Living in Citrus Park, FL: homes, costs and what to check

At a glance

What Citrus Park is known for

Citrus Park is best known for Westfield Citrus Park, the regional mall that opened in 1999, and for the Veterans Expressway (State Road 589), which crosses it from north to south toward Tampa International Airport and Westshore. It is a census-designated place of about 10.8 square miles in unincorporated Hillsborough County, with a 2020 population of 28,178, up from 24,252 in 2010.

It borders Keystone to the north, Northdale to the northeast, Carrollwood to the east, Town 'n' Country to the south and Westchase to the west.

Is Citrus Park a good area to live?

It suits buyers who want a suburb with a major mall and expressway access northwest of Tampa. Whether a particular home is a good fit depends almost entirely on its subdivision, because HOA rules, CDD assessments, home age and prices change from one community to the next. Citrus Park is also outside Tampa city limits, so county rules and services apply. Compare two or three subdivisions side by side on total monthly cost before choosing.

Citrus Park homes and prices

Our August 2026 Zillow data set does not include a Citrus Park neighborhood figure or its ZIP code, 33625. For context, Tampa's citywide typical value was $377,566 (down 0.3%) and Town 'n' Country, to the south, was $384,108 (up 0.8%). Ask a local agent for recent sales in the same subdivision and home type. The Tampa housing market page covers the wider trend.

Older homes on larger lots

Some subdivisions date back several decades. Ask for the age of the roof, wiring, plumbing and sewer line, with permits. Use the Florida home inspection checklist.

Newer deed-restricted subdivisions

Newer neighborhoods usually come with an HOA and sometimes a CDD. Ask for the HOA fee, budget and rules, and check the latest tax bill for any CDD line.

Living in Citrus Park

Shopping

Westfield Citrus Park, opened in 1999, is the main regional shopping center. Big Cat Rescue, a nonprofit sanctuary open to the public, is off Citrus Park Drive near Gunn Highway and the Veterans Expressway.

Schools

Hillsborough County Public Schools assigns schools by address, and boundaries can change. Check the exact address in the district's school zone locator rather than relying on a listing, and read the Tampa schools guide for how to compare state grades.

Getting around

The Veterans Expressway is the main north-south route toward the airport and Westshore. HART runs the area's buses, at $2.00 a trip with a $4.00 daily cap. Test the commute at the times you would actually drive.

Costs to budget for in Citrus Park

HOA and CDD

Some subdivisions have an HOA, some a CDD, some both and some neither. CDD charges appear on the property tax bill as non-ad valorem assessments, and HOA dues are billed separately. Look up each home on the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser site to confirm the subdivision, year built and taxing district.

Property tax

Unincorporated Hillsborough parcels in the base county district paid a total of 18.2515 mills for 2025, according to the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, or about $1,825 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value before exemptions. CDD and other non-ad valorem charges are billed on top. The assessed value resets after a sale, so estimate from your purchase price. See Hillsborough County property tax.

Flood insurance

Look up the address with Hillsborough County's Find My FEMA Flood Zone tool or the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, and ask for an elevation certificate if the seller has one. The county's Floodplain Viewer also shows county-developed floodplain maps. Get a quote before your inspection period ends. The Tampa flood zone guide explains the maps.

What to check before buying in Citrus Park

• Unincorporated status: this area is outside Tampa city limits, so Hillsborough County (not the City of Tampa) handles zoning, permits and most services. Confirm the jurisdiction on the property appraiser record.
• Evacuation zone: Hillsborough County revised its evacuation zones for 2026, expanding Zone A farther inland along the coast and Alafia River. Check the current zone for the address.
• Subdivision rules: read the deed restrictions for rental, parking and exterior rules.

Pros and cons of Citrus Park

Pros

• A regional mall and the Veterans Expressway inside the area.
• A wide choice of subdivisions and home ages.
• Close to Westchase, Carrollwood and Town 'n' Country for comparison.

Cons

• No single Zillow figure, so pricing takes subdivision-level research.
• HOA and CDD costs vary widely.
• County, not city, services and rules.

Common questions

Sources

• Wikipedia: Citrus Park, Florida
• Hillsborough County Property Appraiser: 2025 final millage rates
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: School zone locator
• HART: Fares
• Hillsborough County: Flood maps
• FOX 13 Tampa Bay: Hillsborough County adjusts hurricane evacuation zones (April 2026)
• Zillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026 data)