$1,208,000
SOLD MAR 10, 2025

244 S Beach Dr Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

3 Beds
4 Baths
3,128 Sq Ft
0.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$386 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 60 Feet of Ocean or Gulf Waterfront
  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Garage Apartment
  • Sunset Hills Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated Spa
  • Ocean To Bay Views

About This Home

As of March 2025

Indulge in the epitome of coastal luxury at this breathtaking oceanfront estate in Tarpon Springs, offering unparalleled panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. This exquisite residence blends sophisticated design with the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. Enter a world of refined elegance with a palatial great room featuring vaulted ceilings and an open floor plan designed to maximize the stunning ocean vistas. Two sets of triple sliding glass doors and two double sliding glass doors create an expansive wall of glass, inviting the beauty of the Gulf indoors. The gourmet kitchen, a chef's dream, boasts high-end appliances including an induction stove, convection oven, drawer-style microwave, wine refrigerator, and stainless steel finishes—perfect for preparing culinary masterpieces while overlooking the mesmerizing ocean panorama.

Wake up to the gentle rhythm of the waves and watch dolphins frolicking in the distance from your primary suite. A private elevator allows easy access to the private dock, ideal for marine life enthusiasts. The lower level offers an incredibly flexible space that nearly doubles your air-conditioned living area, with endless possibilities—whether you need two offices for a work-from-home couple, room for a vintage car, a large home gym, or extra space for guests. This expansive lower level opens to breathtaking Gulf views, creating the perfect setting for entertaining or simply enjoying the tranquility of coastal living.

Step outside and imagine watching dolphins play, jet skiing, fishing off your dock, kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying stunning sunsets from your backyard oasis, complete with a private heated pool and spill-over spa. Sunset Beach is just steps away, allowing for quick strolls to the beach or enjoying monthly concerts on the beach from your back porch. The downstairs is designed to be water-friendly with high-quality epoxy flooring and removable waterproof wainscoting walls, ensuring any water or sand is easily managed.

Beyond the estate, world-class golf courses, the 47-mile-long Pinellas Trail for biking and hiking, and the charming historic downtown Tarpon Springs are just a short drive away. Explore the vibrant Sponge Docks with an array of restaurants, and enjoy easy access to two beautiful beaches: Sunset Beach and Fred Howard Park, known for some of the most incredible sunsets in the world.

Your coastal dream awaits—schedule a private showing today and discover the unparalleled beauty and lifestyle of this extraordinary oceanfront estate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Espy

EXP REALTY LLC Brokerage Phone: 888-883-8509 License #3389641 Listed on: 02/07/2025

EXP REALTY LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Susanne Jones

REDFIN CORPORATION License #3181827

REDFIN CORPORATION

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,056

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.9 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x193
  • 60 Feet of Ocean or Gulf Waterfront
  • East Facing Home
  • Bamboo Trees
  • Property is zoned RM

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Apartment
  • Epoxy

Home Design

  • Elevated Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • HardiePlank Type
  • Pile Dwellings
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Ocean To Bay Views
  • High Impact Windows

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Pool

  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Deck
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Water access To Gulf or Ocean
  • Fishing Pier
  • Seawall
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Private Mailbox

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot

Schools

  • Sunset Hills Elementary School
  • Tarpon Springs Middle School
  • Tarpon Springs High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • 1 Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Tampa & Tarpon Spgs Land Co Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,056

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Elevated
  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 3128
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Building Area Total: 4156
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 39335
  • Directions to Property: To get to 244 S. Beach Dr. in Tarpon Springs from Tampa, start by heading north on I-275 toward St. Petersburg. Take Exit 39A for FL-60 W toward Clearwater, then merge onto US-19 N. Follow US-19 N toward Tarpon Springs and take Exit 27 for Meres Blvd. Turn right onto Meres Blvd, then turn left onto S Florida Ave. Next, turn left onto Coburn Dr. and then left again onto S Beach Dr. Your destination will be on the left. To get to 244 S. Beach Dr. in Tarpon Springs from the north, start by heading south on US-19 S toward Tarpon Springs. Take Exit 27 for Meres Blvd, and then turn left onto Meres Blvd. Continue straight and turn left onto S Florida Ave. From there, turn left onto Coburn Dr., and then take another left onto S Beach Dr. Your destination will be on the left.
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: S
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Sarasota
  • Escrow Postal Code: 34231
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Stickney Point Road, Suite 118A
  • Escrow Street Number: 2477
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1041803
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 386.19
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Property Description: Elevated,Stilt Home
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Walk-in Closet
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 888-883-8509
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Elevator, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Stilt/On Piling
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: Two
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes, Impact Glass/Storm Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Street Number Modifier: 244
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 290.60
  • Room Count: 5

