What Is Bloomingdale Trace Like?
Bloomingdale Trace is one of the many subdivisions that make up the larger Bloomingdale community in Valrico. Bloomingdale is one of the biggest master-planned communities in the Tampa Bay area, with over 5,200 homes across 32+ individual subdivisions built between 1979 and 2013. Bloomingdale Trace is one of those sections, with homes built primarily in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Homes are single-family, concrete block construction, ranging from about 1,400 to 2,200 square feet. You will see a mix of ranch-style and two-story layouts with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2-car garages. The lots have mature landscaping — full-grown oaks and established yards that newer subdivisions cannot replicate. The streets connect to the broader Bloomingdale trail network for walking and biking.
What Does the HOA Cover?
Bloomingdale Trace has a mandatory HOA with fees typically under $100/month covering common area maintenance, trail upkeep, and deed restriction enforcement. There is no CDD fee. The broader Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association maintains trails, playgrounds, and common areas shared across all subdivisions.
How Close Is Everything?
- Publix on Bell Shoals: 1 mile
- Bloomingdale Avenue shopping: Direct access — restaurants, banks, medical offices
- Bloomingdale High School: Within the community
- Selmon Expressway: 3 miles (quick commute into Tampa)
- I-75: 5 miles west (10 minutes)
- Downtown Tampa: 18 miles (25-35 minutes via Crosstown)
- Westfield Brandon Mall: 4 miles (8 minutes)
- Lithia Springs Park: 8 miles south
Which Schools Serve Bloomingdale Trace?
Bloomingdale Trace is zoned for Bloomingdale High School, which sits right inside the community. Elementary assignments may include Bloomingdale Elementary or Cimino Elementary, and Randall Middle School serves the area. Bloomingdale High earns an "A" on Niche with a 91% graduation rate and an average ACT of 25.
What Is the Flood Risk?
Bloomingdale Trace sits in FEMA Flood Zone X (minimal risk). No flood insurance required by lenders.
How Does Bloomingdale Trace Compare?
- Bloomingdale Village (adjacent): Smaller section (57 homes), similar vintage. Both share Bloomingdale community amenities.
- Bloomingdale Woods (adjacent): Apartment/condo community built 1986. Different product type but same location.
- Brentwood Hills (1 mile): Similar era homes with larger lots but fewer community trails.
- Buckhorn Preserve (3 miles): Newer construction (2000s-2010s), Newsome HS zone. Higher price point.
What Should Buyers Know?
- Home age: 1980s-1990s construction means 30-40 year old homes. Budget for roof replacement, HVAC upgrades, and plumbing modernization. Some older homes may have polybutylene piping.
- Value play: Homes price below newer Valrico construction per square foot, popular with first-time buyers and investors.
- Community feel: The trail network and shared amenities create a neighborhood feel that isolated subdivisions cannot match.
- Rentals: Bloomingdale High zoning drives consistent rental demand. Expect $1,800-$2,300/mo. ViVi Property Management handles rentals in this area.
Barrett Henry is a Broker Associate at REMAX Collective with 23+ years of real estate experience. Call (813) 733-7907 or get a free home valuation.
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