Living in Westchase

What It’s Like to Live in Westchase

Westchase is a master-planned, deed-restricted community in unincorporated northwest Hillsborough County. It started taking shape in the early 1990s on land that used to be a cattle ranch, and today it covers about 10.7 square miles.

Families like how much is built in: neighborhood pools and tennis, parks, a public golf course, and a walkable town center. It’s also an easy hop onto the Veterans Expressway toward the airport and Westshore.

Neighborhoods in Westchase

• The Bridges
• The Fords
• The Greens
• West Park Village
• 33 neighborhoods in all

Homes You’ll Find in Westchase

Westchase offers a range of home types, from condos, townhomes and villas to single-family homes in traditional Florida styles. West Park Village adds neo-traditional, porch-style homes close to its shops and village greens. Some sections are gated.

The Westchase Community Association (WCA) counts 33 neighborhoods and roughly 3,500 homes.

Parks, Trails & Things to Do in Westchase

• Westchase Golf ClubA public 18-hole course that opened in 1992.
• Upper Tampa Bay TrailA paved rail-trail that connects to the Suncoast Trail, great for biking and running.
• Westchase Park & Recreation CenterA county park with a playground, courts, an open field, camps and after-school programs.
• WCA Swim & Tennis CentersTwo community centers with pools and lighted tennis and pickleball courts.
• Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park596 acres with a nature center, boardwalks and a kayak launch.
• West Park Village & Westchase Town CenterShops, restaurants and village greens you can walk to.

Schools in Westchase

Westchase is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. The WCA lists Westchase Elementary and Davidsen Middle as community schools, but boundaries change, so we always confirm the specific address with the Hillsborough County Public Schools school locator.

Getting Around

Westchase sits right off the Veterans Expressway, with Linebaugh Avenue as the main road through the community. That makes it a quick drive to Tampa International Airport (about 8 miles) and the Westshore area, and roughly 12 miles to downtown Tampa. Citrus Park Town Center mall is nearby.

Good to Know Before You Buy in Westchase

• HOA and CDD. The Westchase Community Association is the master HOA and runs the swim and tennis centers. There’s also a Community Development District that maintains conservation areas, landscaping and road medians. We’ll help you understand exactly what a specific home pays.
• Deed restrictions. Westchase has community standards for things like exterior changes. Worth reading before you plan any projects.
• Check evacuation and flood info. Look up any address with Hillsborough County’s HEAT tool and FEMA’s flood map search.

Westchase FAQs

Distances are approximate straight-line miles. Always confirm school assignments, flood zones, and any HOA or CDD fees for a specific address before you buy.