Westchase, Tampa

The Westchase Community Association (WCA) is the master HOA governing most of the Westchase planned community in northwest Hillsborough County. It maintains two 18-hole golf courses (open to the public), two resort-style community pools (The Swim & Tennis Club and Countryway Park), over 20 miles of trails, parks, and a Town Center with retail and restaurants. HOA fees vary by village — master fees typically run $200–$400/year plus any sub-HOA fees for specific villages or gated sections. It is one of the better-run community associations in the Tampa Bay area.

Westchase is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. The primary schools serving Westchase are Westchase Elementary (A-rated), Davidsen Middle School, and Sickles High School (A-rated, one of the top high schools in HCPS). Sickles HS consistently ranks in the top 10–15 public high schools in Hillsborough County. Some Westchase villages may be zoned to different schools — always verify at the HCPS boundary tool for your specific address.

Westchase is approximately 13–15 miles northwest of downtown Tampa, typically a 20–30 minute drive off-peak via the Veterans Expressway (toll) or SR-60/Hillsborough Avenue. During AM/PM peak traffic, the Veterans to I-275 interchange can extend commutes to 35–50 minutes. For Tampa International Airport (TPA), the drive is 15–20 minutes — one of the best airport-proximity suburban locations in the metro.

Westchase home prices in 2026 range from approximately $350K for smaller attached townhomes or condos in the older sections to $500K–$900K for larger single-family detached homes, especially newer construction or golf-course-fronting properties. The median single-family list price hovers around $520K–$580K. Waterfront lots (pond-fronting) within Westchase carry a premium of $30K–$80K over comparable non-water lots. Custom homes on oversized lots in Westchase Hills or The Greens can exceed $900K–$1.1M.

Yes — Westchase contains both non-gated "villages" and gated sub-communities. The Greens and Westchase Hills are among the more established gated sections. Gated status, HOA fees, and amenity access vary by village. Some buyers specifically seek gated options within Westchase for the additional privacy, while others prefer the more open-street character of the non-gated villages like Westchase Section I or the Townhomes at Westchase.

Westchase has its own Town Center with restaurants, boutiques, Publix, and service retail. The West Park Village section is a walkable new-urbanist streetscape with coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques. Larger retail (Costco, Target, Best Buy, Whole Foods) is located along Race Track Road and the Citrus Park / Westchase corridor, within 5–10 minutes. The Citrus Park Town Center mall is approximately 5 miles east. Tampa International Airport's retail and dining is 15 minutes away.