Tobacco Road Realtor

Releve’s Insight:
“Tobacco Road offers one of Lutz’s most unique residential experiences – where else can you find 5-acre horse properties just 12 minutes from Tampa Premium Outlets? This is the neighborhood for buyers who want rural character without sacrificing convenience.”

Verified Neighborhood Facts
✔ Location: Northern Lutz, near Sunset Lane
✔ Zoning: Mostly RES-1 (1 unit/acre) with some AG zoning
✔ Property Sizes: 1-5 acre lots typical
✔ HOA Status: None (confirmed)
✔ Year Built: Mix of 1970s-1990s homes with custom new builds
2024 Market Snapshot
Price Range:
Land Only: $150,000-$300,000 per acre
Existing Homes: $600,000-$1.2M
Premium Properties: Horse estates to $1.8M
Market Trends:
18% land value increase since 2020
Custom builds increasing (3 new constructions in 2023)
Average days on market: 97 (reflects specialty buyer pool)
Key Features
Rural Advantages
Equestrian facilities permitted
Room for RV/boat storage
Agricultural uses allowed (check zoning)
Minimal light pollution
Urban Convenience
12 min to Tampa Premium Outlets
15 min to Veterans Expressway
25 min to Downtown Tampa
School District
Lutz Elementary
Buchanan Middle
Steinbrenner High
Buyer Profiles
Equestrian enthusiasts
Privacy-seeking professionals
Multi-generational families
Custom home builders
Property Types Breakdown
Land Opportunities
Raw land: $150K-$250K/acre
Cleared lots: $200K-$300K/acre
Road-frontage premium: +15%
Existing Homes
Ranch homes: $600K-$800K
Updated estates: $900K-$1.2M
Equestrian properties: $1.2M+
Neighborhood Considerations
Advantages
✔ Unlimited outdoor space
✔ Zoning flexibility
✔ No architectural restrictions
✔ Dark skies ordinance
Considerations
⚠ Well/septic systems standard
⚠ Longer emergency response times
⚠ Limited high-speed internet options