Situated
directly south of Brandon, Riverview rests southeast of Tampa in the
eastern section of Hillsborough County. Riverview residents
enjoy quick access to Hillsborough Bay and the extensive network of the
Great Alafia River Community. The myriad of rivers, lakes, and bay
access points makes Riverview a mecca for canoeists, fishermen,
boaters, and anyone who enjoys spending time on the
water.
Alafia River State Park
offers dozens of recreational opportunities. Boating,
fishing, hiking, biking, and even equestrian trails and accommodations
set this park apart. Alafia Park is located just over 17
miles southeast of Riverview. The greater Alafia watershed
spans 254 square miles of Hillsborough County, and serves as a sort of
preserve for the area’s indigenous wildlife and
birds. The Alafia River itself flows 11 miles into
the Bay and then the Gulf, and is named with the Spanish word for
“oleander,” which bloom along its banks.
Residents without private boats can readily find capable charter
services to take them fishing or sightseeing.
Real estate options in
Riverview are especially attractive due to the relatively low prices
for the Tampa Bay area, and the diversity of real estate
styles. As the city’s name implies, many Riverview
homes for sale offer spectacular views of the Alafia River.
Like others in Riverview, these waterfront homes are available as
charming old wood construction houses with an eclectic Key West feel,
or solid new concrete block and Spanish tile. Boaters can
find Riverview real estate with docks and slips, and those who buy
inland can take advantage of the public boat ramps and
marinas. Gated developments with pools, playgrounds, and
clubhouses offer security and a sense of community. As usual,
town homes and condominiums off the benefits of home ownership without
the hassles of maintenance and lawn care.
Since it’s
just east of I-75 and within a half-hour’s drive to the
industrial and commercial center of Tampa, Riverview is a prime
location for employees seeking to make their homes some distance away
from the hustle – but still be easily able to work in the big
city. Because of its prime location and desirable real estate
market, Riverview is expected to expand quickly.
Historically, Riverview was known for citrus groves, mining, and
logging, though recently construction, hospitality, and professional,
scientific, and technical services have become Riverview’s
primary employment sectors.
Riverview’s
astoundingly low median resident age of 36, and high median income of
over $56,000 is indicative of the less palpable benefits to deciding to
purchase Riverview real estate. Residents are young and
active, an ideal setting for young families. The high incomes
combined with a very low cost of living index for the Tampa Bay area
make Riverview homes for sale an indisputably smart buy.
Prices are low now, but land and home vales are set to increase rapidly
as more people move to Tampa Bay. Those who don’t
want the stress of city life are looking east, and Riverview
couldn’t be more perfectly situated to attract their
attention.
School
District of Hillsborough County:
http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/