What Is Cinnamon Trace Like?
Cinnamon Trace is a small residential neighborhood on Cinnamon Trace Drive and Cinnamon Trace Circle in south Valrico. Homes were built between 1988 and 1996, giving the community a staggered development that adds variety to the streetscape. This is not a subdivision where every home went up in the same year with the same three floor plans — the homes have individual character.
Construction is concrete block with 3-4 bedrooms and 2-car garages. Home sizes vary, and the lots benefit from nearly 30-40 years of tree growth. The streets are quiet with minimal traffic — the kind of neighborhood where you know which car belongs to which house.
How Much Are the HOA Fees?
Cinnamon Trace has minimal HOA oversight with very low fees. There is no CDD fee. This is a simple, affordable neighborhood to own in — no surprise assessments, no escalating CDDs, just a small fee to keep things tidy.
How Close Is Everything?
- Publix on Lithia Pinecrest: 1 mile
- Sprouts Farmers Market: 1.5 miles
- Bloomingdale Avenue: 2 miles
- Lithia Springs Park: 5 miles south
- Selmon Expressway: 4 miles
- I-75: 6 miles
- Downtown Tampa: 21 miles (30 minutes)
Which Schools Serve Cinnamon Trace?
Cinnamon Trace is in the south Valrico school corridor. Verify specific school zoning with Hillsborough County — homes in this area may fall in either the Durant or Newsome High School zone depending on exact location. Newsome-zoned properties carry a pricing premium.
How Does Cinnamon Trace Compare to Nearby Neighborhoods?
- Chelsea Woods (1 mile): Same era (1979-1986 vs. 1988-1996), similar character. Chelsea Woods is slightly older with even more mature trees.
- Buckhorn Groves (2 miles): 1990s-2000s, deed-restricted. Similar vintage in the newer sections.
- Copper Ridge (2 miles): Late 1990s to 2000s, CDD adds cost. Newer but higher carrying costs.
- Dillon Acres (2 miles): Older (1970s-1980s), larger lots. Even more established.
What Should Buyers Know?
- Construction: 1988-1996 concrete block. The 1988 homes are nearly 40 years old — inspect roof, HVAC, plumbing (check for polybutylene in the earlier homes), and electrical. The 1996 homes are in better shape but still need inspection at 30 years.
- Insurance: Roof age and plumbing type are your insurance cost drivers. A home with a new roof and copper plumbing will insure for significantly less than one with an original roof and poly pipes.
- Quiet living: If you want a neighborhood where the biggest excitement is deciding which direction to walk the dog, Cinnamon Trace delivers.
- Rentals: Steady demand for south Valrico rentals. ViVi Property Management handles Valrico rentals.
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 to see what your property is worth.
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