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About this home
Where your backyard serves as the gateway to the Gulf and stunning sunsets. This exceptional 2 bed, 2 bath property features a private dock situated on a deep canal, providing effortless, direct Gulf access for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts. Out front, a convenient circular driveway offers excellent curb appeal and plenty of parking for family and guests, all set along golf cart-friendly roads that make cruising the neighborhood a breeze. Step inside to discover a lifestyle defined by breathtaking, unobstructed views where stunning sunsets meet pristine Florida nature. The heart of the home boasts a beautifully refurbished kitchen equipped to handle everything from quick weeknight meals to coastal entertaining. The property also boasts an August 6, 2026 fireplace and August 2026 new interior recessed lights. The interior also features a large, luxurious jacuzzi tub that stays with the property for your ultimate relaxation. Beyond your doorstep, you are just moments away by golf cart and boat to local favorites including Catches Waterfront Grille, Hooters, Whiskey River, and the local bait and tackle shop, putting the best waterfront dining and recreation right in your backyard. Complete with a versatile freestanding storage shed in the yard, this home perfectly combines a functional layout with the ultimate Florida waterfront lifestyle.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
9,000 sq ftLot Size
$253Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christopher Worthington• CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Marthas Vineyard, located between US-19 and the Pithlachascotee River, is a residential and waterfront Port Richey neighborhood with canal-lined streets and boat-ready backyards. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the US-19 corridor near Ridge Road, where marinas, bait-and-tackle counters, and low-key waterfront grills set a salt-air rhythm. Single-story Florida ranch homes and screened lanais mix with docks and seawalls, giving many blocks a working-waterfront feel. Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park frames the landscape with mangroves and tidal flats. Brasher Park and the Port Richey Waterfront Park add open lawns and river views for unhurried afternoons. Local staples like Gill Dawg Tiki Bar & Grill, Whiskey Joe’s Port Richey, and the Richey Suncoast Theatre ground the area’s social calendar.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Fireplace in living room
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer located in garage
Flooring
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered patio and rear porch
Front porch
Sliding doors
Storage
Private mailbox
Wood fencing
Fruit trees and landscaped yard
On a saltwater canal with partial gulf/ocean view
Canal and gulf/ocean water access
Concrete seawall
Paved road access
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story
Faces west
Homesteaded
Parking
Attached 1-car garage (12x25)
Construction
Block construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built on lot under 1/4 acre (approximately 0.21 acres)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable connected
Electricity connected
Water connected
Sewer connected
HOA & community
No association
Financial info
No lease restrictions
Other
Property zoned R1
Electricity and solar
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Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, waterfront home in Port Richey! Beautiful saltwater canal with direct Gulf access! This place has an unbelievable amount of potential to be the perfect home! Bright, open rooms with plenty of space to spread out! Screened porch in the back with a fenced in area for the pets! Move right in, all you need is your boat and fishing rods! This one will not last! Call now! This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #W7079594
Apr 1, 2005
Sold
$255,000
$180/sq ft
Jul 21, 2004
Listed
$273,900
$193/sq ft
UNDER CONTRACT - Taking back ups. PRICE REDUCED!!Live your dream on the water! This homes features 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage, wood burning fireplace, central vac system with THREE outlets, 2 inside home and 1 in the garage. All of this on a large corner lot. ALL appliances stay which include the flat top stove and NEW microwave. GULF ACCESS--home on deep salt water canal, park your boat on your property and be in the Gulf of Mexico in 5 minutes. Dock is in place already(Boat in canal does not convey)Screen enclosure on rear of home. Partially fenced back yard. Home on dead end street, no thru traffic. Open living space. Home warranty included. No deed restrictions. Listing agent related to seller by marriage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$966 (+3.5%)
2024
$934 (+2.9%)
2023
$907 (+11.1%)
2022
$817 (+3.7%)
2021
$787 (+1.3%)
2020
$777 (+7.7%)
2019
$722 (+3.3%)
2018
$699 (+4.3%)
2017
$670 (+2.7%)
2016
$653 (−69.8%)
2014
$2,163 (+2.9%)
$39,600 + $67,372
$106,972
2013
$2,103 (−1.1%)
2012
$2,125
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,418
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,418
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pasco County
APN
29-25-16-0070-00000-0670
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 109° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Port Richey, FL • 34668
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Port Richey. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8542 Betty St
$348,483
$11K under list price of $359K
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