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Cheval: gated golf-course living at the top of the market
Tucked into Lutz behind manned gates, Cheval is one of North Tampa's most prestigious addresses — two championship golf courses (including a TPC), a private athletic club, an equestrian center, and 24-hour security. This is the luxury end of the corridor. Here's what to know.
Median home price
~$600K+
golf-front to $1.5M+
Golf
2 courses
TPC Tampa Bay + Cheval G&CC
Security
24-hour
manned guard gates
Top high school
Steinbrenner (A)
with A-rated feeders
Club
Athletic + equestrian
tennis, aquatics, fitness
To the airport
~28 min
via Veterans / Suncoast
What Cheval is really like
Cheval Golf and Country Club is Lutz's flagship gated community and one of the top addresses in North Tampa. It's home to two of the area's finest golf courses — the TPC Tampa Bay and the Cheval Golf and Country Club — plus a private athletic club (tennis, fitness, aquatics, a triathlon club, youth programs), an equestrian center, fine dining, and manned 24-hour security.
The guard gates keep traffic to residents and registered guests, which gives Cheval its quiet, controlled, resort-like feel. It straddles the Hillsborough–Pasco line, and it appeals squarely to high-net-worth buyers who want privacy, golf, and A-rated schools in one package.
Who Cheval is a great fit for
- Luxury buyers. The top end of the corridor — custom and golf-front estates behind private gates.
- Golfers. Two championship courses on-site, including a TPC — a genuine draw for serious players.
- Security-minded families. 24-hour manned gates and a controlled, low-traffic streetscape.
- Amenity-first households. A full athletic club and equestrian center without leaving the neighborhood.
Schools
Cheval is zoned for highly-rated schools, including A-rated McKitrick Elementary, Martinez Middle, and Steinbrenner High. Because the community straddles the Hillsborough–Pasco county line, homes in the southern portion fall under Hillsborough County schools and northern homes under Pasco — so confirm the district and assignment for the specific address.
How close is everything?
Approximate drive times from Cheval. Great context if you're relocating from out of state.
The Cheval market, briefly
Cheval sits at the top of the North Tampa market — median prices generally start around $600,000 and golf-front and custom estates commonly run from $1M past $1.5M. Golf frontage, lot size, and the level of custom finish drive value here more than anything else.
Cheval FAQ
Is Cheval a good place to live?
For luxury buyers, it's one of the best addresses in North Tampa. Cheval offers two championship golf courses, a private athletic and equestrian club, fine dining, 24-hour manned security, and A-rated schools — a resort-style, gated lifestyle with genuine privacy.
Is Cheval a gated community?
Yes — Cheval has manned 24-hour guard gates that restrict traffic to residents and registered guests, which is a big part of its quiet, controlled, high-end feel.
What golf is in Cheval?
Two championship courses: the TPC Tampa Bay and the Cheval Golf and Country Club course — a rare pairing that makes it a standout for serious golfers.
What schools serve Cheval?
Highly-rated ones — A-rated McKitrick Elementary, Martinez Middle, and Steinbrenner High. Since Cheval straddles the county line, confirm whether a specific home is zoned for Hillsborough or Pasco schools.
What's the average home price in Cheval?
Median prices generally start around $600,000, with golf-front and custom estates running from roughly $1M to $1.5M and beyond — among the priciest in the North Tampa corridor.
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