Area Guide for Hounds Hollow (Lutz)
Lutz, FL 33549 · Hillsborough County · prepared 2026-06-25 · distances are approximate
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Getting oriented
Hounds Hollow is a small neighborhood in Lutz (Hillsborough County), ZIP 33549, off Hanna Road near N Florida Avenue — just south of the Pasco County line. If you don’t know the area, here’s how to find it:
- N Florida Ave & N Nebraska Ave (US-41) — the main north–south roads
- Bearss Avenue — east–west connector to I-275 and Dale Mabry
- I-275 — Exit 53 (Bearss Ave) — ~2–3 mi south
- Bruce B Downs Blvd & Dale Mabry Hwy — major corridors nearby
Local streets in & around the neighborhood: Hanna Road, N Florida Avenue, N Nebraska Avenue (US-41).
Schools (assigned attendance area)
- Maniscalco-HB — elementary
- Buchanan-HB — middle
- Freedom-HB — high school
Per MLS attendance fields (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Confirm boundaries & ratings independently:
Hillsborough County Public Schools ·
GreatSchools ·
Florida DOE School Grades
Grocery & pharmacy (nearest of each)
| Store | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Publix | 16560 N Nebraska Ave, Lutz | ~2 mi |
| Winn-Dixie | 18407 N US-41 (Sunset Plaza), Lutz | ~2.5 mi |
| ALDI | 18407 US-41 (Sunset Plaza), Lutz | ~2.5 mi |
| Walgreens | 18511 N US-41, Lutz | ~2.5 mi |
| Walmart Supercenter | 1575 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, Lutz | ~3 mi |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | 23046 SR-54, Lutz | ~4 mi |
| Costco Wholesale | 2225 Grand Cypress Dr, Wesley Chapel | ~5 mi |
| Target | 1040 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz | ~6 mi |
| Whole Foods Market | 3802 Northdale Blvd, Tampa | ~7 mi |
| Sam’s Club | 27727 SR-56, Wesley Chapel | ~9 mi |
Shopping & home improvement
| Store / center | Location | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| The Home Depot | Land O’ Lakes Blvd at SR-54, Lutz | ~4 mi |
| Lowe’s | 21500 SR-54, Lutz | ~4 mi |
| Tampa Premium Outlets | Wesley Chapel | ~10–13 mi |
| The Shops at Wiregrass | 28211 Paseo Dr, Wesley Chapel | ~11 mi |
Restaurants & cafés (Yelp ratings; local independents emphasized)
| Name | Cuisine | Yelp | Approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Tapatia | Mexican | 4.0★ | <0.5 mi |
| Birkin’s Steakhouse & Sushi Bar | Steak / sushi | 4.0★ | <0.5 mi |
| The Mustard Seed Deli & Charcuterie | Gourmet deli | 4.5★ | ~1 mi |
| The Breakfast Nook | Breakfast / brunch | 4.0★ | ~1 mi |
| The Great Catch | New England seafood | 4.0★ | ~1.5 mi |
| Thai Cafe Modern | Thai / poke | 4.0★ | ~1.5 mi |
| Villaggio Ristorante Italiano | Italian (est. 1989) | 4.0★ | ~2–3 mi |
| Hungry Harry’s Family Bar-B-Que | BBQ (local institution) | 4.0★ | ~4 mi |
| Garden Mediterranean Grill | Mediterranean | 4.5★ | ~4 mi |
| The Fat Rabbit Pub | Gastropub / craft beer | 4.5★ | ~6 mi |
| Wild Thyme Cafe & Market | Farm-to-table cafe | 4.4★ | ~6–8 mi |
Ratings via Yelp; confirm current hours/ratings.
Commute & transit
| Destination | Distance | Time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) | ~20–22 mi | ~25–30 min | US-41 → I-275 S → Veterans (SR 589) spur |
| Downtown Tampa | ~14–16 mi | ~22–28 min | I-275 S from Exit 53 |
| Tampa Premium Outlets | ~10–13 mi | ~18–22 min | I-75 N → Exit 275 (SR 56) |
| Closest highway: I-275 Exit 53 (Bearss Ave) | ~2–3 mi | ~5–8 min | via Bearss Ave |
| Closest toll: Suncoast/Veterans (SR 589) at SR-54 | ~7–9 mi | ~12–16 min | SR-54 west |
Lakes, parks & recreation
- Boat ramp / lake access: Lake Conservation Park launch, 17302 N Dale Mabry Hwy — ~4–7 mi ($2/vehicle; kayak launches, ~4 mi of trails)
- Cypress Creek Preserve (SWFWMD) — ~5–8 mi
- Suncoast Trail — paved rail-trail — ~7–9 mi
- Lettuce Lake Regional Park — Hillsborough River boardwalk — ~10–13 mi
Local extras
- Breweries: Double Branch Artisanal Ales (~5–8 mi) · In The Loop Brewing, Land O’ Lakes (~6–9 mi)
- Farmers market: Fresh Market at Wiregrass — Shops at Wiregrass — 1st & 3rd Saturday, year-round
- Golf: Plantation Palms Golf Club · Heritage Harbor Golf & Country Club, Lutz
Healthcare, veterinary & library
- Nearest hospital: St. Joseph’s Hospital-North (BayCare), 4211 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz — ~10–12 mi
- HCA Florida Lutz Emergency (freestanding 24/7 ER) — ~6–9 mi · AdventHealth Wesley Chapel — ~9–12 mi
- Urgent care: TGH Urgent Care (Fast Track), 22945 SR-54, Lutz — ~4–6 mi
- Veterinarian: Bearss Animal Hospital, 16336 N Florida Ave, Lutz — ~1–2 mi (also Lutz Animal Hospital, 1730 Land O’ Lakes Blvd)
- Library: Lutz Branch (Hillsborough County), 101 W Lutz-Lake Fern Rd — ~5–7 mi
This guide lists factual points of interest with sources for the buyer’s independent review.
It is not an endorsement or assessment of any neighborhood, school, or community.
Distances are approximate and business ratings change; buyer to verify all information.