 percent in the last year.
Lennar is contributing to townhome growth throughout the Tampa Bay area with communities like West End in North Hyde Park, The Arbors at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, and the newly opened Hammocks at Summerfield Crossings and Riverview Lakes Townhomes in Riverview.
If you are looking for a new home, here are a few benefits of townhome living to help determine whether a townhome is right for you:
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Townhomes offer an affordable path to homeownership
Townhomes often give people the opportunity to own a home for a lower price than the average single-family home. This makes them an attractive alternative to renting and a good option for first-time homeowners, young professionals and empty-nesters or retirees.
For example, Lennar’s townhomes at The Arbors at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel give homeowners a more affordable path to living in the desirable Wiregrass Ranch community. Lennar’s townhomes in the community begin in the high $190s, while many single-family homes in Wiregrass Ranch are priced at more than half a million dollars.
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Townhomes can be comfortable for families of all sizes
Many townhomes are just as large as single-family homes and have enough living space and bedrooms to accommodate a family of four or more. Lennar’s Cozumel floorplan, for example, is 2,162 square feet with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two-car garage. This means homebuyers who buy a townhome don’t have to sacrifice living space or square footage for the convenience that comes with townhome living.
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Lennar townhomes are built with solid construction
Lennar uses concrete block construction in all of its townhomes, meaning they are built just as solidly as block single-family homes. These block townhomes are also designed to mitigate sound, so you won’t have to worry about unwelcome noise from the neighbors.
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Townhome living is essentially maintenance-free
When living in a townhome community, you have the benefit of being a part of the community’s homeowners’ association. This takes care of things like lawn care, which is maintained by the community to reduce required maintenance for homeowners.
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Townhome communities offer access to amenities
Townhomes also give homeowners the chance to live in a large master-planned community with luxury amenities that may have been beyond their budget, such as resort-style pools or lakeside views. As one example, Lennar’s townhomes at Summerfield Crossings in Riverview have access to amenities such as a golf course, pool, tennis court, baseball field and playground, just to name a few.
For more information on Lennar’s townhome communities in the Tampa Bay area, explore our Tampa communities online or call 877-205-1328.
