| | Brandon Real EstateConvenient location and plentiful shopping make Brandon Florida a favorite area for familiesLocated in southeastern Hillsborough County with easy access to both Tampa and Orlando, Brandon is one of the Tampa Bay area's rapidly growing communities. Formerly a mostly rural area, Brandon is quickly becoming a place of refuge for city dwellers seeking a little peace in a convenient location. Brandon boasts strip centers, a regional mall, and a variety of neighborhoods to suit any lifestyle. Both new and resale homes are available in neighborhoods like Brentwood Hills, Heather Lakes, Hickory Lakes, Providence Lakes, and Sterling Ranch. Quality schools also make Brandon a favorite area for families. Brandon historyThe name comes from John Brandon who settled the community in the 1850s. Then in 1890 the railroad arrived, and 145 years later the growth was spurred by the appearance of the giant Westfield Brandon Mall. The population grew from 1,655 residents in 1960 (the first year a census was taken of Brandon) to 77,895 in 2000. The geographic boundaries have grown as well, with the surrounding towns of Lithia, Seffner, Mango and Dover now considered part of Brandon area. Brandon is an unincorporated community with Hillsborough County providing Brandon's police and fire protection as well as other governmental services. The average home prices went up from $50,000 twenty years ago when many retirees and military families of MacDill Air Force Base were moving into the area to about $300,000 now - and million dollar homes are not too uncommon. Communities in Brandon Florida
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