Welcome to 161 Shell Falls Drive, located in the highly sought-after Southshore Falls, a gated Del Webb 55+ community with a 24-hour manned entrance and an incredible selection of amenities. This well-maintained home offers NO-REAR NEIGHBORS, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den and a desirable split-bedroom floor plan that provides added privacy for guests. The spacious primary suite features a large walk-in closet, while the open layout seamlessly connects the living room, dining area and kitchen. The interior features a bright, inviting COASTAL STYLE with neutral décor, beautiful plantation shutters and 9-foot ceilings. The living room offers beautiful hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan and double sliding glass doors that open to the covered patio with the extended and screened lanai. With NO REAR NEIGHBORS, swaying palm trees and relaxing breezes, this peaceful outdoor space is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. The bright kitchen includes white all wood cabinets topped with crown molding, solid-surface countertops for plenty of workspace, tile flooring, all stainless appliances, and a breakfast bar. The spacious dining area also features tile flooring. The inside utility room features additional shelving. The 2-car garage includes keypad entry, hurricane-rated doors, a utility sink and water heater. A screened front entry adds another comfortable outdoor space and allows fresh air to flow through the home. Residents of Southshore Falls enjoy an active and social lifestyle centered around The Wellspring Club. Amenities and activities include resort-style pools, a fitness center, bocce ball, bicycle clubs, book and bridge clubs, mahjong, meditation, Aqua Pilates, sunset water walking, pool parties, live music, organized events and much more. This home offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy relaxed Florida living in a welcoming and vibrant community
Property Description: End Unit
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
3,651 sq ftLot Size
$187Price/Sq.Ft.
$371/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Aaron Eshack• ASSIST 2 SELL THE ESHACK TEAM
Southshore Falls, located between US-41 and I-75, is a gated and resort-style Apollo Beach neighborhood with lagoon-style pools and palm-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the clubhouse and pool complex, where shaded lanais, pickleball courts, and a steady rhythm of walkers set the tone. Homes lean contemporary Florida with stucco exteriors, screened patios, and tidy, HOA-kept landscaping. Curving internal roads and pocket lakes shape a quiet, self-contained feel. For a local outing, the Apollo Beach waterfront scene gathers at Circles Waterfront Restaurant and the nearby marina slips. Manatee Viewing Center and Apollo Beach Nature Preserve add a salt-air backdrop beyond the gates.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
High ceilings
Open floor plan
Solid surface counters
Split bedroom layout
Thermostat
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Shutters
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry inside in a closet
Inside utility
Den/Library/Office (additional room)
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Electric heating
Heat pump
Central air
Exterior features
Covered screened rear porch
Patio / porch with rear covered and screened porch
Rain gutters
Sidewalk
Sliding doors
Trees and landscaped yard
Asphalt road frontage
Flood insurance required
Home design
Residential villa
Single-story (one level)
Faces northwest
Homesteaded
Parking
Attached 2-car garage (20 x 20) with garage door opener
Driveway
Security
Owned security system
24-hour guard (community amenity)
Construction
Block and stucco construction
Tile roof
Slab foundation
Built as part of a planned development (PD zoning)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Electricity connected
Underground utilities
Water connected
Sewer connected
Irrigation equipment
HOA & community
HOA required with monthly fee of $371
Association includes 24-hour guard, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, maintenance of structure and grounds, private road, recreational facilities, and escrow reserves
Buyer approval required
Deed and community restrictions apply
Pets allowed
Senior community
Financial info
Total annual HOA fees approximately $4,452
Lease restrictions apply
Other
Directions available from US Hwy 41 through Southshore Falls guard gate
Electricity and solar
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Lightly used and lovingly cared for one story Villa. Owners are seasonal visitors and have truly enjoyed this home and this wonderful 55+ community. There are 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a den. Split bedroom plan provides some privacy for your guests. You will enjoy the large master bedroom and walk-in closet. Very open floorplan with the Living room, Dining room and Kitchen all contiguous. Wood floors in the Living room and sliding doors that lead to a covered and screened patio. A great place to enjoy your morning coffee. Bright Kitchen with solid surface counter tops, tile floor and new refrigerator. Spacious Dining room with tile floor. Beautiful Plantation Shutters through-out. Inside washer and dryer with a wash tub in the garage. With one visit you will see just how delightful this community is and the numerous amenities it provides along with a 24 hour gated entrance. If you are looking for the opportunity to just pack your bags and have a ready home to enjoy, the furnishings are available with a separate agreement.
Property Description
End Unit
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7526105
Feb 25, 2013
Sold
$140,000
$101/sq ft
Dec 5, 2012
Listed
$134,900
$97/sq ft
Home is owned by a non-smoker and has never had pets in it. A 24 hour manned gated community with a fabulous clubhouse in this Dell Webb 55+ community. Our monthly calendar is spectacular. Much of the excitement of life at Southshore Falls stems from the abundance of lifestyle opportunities offered at The Wellspring Club. Each month a variety of special lifestyle programs and events are scheduled to enhance daily life in the community. From our very active bicycle club to bocce ball, from book clubs to bridge clubs, from meditation to mah jongg, there is always something engaging to do! Fun fitness programs such as Aqua Pilates and sunset water walking offer numerous health and wellness opportunities. Pool parties with live music beckon neighbors to gather outdoors and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and year round sunshine that makes Florida so appealing. Be sure to check the calendar of events and the monthly newsletters for details on all of the fabulous lifestyle program. INTERIOR Neutral Decor, 9 Ft. Ceilings, Security Alarm System, Smoke Detectors Thruout. 2 Car Garage, Keypad Entry, Hurricane Doors, Water Heater, Sink. Hallway By Spare Bedroom & Bath Access to Enclosed Laundry w/ W & D. Living Room, 14x14 w/ Hardwood Floor & Ceiling Fan. Double Sliding Glass Doors Opens to Screened Lanai. Offers Great Views of Swaying Palm Trees and Relaxing Breezes thru the Lanai. Two North Facing Windows, Front Door Opens to Small Screened-In Area, Ceiling Mount Light Fixture.
The PD District is intended to be used when unified, large scale, mixed use developments are proposed in areas lacking a predominant urban/suburban development pattern and adjacent land use compatibility is not a significant factor. Broad, general concept plans would be permitted with limited flexibility to accommodate land use changes in response to evolving market conditions.
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 27 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Apollo Beach, FL • 33572
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 161 Shell Falls Dr
$258,795
$1,105 under list price of $260K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $349K.