Lakeway
Lakeway is a new-construction community by AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg) in Hillsborough County. The community features offering luxury homes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Lakeway at a Glance
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Luxury Homes |
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About Lakeway
Lakeway is the kind of community where you notice the quiet first. AR Homes — Arthur Rutenberg — builds at a different level than your volume builders, and the people who choose Lakeway know that. These are buyers who've done their research, probably toured a few other communities, and decided they're not interested in cookie-cutter floor plans on 50-foot lots. The homes here are custom and semi-custom luxury, which means your neighbors are people who have specific opinions about ceiling heights, kitchen layouts, and outdoor living spaces. The resort-style pool, cabanas, fitness center, and tennis courts give the community a polished, amenity-rich feel without being overcrowded or chaotic. It's active without being loud. You'll see people using the walking trails on weekday mornings and the clubhouse on weekends — that kind of place. Being in Hillsborough County keeps you well-connected to the broader Tampa Bay area. Depending on exactly where Lakeway sits within the county, you're likely within reasonable reach of I-75 or I-275, which puts downtown Tampa, Ybor City, and the Selmon Expressway corridor within a manageable commute. Tampa International Airport runs efficiently for frequent travelers, and the Westshore business district isn't far if that's where you work. Brandon and Riverview are both within Hillsborough and continue to grow in terms of retail, dining, and medical options. For healthcare, Tampa General and Moffitt Cancer Center are both accessible via the interstate network. Check the specific address when you're ready to evaluate schools — Hillsborough County Schools vary significantly by zone, and that's worth confirming before you fall in love with a floor plan. AR Homes operates on a custom build timeline, so don't come in expecting a 90-day close. These homes take longer to build because they're built to a higher standard — the trade-off for that craftsmanship is patience. Confirm what's included in the HOA before your first visit, because a community with this amenity package will carry a meaningful monthly fee, and you want to understand exactly what you're getting for it. Ask specifically about CDD status, because that affects your effective carrying cost and shows up on your property tax bill as a separate line item. The car wash station is a nice touch that tells you something about the caliber of resident this community is designed for. If you're financing, have your numbers sharp before you start customizing — option upgrades add up fast with this builder, and the base price and final price can look very different by the time you've walked through the design center.
Barrett's Take on Lakeway
Here's my take on Lakeway — AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg) is building here, and that's not a name you see on every corner in Hillsborough County. This is a franchise-model custom and semi-custom builder with roots going back over 70 years in Florida, founded out of Clearwater, and they've built a serious reputation in the luxury space. If you're cross-shopping against production builders like Toll Brothers or even Homes by WestBay, understand that AR Homes operates differently — you're getting a higher degree of personalization, tighter craftsmanship, and a process that takes longer because it's actually built around your choices. The buyer who fits here isn't someone chasing the lowest price per square foot. It's someone who's done buying houses and wants to buy a home they won't outgrow in three years. On negotiation — AR Homes doesn't discount like a volume builder will. You're not going to walk in and pull $30K off the base price because inventory is sitting. What they do have flexibility on, depending on where they are in a phase, is lot selection and upgrade packages. If a lot has been sitting, you may be able to negotiate the lot premium down or get structural options folded in at a better price than the à la carte sheet shows. Lot premiums here for pond or conservation views in Hillsborough luxury communities typically run anywhere from $20K to $60K depending on the setting, so it's worth asking what that number actually includes. And as always with any builder's design center — go in with a budget ceiling, because it's very easy to add $100K to a luxury home before you realize it. What I'd watch on the operational side is HOA structure and construction timeline. AR Homes builds to a higher spec and a slower pace — that's a feature, not a bug, but if you're expecting a production-builder timeline, reset that expectation now. If the community has a CDD layered under the HOA, make sure you understand the total monthly obligation before you fall in love with the base price. On location — Lakeway sits in Hillsborough County, and depending on where exactly it falls, your commute anchors are likely I-75 or I-275 for getting to downtown Tampa, the Westshore business district, or MacDill AFB. Tampa International Airport is typically 20–35 minutes from most of Hillsborough depending on where you are and what time you're leaving. Ask specifically about the school assignments before you close — Hillsborough County has a wide range of school quality by zone, and it matters.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Lakeway
Home Types Available
Premium residences featuring high-end finishes, expansive floor plans, and upgraded appointments.
Community Amenities
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Builder
Why Buyers Choose Lakeway
Built by AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg), established in 1953 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Resort-Style Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts and 4 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg)
AR Homes — now the public-facing brand for Arthur Rutenberg Homes — has been building in Florida since 1953. Arthur Rutenberg himself started in the Chicago area before moving operations to Clearwater, where he built the company into one of the most recognized names in Florida luxury construction.
Visit Lakeway with Barrett — Not the Sales Team
The on-site sales rep at Lakeway works for AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg). They will not tell you about the lot premium you should avoid, the upgrades that do not add resale value, or the contract clauses that favor the builder. Barrett handles all of that. His representation costs you nothing — the builder pays the commission. Call (813) 692-9099 or fill out the form below.
Builders run promotions on closing costs, rate buydowns, and design center upgrades — but they change weekly. Barrett checks for you and makes sure you get every dollar available.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeway
Who is the builder of Lakeway?
Lakeway is built by AR Homes (Arthur Rutenberg). AR Homes — now the public-facing brand for Arthur Rutenberg Homes — has been building in Florida since 1953. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Lakeway offer?
Lakeway amenities include Resort-Style Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Walking Trails, Clubhouse, Cabanas, Car Wash Station. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 19, 2026
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