Moving to Brandon Area - Need Advice

Updated on March 11, 2008
K.K. asks from Dayton, OH
14 answers

What "family friendly" areas would your recommend in the Brandon area? We need to be close to the crosstown (commuting to MacDill AFB). We can afford to spend no more than 215K on a home and we would prefer a single family place (no townhomes). We would prefer something that is newer (less than 10 years old - our current house is old and we have spend soooo much time/money updating it). We are coming down to househunt next month, but we have limited time so we want to focus our efforts. Also, does anyone have good recommendations for Pediatricians? My son is 1 1/2.

Thanks!

What can I do next?

  • Add yourAnswer own comment
  • Ask your own question Add Question
  • Join the Mamapedia community Mamapedia
  • as inappropriate
  • this with your friends

So What Happened?

Thanks everyone for all of your responses. We are going to come down to house hunt later this month and I am going to look at a lot of the areas below. Thanks again!!!

More Answers

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

D.J.

answers from Tampa on

I know a really good realtor that may be able to help you find what you're looking for, he's with ERA & his name is Jearl Lett ###-###-####.

Also Nadal Pediatrics is good, they have two locations in brandon one on Bloomingdale Ave & another on Kings Ave
the office number is ###-###-####. I hope this information is helpful.

Good Luck & God Bless :)

D.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

T.J.

answers from Tampa on

I would give you a name of a good preson but he don't sell house anymore after his heart att he was a good guy to he us our house in Riverview and he either both the warntary for the 1 year if you only wont to spend 215k if you find on in brandon luck out we got on in Riverview it a nice place it just high way 60 is a pain to drive on and on a pediatricians i go to karen baldwin md 320 oakfield dr brandon ph ###-###-####
i been going there for both kids now she not big she only on doctor. good luck

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

N.B.

answers from Tampa on

There are some great homes for sale that are ready to move in where you would have to do nothing to them in your price range in our subdivision. We live in Providence Lakes, Peppermill IV. My husband commutes to MacDill everyday and I commute to North Tampa. It is a very easy drive for both of us. If you need any other info let me know. If you are working with a realtor they will know the area.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

D.T.

answers from Tampa on

I just recently sold our home in the South Pointe subdivision which is on US 301 south of Gibsonton drive on your right. This is the Riverview area. The homes there started being built in 1998 and beyond, so some may be 10 years old and others less. It has a playground, basketball court, picnic tables, and two community pools there. We moved to be further in the country. There are other subdivisions all up and down 301 South, like Rivercrest, Panther Trace, and some more down on Symmes Rd on the left and right. These subdivisions are all close to the on ramp of I-75 which blends right in with the crosstown expressway. My husband is retired Air Force, and we could take the crosstown all the way as you know, to Gandy where you're just a hop and a skip from base. Hope this helps.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

M.O.

answers from Tampa on

FishHawk Ranch is a great place for families - has a bus route to MacDill (lots of off base military) - best schools in the county - great amentities - all sorts of homes from 1300 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. and all the price ranges to go with. Low HOA (approx. $150 a YEAR - not a month). Pools, tennis, clubhouses, parks, etc. Come check it out!

And we too, go to Nadal Pediatrics...

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

R.M.

answers from Tampa on

Lake St. Charles is a great neighborhood with newer homes. The address is Riverview but Brandon is about 2 miles away. It is very accessible to all of Tampa Bay as it is very close to 75 and the Crosstown. All single family with great amenities like a large pool, tot pool, and nature/bike trail. I have 2 friends selling their homes, both are listed on iggyshouse.com property #'s 18748 and 18745. My kids see Dr. Karen Baldwin. She's great. Very patient and kind. The kids love her. Good luck.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

W.M.

answers from Tampa on

We live in Lake St. Charles in Riverview and love it. It is very family friendly. We have two playgrounds, a pool, soccer/baseball field, and walking trail around a lake.
The developement if off 301 and riverview road. 75 and access to the crosstown expressway are 2 minutes away.
Many military families live here too.

We see Dr. Champoux-Rhodden in Brandon off Parsons which is Health Point. Also Dr. Tappan or Pediatric Health Choice is good too.
My boys just turned one and three.
Good Luck
W.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

R.W.

answers from Tampa on

I would recommend getting a realtor to do my house hunting for me if I were you. You can also go online and look at houses for sale. Lots of them have virtual tours. But if you get a realtor to do the looking he or she will email you with all the results they find and you can check them out online. It will save you lots of time and money. Also the virtual tours are fun. You really don’t even need a realtor if you don’t want one. Just look online……..

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

D.W.

answers from Tampa on

Where are you coming from? Are you military? There is a Brandon Military Clinic, MacDill that we go to that is great! My son goes to the pediatrition and she is excellent. Very dedicated, concerned and follows up. As far as a home, I know a local realator if you are interested. She is a Mom in our Cub Scout Pack. I really like the Riverview Area. Lots of homes are going up. Lots on the market too. Donna

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

S.R.

answers from Tampa on

My neighborhood is newer and there a few homes for sale, but I really don't know the price ranges for them but you can see a little about the neighborhood at www.canterburylakeshoa.com
the nieghborhood is close to everything!

And for pedi's I recommend Dr. Chris Tappan-he is AWESOME. you can see him at pedialliance.com

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

C.F.

answers from Tampa on

Hi K.,
I am a Realtor in the New Tampa area and my transaction coordinator Denise Casey who is also a Realtor in my office lives in Brandon and knows the area very well. I will forward your requirements to her and see what she says. Between the 2 of us I am sure we can help you if you are not already working with another Realtor. Are you? Also when are you coming to town? Denise had a baby who is about 15 months now so I will also ask her about the pediatricians in the area.

Here is my contact information. Please call me on my cell if you would like our help. Thanks

C. Filippi
Prudential Tropical Realty
1830 Bruce B Downs
Wesley Chapel, Fl 33543
###-###-#### cell
###-###-#### ext 151 office
www.CynthiaSellsTampaHomes.com

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

H.C.

answers from Tampa on

Congrats on your upcoming move. I really like my neighborhood in Riverview. Its right off of 301, just south of Boyette, close to 75 and the crosstown (lots of military families live in my neighborhood) Its called Rivercrest. There are many young families and all the homes in there are less than 5 yrs old. Especially with the market fall out, it'd be very easy to find a home less than $215,000 They have onsite elementary school, Montessori school, day care, beautiful heated pool and club house, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground,
etc. Let me know if you have any further questions! Oh yeah and I'll second Nadal Pediatrics, they're great!!!

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

K.C.

answers from Tampa on

Hi K.!
Our family moved to Florida last August from California.
Through friends and great recommendations, we found Fish Hawk Ranch in Lithia Fl. It's an awesome place for families, beautiful neighborhood, great public schools parks, pools etc. etc. We love it here so far. I think you'll definitely be able to find a beautiful home in your price range.....We had a great realtor (Cheley Fishbough with Signature Realty-###-###-####) who has since become a great friend.
We love our pediatrician also. His name is Dr Minick and his practice is called Premier Care Pediatrics.

Smallavatar-fefd015f3e6a23a79637b7ec8e9ddaa6

S.R.

answers from Tampa on

I don't have any house hunting advice but you are lucky you are in a buyers market, hopefully you sold your old house easily. I take my kids to Pediatric Care Center, "Dr. Bob", Robert Pelaez and Dr. Patricia Buck, the nurses are nice, I'm able to get in and out quickly. ###-###-#### Good luck with your home search!

For Updates and Special Promotions
Follow Us

Related Questions

Related Searches