Shores at Lake Whippoorwill is a new-construction community by Toll Brothers in Tampa, Hillsborough County priced from $600K to $1.2M. The community features offering single-family homes, luxury homes. Zoned for Hillsborough County Schools. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Shores at Lake Whippoorwill at a Glance
| Price Range | $600K – $1.2M |
| HOA Monthly | $250/month |
| School District | Hillsborough County Schools |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family HomesLuxury Homes |
Amenities
About Shores at Lake Whippoorwill
Shores at Lake Whippoorwill has a quieter, more private feel than a lot of the larger master-planned developments you'll find pushing out toward Wesley Chapel or Riverview. The lake frontage gives the neighborhood a natural boundary that keeps things from feeling like one continuous subdivision, and the homes are spaced well enough that you actually have separation between neighbors. The people buying here are mostly established professionals and move-up buyers — dual-income households, families with school-age kids, maybe some empty nesters who want the space and finish level of a Toll Brothers home without the maintenance demands of a custom build. The pool and clubhouse get used, but this isn't the kind of community where the amenity center is the centerpiece of daily life. The lake is. Expect evening walks, paddleboards, and people who paid for the view and actually use it. Location-wise, this community sits in Tampa proper, which puts you in a genuinely useful spot. You're not far from the Brandon corridor if you need the Selmon Expressway to get downtown quickly — Tampa General, the Channelside area, and the core of the city are accessible without feeling like you're commuting from the suburbs. Westfield Brandon, Costco, and the retail along Brandon Boulevard handle most everyday errands, and you've got quick access to I-75 for heading north toward USF or south toward Sarasota and Manatee County. The Hillsborough County school district serves this area — zoning specifics matter here, so confirm your exact school assignments before you go under contract. The lake access alone gives you a recreational amenity that most subdivisions in this price range can't match without driving somewhere to get it. The $250 monthly HOA is reasonable for what Toll Brothers communities typically carry, but verify exactly what's covered — it's usually common area maintenance, the pool and fitness center upkeep, and community landscaping, but not much beyond that. Toll Brothers builds to a higher standard than production builders, which means longer build timelines — budget 10 to 14 months from contract to close, sometimes more if you're doing significant structural options. Their design center process is where costs can escalate fast, so go in with a budget cap on upgrades or you'll watch a $700,000 contract turn into $950,000 before you've picked a roof color. Lot premiums for lake-facing homesites are real here and worth asking about up front. There's no indication of a CDD on this community, but always verify on the property tax estimate — it'll show up as a separate line item and changes your carrying cost math.
New Homes From
$600K – $1.2M
Barrett's Take on Shores at Lake Whippoorwill
Here's my take on Shores at Lake Whippoorwill — this is one of the more interesting Toll Brothers communities in Tampa right now, and it's worth understanding exactly what you're buying into at these price points. Toll Brothers does luxury better than most production builders in this market. You'll get a real design center experience, higher-end standard finishes than you'd find at Pulte or Meritage at similar prices, and construction quality that generally holds up. The lake access and the name aren't just marketing — Lake Whippoorwill is a legitimate amenity that adds to the day-to-day feel of living here. That said, $600K to $1.2M in Hillsborough County is a serious commitment, and you need to go in clear-eyed. Toll Brothers is not a negotiating-friendly builder at the base price level — they protect their price per square foot aggressively. Where they'll move is on design center credits, closing cost contributions with their preferred lender (Toll Brothers Mortgage), and occasionally on lot premiums toward the end of a quarter when they're pushing to close out phases. Speaking of lot premiums — budget for them. A pond-facing or conservation lot in a Toll community routinely adds $30K to $80K on top of the base price, and the lake-view lots here will be at the higher end of that range. Go in knowing which lots carry premiums and factor that into your real number before you fall in love with a homesite. The $250/month HOA is reasonable for what a community like this typically covers — common area maintenance, pool, clubhouse, fitness center — but pull the CC&Rs and budget documents before you sign anything. Look specifically at reserve funding levels and whether there's a CDD layered on top of the HOA. Some Toll communities in this part of Hillsborough carry both, which can add $2,000 to $4,000 or more annually to your carrying costs. On construction timelines, Toll Brothers is generally better than the industry average at communicating but plan for 10 to 14 months on a new build, sometimes longer if you're doing significant structural options at the design center. The schools here fall under Hillsborough County Schools — depending on the exact address you'll likely be zoned into the southeast Tampa corridor of schools, which trends solid to strong. Confirm your specific zoning with the district directly, because boundaries in this area have shifted and the address on the model home doesn't always match what your lot will feed into. For commute context, this location puts you in reasonable striking distance of a lot of Tampa's major employment nodes. Downtown Tampa is roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on which way you hit traffic on the Selmon Expressway or I-75. MacDill AFB is accessible via the Selmon without dealing with the worst of I-275. USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, and Tampa General are all within reasonable reach for healthcare corridor workers. Tampa International Airport runs about 25 to 35 minutes in normal traffic. Day-to-day, a community like this has a quieter, more private feel than the dense master-planned communities in Wesley Chapel or Riverview — you're paying a premium for that, and the lake setting delivers it. The buyer who fits here is someone who wants a move-up or luxury home with a real sense of place, not just a bigger version of a tract house. If that's you, it's worth a serious look.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Shores at Lake Whippoorwill
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Premium residences featuring high-end finishes, expansive floor plans, and upgraded appointments.
Community Amenities
School District
Hillsborough County Schools
Verify current zoning with the district before purchase.
HOA Details
$250/month
Covers community maintenance and amenities. Ask Barrett for the full HOA disclosure.
County
Builder
Why Buyers Choose Shores at Lake Whippoorwill
Located in Tampa, Hillsborough County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Premium homes starting from $600K, offering high-end finishes and spacious floor plans for discerning buyers.
Built by Toll Brothers, established in 1967 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Pool, Clubhouse, Lake Access and 1 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers was founded in 1967 by brothers Bob and Bruce Toll outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They started building homes in the Pennsylvania suburbs and spent the next few decades quietly becoming the country's premier luxury homebuilder — not the largest by volume, but consistently the most recognized name at the top end of the market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shores at Lake Whippoorwill
How much do homes cost in Shores at Lake Whippoorwill?
New homes in Shores at Lake Whippoorwill are priced from $600K to $1.2M. Pricing depends on the floor plan, lot premium, and design center selections. Contact Barrett Henry at (813) 692-9099 for the most current pricing and available incentives.
Who is the builder of Shores at Lake Whippoorwill?
Shores at Lake Whippoorwill is built by Toll Brothers. Toll Brothers was founded in 1967 by brothers Bob and Bruce Toll outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Shores at Lake Whippoorwill offer?
Shores at Lake Whippoorwill amenities include Pool, Clubhouse, Lake Access, Fitness Center. The HOA fee is $250 per month, which covers community maintenance and amenity access.
What schools serve Shores at Lake Whippoorwill?
Shores at Lake Whippoorwill is located in Tampa, Hillsborough County and is zoned for Hillsborough County Schools schools. School zoning can change, so verify current assignments with the district before purchasing.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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