$445,000

231 Duke Simms Rd Brandon, FL 33511

Estimated payment $2,549/month

Total Views 29,304
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,748 Sq Ft
$255 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Oak Trees
  • 0.88 Acre Lot
  • Bloomingdale High School Rated A
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Turn-key Brandon home on a large private homesite! This beautifully renovated and improved 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home offers 1,748 square feet of living space on an expansive .88-acre lot, giving you the rare combination of updated interior finishes and plenty of outdoor space. Originally built in 1940, this home has been thoughtfully refreshed over the past few years with a newer roof, fresh interior paint, new appliances, new flooring, and numerous improvements throughout. The floor plan offers comfortable living areas, updated finishes, and move-in-ready convenience. Enjoy the privacy and flexibility of a large homesite with room for outdoor living, gardening, storage, parking, or future possibilities. Convenient Brandon location close to shopping, dining, schools, major roads, and everyday services. A rare opportunity to own a renovated, turn-key home on a large lot in the heart of Brandon with no Deed Restrictions, no CDD, and no HOA Fees.

Listing Agent

Jim Knetsch

LPT REALTY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 877-366-2213 License #3015997 Listed on: 06/08/2026

LPT REALTY, LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Charlene Knetsch PA

LPT REALTY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 877-366-2213 License #621535

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 38,333 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 216x166
  • Dirt Road
  • East Facing Home
  • Board Fence
  • Oversized Lot
  • Oak Trees
  • Property is zoned RSC-2

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,748 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Ground Level Parking
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Brooker Elementary School
  • Burns Middle School
  • Bloomingdale High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Zzz | Unplatted Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0.88 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Florida
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1748
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.88
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Building Area Total: 2583
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 38333
  • Status: Active
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR261016803
  • Co List Office Phone: 877-366-2213
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 239.97
  • Escrow City: Tampa
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: W Cypress St
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 254.58
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 877-366-2213
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Solid Surface Counters
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Additional Rooms: Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 162.39

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed, Screened, Side Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Ground Level, Off Street, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brooker-HB
  • High School: Bloomingdale-HB
  • Middle Or Junior School: Burns-HB

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RSC-2
  • Parcel Number: U-02-30-20-ZZZ-000002-77540.0
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Board, Other
  • Lot Features: In County, Oversized Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 216X166
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 26453 / 01
  • Tax Lot: 0

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $1,912 $117,588 -- --
2024 $1,754 $114,274 -- --
2023 $1,675 $110,946 $0 $0
2022 $3,468 $202,181 $73,511 $128,670
2021 $3,048 $148,146 $60,769 $87,377
2020 $3,004 $147,857 $58,319 $89,538
2019 $2,879 $142,551 $52,928 $89,623
2018 $1,485 $108,357 $0 $0
2017 $1,454 $114,535 $0 $0
2016 $1,429 $103,945 $0 $0
2015 $1,041 $95,787 $0 $0
2014 $1,017 $81,903 $0 $0
2013 -- $80,693 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/08/2026 06/08/26 For Sale $445,000 -- $255 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $121,000 First American Title Ins Co
Special Warranty Deed $122,564 Premium Title Services Inc
Trustee Deed $69,100 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $112,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,000 Unknown
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About the Listing Agent

Jim Knetsch

LPT REALTY, LLC

(656) 236-0863

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Jim Knetsch is a Broker Associate and Founder of the AMP Team at LPT Realty, with more than 30 years of experience helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate complex real estate decisions. Since 1991, Jim specializes in residential property, luxury homes, land, and commercial properties, with a strong reputation for expert negotiation, strategic marketing, and ethical representation. He is widely trusted for handling divorce sales, inherited properties, distressed assets, and homes that

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MLS Number: TB8514240

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APN: U-02-30-20-ZZZ-000002-77540.0

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