Lake Bernadette Homes for Sale, Zephyrhills FL

About Lake Bernadette

Lake Bernadette is a master-planned community on the west side of Zephyrhills, close to State Road 54 and the fast-growing Wesley Chapel line. The golf course came first, in 1983, and the neighborhoods grew in parcels over the following decades, so homes range from older condos and townhomes to newer single-family homes from the 2000s. Each parcel can have its own association layer, which is why HOA amounts on listings vary so much; some single-family sections carry modest quarterly dues. Community amenities include two pools, a clubhouse, a fitness center, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, a playground, a park, a dog park and walking trails. Golf carts are allowed in parts of the community, which makes it easy to get to the course. The location gives buyers access to Wesley Chapel shopping while keeping Zephyrhills prices and a quieter feel. Buyers should look closely at the parcel name on each MLS record to understand which association rules and fees apply.

The golf at Lake Bernadette

The Links of Lake Bernadette is an 18-hole, par 71 links-style course designed by Dean Refram and built in 1983. It plays about 6,400 yards from the back tees, with open fairways, mounding and water on several holes. Golf Digest once named its 163-yard 13th the best par 3 in Tampa Bay. The club runs as semi-private, with public tee times online and carts included in green fees. There is a pitching and chipping area and a putting green, but no full driving range. Recent golfer reviews are mixed on green conditions, with some praising the layout and new carts and others flagging maintenance, so it is worth playing a round before buying on the course. A clubhouse restaurant serves golfers and residents.

Is club membership required in Lake Bernadette?

Optional. The Links of Lake Bernadette is semi-private and takes public tee times, so homeowners can pay per round. Golf membership is not required to own a home.

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Living in Lake Bernadette: location and lifestyle

Lake Bernadette sits just off State Road 54 between Wesley Chapel and downtown Zephyrhills. The Shops at Wiregrass, Tampa Premium Outlets and AdventHealth Wesley Chapel are about 15 minutes west, and AdventHealth Zephyrhills is close by. Downtown Zephyrhills has local restaurants, a growing brewery scene and the Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, a well-known skydiving destination. Hillsborough River State Park and the Withlacoochee State Trail are nearby for outdoor time. Interstate 75 is about 15 minutes away for trips into Tampa. Public schools are part of the Pasco County district; check assignments by address. Zephyrhills is also known for its spring water, and the city's main street has local diners and shops that make for an easy weekend outing. The Wesley Chapel corridor keeps adding restaurants along State Road 56 and State Road 54, so dining choices are within 15 to 20 minutes, and the Hillsborough River is close for canoe trips.