Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Lithia, where refined country living meets modern convenience. This stunning 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom estate spans 3,040 square feet, offering a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and functionality. This home is designed for efficiency and reliability, featuring a 22kW air-cooled whole-house backup generator powered by two 125-gallon propane tanks (2020), ensuring uninterrupted power during any outage. Upon entry, you are greeted by a formal dining room and a private home office with elegant French doors, making it an ideal workspace. The open-concept floor plan flows seamlessly, featuring tile flooring and a tray ceiling in the grand great room. A built-in entertainment center, complete with custom cabinets, shelves, and an electric fireplace (2021), adds warmth and sophistication. The chef’s kitchen is a true showpiece, boasting 42-inch white cabinetry with crown molding, granite countertops, a double oven, an oversized island, stainless steel appliances, and dual pantries for optimal storage. A reverse osmosis drinking water system (2020) ensures fresh, purified water right from the kitchen sink. The primary suite is a serene retreat, featuring custom-built shelves and drawers in "Her" closet (2023), a double vanity, a spa-like garden tub, and a separate walk-in shower for the ultimate relaxation experience. Three additional bedrooms are generous in size, offering comfort and versatility. The bedrooms, dining room, office, and laundry room feature brand-new luxury vinyl plank flooring (Flooret Nakan, 9” wide, 40mil LVP) installed in 2022, blending durability with modern style. Nestled on an oversized lot, this property is fully enclosed with horse fencing and features a custom, solar-powered, remote-controlled entry gate (2022), ensuring both security and convenience. Outdoor living is redefined with an extended front porch and a spacious, screened-in lanai (2020), while the sparkling pool provides the perfect place to relax and entertain. The double-width, 4-inch deep driveway (2022) offers ample parking, and a 50-amp RV outlet (2020) in the garage caters to travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. Additional upgrades include a new roof (2022), energy-efficient windows (2020), a new hot water heater (2023), a new well pump, filter, and water softener system (2023), and a brand-new septic drain field (2024), with the tank emptied in October 2024. Ideally located just minutes from top-rated Newsome High School, Publix Super Market, and the scenic Chito Branch Reserve, this home offers the perfect balance of rural charm and modern convenience. With every detail thoughtfully designed for comfort, style, and longevity, this exceptional property is more than just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Brenda Wade• SIGNATURE REALTY ASSOCIATES
Welcome to this Equestrian Style, Ranch Pool Home offering 3,040 heated sq ft, 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car side entry garage sitting on 5 fenced acres. The pool is surrounded by a resort style outdoor entertainment area. There is a fire pit/barbecue, picnic table area and lush mature landscaping providing privacy while enjoying the salt water pool. The formal living room (office) and dining room grace the foyer. The 4 bedrooms are in a 4-way split floor plan with the 3 bathrooms servicing all bedrooms. The family room has a double tray ceiling and a triple pocket slider opening to the screened 30' lanai overlooking the pool area. The gourmet style kitchen opens to the family room and boasts 10' ceilings. There are 42" wood cabinets, granite counter tops, island, stainless steel appliances, double convection ovens and 2 walk-in pantries in the kitchen. There is Mediterranean tile flooring throughout the main living areas and wet areas with neutral color carpet in the bedrooms. The large master suite offers 2 walk-in closets and a large master bathroom with a soaking tub, large shower for 2, double vanity, and exits onto the lanai. Chito Branch Reserve is across the street for horse-back riding, biking and/or walks on their trails. This beautiful home is 23 miles from Downtown Tampa, close to shopping, restaurants, parks and located within the Fish Hawk School District. Cool down in the evenings while sitting on your front porch sipping iced tea looking out over your land.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T2902494
