$249,990
SOLD AUG 18, 2025

178 Shell Falls Dr Apollo Beach, FL 33572

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
3,661 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$179 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 38 Feet of Pond Waterfront
  • Active Adult
  • Pond View
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of August 2025

APOLLO BEACH - SOUTHSHORE FALLS 55+ RESORT COMMUNITY WITH A PEACEFUL WATER VIEW - Live like you're on vacation in the highly desirable, active adult community of SouthShore Falls (SSF). This immaculate paired villa is gently nestled between two large ponds and is just a short walk away from the resort-style amenities SSF famously offers. This beautiful villa is move-in ready, with high ceilings, great flow, and a fantastic open-concept split floor plan. Bright and spacious, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,393 sq. ft. villa was built for family fun and entertainment. Upon entering the home, your eyes are drawn to the high ceilings and abundant natural light. A well-designed kitchen features breakfast bar seating, a stainless-steel refrigerator, a new dishwasher, 36” hardwood cabinets, and a closet pantry. There is a dining area that perfectly complements this well-designed kitchen. The Master Retreat promises a sanctuary of sheer relaxation, easily accommodating a king-size bedroom set. The Master Retreat features an en-suite with a single vanity, a linen closet, and a beautiful walk-in shower. This gorgeous home features tile flooring in the main living area, fresh new carpeting in the two bedrooms, custom blinds, and ceiling fans throughout. Adding versatility to this exquisite villa is the FLEX office/den area, poised for transformation into a third bedroom according to your desire. The villa also celebrates Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle with an extended screened lanai, offering breathtaking views over SouthShore Falls Pond #5. DON’T BREAK A SWEAT - grounds maintenance and exterior maintenance are included in the very fair HOA fee. SSF has NO CDD and offers some of the finest amenities in the Tampa Bay area. SSF features a network of recreational opportunities, including a community clubhouse, two lagoon-style pools, Wellspring Club and Fitness Center, internet cafe, library, arts & crafts, billiards, tennis/pickleball courts, bocce courts, golf green, shuffleboard courts, walking trails, organized clubs, and planned activities that will appeal to many of your passions. SSF is perfectly positioned near healthcare, dining, entertainment, and with easy access to I-75, US Hwy 301, and US Hwy 41, this villa ensures a life where convenience meets the luxury of resort-style living. Tampa, Brandon, Bradenton, Sarasota, and the Gulf Coast's pristine beaches are just a stone’s throw away. Come embrace unparalleled resort-style living in Apollo Beach's SouthShore Falls and turn your retirement dreams into your daily reality. COME LIVE IN PARADISE; your extraordinary lifestyle awaits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amie Samuel-Hall

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC Brokerage Phone: 866-580-6402 License #3405181 Listed on: 04/07/2025

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

Co-Listed By

John Hall Sr.

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC Brokerage Phone: 866-580-6402 License #3405593

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Winsor

COMMAND PROPERTIES FLORIDA License #3440623

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,598

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 3,661 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38x105
  • 38 Feet of Pond Waterfront
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $371 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Ground Level Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Villa
  • Property Attached
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Pond Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry closet

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Grip-Accessible Features
  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Accessible Closets
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Entrance

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters
  • Private Mailbox

Location

  • Flood Insurance May Be Required
  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Apollo Beach Elementary School
  • Eisenhower Middle School
  • Lennard High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • Association fees include 24-Hour Guard, pool, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, private road, recreational facilities
  • Valerie Fields Association, Phone Number (813) 641-3616
  • Visit Association Website
  • Built by Centex Homes
  • Southshore Falls Ph 1 Subdivision, Doyle & Rhodes Paired Villa Floorplan
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions, fencing, vehicle restrictions
  • Community features wheelchair access
  • Handicap Modified Features In Community

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Park
  • Trails

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Card or Code Access
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,598

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$371 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Guard - 24 Hour, Pool, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Villa
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1393
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Central Living Area, Central Living Area, Grip-Accessible Features
  • Building Area Total: 1901
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3661
  • Status: Sold
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR260000779
  • Co List Office Phone: 727-538-9200
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 176.61
  • Escrow City: Brandon
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: E. Bloomingdale Ave.
  • Minimum Lease: 6 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 179.46
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_CommunityAssociationWaterFeatures: Waterfront
  • Attribution Contact: 866-580-6402
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Shades, Window Treatments
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office
  • Living Area Meters: 129.41

