$375,000 - $441,000
RENTED JUL 21, 2025

1218 Gillespie Dr N Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Highland Lakes Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,654 Sq Ft
$239 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Boat Ramp
  • Senior Community
  • Sailboat Water Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of July 2025

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Highland Lakes Rental with Abundant Amenities and Flexible Living Space!
Located in the heart of Palm Harbor’s premier 55+ golf community, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in Highland Lakes offers comfort, flexibility, and an unbeatable lifestyle. Situated outside the flood zone and just a short walk from the main clubhouse, the home features a functional open layout, natural light-filled living and family rooms, and an oversized two-car garage—perfect for additional storage or hobby use. Enjoy year-round relaxation on the enclosed front and rear patios, offering extra space for a home office, craft room, or quiet retreat.
Enjoy free golf on three executive courses, two heated pools, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and a full calendar of clubs, classes, and social events. Additional amenities include an arts and crafts center with studio space and a woodshop, as well as the scenic Lake Tarpon Lodge featuring a fishing pier, second pool, picnic areas, and community pontoon boats. Free RV and boat storage is also available.
Conveniently located near top-rated beaches, shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities, with easy access to US-19 and Tampa Road for quick commutes to Dunedin, Clearwater, Tampa, and St. Petersburg.

Lease option available.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Collette Seitz

ENGEL & VOLKERS ST. PETE Brokerage Phone: 727-295-0000 License #3574090 Listed on: 06/10/2025

ENGEL & VOLKERS ST. PETE

Last Renter's Agent

Collette Seitz

ENGEL & VOLKERS ST. PETE Brokerage Phone: 727-295-0000 License #3574090 Listed on: 06/10/2025

ENGEL & VOLKERS ST. PETE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,208

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 7,379 Sq Ft Lot
  • Unincorporated Location
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,654 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Sailboat Water Access
  • Fishing Pier
  • Access To Lake
  • Boat Ramp
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters
  • Private Mailbox

Schools

  • Highland Lakes Elementary School
  • Carwise Middle School
  • Palm Harbor Univ High School

Additional Features

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System
  • Property is near a golf course
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $2,350
  • Property Available on 6/10/25
  • The owner pays for grounds care, recreational, taxes
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
  • Available 8/1/25
  • $100 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 05-28-16-38917-000-0790

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Community
  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Scarlett Roach Association, Phone Number (727) 784-1402
  • Highland Lakes Unit Fifteen Ph 3 Subdivision
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities
  • The community has rules related to allowable golf cart usage in the community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,208

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lease Amount Frequency: Annually
  • Pets Allowed: Pet Deposit
  • Available Date: 2025-06-10
  • Terms Of Lease: COA/HOA Appl Fee,Lease Option,No Smoking,Security Deposit Required
  • Long Term YN: 1
  • Security Deposit: 2350
  • Pet Deposit Fee: 250
  • Pet Fee Non Refundable: 250
  • Expected Lease Date: 2025-08-01T00:00:00.000
  • Rent Spree URL: https://apply.link/zi5TZjE

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1654
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Building Area Total: 2616
  • Lease Term: Twelve Months
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7379
  • Owner Pays: Grounds Care, Recreational, Taxes
  • Directions to Property: From US-19, head east on Tampa Road (FL-584). Continue on Tampa Road for approximately 2 miles, then turn left onto Westlake Boulevard. Drive north on Westlake Boulevard for just under a mile, then turn right onto Gillespie Drive North. Follow Gillespie Drive N as it curves through the neighborhood. Your destination, 1218 Gillespie Drive N, will be on the left.
  • Status: Leased
  • Street Post Direction: N
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 508744973
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 1.42
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_CommunityAssociationWaterFeatures: Boat Slip,Community Boat Ramp,Dock,Fishing,Lake,Public Boat Ramp,Water Access,Waterfront
  • Attribution Contact: 727-295-0000
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Blinds
  • Street Number Modifier: 1218
  • Living Area Meters: 153.66
  • Room Count: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Body Name: LAKE TARPON
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water Extras: Boat Ramp - Private,Fishing Pier,Sailboat Water
  • Water Extras YN: 1
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Name: Scarlett Roach
  • Phone: 727-784-1402
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Approval Fee: 100

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00
  • Application Fee: 100

Schools

  • Elementary School: Highland Lakes Elementary-PN
  • High School: Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carwise Middle-PN

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 05-28-16-38917-000-0790
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Sidewalk, Paved, Unincorporated
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 686

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1996
Sold by
Louise Edward and Louise Tupack
Bought by
Lambert Charles F and Lambert Joanne A
Current Estimated Value
$394,730
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lambert Charles F $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Rented $2,350 0.0% --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Rent $2,350 -- --
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,208 $328,308 $113,457 $214,851
2023 $5,208 $280,662 $107,999 $172,663
2022 $5,041 $277,226 $136,937 $140,289
2021 $4,738 $242,273 $0 $0
2020 $4,531 $228,099 $0 $0
2019 $4,327 $215,523 $78,184 $137,339
2018 $4,094 $201,870 $0 $0
2017 $3,843 $186,163 $0 $0
2016 $1,824 $124,620 $0 $0
2015 $1,852 $123,754 $0 $0
2014 $1,841 $122,772 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Collette Seitz

    ENGEL & VOLKERS ST. PETE

    (727) 741-2550

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: TB8395482

Stellar MLS

APN: 05-28-16-38917-000-0790

Florida Pinellas County Palm Harbor 34684 Highland Lakes

1218 Gillespie Dr N, Palm Harbor, FL

This home is located at 1218 Gillespie Dr N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 since 10 June 2025 and is currently priced at $394,730. This property was built in 1984. 1218 Gillespie Dr N is a home located in Pinellas County with nearby schools including Highland Lakes Elementary School, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, and Palm Harbor University High.

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