A RARE FIND between two ski lakes! This one-of-a-kind HIDDEN WATERFRONT GEM is located in transitioning RURAL Lutz within a minimal deed restricted subdivision of three 1-AC homesites & LOCATION 20 mins N of downtown Tampa. This millennial-built home was designed to amplify the ambiance of the ever-changing skies with endless SUNRISES & SUNSETS! Enjoy living a quiet & blissful lifestyle next to nature & ducks, birds, fish, turtles & otters. This property has no HOA fees & is OUTSIDE the 100 ft flood zone & OUTSIDE the high wind zone, thereby lowering home insurance costs. * * * Amenities include boat ramp access to two lakes, a dock on the N lake with covered boat port & boat lift, a backyard barbecue gazebo and a front gazebo! * * * The spacious downstairs master suite includes a bathroom, large enough for a massage table with a jacuzzi, water closet with bidet, automated window treatments & a separate dressing room between two walk-in closets. * * * Built with a VERSATILE first floor In-LAW SUITE/GAME/EXERCISE ROOM, it also offers an ADA compliant KITCHENETTE with adjacent bedroom & ADA COMPLIANT bath * * * The original owners take pride of ownership with the Jan/2025 installation of a NEW ROOF (with a 50-year transferable warranty, resistant to winds up to 190 mph), rebuilt dock with manufactured wood. The TRAIN AC units have 10-year transferable warranties. Kitchen has a Bosch dishwasher & Thermador stove top with a June/2025 NEW Kitchen-aid double oven/microwave/air fryer combo. * * * Upgrades include automated phantom lanai screens, two central vacuum systems for up & down, a soaring 2-story wood burning fireplace, entertainment center with surround sound system, 22ft ceilings with automated chandelier lift, wood sub-floors with 3/4- inch white oak planks which can be bleached or re-stained, two stair-cases & ideal location for an ELEVATOR. * * * The expansive LOFT can be divided into two rooms with barn doors to separate the billiard/game (or child playroom) to create a separate exercise/office or guest area. Currently the loft has a coffee bar & mini frig for guests. * * * Well insulated with energy efficient Low E vinyl windows, foam filled block walls & includes a security system with fire, glass & noise detectors. * * * The secluded homesite’s lot extends to the public road with a 30' X 250' long access road which can be landscaped for privacy & is accessed by 3 homesteads composing Ballinger Estates Subdivision (composed of the original 60’s homesite of the former owner & an all brick estate home on Lot 3 (also used by home on the S side property. * * * Upon entering the home guests are greeted with EXPANSIVE WATERFRONT VIEWS beyond the den, living/dining room & 2nd story bridge & fireplace. Adjacent to the living room is the family room, kitchen & dinette with its 11+ ft floor-to-glass bay window overlooking the paved lanai, back pergola & barbecue grill area, lake & dock. * * * The location provides residents a “feel” of living in the country while the property is located in the heart of Lutz & Hills County, minutes from 2+ malls, tons of restaurants, 5-grocery stores, 5 churches & is 5 mins from the new St Joseph’s hospital is W of Cheval & N of Avila Golf & Country Clubs. Only 20 mins from TIA & 30-45 mins from Florida's white-sand beaches. Great opportunity to own a lakefront estate priced $393,00 BELOW available APPRAISAL.
Property Description: Walk-Up
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$348Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Linda Leban• KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA CENTRAL
Contact: 813-865-0700
Bought with Roxanne Bartley• K. JOSEPH & ASSOCIATES,INC.
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
230 ft.
Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
6,369
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hillsborough County
APN
0135666502
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
ASC-1
Agricultural, Single-Family Conventional District
The purpose of this district is to encourage agricultural and related uses and permit single-family conventional development in a rural environment on lots containing a minimum of 1 acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Casino / gaming facility
Park & open space
Dec 16, 2025 • Active
Residential miscellaneous
Install an inground pool and a deck with a footer. Work includes a private provider inspection.
Pool and hot tub
Jan 16, 2025 • Final
Residential roof trade
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.
Cooling Information: Central Air, Humidity Control
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Shutters, Tinted Windows
Appliances: Bar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Travertine, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Stone, Stucco
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Screened
Exterior Features: Balcony, French Doors, Lighting, Outdoor Grill
Water View Description: Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Boat Ramp - Private,Lift - Covered,Skiing Allowed
Farm Information
Number Of Wells: 1
Number Of Septics: 1
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Completed
Attached Property
Other Structures: Boat House, Gazebo
Accessibility Features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets, Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Hallway(s), Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Central Living Area
Zoning: ASC-1
Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
Lot Information
Number Of Lots: 1
Lot Features: In County, Near Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Unincorporated
Additional Water Information: Back lake is a MOL 90 AC ski lake, Lake Cooper. The home abutts two Ski Lakes connected underground Strawberry Lake (shaped like a strawberry) and North Crystal Lake (with S Crystal Lake on the other side of Cystal Lake Road which divides them).
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Fee Requirement: None
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Lutz-HB
Middle Or Junior High School: Buchanan-HB
High School: Steinbrenner High School
Location Information
Directions: Lutz-Lake Fern Road to S on Crooked Lane to East on Ballinger Rd (Between N Dale Mabry and US 41)
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,369
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Hillsborough County
APN: 0135666502
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 813-865-0700
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 43
Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-08-13
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 376.00
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 6500
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Living Area Meters: 603.87
Building Area Total: 6931
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Builder
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar, Stem Wall