West Central Florida Real Estate is alive and well! Especially, the new home market in the promising growing areas of Pasco County. One of the most desirable of the new 5 STAR communities is master-planned Starkey Ranch. Located perfectly in the heart of Western Pasco County, east of New Port Richey and immediately adjacent to an 8300-acre “old” Florida wilderness and recreation park – the Starkey Preserve is a special compliment to the new home community.
Since all of us know the ‘location, location, location’ Rule…consider these Starkey Ranch features:
- Quick Drive Time: Local shopping, TIA airport , I-75 , downtown Tampa , World Class Sports – Gulf beaches
- Easily Accessible: 5 thriving arts centers, 2 major Outlet Centers, Disney, Cruise Ports, Atlantic destinations
Also, keep in mind that Pasco County enjoys lower property tax rates than the two adjacent counties of Hillsborough and Pinellas.
Starkey Ranch in Pasco County ranked #9 in the Tampa Bay Times’ “10 Most Anticipated Projects in the Tampa Bay Area for 2015”
Here are the some of the key features that make Starkey Ranch stand out for the new homebuyer…
Living green, Indoors and Out
- Half of the community’s 2,400 acres are devoted to lakes, ponds, wetlands and parks – 150 acres of parks to be precise.
- All homes built in Starkey Ranch meet or exceed national standards for energy efficiency.
- More than 5 miles of wide paved trails, a system that will expand as the community grows up to 20 miles of trails. Our trail system will connect with the amazing nature trails in the J. B. Starkey Wilderness.
The Fabulous Selection of Home Designs
New custom homes from several award winning Builders in many designs. In Whitfield Park, buyers may currently choose from three types of single-family homes by M/I Homes and Ryland Homes:
- Garden Homes ranging from approximately 1,600-3,350 sq. ft with front entry garages
- Park Homes from 1,600 -3,350 sq. ft. with rear entry garages off of alleys
- Village Homes from 2,700-4,100 sq. ft.
In Whitfield Preserve, those seeking larger homesites and homes will find beautiful plans from Homes by WestBay and M/I Homes. Most of these homesites feature conservation views, and some are adjacent to the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve. The homes themselves have many premium features, including tile roofs.
- Manor Homes from 2,700 to 4,100 sq. ft.
- Estate Homes from 3,200 sq. ft.
Things That Are Ready Now
- Two dog parks
- A playground
- Picnic pavilions
- And a big open lawn
Things In The Works
- First community pool and splash pad in Whitfield Park
- The first baseball and multi-sport fields in the 90-acre District Park
- Plans for a K-8 public school
- A shared-use gymnasium and tennis courts
- A public library and community theater
Dec 4 2015, Starkey Ranch Was a Named a Finalist:
The most prestigious competition in the home building industry, The Nationals, has named Starkey Ranch a finalist for its top honor – 2016 Master Planned Community of the Year. Starkey Ranch is one of six contenders in North America for the award. The winner will be announced at the International Builders Show, the annual conference of the National Association of Home Builders, in Las Vegas on January 19. This year The Nationals received over 1,300 entries across 57 categories. “The Starkey Ranch team set out to create a place that truly stands out from other new-home communities, and this award validates our efforts,” says project director Matt Call. “We’re honored to be the only finalist east of the Mississippi.”
A team of judges selected the Community of the Year finalists based on entries in seven categories—logo design, brochure, website, signage, sales center and landscape design. Starkey Ranch is designed and marketed as a place that connects residents with nature and with each other—honoring its Old Florida ranching roots, but providing the latest new-home designs, amenities and programs for active families of all ages.
Monday December 7, 2015
The Starkey Ranch Welcome Center is the first community information center in the state to earn the Florida Water Star certification, a voluntary program designed to increase water efficiency in landscapes, irrigation, appliances and plumbing fixtures. It is one of only 18 commercial buildings statewide to earn the certification, and the second in Pasco County, along with St. Leo University School of Business.
Inside the Welcome Center, reinforced water supply lines, low-flow toilets, high-efficiency faucets and an Energy Star® dishwasher were installed. The landscape includes drought-tolerant plants that use less water, pesticides and herbicides.
Starkey Ranch worked with FWS-Accredited irrigation professionals Mark Ballenger and Gail Huff to design and install a water-efficient irrigation system composed primarily of low-volume or micro-irrigation. Only 20.5 inches of irrigation will be applied to the landscape annually, a 15% reduction compared to the permitted average of 29.6 inches.
During the community planning phase, Starkey Ranch development team members met with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to understand responsible standards in water usage and water quality management. This was part of a larger initiative at Starkey Ranch to provide residents with affordable reclaimed water for irrigation, and create a sustainable community using natural resources wisely and cost efficiently.
