$725,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2025

18521 Bittern Ave Lutz, FL 33558

Calusa Neighborhood
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,183 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$228 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Furnished
  • Schwarzkopf Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of May 2025

PRICE IMPROVEMENT. Welcome to this gorgeous 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the highly desirable Calusa Trace community! With 3,181 sq. ft. of living space, this home sits on over a quarter-acre and features a 3-car garage equipped with WiFi-connected garage door openers for modern convenience. Step outside and enjoy the stunning pool with a freshly resurfaced deck and a screened-in enclosure overlooking a serene water view—the perfect spot to relax or entertain. Updates include roof (2014), first A/C (2020), second A/C (2024), water heater (2021), a new pool pump with a 3-year warranty (2025), and a water softener (2024). The pool cage was rescreened in 2021, and the exterior was freshly painted in 2021. For added peace of mind, the home comes with an existing security system and passed a clean 4-point inspection in May 2023. The fifth bedroom/bonus room addition was professionally completed in 2006, featuring block construction, completely independent AC unit, and dual insulation. Designed with flexibility in mind, it can be divided into a bedroom and living area to create an in-law suite. Located in an A-rated school district, this home is just minutes away from parks, trails, 16 nearby pickleball courts, Lake Park, and Lake Rogers. Enjoy quick access to highways for an easy commute to Tampa and surrounding areas. The property is not in a flood zone and is being offered fully furnished with a few noted exceptions, making it truly move-in ready. Enjoy all the benefits of this vibrant neighborhood with nearby shopping, the YMCA, and more. Schedule your private tour today and make this stunning home yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Riz Hakim

RE/MAX PREMIER GROUP Brokerage Phone: 813-929-7600 License #3567621 Listed on: 02/26/2025

RE/MAX PREMIER GROUP

Co-Listed By

Abby Hakim

RE/MAX PREMIER GROUP Brokerage Phone: 813-929-7600 License #3410943

Last Buyer's Agent

Vioma Lorenzo

DALTON WADE INC License #3369871

DALTON WADE INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,369

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x150
  • East Facing Home
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned PD

HOA Fees

  • $53 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods
  • Pool

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,183 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System

Pool

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

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters
  • Private Mailbox

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Samantha Morfa Association, Phone Number (813) 600-1100
  • Visit Association Website
  • Calusa Trace Unit Five Ph Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,369

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$53 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3183
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Building Area Total: 4139
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11250
  • Status: Sold
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR774232
  • Co List Office Phone: 813-929-7600
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 384.53
  • Escrow City: Tampa
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Carrollwood Village Run
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 227.77
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 813-929-7600
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Rods, Window Treatments
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 295.71

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Pool, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water View: Pond
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Playground, Sidewalks
  • Association Amenities: Park, Playground
  • Association Fee: 636
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Samantha Morfa
  • Phone: (813) 600-1100
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: calusatrace@greenacre.com
  • Association URL: www.calusatrace.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-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00042.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Sidewalk, Paved
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x150
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Irrigation-Reclaimed Water

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Buyer and buyer's agent responsibility to verify all leasing rules and restrictions with HOA and county.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4369.26
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 73-46
  • Tax Lot: 42

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Verify with HOA.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Campbell Marguerite M and Campbell Brant A
Bought by
Bregman Donna A and Bregman Steven A
Seller's Agent
Riz Hakim
RE/MAX PREMIER GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Vioma Lorenzo
DALTON WADE INC
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.2%
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$724,514

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.12%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Outstanding Balance
$577,942
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$146,572

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2002
Sold by
Kimhan Duke and Kimhan Katherine
Bought by
Campbell Brant A and Campbell Marguerite M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2000
Sold by
Skinner Glen A and Skinner Kimberly
Bought by
Kimhan Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,600
Interest Rate
8.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1994
Sold by
U S Home Corp
Bought by
Skinner Glen A and Skinner Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
8.78%
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 $725,000 First American Title Insurance
Warranty Deed $244,000 --
Warranty Deed $208,000 --
Warranty Deed $185,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $580,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $165,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $197,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $725,000 -2.6% $228 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Price Changed $744,000 -0.7% $234 / Sq Ft
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $749,000 -- $235 / 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 $4,551 $264,683 -- --
2023 $4,389 $256,974 $0 $0
2022 $4,184 $249,489 $0 $0
2021 $4,122 $242,222 $0 $0
2020 $4,027 $238,878 $0 $0
2019 $3,912 $233,507 $0 $0
2018 $3,816 $229,153 $0 $0
2017 $3,764 $305,918 $0 $0
2016 $3,723 $219,824 $0 $0
2015 $3,764 $218,296 $0 $0
2014 $3,738 $216,563 $0 $0
2013 -- $213,363 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: TB8353200

Stellar MLS

APN: U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00042.0