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Sun City Center, FL 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Sun City Center
Sun City Center is an age-restricted, active adult community in the Tampa Bay area which was originally founded in 1961. The community was provides retirees with many big city…
Sun City Center is an age-restricted, active adult community in the Tampa Bay area which was originally founded in 1961. The community was provides retirees with many big city amenities as well as a large list of fun activities.
Sun City Center Climate & Geography
Most of Central Florida boasts a humid subtropical climate, characterized by two distinct seasons annually. Late spring through fall ushers in a hot, wet season, however winter and early spring offer cooler, drier conditions. Sun City Center receives over 50 inches of rainfall, primarily during the summer months of the wet season. Nevertheless, the region enjoys over 200 sunny days each year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Sun City Center
The community boasts over 60 clubs and activities for retirees to engage in, encompassing arts and crafts, fitness, civic and social, dance and music clubs, and more.
Outside the community, Little Manatee River State Park, offer a plethora of outdoor recreation options. Additionally the Ruskin Family Drive-In Theater is a great place to catch a nighttime movie. The most popular annual event is SouthShore Seafood and Arts Festival. Vendors serve seafood and specialty items, there is also an arts and crafts show, live entertainment, and showcased boats.
For additional recreation and entertainment choices, Sun City Center is approximately an hour away from Tampa, Sarasota, and St. Petersburg.
Sun City Center Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Sun City Center is lower than both the state and national index. Furthermore Florida is considered one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees. Florida is one of the few states in the country where the state does not tax on income. Subsequently Social Security benefits and other forms of retirement income are tax free. In addition the combined sales tax in the community is 8.5 percent.
Health Care in Sun City Center
Florida consistently ranks in the top 20 U.S. States according to Gallup's Well-Being Index.
55+ community residents in Sun City have a variety of health care options to choose from. South Bay Hospital is located directly in Sun City Center, and is rated high performing by U.S. News. Nearby, Tampa General Hospital is nationally ranked and also rated high performing. Furthermore, St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Petersburg and Brandon Regional Hospital in Brandon are both rated high performing.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City Center, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City Center has 54 homes, the largest has 9500 homes, and the average communities consists of 3733 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Sun City Center. The most recent communities started in Sun City Center include Fairway Pointe, The Preserve at La Paloma, Kings Point. There are also 2 communities in Sun City Center that offer new construction homes, including Fairway Pointe, The Preserve at La Paloma.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Sun City Center. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Kings Point is a gated communities with 5277 homes, and The Preserve at La Paloma is another gated communities with 104 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City Center stay on the market for around 343 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $286,745, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Preserve at La Paloma average around $359,339, while homes in Sun City Center average around $256,561.
14 communities near Sun City Center
597 homes near Sun City Center
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2 beds
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|1,852 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|800 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|800 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,644 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,686 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,448 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|984 sq ft
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2 beds
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|984 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,396 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,396 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,369 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,829 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,829 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,896 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,384 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,180 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,756 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|800 sq ft
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1 beds
|2 baths
|800 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,861 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|2,073 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,623 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,493 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,640 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,008 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,149 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,149 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,777 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,327 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,800 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,829 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,829 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,933 sq ft
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2 beds
|3 baths
|1,713 sq ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Sun City Center, there are 2 large communities with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Sun City Center has 54 homes, the largest has 9500 homes, and the average communities consists of 3733 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Sun City Center. The most recent communities started in Sun City Center include Fairway Pointe, The Preserve at La Paloma, Kings Point. There are also 2 communities in Sun City Center that offer new construction homes, including Fairway Pointe, The Preserve at La Paloma.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Sun City Center. Approximately 50.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Kings Point is a gated communities with 5277 homes, and The Preserve at La Paloma is another gated communities with 104 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Sun City Center stay on the market for around 343 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $286,745, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Preserve at La Paloma average around $359,339, while homes in Sun City Center average around $256,561.
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