Oct 31, 2017
Sold
$601,000
$198/sq ft
Sep 22, 2017
Pending
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Sep 20, 2017
Price Changed
$619,000
$204/sq ft
Sep 8, 2017
Listed
$629,000
$207/sq ft
Come See Lithia's Finest! This Equestrian Style Ranch Home Includes 5 Sprawling Acres, 640 Frontage and 330 Deep with a Fabulous Resort Style Outdoor Entertainment Area. Beautiful pool area with fire pit breathtaking landscaping which invites all to enjoy! Long winding driveway lined with lushes plants and trees makes a welcoming entry. As you walk though the front door with a soaring front entry which leads to open floor plan straight to the backyard. The Split Open Floor Plan Will Give You and Your Family Plenty of Privacy. The Wide Open Family Room Includes Mediterranean Porcelain Tile, Double Tray Ceilings and 3 Door Pocket Sliders which gives the house exceptional Natural Light and opens into the large screened Lanai! The Open Kitchen Boasts 42" Raised Panel Coffee-Glazed Cabinets, 10 FT Ceilings, Diagonal Tile Back splash with granite counter tops , stainless steel appliances, and 2 Walk In Pantry Closets! The Large Master Suite Has 2 His and Her Walk In Closets, Garden Tub, Over-Sized Shower With Access to Lanai. Additional Features Of This Farm Ranch Home Include A brand new Five Ton Air Conditioner, Three Car Sided Garage, Water Well Water Pump, RV Power Source with Septic Tank, Covered Front Porch, surrounded by Pressure Treated 3 Rail Fence. Horse Back, Bike Ride or wlak the trails in Chito Preserve! All This Within A Rated Fish Hawk School District and Close to All The Fish Hawk Amenities. Come See What Great Value This Ranch Country Home Offers in The Lithia/ Fish Hawk Area!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T2612416
Oct 29, 2014
Sold
$417,000
$137/sq ft
Aug 30, 2014
Pending
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Jun 10, 2014
Listing Removed
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May 17, 2014
Price Changed
$417,000
$137/sq ft
May 17, 2014
Relisted
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May 17, 2014
Price Changed
$429,000
$141/sq ft
May 17, 2014
Pending
—
May 17, 2014
Pending
—
May 7, 2014
Price Changed
$439,000
$144/sq ft
Apr 21, 2014
Price Changed
$449,000
$148/sq ft
Mar 30, 2014
Price Changed
$459,000
$151/sq ft
Jan 30, 2014
Listed
$469,000
$154/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T2374939
Jan 20, 2010
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T2245834
Oct 28, 2007
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T2184054
Aug 11, 2006
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #T2153096
Jul 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Apr 29, 2005
Sold
$170,000
$56/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 7, 2003
Sold
$2,234,500
$735/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,217 (+13.1%)
2024
$13,456 (+8.2%)
2023
$12,438 (+9.3%)
2022
$11,379 (+13.2%)
2021
$10,054 (+15.5%)
$180,000 + $355,295
$535,295
2020
$8,707 (+9.8%)
$166,000 + $294,076
$460,076
2019
$7,930 (+2.4%)
$166,000 + $294,076
$460,076
2018
$7,747 (+18.2%)
$150,000 + $265,894
$415,894
2017
$6,556 (−4.5%)
2016
$6,868 (−1.6%)
2015
$6,978 (+58.5%)
$136,000 + $209,603
$345,603
2014
$4,403
Tax history for 18531 Lithia Ranch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,217 (+13.1%)
2024
$13,456 (+8.2%)
2023
$12,438 (+9.3%)
2022
$11,379 (+13.2%)
2021
$10,054 (+15.5%)
$180,000 + $355,295
$535,295
2020
$8,707 (+9.8%)
$166,000 + $294,076
$460,076
2019
$7,930 (+2.4%)
$166,000 + $294,076
$460,076
2018
$7,747 (+18.2%)
$150,000 + $265,894
$415,894
2017
$6,556 (−4.5%)
2016
$6,868 (−1.6%)
2015
$6,978 (+58.5%)
$136,000 + $209,603
$345,603
2014
$4,403
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
3,040
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hillsborough County
APN
0882240862
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
AR
Agricultural Rural District
The purpose of this district is to protect viable long term agricultural lands so classified in the Comprehensive Plan from urban and suburban encroachment by encouraging agriculture and related uses on parcels of at least 5 acres.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational / school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
May 3, 2022 • Final
Residential roof trade
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.