Area Guide for Crystal Lakes

Getting oriented

The Manors at Crystal Lakes is a gated subdivision in west-central Lutz, ZIP 33548, in northern Hillsborough County. Reached off Crystal Grove Blvd, which connects to N Dale Mabry Hwy (US-41), the primary north-south corridor through this part of Lutz. This is a lake-dotted pocket of Lutz — the community takes its name from Crystal Lake, with other named lakes (including Lake Josephine) in the surrounding area, though most shoreline here is part of private residential lots, not public access.

• N Dale Mabry Hwy (US-41) — primary commercial corridor, ~1 mi west, connects south toward Tampa and the Veterans Expressway
• Lutz Lake Fern Rd — runs east-west just north of the area, connects toward Upper Tampa Bay/Keystone to the west and Bruce B. Downs Blvd to the east
• Van Dyke Rd — a few miles south, another east-west connector toward Dale Mabry and the Veterans Expressway

Local streets: Woodcreek Pl, Clear Lake Dr, Old Grove, Crystal Grove Blvd. Note: this Crystal Grove Blvd corridor is a distinct part of Lutz from the Hanna Rd/N Florida Ave area farther east.

Map

Use the box at the map’s top-right to toggle schools, grocery, dining, parks & culture, and shopping. Pin locations are approximate.

Schools

Not populated in this listing’s MLS fields, and Pinellas-style informal listing remarks (e.g. “Steinbrenner School district”) are not verified attendance-zone data. Confirm by exact address:
Hillsborough County Schools directory ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades

Shopping & dining (nearest of each)

A wider selection of big-box retail and dining is a short drive south toward Carrollwood/Northdale, or north toward Wesley Chapel.

Commute & transit

Lakes, parks & recreation

• Lake Park (Hillsborough County) — 17302 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, ~1 mi. Hiking/biking trails, canoe and kayak rentals, boat ramp; small entrance donation.
• Lutz Memorial Park — smaller neighborhood park south of Lutz Lake Fern Rd; walking path, benches, open green space.
• Upper Tampa Bay Trail — paved county multi-use trail with an access point along Lutz Lake Fern Rd; popular for walking, running, and cycling.

Most lake shoreline in the immediate area is part of private residential lots, not public access — verify any lake-access claims directly with the listing and a survey.

Local extras

• The Manors at Crystal Lakes is a small, guard-gated subdivision (public listing sources describe fewer than 200 homes) with 24-hour manned security. Reported amenities include tennis/pickleball courts, a playground, and a community pavilion — confirm current amenities and HOA/CDD status directly through closing.
• Nearby gated or larger-lot communities in this part of Lutz include Ladera and Skylake Nature Village.

Utilities & internet

Healthcare, veterinary & library

• ER/Hospital: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel or St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, both within a ~15-20 min drive
• Urgent care: clinics along the N Dale Mabry Hwy corridor
• Library: Lutz Library, 101 Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz