NOT LISTED FOR SALE

444 Winding Willow Dr Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Estimated Value: $582,000 - $725,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,153 Sq Ft
$302/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 21, 2019

Last sale price $421,500 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,677 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 82 Feet of Waterfront
  • Screened Pool
  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lake St. George Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lake View
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of May 2019

Welcome to Harbor Lakes, Palm Harbor’s premier neighborhood in the best location! A tropical oasis awaits you! Curb appeal abounds as you approach this lovingly maintained, move in ready home on ½ an acre on a gorgeous lake with conservation views! Privacy is key in the tropical yard with no rear neighbors. Casual elegance is apparent as you enter this home with an open floor plan. The bright living room with vaulted ceilings, opens to the dining room with views of the stunning pool, back yard & lake. The cook’s kitchen features all the right appliances, European style cabinets & endless granite counters. Enjoy casual meals at the breakfast bar or in the breakfast nook…you have both! The adjacent family room features a stunning fireplace to enjoy on cool evenings. After a long day, retire to the master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, views of the lanai & pretty bath. The split plan features 3 additional large bedrooms. Laundry is a breeze in the ample laundry room with the additional sink. Outside provides hours of family fun in the sparkling pool with newer pump, pool cleaner, & motor, all under the huge lanai. Even better is watching the turtles, ducks, osprey & the occasional otter frolic in the lake while fishing for bass! The large garage fits all your cars and toys & water from the lake keeps your lawn green economically. With newer windows, total privacy, gorgeous landscaping and lighting, and so close to world class golf, fine dining, shopping, TIA and A rated schools, this home is perfect!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanne Rudowski

RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC License #3112975 Listed on: 04/06/2019

RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Morris

COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL License #3253845

COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,621

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 18,234 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82x115
  • 82 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • West Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oversized Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,153 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Irrigation System Uses Rainwater From Ponds

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Lake
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Lake St George Elementary School
  • Palm Harbor Middle School
  • Palm Harbor Univ High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Softener
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Harbor Lakes Unit II Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • Near Conservation Area

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,621

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0.42 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2153
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Building Area Total: 3035
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18234
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=U8040774&show_results=true&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=U8040774&cview=true&show_results=true&customer_portal=true
  • FCHR URL: No
  • Homestead Y N: Yes
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Unit Number Y N: No
  • Home Warranty Y N: No
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.99176
  • Price per Sq Ft: 195.77
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.99176
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 138.88
  • View: Yes
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: One
  • Window Features: Blinds, Thermal Windows
  • Room Count: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room Separate, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool Sweep, Screen Enclosure
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Garden, Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View: Lake
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water View Y N: Yes
  • Water Access Y N: Yes
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Waterfront Frontage: 82
  • Water Frontage Feet Lake: 82
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Underground Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Sidewalk
  • Association: No
  • Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Approval Required YN: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lake St George Elementary-PN
  • High School: Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
  • Middle Or Junior School: Palm Harbor Middle-PN

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel Number: 07-28-16-36231-003-0070
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Conservation Area, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 82x115
  • Millage Rate: 20.69
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Zoning Compatible Y N: Yes
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Green Water Conservation: Irrig. System-Rainwater from Ponds
  • Green Landscaping: Fl. Friendly/Native Landscape

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4621
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 88-18
  • Tax Lot: 7

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Lake

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2026
Sold by
Tony Mears and Gene Mears Vicki
Bought by
Mears Tony and Mears Vicki Gene
Current Estimated Value
$649,446

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2022
Sold by
Mears Tony G and Mears Vicki G
Bought by
Tony Mears And Vicki Gene Mears Revocable Liv

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2019
Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Helm Ross H
Bought by
Mears Tony and Mears Vicki G
Seller's Agent
Joanne Rudowski
RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC
Buyer's Agent
Michele Morris
COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$421,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-0.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$337,200
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Smith Robert A and Smith Kathryn Evans
Bought by
Helm Ross H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Mears Tony $100 None Listed On Document
Tony Mears And Vicki Gene Mears Revocable Liv $100 Platte David E
Tony Mears And Vicki Gene Mears Revocable Liv $100 Platte David E
Mears Tony $421,500 Republic Land And Title Inc
Helm Ross H $346,900 Champions Title Services Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mears Tony $337,200
Previous Owner Helm Ross H $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Sold $421,500 -0.8% $196 / Sq Ft
04/07/2019 04/07/19 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2019 04/05/19 For Sale $425,000 -- $197 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

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
2025 $2,767 $193,938 -- --
2024 $2,716 $188,472 -- --
2023 $2,716 $182,983 $0 $0
2022 $2,628 $177,653 $0 $0
2021 $2,637 $172,479 $0 $0
2020 $2,627 $170,098 $0 $0
2019 $4,682 $274,722 $0 $0
2018 $4,621 $269,600 $0 $0
2017 $4,584 $264,055 $0 $0
2016 $4,546 $258,624 $0 $0
2015 $3,016 $179,144 $0 $0
2014 $3,007 $177,722 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: U8040774

Stellar MLS

APN: 07-28-16-36231-003-0070

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