Reviewed and updated for Tampa Bay buyers and sellers. Local guidance by Erik Michor, RE/MAX Bayside.
Lucaya Lake Club at a glance
Lucaya Lake Club is a master-planned community in Riverview, South Hillsborough County, on Rhodine Road just east of US-301, with quick reach to Big Bend Road, I-75, and the Selmon Expressway. Built largely by Ryan Homes with a Spanish-Mediterranean/British-West-Indies look, it totals roughly 800-900 single-family homes plus townhomes at build-out.
The centerpiece is a 78-acre boatable lake - unusual for Riverview - where residents can own a boat and enjoy waterskiing and fishing (within posted size and speed limits). A 7,000-square-foot clubhouse with a zero-entry resort pool, 24-hour fitness center, splash park, playground, trails, and a community dock rounds out the amenities. It's an all-natural-gas community with gated and non-gated homesites. If lake access and resort amenities are the goal, Lucaya Lake Club is distinctive in this market.
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The home collections
Lucaya Lake Club has been sold in several Ryan Homes collections, which differ by lot width, size, and whether the homesite is lakefront or gated:
| Collection / type | Character | Typically suits |
|---|
| Signature Collection | Entry single-family floor plans; efficient sizes. | First-time and value-focused buyers. |
| Executive Collection | Most popular plans on wider (about 60') homesites. | Move-up buyers wanting more space. |
| Lakeside / Lakeside Executive | Plans with lakefront homesites and gated options. | Buyers who want lake frontage and gated living. |
| Manor Collection | Larger single-family homes. | Buyers wanting maximum square footage. |
| Townhomes | Lower-maintenance attached product. | First-time buyers and lock-and-leave owners. |
Comparing Riverview communities? See Triple Creek, Panther Trace, and South Fork, or start with the Riverview homes guide.
Schools
Lucaya Lake Club is served by Hillsborough County public schools, assigned by address:
Hillsborough County public schoolsAssigned by addressConfirm exact zoning
South Riverview has added new schools as the area has grown, so assignments here have shifted over time. Rather than rely on older information, confirm the current assigned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific Lucaya Lake Club address using the Hillsborough County school locator - or ask me to check it for you.
Important: school zoning is assigned by specific address, not by community name, and Hillsborough and Pasco county boundaries can be redrawn. Before you write an offer, confirm the exact zoned schools for that property. I verify this for every client - just ask me to check a specific address.
The true cost of owning in Lucaya Lake Club
Lucaya Lake Club is a CDD community, so your monthly number is more than price and taxes. Budget for each layer:
| Cost layer | What to expect | Notes |
|---|
| Purchase price | Roughly the low $300s into the $700s+ depending on collection and lot (as of early 2026 - VERIFY current figures) | Lakefront and Manor homes sit at the top of the range. |
| CDD fee | Annual CDD billed with property taxes (varies by phase - VERIFY) | Funds infrastructure and amenities; separate from HOA. |
| HOA dues | Community HOA dues (VERIFY current amount) | Maintains the clubhouse, pool, dock, and common areas. |
| Property taxes | Hillsborough County millage on assessed value | Homestead exemption can reduce this for primary residences. |
| Insurance | Florida homeowners insurance | Get a real quote during due diligence, not an estimate. |
CDD differs by phase, so request the exact figure for the specific home. Estimate it with my CDD fee calculator, and weigh amenity trade-offs in the HOA vs no-HOA guide.
Want the real monthly number on a specific Lucaya Lake Club home? Send me the address and I'll break down price, CDD, HOA, taxes, and an insurance ballpark so you're comparing total cost of ownership - not just sticker price.
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The 78-acre lake - what to know before you buy
The boatable lake is Lucaya Lake Club's signature, and it genuinely sets the community apart in Riverview. Residents can keep a boat and enjoy the water, but there are posted rules - historically including limits on boat length, horsepower, and speed - designed to keep the lake family-friendly. If boating or lakefront living is the reason you're here, confirm the current lake rules and exactly which homesites have true lake access.
Lakefront homesites carry a premium and tend to hold demand well, but "lake view" and "lake access" aren't the same thing - I help clients confirm what a specific lot actually offers, plus dock rules, before they pay for a view. The clubhouse, zero-entry pool, splash park, and trails give non-lakefront buyers plenty of the lifestyle too.
Location & commute
Lucaya Lake Club sits in fast-growing south Riverview with solid highway access:
- US-301 / Big Bend Road: right nearby, connecting to I-75 and the Selmon Expressway.
- Downtown Tampa / MacDill: reachable via I-75 and the expressway; test at peak times.
- Brandon / shopping: a short drive for big-box retail and dining.
- Beaches, St. Pete, Orlando attractions: day-trip reachable via the interstate network.
If a manageable commute is a hard requirement, drive your actual route at your actual departure time before you make an offer. It's the cheapest due diligence you'll ever do.
Honest pros and cons
| Strengths | Trade-offs to weigh |
|---|
| Rare 78-acre boatable lake and lakefront homes | Lakefront homesites carry a premium |
| Resort clubhouse, zero-entry pool, splash park, trails | CDD plus HOA raise the true monthly cost |
| All-natural-gas community; gated and non-gated options | Boating is subject to posted size/speed limits |
| Strong highway access in growing south Riverview | Still-developing area means nearby construction and traffic growth |
My smart-buyer strategy for Lucaya Lake Club
How I help buyers choose well at Lucaya Lake Club:
- Decide if the lake is the point - if so, target true lake-access homesites, not just lake views.
- Confirm the lake rules (boat size, horsepower, speed) before counting on a specific use.
- Match the collection to your needs - Signature, Executive, Lakeside, Manor, or townhome.
- Pull the exact CDD and HOA for the phase and fold them into the payment before you tour.
- Get a real insurance quote and confirm current school zoning for the specific address.
That's the difference between buying a Lucaya Lake Club home and buying the right one. I'm glad to walk you through it with no pressure.
Lucaya Lake Club real estate FAQ
Where is Lucaya Lake Club and who builds there?
Lucaya Lake Club is a master-planned community in Riverview, South Hillsborough County, on Rhodine Road just east of US-301. Ryan Homes has been the primary builder, offering several collections, with roughly 800-900 single-family homes plus townhomes at build-out.
Can you really boat on the lake?
Yes - the community is built around a 78-acre boatable lake where residents can own a boat and enjoy waterskiing and fishing, subject to posted rules that have historically limited boat length, horsepower, and speed. Confirm the current rules and which homesites have true lake access.
What amenities does Lucaya Lake Club have?
A roughly 7,000-square-foot clubhouse with a zero-entry resort-style pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a splash park, playgrounds, walking trails, and a community dock - plus the lake itself. It's also an all-natural-gas community.
Does Lucaya Lake Club have CDD and HOA fees?
Yes. There's a CDD assessment billed with property taxes plus a separate HOA that maintains the amenities and common areas. CDD amounts vary by phase, so confirm the exact figures for any specific home.
How much do homes cost at Lucaya Lake Club?
As of early 2026, homes have generally ranged from around the low $300s into the $700s-plus depending on the collection and lot, with lakefront and larger Manor homes at the top of the range. Confirm current pricing, since it moves with the market.
Helpful next steps
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