Riverview 55+ Retirement Communities

Riverview, located in the Central Gulf Coast of Florida, is a quiet census-designated place (CDP) in the Tampa metro area. It is known for its ample water recreation and golf club. In addition, retirees love having quick access to the conveniences of Tampa in a calm, quaint community.

Riverview, located in the Central Gulf Coast of Florida, is a quiet census-designated place (CDP) in the Tampa metro area. It is known for its ample water recreation and golf club. In addition, retirees love having quick access to the conveniences of Tampa in a calm, quaint community.

Climate & Geography

Riverview has a humid subtropical climate that can be divided into two seasons: hot, long, and wet summers and short, dry, and mild winters. The area experiences more rainfall than average, no snow, and 248 days of sun.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Riverview offers plenty of outdoor recreation for residents. The Alafia Scrub Nature Preserve and the Bella Creek Nature Preserve have hiking and walking trails and small fishing opportunities. Larger fish, like bass and catfish, can be found at Alafia River State Park. In addition, the Summerfield Crossings Golf Club is active year-round.

There are some larger chains in Riverview for shopping, but many more high-end, boutique, and designer shops can be found in nearby Tampa.

Just a half-hour away, Tampa offers residents the Tampa Riverwalk and Ybor Village, some of the most popular entertainment and cultural destinations in the area.

Cost of Living & Taxes

Riverview’s cost of living is just above the national average. Transportation, housing, and groceries are all above average, while groceries and health care are below.

Florida does not tax income, making it a tax-friendly state for retirees. Property taxes in the state are relatively low, and sales taxes are about average for the country.

Health Care

The Tampa metro area ranks in the top 100 communities across the country, according to Gallup’s Well-Being Index.

There are no hospitals in Riverview, but Brandon Regional Hospital in Brandon and South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center are rated high performing by U.S. News. Tampa General Hospital and H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa are both nationally ranked.

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$369,000

1056 Southern Hills Drive, Banning, CA

Meadow Ranch Community

  • 3 bed
  • |
  • 3 bath
  • |
  • 2320 SqFt
MLS CV23099287
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