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Creek preserve- Wimauma FL
Creek Preserve is a development being built by DR Horton and Lennar Builders. These are single family homes. The development has 674 homes total, all new construction
Lennar Builder is pretty much done in that development.
The community offers amenities like a clubhouse, swimming pool, Playground, and basketball courts.

Pricing & home sizes
Size The homes range from 1500 to 3300 SQ ft.The lot sizes are from 40-60 x 120. There are some lots that back up to a preserve or pondview. Most lots will back other properties.
Prices:prices  range from 370K - 550K depending on the model, lot size and location.
Taxes & HOA:Annual HOA & CDD is 2000K Taxes are approx. 4-5K (after the reassessment)

Rentals:A 5 Bedroom home in the area rents for approximately 2700-2900.
There is minimal maintenance as the properties are brand new and comes with a builders one year warranty.


Home Pricing and Models as of 5/15/2022

DR Horton Pricing
Their base price goes by model and there is an additional charge per lot that goes from 7-45K Premium lots like a corner or over the water will be in the range of 30-40K lot charge.
ALLEX 1,504 3 2: $365,990

DARWIN 1,961 3 2.5: $384,990

ELSTON 2,260 4 2.5 : $400,990

ROBIE 2,447 5 3: $406,990

ARIA 1,672 3 2 : $385,990

CALI 1,828 4 2 : $398,990

ENSLEY 2,371 4 3 : $415,990

HAYDEN 2,605 5 3 : 428,990

LAUREL 1,844 3 2 : $391,990

LANTANA 2,045 4 2.5 : $409,990

CORAL 2,756 4 3 : $431,990

HEMINGWAY 2,934 5 3 2 ELEV G: $446,990

HOLDEN 3,313 4 3 2 ELEV G: $461,990



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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #280 on: October 26, 2020, 07:28:18 PM »
Further down the page:

Speak to an agent.
Def will before making a final decision.
But am sure its cheaper than South FL, its not that close to the water

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #281 on: October 26, 2020, 07:30:03 PM »
While I'd love to see this train depart, I think it needs a better conductor for more reasons than one.

I've been quite on this thread of late and it's becoming increasingly difficult.
Trust your gut.
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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #282 on: October 26, 2020, 07:30:14 PM »
Thats right, but D.R. Horton does not want to change ANYTHING.
The original dream was in Pasco County where they did have the flexibility of customizing the homes.
It is what it is, take it or leave it.
Sounds to me like they're not using the leverage they have.
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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #284 on: October 26, 2020, 07:51:07 PM »
No hurricanes on the west coast of Florida.

Not accurate.

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #285 on: October 26, 2020, 08:08:39 PM »
Def will before making a final decision.
But am sure its cheaper than South FL, its not that close to the water

It's about as close to the water as much of South FL. The $900-1300 sounds right for condos. I would expect a minimum of $3k/year for those houses.

No hurricanes on the west coast of Florida.

Not true at all. They get hit all the time.

Sounds to me like they're not using the leverage they have.

+100. Unless they're using it to get other things.
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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #286 on: October 26, 2020, 08:15:28 PM »
Thats right, but D.R. Horton does not want to change ANYTHING.
The original dream was in Pasco County where they did have the flexibility of customizing the homes.
It is what it is, take it or leave it.

I dunno, seems unwise to lock an entire community into a development that is so inflexible.

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #287 on: October 26, 2020, 08:20:58 PM »
I dunno, seems unwise to lock an entire community into a development that is so inflexible.
+1

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #288 on: October 26, 2020, 08:38:36 PM »
Sounds to me like they're not using the leverage they have.
100%. There's no way a builder wouldn't be more flexible to someone bringing at least 100 buyers. Something doesn't add up. Seems like we're all good armchair generals here. Someone should get Mrs. Tausig to sign up here so we could all advise her (free of charge).

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #289 on: October 26, 2020, 08:38:39 PM »
Also The kitchens look tiny

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #290 on: October 26, 2020, 08:43:08 PM »
Is there really a need for a car garage in Florida? Why not just park your car in the driveway and use that space to have a more spacious kitchen/DR? No snow to dig out the car from. What am I missing?

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #291 on: October 26, 2020, 08:48:19 PM »
100%. There's no way a builder wouldn't be more flexible to someone bringing at least 100 buyers. Something doesn't add up. Seems like we're all good armchair generals here. Someone should get Mrs. Tausig to sign up here so we could all advise her (free of charge).

They don't have 100 buyers yet. Based on what I've seen here, it seems like they've been looking for already planned developments and then tried working out deals with the developers. For the most flexibility, they would be best served looking for land and then shopping the project to developers who have houses that fit their needs. They seem to be in a rush, though, so I'm not sure this was ever an option. They'd also need to have commitments and cash up front to make that work, and the way they are doing it allows for more flexibility in the event they aren't able to fill an entire development.
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« Reply #292 on: October 26, 2020, 08:51:45 PM »
Is there really a need for a car garage in Florida? Why not just park your car in the driveway and use that space to have a more spacious kitchen/DR? No snow to dig out the car from. What am I missing?

We all have garages, but I think I've met one person who actually parked his car in it. They are primarily used for storage (instead of basements), and sometimes they are converted into extra bedrooms, offices, or Pesach kitchens. Most cities mandate houses have at least a 1 car garage. I believe it has something to do with having a place to put your car in a storm.
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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #294 on: October 26, 2020, 10:11:44 PM »
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane

Last major hurricane. Anything under a Cat 3 is not considered major. This site hasn't been updated since 2013, but contrast Hillsborough County with Miami Beach:

https://www.homefacts.com/hurricanes/Florida/Hillsborough-County.html
https://www.homefacts.com/hurricanes/Florida/Miami-Dade-County/Miami-Beach.html

I have a few friends who do insurance adjustments (me and everyone else). They spend more time in the Tampa area for storm damage than they do in SFL.
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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #295 on: October 26, 2020, 11:15:52 PM »
Life in Florida will be more expansive. think travel alone to NY for any family related event.

You can get in Lakewood a new townhouse with 2500 SQF for 300-400K or a larger house with a finished basement for a rental for 600-700k
+$12,000 property tax a yr vs $3,000 in FL

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« Reply #296 on: October 26, 2020, 11:42:12 PM »
+$12,000 property tax a yr vs $3,000 in FL

Those houses will probably be closer to $5k-6k/yr.

ETA: Correction, per the info sheet they put out, it's around $7k/yr. I don't know if they calculated Homestead, which may bring it closer to $6k.
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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #297 on: October 26, 2020, 11:50:59 PM »
100%. There's no way a builder wouldn't be more flexible to someone bringing at least 100 buyers. Something doesn't add up. Seems like we're all good armchair generals here. Someone should get Mrs. Tausig to sign up here so we could all advise her (free of charge).
Sorry but DR HUrton has $20 Billion sales a year.....   where exactly is your leverage

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Re: New Chassidish Community Being Planned in Tampa
« Reply #299 on: October 26, 2020, 11:56:51 PM »
Sorry but DR HUrton has $20 Billion sales a year.....   where exactly is your leverage
For 2019

Homes closed ............................................................ 56,975
Homes in inventory .................................................... 27,700
Land/lots owned ....................................................... 121,400
Lots controlled under purchase contracts ................. 185,900