$582,500
SOLD SEP 26, 2025

18545 Bittern Ave Lutz, FL 33558

Calusa Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,623 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$222 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Schwarzkopf Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Tucked into one of the most desirable pockets of Calusa Trace, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sits on a rare .38-acre conservation lot on a quiet dead-end street with wide roads and no through traffic—offering space, privacy, and unbeatable curb appeal.

The layout is one of the most functional you’ll find, with formal living and dining rooms up front, an enclosed home office with plantation shutters, and an open-concept kitchen and family room that overlook the serene backyard. The kitchen features a center island, breakfast nook, and easy access to the screened-in patio—perfect for outdoor entertaining. The spacious primary suite includes dual closets (one with a custom California Closet system), a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths are tucked on the other side of the home for ideal separation.

You’ll also love the 3-car garage, low HOA, no CDD, and proximity to top-rated schools (Schwarzkopf, Martinez, and Steinbrenner). Just minutes from the Veterans Expressway, shops, restaurants, and parks—this is a rare chance to own one of the best lots in Calusa Trace. Don’t miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keith Jamison

REAL BROKER, LLC Brokerage Phone: 407.279.0038 License #3464350 Listed on: 08/08/2025

REAL BROKER, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Johnny Castro

FUTURE HOME REALTY INC License #3243620

FUTURE HOME REALTY INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,880

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 85x193
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • West Facing Home
  • Oversized Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned PD

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,623 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Makeup or Vanity Space
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub With Separate Shower Stall

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Reclaimed Water Irrigation System

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Private Mailbox
  • Rear Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management
  • Greenacre Prop, Samantha Morfa Association, Phone Number (813) 600-1100
  • Visit Association Website
  • Built by Arthur Rutenberg
  • Calusa Trace Unit Five Ph Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,880

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Management
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2623
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Building Area Total: 3668
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16405
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 340.77
  • Escrow City: Trinity
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: State Rd 54
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 222.07
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 407.279.0038
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: One
  • Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area Meters: 243.68

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water View YN: 0
  • 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

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Amenities: Park, Playground
  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Semi-Annually
  • Association Name: GreenAcre Prop, Samantha Morfa
  • Phone: 813-600-1100
  • Association: Yes
  • 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: 600.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 50.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 50.00

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PD
  • Parcel Number: U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00054.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Street Dead-End, Paved
  • Lot Dimensions: 85x193
  • Flood Zone Code: x

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Arthur Rutenberg

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Verify with HOA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3879.74
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 73-46
  • Tax Lot: 54

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Verify with HOA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2025
Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Thompson C Keith C and Thompson Reva A
Bought by
Ruisanchez-Castro Pilar
Seller's Agent
Keith Jamison
REAL BROKER, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Johnny Castro
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
List Price
$615,000
Sold Price
$582,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,500
-5.28%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$593,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,819
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.92%
Original Mortgage
$466,000
Outstanding Balance
$466,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$127,319

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2022
Sold by
Keith Thompson C and Keith Reva A
Bought by
C Keith Thompson And Reva A Thompson Revocabl and Th Reva

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1995
Sold by
U S Home Corp
Bought by
Thompson C Keith and Thompson Reva A
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $582,500 Capital Title Solutions
Quit Claim Deed -- Tampa Bay Elder Law
Warranty Deed $201,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $466,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $582,500 -5.3% $222 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $615,000 -- $234 / 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 $3,880 $229,393 -- --
2023 $3,749 $222,712 $0 $0
2022 $3,567 $216,225 $0 $0
2021 $3,509 $209,927 $0 $0
2020 $3,423 $207,029 $0 $0
2019 $3,315 $202,374 $0 $0
2018 $3,221 $198,601 $0 $0
2017 $3,175 $274,939 $0 $0
2016 $3,137 $190,515 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: TB8411358

Stellar MLS

APN: U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00054.0