Publix · Westchase
12139 W Linebaugh Ave
A useful landmark for groceries and for comparing routes through the community.
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Westchase
Village gathering places, recreation, and the details behind the address.
A useful Westchase tour includes the places between the homes: the Linebaugh grocery stop, community recreation, and a locally rooted brewery restaurant. Explore the area with Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team, then compare what each property actually includes.
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A closer look · Westchase
Picture an ordinary day here.
Westchase is easier to understand when the home search becomes a neighborhood visit. Look at how a particular street connects to shopping and recreation, then ask which amenities come with that address. The community association’s facilities have access rules, and district and association obligations are part of the ownership picture. A home marketed as “Westchase area” should not automatically be treated as having the same rights or costs as another listing. The local stops below give you a practical itinerary, while the current property documents supply the detail that a neighborhood overview cannot.
Researched September 26, 2026 · A local resource from Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team. Follow the source links for current details.
The everyday address book
Groceries, shopping, and the weekly run.
Start with these practical stops in or near Westchase. The closest store depends on the home’s exact address.
Walmart Supercenter · Gunn Highway
6192 Gunn Hwy
A nearby-area option in the Citrus Park direction; not inside every definition of Westchase.
Official information ↗School research starts with an address
Schools to put on your research list.
Explore these area campuses, then check the assignment for the specific home you are considering. Proximity alone does not determine enrollment.
Westchase Elementary School
9517 W Linebaugh Avenue
Public elementary campus. Verify the specific address with the district.
Official information ↗Alonso High School
8302 Montague Street
Public high school in the surrounding area, with an IB program described on its official site. Program admission and address assignment are separate questions.
Official information ↗These are selected area resources, not a complete list or a rating of school quality. Attendance boundaries, grade configurations, and choice or magnet admissions can change. Look up an address with Hillsborough County Public Schools ↗ and confirm with the district or school. Review boundary changes ↗.
A local table to try
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Google Maps snapshot checked September 26, 2026. Ratings and review counts change; this is a researched dining option, not a personal endorsement from Chris.
13937 Monroes Business Park
Tampa Bay Brewing Company’s Westchase location combines a production brewery with a full-service restaurant. Its menu emphasizes locally influenced food and beer-infused dishes. This is a local brewery business with multiple Tampa locations, not a national chain.
Beyond the home tour
Make a day of exploring.
Community swim & tennis facilities
Review the Westchase Community Association’s recreation information before assuming a home includes access. These are community facilities with rules, not unrestricted public attractions.
Plan your visit ↗Westchase Golf Club
For a golf outing, investigate the course at 11602 Westchase Golf Drive and contact the club for current tee-time availability and rates. A nearby home does not automatically include golf privileges.
Plan your visit ↗A first visit to Westchase
Visit the Linebaugh shopping corridor, walk the public streets around your target home, and finish with a meal at the brewery restaurant. Ask for association and district information early enough to compare recurring costs alongside the purchase price.
Your commute—and your beach day
Put the drive in perspective.
A shared starting point makes these routes easier to compare: Publix Super Market at Westchase, 12139 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626.
Downtown Tampa
26–50 min
17.4 miles · FL-589 S
Check your route ↗Downtown St. Petersburg
35 min to 1 hr
26.6 miles · I-275 S
Check your route ↗MacDill AFB · Dale Mabry Gate
28 min to 1 hr 5 min
18.9 miles · FL-589 S
Check your route ↗Clearwater Beach · Pier 60
30 min to 1 hr 10 min
18.6 miles · FL-60 W
Check your route ↗How to read these estimates: Google Maps predictions checked September 26, 2026, for departure Monday, September 28 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Times and miles use the first recommended driving route, which may include tolls. Downtown destinations are the respective city halls. The beach is a named comparison destination, not a claim that it is the nearest beach. Weekend beach traffic, parking, weather, and your actual starting address can change the trip. Links open current directions rather than the saved departure forecast.
MacDill: The estimate ends at the Dale Mabry Gate and excludes the entry queue and travel inside the installation. Access authorization is required. Check official gate information ↗.
What homes cost · a dated market snapshot
Compare single-family homes and townhomes.
Area measured: Westchase
Reporting period: Three months ending August 2026
Single-family homes
$680K
Approximate median sale price, rounded to the nearest $1,000.
Townhomes
$430K
Approximate median sale price, rounded to the nearest $1,000.
These are median closed-sale prices: the midpoint of recorded sale prices, not arithmetic averages or current asking prices. A neighborhood or ZIP-code benchmark is not a valuation of an individual home. Lot, condition, size, association costs, taxes, and insurance affect the full ownership picture. Source: Redfin housing market data ↗ · checked September 26, 2026.
Buying in Westchase
Your search starts with what matters to you.
Begin with the way you want to use your home: outdoor space, a particular floor plan, or convenient access to community facilities. Chris can help you compare listings and request the documents needed to understand each option.
The map search opens the wider Tampa Bay area. Zoom to Westchase or ask Chris for a tailored list of available homes.
Personal guidance
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Tell Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team your preferred location, price range, home features, and timing. Your email or call goes directly to Chris.
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Selling in Westchase
Make your home’s story stand out.
Positioning a Westchase home means explaining its specific setting and features. Chris Johnson & EmpowerHome Team can help highlight updates, outdoor living, and the property’s place within the community while comparing relevant competing listings.
Request a current local market review
Discuss relevant recent sales, homes competing with yours, and the features that influence your property’s position in the market.
A broad area average cannot describe every home. Chris can prepare a comparison based on your specific property and current available data.
Questions about Westchase
Useful details before your next move.
Community names can cover different boundaries. Confirm the exact property, school assignment, amenities, and association details during your home search.
Can anyone use the Westchase pools and tennis courts?
The facilities have association access rules for residents and guests. Verify eligibility and current requirements directly with the association.
Should I compare every Westchase home the same way?
No. Location within the community, home condition, floor plan, and lot features deserve separate attention when evaluating value.
Explore local resources: Westchase swim and tennis facilities · Westchase CDD documents.
Guide reviewed September 2026. Photo dates are shown above; photographed homes are not advertised listings.
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