Tuscan Hills is a new-construction community by Metro Development Group in Dade City, Pasco County priced from $375K to $440K. The community features offering single-family homes. Zoned for Pasco County Schools. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Tuscan Hills at a Glance
| Price Range | $375K – $440K |
| HOA Monthly | $329/month |
| School District | Pasco County Schools |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
Amenities
About Tuscan Hills
Tuscan Hills has a relaxed, resort-style feel that's a bit unexpected for Dade City — which is still more small-town Florida than suburban sprawl. Drive through and you'll notice it's not the kind of neighborhood where everyone's rushing somewhere. The amenity package here is legitimate: clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, basketball, a community park, and a playground. That mix of active-adult-friendly courts alongside a playground tells you this community is attracting a range of buyers — retirees who want activity options, remote workers who moved inland for value, and families who don't mind trading proximity to Tampa for more square footage and a quieter pace. It's not a party neighborhood. It's the kind of place where people actually use the pool on a Tuesday afternoon. Dade City sits in the northern part of Pasco County, which means you're farther out than Wesley Chapel or Land O' Lakes but still connected. US-301 and US-98 are your main surface roads, and I-75 is accessible via Zephyrhills or SR-52, putting you roughly 45 to 55 minutes from downtown Tampa depending on traffic. Tampa International Airport is in that same range. You're not close to the Wiregrass Ranch area amenities or the big Wesley Chapel retail corridors — Krate, The Grove, Premium Outlets — but you can get to them. Dade City itself has a genuine downtown with local restaurants and shops, and there's a Publix, Walmart, and basic retail within a short drive. Students here feed into Pasco County Schools, so check school assignments directly with the district for current zoning. The $329 monthly HOA is on the higher side, and before you write that check every month, you'll want to confirm in writing exactly what it covers — amenity maintenance is the obvious answer, but ask about reserves, exterior maintenance, and whether there's a CDD on top of it. Metro Development Group is a Florida-based builder that focuses on active-lifestyle communities with an emphasis on amenities, and their communities tend to deliver on that promise. Build timelines can vary, so get a realistic completion estimate at the time of contract and ask about lot premiums — not all homesites in a community like this are created equal. At $374,990 to $439,990, Tuscan Hills is priced competitively for what you're getting in terms of lifestyle infrastructure, but go in with clear eyes on the commute if Tampa is part of your daily life.
New Homes From
$375K – $440K
Barrett's Take on Tuscan Hills
Here's my take on Tuscan Hills — and I'll be straight with you, because Dade City is a market where you really need to go in with your eyes open. Metro Development Group isn't one of the national production builders you've probably heard of, which cuts both ways. You get a bit more of a boutique feel compared to a DR Horton or Lennar subdivision, but you also have less public data on their track record, warranty responsiveness, and construction quality at scale. The price range here — $374,990 to $439,990 — is reasonable for what you're getting in Pasco County, but that $329/month HOA is the number I'd want you to sit with for a minute. That's nearly $4,000 a year on top of your mortgage, taxes, and insurance. Find out exactly what it covers before you sign anything, because HOA fees in that range can feel justified if they're maintaining significant amenity infrastructure — and Tuscan Hills does have a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts — or they can feel like a money pit if reserves are underfunded or management is loose. Ask for the HOA financials and reserve study. That's not optional. On negotiation: Metro Development Group isn't going to budge much on base price — smaller builders rarely do because their margin cushion isn't as thick as the nationals. Where you might get some movement is on closing cost contributions or upgrade packages, particularly if a spec home has been sitting. Corner lots and pond-facing lots will carry premiums, so if you're being steered toward one of those, ask specifically what the premium is and whether it can be reduced or credited back in another form. Also confirm whether there's a CDD fee baked into this community — some Pasco communities present a clean HOA number and then surprise buyers at closing with a CDD that adds hundreds more per year to the tax bill. If there's no CDD here, that's genuinely a positive. If there is one, get the exact annual amount and the payoff timeline. For commute context: Dade City sits up on US-301 in the northeastern corner of Pasco County, which means you're a good 45-50 minutes from downtown Tampa on a normal day and longer if you're hitting I-75 or I-275 during rush hour. USF is roughly 35-40 minutes south, and Tampa International is pushing an hour. That's real distance, and if you're commuting daily to Tampa, you'll feel it. The tradeoff is that Dade City itself has a lot of charm — it's one of the few towns in this area with an actual walkable downtown, some good local restaurants, and a pace of life that's meaningfully different from the Wesley Chapel or Land O' Lakes sprawl. If you're remote or semi-remote, retired, or deliberately trying to get out of the congestion corridor, this location makes a lot more sense. Pasco County Schools serve this community, and quality varies significantly by school — worth looking up the specific zoned schools for this address on the district site before you commit, especially if you have kids.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Tuscan Hills
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
Community Amenities
School District
Pasco County Schools
Verify current zoning with the district before purchase.
HOA Details
$329/month
Covers community maintenance and amenities. Ask Barrett for the full HOA disclosure.
County
Builder
Why Buyers Choose Tuscan Hills
Located in Dade City, Pasco County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Competitively priced from $375K to $440K — strong value for new construction in Pasco County.
Built by Metro Development Group — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center and 5 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Metro Development Group
Metro Development Group is a Tampa-based real estate development company that's carved out a specific niche in the local market — master-planned communities. Unlike production builders who focus primarily on the homes themselves, Metro Development Group operates as the land developer and community creator behind some of Tampa Bay's larger mixed-use and residential projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuscan Hills
How much do homes cost in Tuscan Hills?
New homes in Tuscan Hills are priced from $375K to $440K. 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 Tuscan Hills?
Tuscan Hills is built by Metro Development Group. Metro Development Group is a Tampa-based real estate development company that's carved out a specific niche in the local market — master-planned communities. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Tuscan Hills offer?
Tuscan Hills amenities include Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Court, Community Park, Playground. The HOA fee is $329 per month, which covers community maintenance and amenity access.
What schools serve Tuscan Hills?
Tuscan Hills is located in Dade City, Pasco County and is zoned for Pasco 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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