Mill Creek Announces Start of Preleasing at Modera Encore

Mixed-Use Community Adds 304 Homes to Vibrant Downtown Tampa Locale

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., today announced the start of preleasing at Modera Encore, a contemporary mixed-use community in Downtown Tampa.

The midrise community, which offers 304 homes, 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and an eighth-floor sky lounge with sweeping skyline views, features a vibrant location in one of the nation's most dynamic metropolitan corridors. First move-ins are anticipated for fall.

"As Tampa continues to move forward with its metropolitan development, the demand for quality housing has closely followed," said Damon Kolb, senior managing director of development in North Florida for Mill Creek Residential. "We're delighted to help address that demand, and we look forward to welcoming our first residents to this eclectic community. The immediate area continues to emerge as a sought-after living destination, and we're eager to provide a best-in-class experience."

Located at 1150 Hank Ballard Street, Modera Encore sits moments from key thoroughfare Interstate 275, which provides rapid access to Tampa International Airport and the thriving employment centers within the Westshore Business District, the Gateway office market and Downtown St. Petersburg. 

The community is also surrounded by a wide variety of dining, retail, and entertainment options in nearby neighborhoods such as Tampa Heights, Midtown Tampa, Hyde Park and the Ybor City Entertainment District. Additionally, the Tampa Riverwalk, eight-acre Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and Benchmark International Arena (home of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning) are all within close proximity of the community. 

Modera Encore offers one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, with select homes offering den layouts. In addition to these layouts, the community offers penthouse homes. The community is built to, and is pursuing, an NGBS Silver Certification. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool with cabanas and sundeck, grilling area, fire pit, outdoor dining, expansive clubroom with gathering space, game room with pool table and lounge seating, landscaped courtyards, pet spa, conference room, coworking space with private workstations, hotel-inspired lobby and a club-quality fitness center with yoga studio, spin bikes and fitness on-demand. The community also features a grab-and-go market, complimentary high-speed WiFi in common areas, controlled-access garage parking, self-serve digital package area, bike storage area and additional storage space. 

Home interiors feature two distinct color themes, nine-foot ceilings, wood-style plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, spacious closets, in-home washers and dryers, smart thermostats, keyless entry, controlled-access guest technology and in-home WiFi. Designer bathrooms include double vanities, quartz countertops and tile shower surrounds. Select homes include moveable kitchen islands, built-in desks, linen closets, frameless glass showers and city views.

About Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential is a national rental housing company focused on developing, acquiring, and operating rental communities in targeted markets nationwide. The national company, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, proactively develops, acquires, constructs, and operates communities through its seasoned team of real estate professionals in offices across the United States. Mill Creek is building its portfolio in many of the nation's most desirable markets in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, Southern California, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of June 30, 2025, the company's portfolio comprises 160 communities representing nearly 45,800 rental homes operating or under construction. For more information, please visit MillCreekPlaces.com.

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