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Tile
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: SOUTHSHORE FALLS PONDS #2 & #5
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Water View: Pond
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 38
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12057C0494J
  • Additional Water Information: Beautiful View Facing West for Sunsets! SSF Pond #2 with LED Fountain in Front of Home Facing Northeast, SSF Pond #5 in the back of the Home Facing Southwest.
  • Water Frontage Feet Pond: 38

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community - Guard, Handicap Modified, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access, Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Lobby Key Required, Maintenance, Park, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Shuffleboard Court, Spa/Hot Tub, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions, Wheelchair Access
  • Association Fee: 371
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: Valerie Fields
  • Phone: 813-641-3616
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community, Key Card Entry, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 1
  • Pet Restrictions: Check with HOA
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: cam@southshorefalls.net
  • Association URL: cam@southshorefalls.net

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 4452.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 371.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 371.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Apollo Beach-HB
  • High School: Lennard-HB
  • Middle Or Junior School: Eisenhower-HB

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD/PD
  • Parcel Number: U-28-31-19-73O-000025-00004.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Flood Insurance Required, Level, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk, Paved, Private
  • Lot Dimensions: 38x105
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Centex Homes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Check with HOA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4598.18
  • Tax Block: 25
  • Tax Book Number: 99-171
  • Tax Lot: 4

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Approval Process: Contact HOA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Hall John R and Samuel-Hall Amie
Bought by
Vondrak Douglas P and Vondrak Susan C
Seller's Agent
Amie Samuel-Hall
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Winsor
COMMAND PROPERTIES FLORIDA
List Price
$274,990
Sold Price
$249,990
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-9.09%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$254,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,348
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$224,910
Outstanding Balance
$224,715
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$29,623

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Jun 9, 2023
Sold by
Wileman Jo Anne
Bought by
Hall John R and Samuel-Hall Amie
Seller's Agent
Diane Krekorian
CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES
Buyer's Agent
John Hall Sr.
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.26%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2015
Sold by
Wileman Gene D and Wileman Jo Anne
Bought by
Wileman Gene D and Wileman Jo Anne

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2013
Closed on
Nov 23, 2013
Sold by
Miller Linda M and Miller Samuel J
Bought by
Wileman Gene D and Wileman Jo Anne
Seller's Agent
Jan Hungate
KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH SHORE
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Sherrard
List Price
$168,000
Sold Price
$162,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-3.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%
Original Mortgage
$145,800
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Centex Homes
Bought by
Miller Samuel J and Miller Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $249,900 Executive Title Of Florida
Warranty Deed $315,000 Paramount Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $162,000 Hillsborough Title Llc
Warranty Deed $168,600 Dba Commerce Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $224,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Sold $249,990 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2025 06/08/25 Price Changed $249,990 -5.5% $179 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Price Changed $264,670 -3.8% $190 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $274,990 -12.7% $197 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $315,000 -4.3% $226 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $329,000 +103.1% $236 / Sq Ft
07/07/2014 07/07/14 Off Market $162,000 -- --
11/25/2013 11/25/13 Sold $162,000 -3.6% $116 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/16/2013 10/16/13 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2013 07/25/13 For Sale $168,000 -- $121 / Sq Ft
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 $4,790 $236,841 $23,496 $213,345
2023 $1,846 $116,372 $0 $0
2022 $1,788 $112,983 $0 $0
2021 $1,761 $109,692 $0 $0
2020 $1,682 $108,178 $0 $0
2019 $1,597 $105,746 $0 $0
2018 $1,575 $103,774 $0 $0
2017 $1,548 $148,482 $0 $0
2016 $1,534 $99,549 $0 $0
2015 $1,550 $98,997 $0 $0
2014 $1,498 $96,328 $0 $0
2013 -- $111,265 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: TB8360608

Stellar MLS

APN: U-28-31-19-73O-000025-00004.0