Dade City

Dade City is rolling hills, antique shops, and one of the prettiest historic downtowns in the region, all crowned by the annual Kumquat Festival. This is old Florida with actual elevation, and the drive in past pastures and oaks tells you exactly what kind of pace to expect.

Victorian and Craftsman homes near downtown, small farms, and new communities on the edges of town give buyers real variety. As Wesley Chapel growth pushes north, Dade City is the next stop, and early buyers are usually rewarded.