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Pool Features: Deck, Gunite, Pool Sweep
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: GULF OF MEXICO
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Disclosures: Flood Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Water Access: Gulf/Ocean
  • Water Extras: Fishing Pier,Seawall - Other
  • Water Extras YN: 1
  • Water View: Gulf/Ocean to Bay
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 60
  • Flood Zone Date: 2021-08-24
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12103C0018H
  • Water Frontage Feet Gulf Ocean: 60

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Number Of Septics: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Pet Restrictions: Please refer to Pinellas County or City of Tarpon Springs for restrictions and rules

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Sunset Hills Elementary-PN
  • High School: Tarpon Springs High-PN
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tarpon Springs Middle-PN

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RM
  • Parcel Number: 15-27-15-89235-000-0113
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Other
  • Lot Features: FloodZone
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x193
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 3654

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Please refer to Pinellas County or City of Tarpon Springs leasing restrictions and rules

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17055.79
  • Tax Block: 0000
  • Tax Book Number: H1-116
  • Tax Lot: S-1

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Gulf/Ocean

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 10, 2025
Sold by
Cramer Ronald Scott and Bianchi Michelle Lee
Bought by
James M Proulx And Victoria Schirduan 2024 Tr and Proulx
Seller's Agent
Michelle Espy
EXP REALTY LLC
Buyer's Agent
Susanne Jones
REDFIN CORPORATION
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,208,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,000
-6.72%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,230,933

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,933
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%
Original Mortgage
$870,000
Outstanding Balance
$865,616
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$365,317

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2020
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Hewlett Edwin P and Hewlett Bar
Bought by
Cramer Ronald Scott and Bianchi Michelle Lee
Seller's Agent
Eleanor Evans
Buyer's Agent
Eleanor Evans
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$210,000
-19.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.86%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Oskoui Mir K and Oskoui Lisa
Bought by
Hewlett Bar H and Hewlett Edwin P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Lucadano Elaine
Bought by
Oskoui Mir K and Oskoui Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1999
Sold by
Lot S-1 Inc
Bought by
Vanley Bradford M and Vanley Elaine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,950
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $1,208,000 Modern Edge Title Llc
Warranty Deed $1,208,000 Modern Edge Title Llc
Warranty Deed $890,000 Alliance Title Group Inc
Warranty Deed $859,000 --
Warranty Deed $435,000 --
Warranty Deed $250,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $870,000 New Conventional
Closed $870,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $595,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $348,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $237,950 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $1,208,000 -6.7% $386 / Sq Ft
02/16/2025 02/16/25 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2025 02/07/25 For Sale $1,295,000 +45.5% $414 / Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $890,000 0.0% $426 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Price Changed $890,000 +1.7% $426 / Sq Ft
01/25/2021 01/25/21 Price Changed $875,000 -12.4% $419 / Sq Ft
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Price Changed $999,000 -9.2% $478 / Sq Ft
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $527 / 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 $16,831 $967,385 -- --
2023 $16,831 $939,209 $0 $0
2022 $16,418 $911,853 $0 $0
2021 $13,654 $691,811 $0 $0
2020 $13,343 $667,114 $0 $0
2019 $14,164 $723,342 $311,447 $411,895
2018 $13,191 $684,257 $0 $0
2017 $10,442 $504,913 $0 $0
2016 $11,163 $554,581 $0 $0
2015 $10,697 $543,724 $0 $0
2014 $9,658 $480,461 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: TB8347326

Stellar MLS

APN: 15-27-15-89235-000-0113