Mirada San Antonio FL — #14 RCLCO 2025 MetroLagoon Community Buyer's Guide
Mirada San Antonio FL: #14 RCLCO 2025 (650 sales). 15-acre MetroLagoon (largest US man-made lagoon). 6 builders $269K-$793K (Casa Fresca TH, DRH 8 plans, WestBay $793K). ULTRAFi 500/500 Mbps. Publix on-site. 30 min Tampa. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.
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Mirada San Antonio FL — #14 RCLCO 2025 MetroLagoon Buyer’s Guide
#14 best-selling master-planned community in the US (RCLCO 2025, 650 sales). Home of the largest man-made lagoon in the United States — a 15-acre MetroLagoon. 30 minutes from Downtown Tampa. Builders from $269K to $793K.
#14 US
RCLCO 2025 ranking — 650 new home sales. One of Florida’s top-performing master-planned communities alongside Sunterra and Lago Mar in Crystal Lagoons Top 50
15 acres
Mirada MetroLagoon — largest man-made lagoon in the United States. Sandbar, swim-up bar, food, cabanas, kayaking, paddleboarding, floating obstacle course, water slides, splash park
1,799 acres
Mirada total master plan size — Metro Development Group / Metro Places; SR-52 at Mirada Blvd, San Antonio FL
$269K
Lowest entry price — Casa Fresca townhomes and Maronda TH ($269,900, 1,694 sqft, 3BR 2.5BA)
$793K
Upper range — Homes by WestBay SFH ($459,990–$793,990, 2,135–4,846 sqft)
30 min
Distance from Mirada to Downtown Tampa via I-75 South — Pasco Town Center 3 miles; Publix on-site
Mirada: The Largest Man-Made Lagoon in the US
The Mirada MetroLagoon at 15 acres is the largest man-made lagoon in the United States — larger than Sunterra’s Sol Club (4 acres), larger than Epperson’s Crystal Lagoon (7.36 acres), and operated under Crystal Lagoons’ hybrid Public Access Lagoon (PAL) model. This means Mirada’s lagoon serves both residents AND is open to the public as a paid-access attraction. This PAL model has a documented impact: Metro Development Group reported 121% higher sales in the month after the Mirada lagoon opened vs. the prior year. 47% of Mirada buyers ranked the lagoon as their #1 purchase driver.
15-Acre MetroLagoon — Largest in US
Mirada’s MetroLagoon is the largest man-made lagoon in the United States. Features: sandbar, swim-up bar, food vendors, cabanas, kayaking, paddleboarding, floating obstacle course, water slides, splash park. Operates as a Public Access Lagoon (PAL) — open to residents AND the public.
ULTRAFi 500/500 Mbps Included
Mirada includes ULTRAFi 500/500 Mbps fiber internet service as a community feature — gigabit-class symmetric internet for remote workers, rare in Florida master-planned communities at this price point.
Publix On-Site — Market at Mirada
Market at Mirada, the on-site Publix-anchored shopping center, is open — grocery and daily essentials without leaving the community. Exceptional convenience for families.
Solar-Powered Streetleaf Streetlights
Mirada’s infrastructure includes solar-powered Streetleaf smart streetlights — part of Metro Places’ sustainability positioning for the community.
6 Active Builders — $269K to $793K
Casa Fresca (TH ≈$269K), Maronda (TH $269,900, 1,694 sqft), D.R. Horton ($319,990–$597,435, 8 floorplans), D.R. Horton Villas, Homes by WestBay ($459,990–$793,990), Lennar, Dream Finders/Shores at Mirada (TH). Own Luxury Homes® maintains current availability.
Pasco County Location — 30 Min Tampa
Mirada is located on SR-52 at Mirada Blvd in San Antonio, Pasco County, FL — 5 minutes from I-75. Downtown Tampa 30 minutes. Pasco Town Center 3 miles (2nd largest Pasco County commercial investment). Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, The Grove, Wiregrass Mall, Tampa Premium Outlets all nearby.
Mirada Community Overview
Mirada is a 1,799-acre master-planned community in San Antonio, Pasco County, Florida, developed by Metro Development Group (Metro Places). Located on SR-52 at Mirada Blvd, the community is 5 minutes from I-75, placing it 30 minutes from Downtown Tampa, 25 minutes from Wesley Chapel’s commercial corridor, and 20 minutes from New Tampa.
