Lake St. Charles - Riverview, Florida Information

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Lake St. Charles, a fabulous community located in Riverview, Florida just south of Tampa, is about 420 acres of primarily residential property in the southeast portion of Hillsborough County, Florida, USA. The residential portion of Lake St. Charles real estate consists of 786 single-family homes and 40 townhomes and the commercial portion consists of approximately 11.5 acres and includes a Sweet Bay grocery store, retail shops, restaurants, a gas station with a convenience store and a professional center.

Lake St Charles homes for sale range in price from $100,000 - $300,000.

Lake St Charles Recreational amenities include a community center with a junior Olympic-size swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot-spa and other related swimming facilities, a 10-acre active recreation park with basketball courts, a soccer field, a baseball diamond complete with backstop and bleachers, three lighted tennis courts, and two children’s playgrounds, a 10-acre passive recreation park, a 70+ acre recreational lake with lake-view park with canoe launch and a 2 mile jogging/hiking trail with outdoor fitness gyms along the way connecting the community center and the 2 parks.

Nature is a big part of Lake St. Charles. The subdivision encircles a scenic 70-acre lake, and the homes nestle in and around conservation areas that are thick with oaks, wetlands, and ponds. The community clubhouse overlooks a large pool and the lake and is the perfect place to watch the setting sun. A much-loved bike and walking path meanders along the lake's edge and through the shaded conservation areas before passing the large sports field and children's playgrounds. Many species of birds and animals seem to thrive here. It is especially grand to watch the White Pelicans fly in for the winter and parade around the lake like beautiful swans.

Because the community is conveniently located near MacDill Air Force Base, many military families make their homes here. Riverview real estate is rich in heritage and many of the original families still live here. The Alafia River winds through Riverview and makes for great fishing, skiing, and easy access to Tampa bay. Be forever spoiled by quick and easy access to Interstate 75, Interstate 4 and the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway. Downtown Tampa is now only an easy 20 minute commute.

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