Sun City Center - Sun City Center, FL

Sun City Center is an expansive 55+ community near Tampa, Florida. The community is a self-contained village complete with retail establishments, grocery stores, worship centers, and a hospital. Over 11,000 residents enjoy reasonably priced homes, resort-style amenities, and an active lifestyle with nearly 200 clubs and interest groups. Homes for sale in Sun City Center, FL are spread across a wide variety of homes models and styles, making it easy for buyers to find what they are looking for. The community's proximity to Tampa, the Gulf of Mexico, and other notable attractions make it a desirable option for those looking to take advantage of a coastal lifestyle. 

Buyers looking for Sun City Center, FL real estate have a variety of options here. 

Sun City Center Amenities

Sun City Center is home to an array of amenities uniquely crafted for residents. The community is designed around three amenity campuses that each offer facilities for fitness, social, and hobby activities.

The Central Campus includes several buildings and outdoor activity courts. The Atrium at the heart of the Central Campus is the focal point for many community activities. This campus contains the fitness center, an indoor lap pool, indoor walking and therapy pool, an aerobics and dance studio, card room, computer lab, and large conference center with several meeting rooms. There are also three regulation size lawn bowling courts, shuffleboard courts, an outdoor pool, library, woodworking shop and ceramics, pottery, and art studios at the Central Campus

The Old Town Hall in the Central Campus hosts a photography studio, billiard tables, an amateur radio club, and a small theater with stage. The Arts and Crafts Center includes rooms for bunka, stained glass, china painting, weavers looms, shell crafting, lapidary, and sewing.

The South Campus includes a 10,000 square-foot Community Hall that has a spacious auditorium with stage. The facility is often used for stage shows, dinners, and dances. There are several outdoor sport courts in the South Campus including four pickleball courts, ten Har-tru tennis courts, two volleyball courts, a softball field, and two dog parks. The West Campus includes gardening plots and RV storage.

In addition to the three amenity campuses in the original community neighborhood, there are several other amenity centers in the greater Sun City Center area including clubhouses in Kings Point and Renaissance Club neighborhoods reserved exclusively for residents of those areas. Greater Sun City Center Florida has eight golf courses that host 162-holes of golf. There are both championship and executive courses, and the community is home to the acclaimed Ben Sutton Golf School. Regardless of residents' skill levels, they are sure to find a course that provides an exciting golf experience. 

Sun City Center Homes & Real Estate

Sun City Center was started in 1961 by Del Webb. In 1972 Del Webb announced they would no longer continue development and sold the remaining undeveloped land. Since then, several new developers have stepped in to fulfill the construction of the community. Since the the community has had several developers, Sun City, FL homes for sale come in a variety of styles and floor plans. The greater Sun City Center, community encompasses several neighborhoods including the original community along with newer sections like Kings Point and Renaissance.

The largest section of this 55+ community is the original neighborhood built by Del Webb, which contains approximately 6,200 homes and has over 11,000 residents. Kings Point is a large gated neighborhood with approximately 5,300 villas and 9,500 residents. It is adjacent to the original neighborhood and has its own amenities and association. There are also several other neighborhoods including assisted and independent living facilities and Renaissance which is an enclave of single-family homes. 

A majority of the units in the community are single-family homes but there are also duplex villas and condominiums as well. Home prices, styles, and included options vary widely throughout the community. 

The Verona Collection by Minto offers unique attached home designs that offer 1,503 to 1,862 square feet of living space. These homes have two bedrooms, two bathroom, and an attached two-car garage.

Renaissance Siena Collection by Minto offers low-maintenance floor plans ranging from 1,544 to 2,557 square feet of living space. These homes have two or three bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and an attached two or three-car garage.

The Renaissance Calabria Collection by Minto offers three floor plans ranging from 2,878 to 3,086 square feet of living space. These floor plans have at least three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an attached three-car garage.

Sun City Center Lifestyle

Members of the community live a low-maintenance and active lifestyle thanks to the variety of clubs and groups offered by Sun City Center. There are nearly 200 clubs and interest groups that cater to the residents. Homeowners interested in activities such as sports, cards, arts and crafts, fitness, and continuing education are sure to find something to suit their needs.

A membership association comprised of resident volunteers oversees all community amenities. The streets are golf cart permissible meaning residents can access shopping plazas, restaurants, and the amenities via golf carts. The activity center facilities on the three campuses are owned and managed by a volunteer Community Association Board of Directors elected by the residents. Each resident pays yearly dues for the use and upkeep of the library and buildings that house the many arts, crafts, hobby, and sport clubs. Most houses in the community belong to one of the more than 100 Home Owner Associations that charge a monthly or quarterly fee to cover costs such as lawn care, landscaping, and irrigation. Homes that are not located in a neighborhood association must maintain or pay for those services themselves.

Sun City Center, FL Area

Sun City Center is located 25 miles south of Tampa and is conveniently located near I-75, making trips to surrounding attractions readily accessible.

Residents are never far from what they may with grocery stores such as Save A Lot, ALDI, and Winn-Dixie all less than 10 minutes away. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS. 

Sun City Center is also close to several health care providers, including Cornerstone Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital, and Memorial Hospital of Tampa. 

When homeowners are looking for dining and entertainment options, they can travel along Sun City Center Boulevard which is home to several restaurants, retailers, and night life options. Additional attractions in the area include The Florida Aquarium, Little Manatee River State Park, and  the Showmen's Museum. 

Nature lovers looking explore the outdoors have plenty of options close to home. Parks and greenspaces such as Bullfrog Creek Mitigation Park, Apollo Beach Park, and Bethune Park are all just a few minutes away. Golfers can tee off at courses like Specter Golf Club, Cypress Creek Golf Club, and Caloosa Golf & Country Club. 

Those hoping to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck as Sun City Center is just 30 minutes from Tampa, making it easy to access everything the city has to offer. When it comes to long-distance travel, Tampa International Airport is just 35 miles away.