NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2898 Backus Rd Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Rustic Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $377,000 - $414,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
432 Sq Ft
$932/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2023

Last sale price $410,000 $949 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,723/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Palm Harbor University High Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2023

LOCATION! LOCATION! A place to call Home Sweet Home on an Acre Lot in Palm Harbor! Enjoy the Covered Patio with your Morning Coffee. Move-in ready 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Log Cabin with Huge Garage (576sqft) with tons of Storage that could be converted into additional Bedrooms. This Home shows Light & Bright with Wood-like Tile throughout (no carpet). Kitchen features Stainless Steel Appliances & Glass Top Range. 1 Bedroom with lots of Closet space and adjacent Bath with Vanity and Tub/Shower combo. Family Room with Vaulted Ceilings. Laundry Room with Extra Storage Space. Roof 2021. A/C 2021. HWH 2021. Great Location- Close to Schools, Shopping, Restaurants, County Parks & Beaches. Easy Commute to Tampa International Airport & St. Pete Clearwater Airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Fazzini

RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC License #3340265 Listed on: 04/12/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jan Smith

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- PALM H License #3298355

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- PALM H

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,020

Year Built

  • Built in 2021

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 200x213
  • Dirt Road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • North Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned R-R

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 432 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Inside Utility
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Highland Lakes Elementary School
  • Carwise Middle School
  • Palm Harbor Univ High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Acreage Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,020

Year Built

Built in 2021

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 432
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Building Area Total: 1280
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43660
  • Directions to Property: West on Tampa Rd, North on W Lake Rd, Right on Backus Rd. Do not stop where gps may tell you, it's further down Backus Rd almost to the end before the White fence.
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Palm Harbor
  • Escrow Postal Code: 34684
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Tampa Rd
  • Escrow Street Number: 3217
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1038267
  • Minimum Lease: 1-2 Years
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 949.07
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Special Features: 4098

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Appliances Included: Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Street Number Modifier: 2898
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Attic,Great Room,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 40.13
  • Room Count: 5

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Dirt
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Tandem

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Pet Restrictions: Per City & County regulations

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Highland Lakes Elementary-PN
  • High School: Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carwise Middle-PN

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-R
  • Parcel Number: 07-28-16-00000-110-0100
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Street Dead-End, Private, Unpaved
  • Lot Dimensions: 200x213
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 4056

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Per City & County regulations

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5019.69
  • Tax Block: 110
  • Tax Book Number: 27-31
  • Tax Lot: 0100

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Jun 28, 2023
Sold by
Carpenter Julie
Bought by
Berberi Ricard and Chadwick Tanya
Seller's Agent
Mark Fazzini
RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC
Buyer's Agent
Jan Smith
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- PALM H
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-8.87%
Views
157
Current Estimated Value
$402,452

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,548
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.16%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Outstanding Balance
$282,301
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$137,116

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2017
Sold by
Wright Donna R and Harkins Harold L
Bought by
Carpenter Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,400
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2017
Sold by
Bersbach Karen and Wright Donna R
Bought by
Wright Donna R and Harkins Harold L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2016
Sold by
Bersbach Karen
Bought by
Bersbach Karen and Wright Donna R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1999
Sold by
Bersbach Karen
Bought by
Bersbach Karen

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1994
Sold by
Purcell Raymond E and Purcell Carolyn
Bought by
Bersbach Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$32,200
Interest Rate
8.24%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berberi Ricard $410,000 Republic Land & Title
Carpenter Julie $143,000 Irway Title Co
Wright Donna R -- Attorney
Bersbach Karen -- Attorney
Bersbach Karen -- --
Bersbach Karen $46,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Berberi Ricard $288,000
Previous Owner Carpenter Julie $173,000
Previous Owner Carpenter Julie $114,400
Previous Owner Bersbach Karen $32,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $410,000 -8.9% $949 / Sq Ft
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $449,900 -- $1,041 / 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 $5,767 $249,667 -- --
2023 $5,767 $353,320 $206,240 $147,080
2022 $5,020 $277,562 $171,112 $106,450
2021 $2,845 $150,100 $0 $0
2020 $2,955 $153,781 $0 $0
2019 $2,990 $168,057 $168,057 $0
2018 $2,614 $133,758 $0 $0
2017 $2,412 $121,537 $0 $0
2016 $1,971 $99,675 $0 $0
2015 $1,869 $95,261 $0 $0
2014 $1,778 $95,668 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Fazzini

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mark Fazzini

    RE/MAX

    (727) 560-4498

    2 in this area

    320 Total Sales

    Mark Fazzini
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  • Jan Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jan Smith

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY- PALM H

    (727) 492-7825

    1 in this area

    122 Total Sales

    Jan Smith
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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: U8196659

Stellar MLS

APN: 07-28-16-00000-110-0100

Florida Pinellas County Palm Harbor 34684 Rustic Oaks

2898 Backus Rd, Palm Harbor, FL

This home is located at 2898 Backus Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 since 12 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $402,452, approximately $931 per square foot. This property was built in 2021. 2898 Backus Rd is a home located in Pinellas County with nearby schools including Highland Lakes Elementary School, Joseph L. Carwise Middle School, and Palm Harbor University High.

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