NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18219 Bittern Ave Lutz, FL 33558

Calusa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $673,000 - $720,737

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,376 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 14, 2026

Last sale price $680,000 $201 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,186 / mo

202 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Access To Pond
  • Screened Pool
  • Pond View
  • Schwarzkopf Elementary School Rated A
  • Home fronts a pond
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of January 2026

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! This HOME is officially priced to SELL!!! Spacious 3376 sq ft! 4BR/2.5BA + Office/5th Bedroom Pool Home with GORGEOUS Water Views on .29 acres in Calusa Trace! Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-story home in the highly sought-after Calusa Trace neighborhood! Boasting 4 expansive bedrooms plus a dedicated office (or potential 5th bedroom), this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, flexibility, and stunning outdoor living.
Enjoy the screened-in, in-ground pool that overlooks a serene, oversized pond, creating your own private backyard oasis. Inside, you’ll find generously sized rooms throughout, with ample walk-in closet space in every bedroom—perfect for storage and organization.
The oversized 2-car garage already has plumbing, a window, and a door installed—ready for your future pool bath conversion.
With plenty of room on MORE than a quarter of an acre to spread out and entertain, plus unbeatable views and location, this home is a rare find. Don’t miss the opportunity to live in one of the area’s most desirable communities! Just 1.2 miles from St Joseph's Hospital North-Walking distance on beautiful sidewalk, tree lined streets!! Minutes from the Veteran's PKWY. 20-minute drive to Tampa International Airport! Look up the school ratings for the local elementary(walking distance), middle and high schools! Playground at the end of the street!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Billie-Jo Stewart Rocrou

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC Brokerage Phone: 866-580-6402 License #3377335 Listed on: 06/04/2025

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERTO TONGE BARNES

EXP REALTY, LLC License #3463915

EXP REALTY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,512

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 12,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85x150
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Irrigation Equipment
  • Property is zoned PD

HOA Fees

  • $53 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,376 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Pond Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Pond
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Private Mailbox

Schools

  • Schwarzkopf Elementary School
  • Martinez Middle School
  • Steinbrenner High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,512

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

HOA Fees

$53 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3376
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Building Area Total: 4347
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12750
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 403.85
  • Escrow City: Clearwater
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Gulf to Bay Blvd
  • Minimum Lease: 1 Month
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 201.42
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 866-580-6402
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area Meters: 313.64

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete
  • Water Access: Pond
  • Water View: Pond
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 636
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Samantha Morfa
  • Phone: 813-600-1100
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Pet Restrictions: Please confirm all pet restrictions with HOA
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: smorfa@greenacre.com
  • Association URL: calusatrace.greenacre.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 636.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 53.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 53.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Schwarzkopf-HB
  • High School: Steinbrenner High School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Martinez-HB

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD
  • Parcel Number: U-16-27-18-0K5-000002-00010.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 85x150
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Please confirm lease restrictions with HOA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4512.5
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 71-70
  • Tax Lot: 10

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Approval Process: Please confirm with HOA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Jan 14, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Billie-Jo Stewart Rocrou
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Buyer's Agent
ROBERTO TONGE BARNES
EXP REALTY, LLC
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-17.58%
Views
337
Current Estimated Value
$689,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,684
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.60%
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
0.0622%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$680,000 Search2close
$188,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $544,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/14/2026 01/14/26 Sold $680,000 -0.7% $201 / Sq Ft
12/23/2025 12/23/25 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Price Changed $685,000 -2.1% $203 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $700,000 -3.4% $207 / Sq Ft
08/16/2025 08/16/25 Price Changed $725,000 -3.3% $215 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $222 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $775,000 -3.0% $230 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $799,000 -3.2% $237 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $825,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $4,513 $276,324
2024 $4,513 $268,536
2023 $4,364 $260,715 $0 $0
2022 $4,170 $253,121 $0 $0
2021 $4,110 $245,749 $0 $0
2020 $4,020 $242,356 $0 $0
2019 $3,904 $236,907 $0 $0
2018 $3,849 $232,490 $0 $0
2017 $3,797 $306,490 $0 $0
2016 $3,758 $223,024 $0 $0
2015 $3,800 $221,474 $0 $0
2014 $3,773 $219,716 $0 $0
2013 -- $216,469 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: TB8393562

Stellar MLS

APN: U-16-27-18-0K5-000002-00010.0

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