NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18408 Bittern Ave Lutz, FL 33558

Calusa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $597,690 - $698,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,301 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 24, 2020

Last sale price $391,000 $170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,739/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 75 Feet of Waterfront
  • Screened Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Schwarzkopf Elementary School Rated A
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of February 2020

Fall in love with this spectacular 4/3/3 Rutenberg home nestled on a pristine waterfront and conservation homesite in the popular, deed restricted community of Calusa Trace in Lutz. Breathtaking views of the pond & protected woods make this nature retreat a delight as deer, great blue heron, Sandhill cranes & other rare & beautiful wildlife abound. From the moment you enter, you will be impressed with the picture perfect condition, neutral decor & split floor plan! Entertaining is a breeze with the elegant formal living, dining room & family room! Recently renovated to include an UPDATED KITCHEN with upgraded staggered cabinetry, granite countertops, top of the line stainless appliances & tile. The family room overlooks the kitchen & pool area and includes a wood burning fireplace. The master bedroom is spacious with his & hers closets! UPDATED MASTER BATHROOM with a garden tub, sep. shower, gorgeous cabinetry, granite & tile! Professionally installed closet organizers, room darkening shades & fans are in all bedrooms! Other upgrades include a remodeled inside laundry room, a New Roof March 2019 with lifetime transferable warranty, a New 5 Ton A/C July 2019, an 3 car extended garage, Culligan water softener, reclaimed water & plumbed for outdoor kitchen. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in your own private, custom pool & heated gas spa with large covered lanai. **MULTIPLE OFFERS. REQUESTING HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS IN WRITING WITH PREAPPROVAL LETTER OR PROOF OF FUNDS BY 3 PM SUNDAY, Jan. 12, 2020.**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Ward

KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP. License #597346 Listed on: 01/08/2020

KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Ward

KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP. License #597346 Listed on: 01/08/2020

KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,388

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 9,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x130
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 75 Feet of Waterfront
  • North Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oversized Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned PD

HOA Fees

  • $46 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Planned Development
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,301 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Shades
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Laundry Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Pool

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Greenacre Properties/Shelly Bramm Association, Phone Number (813) 936-4160
  • Visit Association Website
  • Built by Rutenberg
  • Calusa Trace Unit Five Ph Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • Near Conservation Area

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,388

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$46 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2301
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Building Area Total: 3296
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9750
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/T3216865?w=Agent&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/T3216865?w=Customer
  • Homestead Y N: Yes
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Call Center Phone Number: 888-998-9005
  • Planned Unit Development Y N: Yes
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 1.01558
  • Price per Sq Ft: 169.93
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 1.01558
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 118.63
  • View: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 771620
  • Co List Office Phone: 813-264-7754
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Water Softener
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: One
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shades
  • Room Count: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View: Pond
  • Water View Y N: Yes
  • Water Access Y N: No
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Waterfront Frontage: 75
  • Water Frontage Feet Pond: 75
  • Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Playground, Sidewalk
  • Association Amenities: Playground
  • Association Fee: 550
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Greenacre Properties/Shelly Bramm
  • Phone: 813-936-4160
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Website: www.calusatrace.com
  • Association Email: sbramm@greenacre.com
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Approval Required YN: No

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 550
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 45.83
  • Total Monthly Fees: 45.83

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD
  • Parcel Number: U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00060.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Conservation Area, In County, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x130
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Zoning Compatible Y N: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Rutenberg

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3388
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 73-46
  • Tax Lot: 60

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Pond

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2021
Sold by
Green Sheila Katherine
Bought by
Green Sheila Katherine and Sandalic Eric Joh
Current Estimated Value
$635,673

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2020
Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Reilly David Robert and Reilly Marylynn
Bought by
Green Sheila K
Seller's Agent
Jim Ward
KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.
Buyer's Agent
Jim Ward
KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.
List Price
$385,000
Sold Price
$391,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1999
Sold by
Rohde Richard G and Rohde E
Bought by
Reilly David R and Reilly Mary L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,800
Interest Rate
7.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1995
Sold by
U S Home Corp
Bought by
Rohde Richard G and Rohde Jan E

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
8.21%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Green Sheila Katherine -- None Available
Green Sheila K $391,000 Landcastle Title Group Llc
Reilly David R $192,000 --
Rohde Richard G $176,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Reilly David R $166,856
Previous Owner Reilly David R $172,800
Previous Owner Rohde Richard G $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Sold $391,000 +1.6% $170 / Sq Ft
01/12/2020 01/12/20 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2020 01/07/20 For Sale $385,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

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
2025 $4,669 $279,348 -- --
2024 $4,669 $271,475 -- --
2023 $4,503 $263,568 $0 $0
2022 $4,296 $255,891 $0 $0
2021 $4,233 $248,438 $0 $0
2020 $3,597 $215,057 $0 $0
2019 $3,488 $210,222 $0 $0
2018 $3,392 $206,302 $0 $0
2017 $3,345 $263,517 $0 $0
2016 $3,304 $197,903 $0 $0
2015 $3,341 $196,527 $0 $0
2014 $3,308 $194,646 $0 $0
2013 -- $191,769 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: T3216865

Stellar MLS

APN: U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00060.0