Shores at Mirada is a new-construction community by Dream Finders Homes in San Antonio, Pasco County. The community features offering single-family homes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Shores at Mirada at a Glance
| Price Range | $263K – |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
About Shores at Mirada
Shores at Mirada sits inside the larger Mirada master-planned development in San Antonio, which puts it in that stretch of northern Pasco County where the suburbs are still actively being built out. This isn't a quiet, established neighborhood where everything's already dialed in — it's a growing community with construction happening around it, which means you're buying into something that's still becoming itself. The people buying here tend to be families looking to stretch their dollar further than they can in Wesley Chapel proper, or remote workers who don't need to be near an office five days a week and are prioritizing space and value. The big draw for Mirada as a whole is the lagoon amenity — a large recreational lagoon that gives the community a resort feel that's genuinely uncommon in this price range. That shared amenity sets the tone for what kind of neighborhood this is: family-oriented, active, and aimed at buyers who want something to do without leaving the community. San Antonio, Florida is easy to overlook on a map, but it sits right off US-41 with straightforward access to SR-54, which is the main east-west artery that connects Zephyrhills over to Land O' Lakes and eventually to I-75. From Shores at Mirada, you're roughly 35 to 40 minutes from downtown Tampa depending on traffic, and about the same to Tampa International Airport. The Wiregrass area of Wesley Chapel — with its restaurants, The Shops at Wiregrass, Tampa Premium Outlets, and a growing number of medical offices and urgent care centers — is your practical day-to-day hub and it's accessible without getting on I-75 if you stay on SR-54. Schools are through the Pasco County School District, and because this part of the county has grown quickly, it's worth verifying current school assignments directly with Pasco County Schools before you buy — zoning in fast-growth areas can shift. Dream Finders Homes builds at a solid mid-range price point, and starting in the $260s for a single-family home with lagoon access nearby is genuinely competitive for what you're getting. Like most builders in this market, they work with a preferred lender and will dangle incentives tied to using them — get a competing loan estimate from an outside lender before you commit to any financing. Build timelines with Dream Finders in active Pasco communities have typically run six to ten months, though that varies by plan and how far along the community infrastructure is when you sign. Mirada carries a CDD (Community Development District), which is standard for large master-planned communities in Pasco County — that CDD assessment will be on your property tax bill annually, so factor it into your total monthly carrying cost, not just the purchase price. Ask the sales rep for the full CDD debt service schedule and the current HOA fee breakdown before you make any decisions.
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$263K –
Barrett's Take on Shores at Mirada
Here's my take on Shores at Mirada — Dream Finders is a Florida-based builder, which matters more than people realize. They're not a national production builder trying to retrofit a floor plan designed for Ohio into a Florida lot. They actually build for this climate, and their design center experience is legitimately one of the better ones in this price range. Starting in the low $260s for a single-family home in Pasco County puts this community in solid value territory, especially compared to what you'd pay to get into Hillsborough County right now. The San Antonio location puts you close to SR-54 and the broader Wesley Chapel corridor, which has exploded with retail, dining, and employment over the last several years. You're looking at roughly 35–45 minutes to downtown Tampa depending on traffic on I-75, about the same to USF and the medical corridor along Fletcher, and around 45–50 minutes to Tampa International. Not a quick commute, but that's the honest trade-off for getting into a new construction home at this price point. On negotiation — Dream Finders tends to have more flexibility than the big national builders like D.R. Horton or Lennar, but don't walk in expecting them to move much on base price. Where you have better leverage is on design center credits, closing cost contributions, and lot selection. Pond lots and conservation-view lots in communities like this typically carry premiums anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000+ depending on the specific lot, and corner lots can add a few thousand as well. Ask what the lot premiums look like before you fall in love with a specific homesite. Also get clarity on the CDD fee situation early — Mirada is a master-planned community with the lagoon amenity, and CDD assessments in this area can run anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500+ annually depending on the phase and what's been bonded. That number gets rolled into your property tax bill, not your HOA payment, and buyers miss it constantly until they get their first tax notice. Day-to-day, San Antonio is still very much a growing area — you're not moving into a finished neighborhood with all the conveniences a mile away. The Mirada lagoon amenity is a real draw if that lifestyle appeals to you, and the broader Wesley Chapel area gives you access to The Groves, Wiregrass Mall, and a growing medical presence without fighting Tampa traffic to get there. Pasco County schools serve this area, and the district has been investing in new facilities to keep pace with the growth — worth researching the specific school assignments for this community before you go under contract, since school zones in fast-growing areas can shift as new schools open. Dream Finders' construction timelines have generally been more predictable than some of the larger builders coming out of the supply chain chaos of the last few years, but build cycles are still running longer than the pre-pandemic normal, so plan for 8–12 months from contract to close and don't lock in a rate too early.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Shores at Mirada
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
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Why Buyers Choose Shores at Mirada
Located in San Antonio, Pasco County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Built by Dream Finders Homes, established in 2008 — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
About Dream Finders Homes
Dream Finders Homes was founded in 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida — which means they were born right in the middle of the housing crisis, when most builders were retreating. That contrarian origin story says something about how they operate.
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Who is the builder of Shores at Mirada?
Shores at Mirada is built by Dream Finders Homes. Dream Finders Homes was founded in 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida — which means they were born right in the middle of the housing crisis, when most builders were retreating. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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