The MetroLagoon — a 15-acre man-made lagoon using Crystal Lagoons® technology — is Mirada’s signature amenity and the primary purchase driver for most buyers. Metro Development Group’s own data shows 47% of Mirada buyers ranked the lagoon as their #1 purchase decision factor. In RCLCO’s 2025 Top 50 Master-Planned Community rankings, Mirada ranked #14 nationally with 650 sales — the second-highest ranked Crystal Lagoons community in the US behind Sunterra (#5, Katy TX).
Active Builder Summary
Builder
Product
Price Range
Key Details
Register?
Casa Fresca
Townhome
≈$269K
Entry TH; Own Luxury Homes® can register
Yes
Maronda
Townhome
$269,900
1,694 sqft, 3BR 2.5BA; entry TH
Yes
D.R. Horton
SFH
$319,990–$597,435
8 floorplans: Allex II, Cali, Lantana, Elston II, Robie II, Coral, Hemingway, Holden
Yes
D.R. Horton Villas
Attached villa
TBD
Villa product within Mirada
Yes
Dream Finders / Shores at Mirada
Townhome
TBD
Shores at Mirada TH series
Yes
Homes by WestBay
SFH
$459,990–$793,990
2,135–4,846 sqft; premium SFH tier
Yes
Lennar
SFH / TH
TBD
Active in Mirada; verify current product
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions — Mirada San Antonio FL
What is Mirada in San Antonio FL?
Mirada is a 1,799-acre master-planned community in San Antonio, Pasco County, Florida, developed by Metro Development Group (Metro Places). Located at SR-52 and Mirada Blvd, 5 min from I-75 and 30 min from Downtown Tampa. It ranked #14 nationally in RCLCO’s 2025 Top 50 Master-Planned Communities with 650 home sales. The centerpiece is the 15-acre MetroLagoon — the largest man-made lagoon in the United States, operated as a Public Access Lagoon (PAL). 6+ active builders from $269K to $793K. ULTRAFi 500/500 Mbps internet included. Publix on-site.
How large is the Mirada MetroLagoon?
The Mirada MetroLagoon is 15 acres — the largest man-made lagoon in the United States. It uses Crystal Lagoons® technology to maintain crystal-clear water. Features include a sandbar, swim-up bar, food, cabanas, kayaking, paddleboarding, floating obstacle course, water slides, and a splash park. Unlike Sunterra’s resident-only Sol Club, Mirada operates a hybrid Public Access Lagoon (PAL) model — open to both Mirada residents and the public as a paid-admission attraction.
What school district is Mirada in?
Mirada is in Pasco County Schools. Specific schools serving Mirada include Innovation Prep K-8, Pasco Middle, and Pasco High School. Pasco County Schools is a growing district with new schools being built as the San Antonio FL / Wesley Chapel corridor expands. School zone assignment is address-specific — Own Luxury Homes® verifies the specific school for every Mirada lot before any offer. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
How does Mirada compare to Epperson (Crystal Lagoon)?
Mirada (15-acre MetroLagoon, #14 RCLCO 2025) vs. Epperson (7.36-acre Crystal Lagoon, Wesley Chapel): (1) Lagoon size — Mirada is more than twice as large. (2) Public access — both operate hybrid public/resident models. (3) Location — Mirada is San Antonio FL (Pasco County, SR-52); Epperson is Wesley Chapel (Pasco County, Overpass Rd). (4) Price range — Mirada from $269K TH; Epperson in Wesley Chapel/Angeline corridor has similar range. (5) RCLCO ranking — Mirada #14; Epperson is part of the larger Wesley Chapel/Angeline growth corridor. Own Luxury Homes® represents buyers at both communities.
What internet does Mirada include?
Mirada includes ULTRAFi 500/500 Mbps symmetrical fiber internet service as a community feature. This is gigabit-class symmetrical internet — 500 Mbps download and 500 Mbps upload — included in the community infrastructure for Mirada residents. This is a notable differentiator for remote workers and families with high bandwidth needs. Own Luxury Homes® verifies current ULTRAFi inclusion details for each builder product.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873
Mirada is where Pasco County new construction meets the lifestyle amenity that’s been driving Florida’s strongest master plan sales numbers. 650 net sales in 2025 — #14 nationally. The 15-acre MetroLagoon is the largest in the US and it’s open to the public, which creates a marketing flywheel that drives awareness beyond just the resident base. Register Own Luxury Homes® before your first builder contact. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
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— Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, Own Luxury Homes® (FL License BK3626873)
