What Is Durant Oaks Like?
Durant Oaks is a quiet pocket of custom-built homes on Durant Oaks Drive, just off Durant Road in south Valrico. Built primarily around 1987, these are individually designed single-family homes, not cookie-cutter tract builds. Each home has its own character, from floor plan to exterior finish, because they were built by different custom builders on individual lots.
The community is small, with homes ranging from 3 to 5 bedrooms. Mature landscaping and large oak trees give the neighborhood an established, park-like feel that newer communities take decades to develop. The cul-de-sac layout means minimal through traffic, the only people driving down Durant Oaks Drive are people who live there or are visiting someone who does.
What About the HOA?
Durant Oaks operates with a voluntary HOA, which is exactly what it sounds like, you can participate or not. There is no CDD fee. For buyers who have had enough of HOA boards dictating their paint colors and mailbox styles, Durant Oaks offers a refreshing change. Deed restrictions exist but enforcement is community-based rather than heavy-handed.
Compare that to nearby Savannah Landings at $285/mo or Legacy Ridge at $100-$450/mo, and the cost difference is significant over the life of a mortgage.
How Close Is Everything?
- Publix at Valrico Commons: 2 miles on SR 60
- SR 60 corridor: 1.5 miles north
- Durant High School: 0.5 miles on Durant Road
- Buckhorn Elementary: 2 miles
- Lithia Springs Park: 6 miles south
- Walmart Supercenter (Brandon): 4 miles
- I-75: 7 miles west (15 minutes)
- Downtown Tampa: 23 miles (30-35 minutes via Crosstown)
Which Schools Are Zoned for Durant Oaks?
Durant Oaks is zoned for Buckhorn Elementary, Mulrennan Middle School, and Durant High School. Buckhorn Elementary earns consistently strong ratings and is a major draw for families choosing this part of Valrico. Durant High is minutes away on Durant Road.
What Is the Flood Risk?
Durant Oaks sits in FEMA Flood Zone X (minimal risk). No flood insurance required by lenders. The community sits on higher ground with good drainage and no creek or river exposure.
How Does Durant Oaks Compare to Nearby Neighborhoods?
- Durant (surrounding area): The broader Durant corridor offers similar lot sizes and freedom, but homes vary more in age and condition. Durant Oaks is the more cohesive pocket within the corridor.
- Durant Woods (0.5 miles): Larger homes on similar lots, built over a wider timeframe (1986-2022). More variety but also more variation in condition.
- Durant Estates (1 mile): Another established community in the Durant area with larger custom homes. Similar buyer profile.
- Greenhills (1 mile): Custom homes on half-acre to one-acre lots from the mid-1980s. Similar character and price range, also with minimal HOA involvement.
What Should Buyers Know?
- Home age: Built around 1987, these homes are nearly 40 years old. Check the roof (original tile may still be in good shape, shingle will likely need replacement), HVAC (probably on the third unit), plumbing type, and electrical panel.
- Custom means unique: Each home is different, which is great for character but means fewer comparable sales for pricing. Work with an agent who knows the micro-neighborhood.
- Insurance: Concrete block construction helps with rates. Confirm the roof material and age, tile roofs are much cheaper to insure than aging shingle in Florida.
- Rentals: Custom homes in this price range and location rent well. Expect $2,200-$2,800/mo for a 3-4 bedroom. ViVi Property Management handles rentals in this area.
Barrett Henry is a Broker Associate at REMAX Collective with 23+ years of real estate experience. He lives in Valrico and knows every pocket neighborhood in the area. Call (813) 733-7907 or get a free home valuation to see what your property is worth right now.
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