This celebrated and popular North Tampa neighborhood was the first of its kind when it was started in the 1950’s.  Developed by Matt Jetton (grandson to Matthew Jetton, renowned early 1900’s South Tampa developer) as a remedy to the overcrowding of South Tampa, Original Carrollwood blossomed upon discovery by the academia serving the then newly established University of South Tampa.  As the comfort and luxury of this beautiful lakefront area became apparent, the residents flocked to and grew the community into the proud neighborhood it is today. Original Carrollwood is now an elegant suburb of just over 2,000 people residing in a variety of over 900 homes including modest condos and townhomes as well as lavish lakefront properties. With easy commutes afforded by the proximity of I-275, Original Carrolwood offers quick access to downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport and MacDill AFB.

• Homes: ~ 925
• Population: ~ 2,018
• Size: 0.51 square miles

Developed in the late 1950’s by Matt Jetton (grandson to Matthew Jetton, renowned early 1900’s South Tampa developer) as a remedy to the overcrowding of South Tampa, Original Carrollwood blossomed upon discovery by the academia serving the then newly established University of South Tampa.

• Condos and Townhomes: $35K – $65K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $98,750
• Single Family Homes: $200K – $1.3M (Higher priced homes are primarily Water front)
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $246,423

Primarily served by Chamberlain High School, Adams Middle School and Carrollwood 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, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

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Description:

This celebrated and popular North Tampa neighborhood was the first of its kind when it was started in the 1950’s.  Developed by Matt Jetton (grandson to Matthew Jetton, renowned early 1900’s South Tampa developer) as a remedy to the overcrowding of South Tampa, Original Carrollwood blossomed upon discovery by the academia serving the then newly established University of South Tampa.  As the comfort and luxury of this beautiful lakefront area became apparent, the residents flocked to and grew the community into the proud neighborhood it is today. Original Carrollwood is now an elegant suburb of just over 2,000 people residing in a variety of over 900 homes including modest condos and townhomes as well as lavish lakefront properties. With easy commutes afforded by the proximity of I-275, Original Carrolwood offers quick access to downtown Tampa, Tampa International Airport and MacDill AFB.

Approximate Number of Homes:

• Homes: ~ 925
• Population: ~ 2,018
• Size: 0.51 square miles

Approximate date the Neighborhood was First Developed:

Developed in the late 1950’s by Matt Jetton (grandson to Matthew Jetton, renowned early 1900’s South Tampa developer) as a remedy to the overcrowding of South Tampa, Original Carrollwood blossomed upon discovery by the academia serving the then newly established University of South Tampa.

Approximate Price Range:

• Condos and Townhomes: $35K – $65K
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $98,750
• Single Family Homes: $200K – $1.3M (Higher priced homes are primarily Water front)
  • Average sold price in last 12 months: $246,423

Schools:

Primarily served by Chamberlain High School, Adams Middle School and Carrollwood 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, tennis courts, boat ramps, golf courses, shopping, nightlife and restaurants

Approximate Distance to:

(B) Airport: 3.2 miles (Tampa International Airport) (C) MacDill AFB: 12 miles Mall(s): (D) 0.6 miles (Westshore Plaza) (E) 2.1 miles (International Plaza) (F) Gulf Beaches: 20.5 miles (Clearwater Beach) (G) Downtown: 5 miles Hospitals: (H) 6.5 miles (St. Joseph’s Hospital North) (I) 11.3 miles (Tampa General Hospital)