NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,109,000 - $2,623,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,942 Sq Ft
$722/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2022

Last sale price $2,400,000 $816 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,775/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sailboat Water Access
  • Fruit Trees
  • Dock made with wood
  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2022

THIS IS IT!! A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN ONE OF THE MOST EXQUISITE ESTATES IN ALL OF ST PETERSBURG!!! LOCATED IN THE COVETED DRIFTWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD AND OVERLOOKING THE DEEP WATERS OF THE BIG BAYOU, THIS 1930S MARK DIXON DODD-DESIGNED HOME IS RICH WITH HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURAL CHARM! NOTABLE FEATURES INCLUDE ORIGINAL SPANISH TILE FLOORING ON THE MAIN LEVEL, VAULTED BEAMED CEILING, MODERN LIGHTING AND FANS, WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS AND SEPERATE SUNROOM OVERLOOKING A TROPICAL OASIS! LIGHT AND AIRY THROUGHOUT! CHEF'S KITCHEN BOASTS STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, PLENTY OF STORAGE, NEW LIGHT-GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, AND CUSTOM HUTCH WITH SPACE FOR A COFFEE BAR. MAIN LEVEL BEDROOM ADJOINS A FULL BATH. SECOND LEVEL OWNER'S SUITE INCLUDES A GAS FIREPLACE, WALK-IN CLOSET, AND TWO SETS OF DOUBLE DOORS LEADING OUT TO A PRIVATE BALCONY. REAL HARDWOODS ACROSS THE ENTIRE SECOND LEVEL. RECENTLY-REMODELED UPPER BATHROOM. THE LOWER LEVEL OFFERS ADDITIONAL STORAGE, LAUNDRY, 4TH BEDROOM (OR GYM), FULL BATH and ACCESS TO THE BRAND NEW DECK OVERLOOKING THE EXTENSIVE BACKYARD, PRIVATE SAND BEACH, DEEP WATER AND AN 120-FOOT DOCK! FRESHLY-PAINTED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR- INCLUDING ALL TRIM. THIS UNIQUE BEACH-FRONT, DEEP-WATER PROPERTY IS UNSURPASSED! SITTING ON ALMOST HALF AN ACRE, THIS PROPERTY IS TUCKED AWAY FROM THE NOISE ON A QUIET, TREE-LINED STREET IN A RETREAT-LIKE SETTING. CATCH FISH OR CRAB FROM YOUR OWN DOCK, ENJOY A COCKTAIL ON YOUR PRIVATE BEACH OR HEAD JUST TWO MILES TO THE SHOPS AND NIGHTLIFE OF DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG. CLOSE TO THE NEWLY RENOVATED ST. PETE PIER, AWARD-WINNING BEACHES, THE HISTORIC VINOY RENAISSANCE HOTEL, TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND FINE DINING. THIS HOME TRULY HAS IT ALL! A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME GEM, WITH PRIVACY, IN AN IDEAL LOCATION. IT COULD BE YOURS - IF YOU HURRY!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Grace McDade

REALTY ONE GROUP SUNSHINE License #3486682 Listed on: 07/21/2022

REALTY ONE GROUP SUNSHINE

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Zohar

TAMPA BAY LUXURY HOMES REALTY LLC License #3146196

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,448

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • 50 Feet of Bayou Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Public Beach Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Private Beach Waterfront
  • West Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oversized Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Ground Level Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Bayou

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Shake Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,942 Sq Ft Home
  • Shelving
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Convection Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Sailboat Water Access
  • Fishing Pier
  • Access To Bayou
  • Dock made with wood
  • Open Dock
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Lakewood Elementary School
  • Bay Point Middle School
  • Lakewood High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Driftwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,448

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2942
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Building Area Total: 2942
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21148
  • Directions to Property: Travel South on 1st St. Take a right onto Driftwood Road. 2608 Driftwood Road S.is on your left.
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Post Direction: S
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 525149695
  • Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 815.77
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Barn Features: None
  • Water Frontage Feet Beach: 100
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Master Bedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Street Number Modifier: 2608
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room,Great Room,Storage Rooms
  • Living Area Meters: 273.32
  • Room Count: 6

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
  • Roof: Shake, Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Water Body Name: BIG BAYOU
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Water Access: Bayou
  • Water Extras: Dock - Open,Dock - Wood,Fishing Pier,Sailboat Water
  • Water Extras YN: 1
  • Water View: Bayou
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 150
  • Flood Zone Date: 2021-08-24
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12103C0282H
  • Additional Water Information: Deep Water Lot with Private Dock and Beach. Dock a 40 foot sailboat on one side and an additional boat up to 25 feet /10,000 pound powerboat on the opposite side. Boat-lift. Fishing/crabbing from your private dock!
  • Water Frontage Feet Beach Prvt: 100
  • Water Frontage Feet Bayou: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Ground Level, Guest

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lakewood Elementary-PN
  • High School: Lakewood High-PN
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bay Point Middle-PN

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 31-31-17-22554-000-0070
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Oversized Lot, Paved
  • Horse Amenities: None
  • Flood Zone Code: VE
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 1965

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Local Zoning prohibits AIRBNBs.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9448
  • Tax Block: 0
  • Tax Book Number: 20-75
  • Tax Lot: 7

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Bayou, Beach Front

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2022
Closed on
Sep 23, 2022
Sold by
Higgs Eric J
Bought by
Drehsen Christian
Seller's Agent
Grace McDade
REALTY ONE GROUP SUNSHINE
Buyer's Agent
Mary Zohar
TAMPA BAY LUXURY HOMES REALTY LLC
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-9.43%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$2,123,527

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$276,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,622,342
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$726,863

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2014
Sold by
Steinberg William S and Steinberg Patricia A
Bought by
Higgs Eric J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Drehsen Christian $2,400,000 --
Higgs Eric J $700,000 Sun Title Ins Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Drehsen Christian $1,680,000
Previous Owner Higgs Eric J $200,000
Previous Owner Higgs Eric J $100,000
Previous Owner Higgs Eric J $525,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2022 09/23/22 Sold $2,400,000 -5.9% $816 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2022 08/14/22 Price Changed $2,550,000 -3.8% $867 / Sq Ft
07/21/2022 07/21/22 For Sale $2,650,000 -- $901 / 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 $38,454 $1,889,311 $1,451,970 $437,341
2023 $38,454 $1,978,881 $0 $0
2022 $9,298 $506,689 $0 $0
2021 $9,448 $491,931 $0 $0
2020 $9,467 $485,139 $0 $0
2019 $9,310 $474,232 $0 $0
2018 $9,189 $465,390 $0 $0
2017 $9,109 $455,818 $0 $0
2016 $9,032 $446,443 $0 $0
2015 $9,157 $443,340 $0 $0
2014 $10,230 $447,221 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: U8170634

Stellar MLS

APN: 31-31-17-22554-000-0070