Lennar's 55+ active adult section within the Southshore Bay master-planned community in Wimauma — gated, guard-gated entry, 655–858 homes across three collections, and access to a 5.5-acre Crystal Lagoon. HOA fees, CDD status, and the full cost picture below.
"Southshore Bay" is the overall master-planned community in Wimauma — it includes mixed-age neighborhoods, townhomes, and other residential sections developed by Lennar. "Medley at Southshore Bay" is specifically the 55+ active adult gated section within that master plan. The distinction matters because some search results conflate the two, and some listings may use both names interchangeably.
What this means practically: when you buy in Medley, you are in the age-restricted 55+ gated portion, with your own guard-gated entry and dedicated amenity facility (The Medley Club). You also have access to Southshore Bay's master plan amenity — most notably the 5.5-acre Crystal Lagoon, which is the community's signature feature and one of only a handful of lagoon communities in South Hillsborough.
Crystal Lagoon access: The Crystal Lagoon is a master plan amenity shared across Southshore Bay's various sections — it is not exclusive to the 55+ Medley section. Access is included for Medley residents, but so are other Southshore Bay residents. This is a real amenity, not marketing — residents swim and paddleboard in it — but it's shared, not private.
| Collection | Home Type | Approx. Size | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas | Attached paired villas | 1,400–1,700 sq ft | Mid $200s–low $300s |
| The Manors | Single-family homes | 1,600–2,200 sq ft | Low $300s–mid $300s |
| The Grand Estates | Single-family (larger) | 2,200–2,800 sq ft | Mid $300s+ |
All three collections are within the same gated Medley section with access to The Medley Club and the Crystal Lagoon. The Villas collection is attached (duplex-style) and typically carries a different HOA structure than the single-family collections — confirm fee differences by collection with the Lennar sales team.
HOA and CDD figures must be confirmed with Lennar sales team and Hillsborough County tax records. CDD varies by phase and parcel. Property tax uses standard homestead exemption on $280,000 assessed value at ~17.9 mills. Insurance estimated for newer construction — get your own quote.
CDD disclosure: Medley at Southshore Bay carries a CDD. The CDD amount varies by parcel and phase — always request the specific non-ad valorem assessment for any home you're considering from the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser's website before making an offer. Do not rely on the builder's verbal estimate alone.
Wimauma is a rural-to-suburban area 25 miles south of Tampa via US-301 or I-75. The nearest grocery store is a 10–15 minute drive; there is no golf cart access to commercial areas the way Sun City Center has. Medical facilities are further than in the SCC corridor. For buyers who are comfortable driving for daily errands and value the newer construction quality, lagoon access, and lower entry price, this is a genuine tradeoff — not a dealbreaker, just something to factor in honestly.
Tampa International Airport is approximately 35–40 minutes north via I-75.
| Factor | Medley/Southshore Bay | Valencia Lakes | Sun City Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder | Lennar | G.L. Homes | Multiple / resale |
| Home age | New construction | 2005–2019 | 1963–2015 |
| Signature amenity | Crystal Lagoon | 40,000 sq ft clubhouse | Golf cart community |
| HOA/mo | ~$250–$400 | ~$515 | ~$200 |
| CDD | Yes | Yes | None |
| Entry price | Mid $200s | Low $300s | Low $130s |
A buyer's agent familiar with Southshore Bay can verify current CDD amounts by parcel, compare available lots by collection, and represent your interests against Lennar's sales team at no cost to you — the builder pays the commission.
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