Conceived in the late 1970’s by Tampa developer Bob Sierra and named for Spain’s famed walled city, Avila is a country club community focused on preserving privacy and affording its residents unparalleled elegant living in this area of Tampa.  This North Tampa neighborhood features roughly 1,600 residents and 400 homes ranging from the moderate to extreme spectrums of elegance. Every amenity including the 1988 Jack Nicklaus designed golf course has been considered and combined with Avilla’s natural beauty featuring oak, pine and cypress trees, abundant wildlife, sparkling lakes and ponds, peaceful conservation areas and a community park and playground.  Close proximity to I-275 affords quick access to downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport, MacDill AFB and all other area points of interest.

• Homes: ~ 415
• Population: ~ 1,603
• Size: 1.30 square miles

Original development began in April 1979 by Tampa native Bob Sierra and his three sons John, Stuart and Michael.  World class golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1988.

• Single Family Homes: $700K – $17.5M
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $1,260,686
• Condos and Townhomes: $500K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: N/A

Primarily served by Gaither High School, Buchanan Middle School and Maniscalco Elementary School. Additionally there are several nearby private schools including: Tampa Day School, Carrollwood Day School, Independent Day School, Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa Catholic School, Jesuit School, Sacred Heart Academy

Parks, picnic areas, pools, lakes, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

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Description:

Conceived in the late 1970’s by Tampa developer Bob Sierra and named for Spain’s famed walled city, Avila is a country club community focused on preserving privacy and affording its residents unparalleled elegant living in this area of Tampa.  This North Tampa neighborhood features roughly 1,600 residents and 400 homes ranging from the moderate to extreme spectrums of elegance. Every amenity including the 1988 Jack Nicklaus designed golf course has been considered and combined with Avilla’s natural beauty featuring oak, pine and cypress trees, abundant wildlife, sparkling lakes and ponds, peaceful conservation areas and a community park and playground.  Close proximity to I-275 affords quick access to downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport, MacDill AFB and all other area points of interest.

Approximate Number of Homes:

• Homes: ~ 415
• Population: ~ 1,603
• Size: 1.30 square miles

Approximate Date the neighborhood was first Developed:

Original development began in April 1979 by Tampa native Bob Sierra and his three sons John, Stuart and Michael.  World class golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus in 1988.

Approximate Price Range:

• Single Family Homes: $700K – $17.5M
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $1,260,686
• Condos and Townhomes: $500K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: N/A

Schools:

Primarily served by Gaither High School, Buchanan Middle School and Maniscalco Elementary School. Additionally there are several nearby private schools including: Tampa Day School, Carrollwood Day School, Independent Day School, Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa Catholic School, Jesuit School, Sacred Heart Academy

General Community Features:

Parks, picnic areas, pools, lakes, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

Approximate Distance to:

(B) Airport: 18 miles (Tampa International Arport) (C) MacDill AFB: 25.5 miles Mall(s): (D) 6.8 miles (Citrus Park) (E) 9.6 miles (The Shops at Wiregrass) (F) Gulf Beaches: 30.7 miles (Clearwater Beach) (G) Downtown: 12.9 miles Hospitals: (H) 2.9 miles (St. Joseph’s ospital North) (I) 14.8 miles (Tampa General Hospital)