18537 Bittern Ave Lutz, FL 33558
Calusa NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $524,519 - $628,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,905
Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Heated Spa
- Sauna
- 0.38 Acre Lot
- Schwarzkopf Elementary School Rated A
- View of Trees or Woods
- Open Floorplan
About This Home
As of May 2022Welcome Home to this well maintained 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home on an OVERSIZED, private lot in Calusa Trace. Walk in through the double doors and notice all of the natural light and open floor plan. The living room is currently being used as an office to enjoy the view of your own private oasis. The dining room has plantation shutters, chair rail and conveniently located close to the kitchen. The kitchen has all newer appliances (2019), eat in space with sliders to the lanai and a bar overlooking the family room. The large master bedroom also has sliders leading to the lanai and a walk-in closet. The recently renovated master bath includes double vanities with granite, soft close cabinetry, stand-alone tub, walk in shower and upgraded tile to the ceiling and around the tub. The second and third bedrooms are off of the family room and share a recently renovated bath with granite and a walk-in shower with glass door. The oversized covered, screened lanai overlooks the expansive, remarkably large lot that is RARE to find! Enjoy relaxing evenings in the oversized hot tub or a day in the sun on the wood deck. Other upgrades: flooring in kitchen and family room, AC (2017), Hot Water Heater (2016), Replaced the lanai screen and vertical supports (2020), Painted exterior (2018), Installed upgraded garage flooring (2019), Upgraded lighting fixtures and added additional recessed lighting (2019), kitchen appliances (2019), Added hot tub (2018) just to name a few. The home is conveniently located next to the Veterans expressway, restaurants and stores. Zoned for TOP ranked schools
Last Agent to Sell the Property
KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP. License #3313798 Listed on: 03/31/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,284
Year Built
- Built in 1994
Lot Details
- 0.38 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 88x188
- West Facing Home
- Mature Landscaping
- Oversized Lot
- Landscaped with Trees
- Property is zoned PD
HOA Fees
- $49 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,905 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Sliding Doors
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Inside Utility
- Laundry Room
- Sauna
- Views of Woods
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Eco-Friendly Details
- Reclaimed Water Irrigation System
Pool
- Heated Spa
- Above Ground Spa
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Outdoor Storage
Schools
- Schwarzkopf Elementary School
- Martinez Middle School
- Steinbrenner High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Softener
Listing and Financial Details
- Down Payment Assistance Available
- Homestead Exemption
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Legal Lot and Block 50 / 2
- Assessor Parcel Number U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00050.0
Community Details
Overview
- Regan Mccreighty Association, Phone Number (813) 600-1100
- Calusa Trace Subdivision
- The community has rules related to deed restrictions
Recreation
- Community Playground
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 31, 2022
Closed on
May 5, 2022
Sold by
Eugene K Buchs Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Xie Di and Xie Yingdi
Seller's Agent
Kristi Drablos
KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Jenkins
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$510,000
Sold Price
$536,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
5.1%
Total Days on Market
1
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
$35,630
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.30%
Original Mortgage
$482,400
Outstanding Balance
$461,593
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$79,334
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 29, 2017
Sold by
Buchs Eugene K
Bought by
Buchs Eugene K
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 1, 2017
Bought by
Buchs Eugene Trustee
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Bramer Mark K
Bought by
Buchs Eugene
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 2007
Sold by
Bramer Laurie
Bought by
Bramer Mark K
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 25, 2004
Sold by
Bramer Mark K and Bramer Laurie
Bought by
Bramer Mark K and Bramer Laurie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$129,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 1999
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Bramer Mark K and Bramer Carrie A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,050
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 23, 1999
Sold by
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 18, 1994
Sold by
U S Home Corp
Bought by
Noren Stephen E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,450
Interest Rate
8.92%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xie Di | $536,000 | New Title Company Name | |
| Buchs Eugene K | -- | Attorney | |
| Buchs Eugene Trustee | $100 | -- | |
| Buchs Eugene | $260,000 | American Patriot Title | |
| Bramer Mark K | -- | None Available | |
| Bramer Mark K | $56,700 | -- | |
| Bramer Mark K | $135,200 | -- | |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | -- | -- | |
| Noren Stephen E | $151,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Xie Di | $482,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Buchs Eugene | $176,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bramer Mark K | $10,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bramer Mark K | $129,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | $22,362 | |
| Previous Owner | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | $108,050 | |
| Previous Owner | Noren Stephen E | $143,450 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2022 05/12/22 | Sold | $536,000 | +5.1% | $281 / Sq Ft |
| 04/02/2022 04/02/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/31/2022 03/31/22 | For Sale | $510,000 | -- | $268 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,994 | $408,215 | $142,311 | $265,904 |
| 2023 | $6,848 | $401,038 | $142,311 | $258,727 |
| 2022 | $4,345 | $261,170 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,284 | $253,563 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $4,188 | $250,062 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $4,071 | $244,440 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $4,014 | $239,882 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,532 | $224,041 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,494 | $155,464 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,520 | $154,383 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $2,482 | $152,513 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $150,259 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kristi Drablos
Seller's Agent in 2022
Kristi Drablos
KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROP.
(813) 789-1321
2 in this area
89 Total Sales
-
Lynn Jenkins
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Lynn Jenkins
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(561) 301-9280
1 in this area
59 Total Sales
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: T3361790
APN: U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00050.0
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