Denise Schettino
HOME SEARCH REALTY
(786) 933-7905
62 Total Sales
1 in Calusa
$235,000 Price
18219 Bittern Ave Lutz, FL 33558
Calusa NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $704,069
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,376
Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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 2026PRICE 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
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC Brokerage Phone: 866-580-6402 License #3377335 Listed on: 06/04/2025
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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
- Samantha Morfa Association, Phone Number (813) 600-1100
- Visit Association Website
- Calusa Trace Unit Five Ph 1 Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Legal Lot and Block 10 / 2
- Assessor Parcel Number U-16-27-18-0K5-000002-00010.0
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
Amritt Kathleen
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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,069
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Outstanding Balance
$540,309
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$163,760
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 6, 1994
Sold by
Us Home Corp
Bought by
Amritt Ronald A and Amritt Kathleen R
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Calusa, FL
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Denise Schettino
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Efrain Jovel
Efrain Jovel
RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP
(656) 226-3183
44 Total Sales
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-
Scott Conklin
Scott Conklin
SELLSTATE BAY REALTY
(786) 751-5818
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-
Valerie McClary
Valerie McClary
EXP REALTY LLC
(727) 349-2613
82 Total Sales
1 in Calusa
$250,000 Price
-
Joshua Neitz
Joshua Neitz
NEXTHOME GULF COAST
(813) 535-5930
139 Total Sales
1 in Calusa
$485,000 Price
-
Gloria Steele
Gloria Steele
KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROPERTIES
(813) 859-6755
83 Total Sales
1 in Calusa
$385,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $680,000 | Search2close | ||
| Amritt Ronald A | $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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Billie-Jo Stewart Rocrou
Seller's Agent in 2026
Billie-Jo Stewart Rocrou
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(727) 515-5979
1 in this area
80 Total Sales
-
ROBERTO TONGE BARNES
Buyer's Agent in 2026
ROBERTO TONGE BARNES
EXP REALTY, LLC
(504) 405-2551
1 in this area
69 Total Sales
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: TB8393562
APN: U-16-27-18-0K5-000002-00010.0
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