WE FOUND PARADISE! With all the charm of old Florida, this saltwater canal home sits close to the mouth of the Ruskin Inlet with direct access to the Little Manatee River and Tampa Bay. This 1956 Fisherman’s Retreat includes approximately 80’ of concrete seawall frontage with your own private boat lift. This home can remain it its present quaint, care free state or bring your dreams, ideas, and adventurous spirit to make this one your own. This home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, great room with open water views, Florida room, tongue and groove ceilings and built in storage space. Outdoor features include an open covered porch, irrigation for lawn, chain link fencing and a new storage shed. The garage has been enclosed to provide a work space but can easily be converted back to a single car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
7,217 sq ftLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Haynes• MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Bought with John Cain• REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT & ASSET
* * * This folio number is currently being split into 2 certified waterfront lots. This listing represents the improved north parcel and is pending sale on Sep 15, 2014 subject to a Hillsborough County certified lot cut out of the vacant parcel under a new folio number prior to closing. * * * Quaint Cottage on large salt water canal lot with 80 feet of cement sea wall. Great room overlooks the canal with plenty of windows for water views of the Ruskin Inlet beyond. Ceilings throughout cottage are original tongue n' groove cherry plank. In addition to 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with showers, there is a 3rd room ideal for a den, office, sewing or hobby with built-in storage. Open covered porch on canal side and Florida room on the street side. Oversized attached single stall garage with built-in workbench, laundry hookup and walk up access to fully floored attic. One of the most attractive streets and canals in old Ruskin. Home is built up on a cement block stem wall to avoid nuisance flooding; however, the property is in a flood zone and will require flood insurance if financed. Boat lift on property. Underground irrigation with artesian well for lawn and citrus trees. Property has been in the same family for 58 years and used as a winter retreat. Great getaway for the boating or fishing enthusiast!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,266 (+11.1%)
2024
$3,840 (+14.0%)
2023
$3,370 (+7.4%)
2022
$3,138 (+8.6%)
2021
$2,889 (+12.6%)
2020
$2,566 (+7.6%)
2019
$2,385 (+7.2%)
2018
$2,225 (+16.6%)
2017
$1,908 (+4.9%)
$34,000 + $55,158
$89,158
2016
$1,819 (+139.0%)
$34,000 + $55,158
$89,158
2015
$761 (−56.0%)
2014
$1,730 (−0.3%)
$39,343 + $38,348
$77,691
2013
$1,735 (+2.4%)
$39,343 + $37,044
$76,387
2012
$1,695
Tax history for 106 E North Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,266 (+11.1%)
2024
$3,840 (+14.0%)
2023
$3,370 (+7.4%)
2022
$3,138 (+8.6%)
2021
$2,889 (+12.6%)
2020
$2,566 (+7.6%)
2019
$2,385 (+7.2%)
2018
$2,225 (+16.6%)
2017
$1,908 (+4.9%)
$34,000 + $55,158
$89,158
2016
$1,819 (+139.0%)
$34,000 + $55,158
$89,158
2015
$761 (−56.0%)
2014
$1,730 (−0.3%)
$39,343 + $38,348
$77,691
2013
$1,735 (+2.4%)
$39,343 + $37,044
$76,387
2012
$1,695
*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
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
85 ft.
Lot size
6,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
1,044
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hillsborough County
APN
0320920000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
RSC-6
Residential, Single-Family Conventional District
The purpose of this district is to provide the opportunity for 7,000 sq ft or larger lot single-family conventional development in a suburban living environment in conformance with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational / school
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: In Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Attic,Florida Room
# of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Electric, Wall Units / Window Unit
Water Extras Description: Boathouse,Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site,Seawall - Concrete
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Boat House
Zoning: RSC-6
Land Information
Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
Lot Information
Lot Features: FloodZone, Street Dead-End, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.16
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,332
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Sprinkler Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Yes
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
Location Information
Directions: From Highway 41 in Ruskin, head West on Shell Point Road, turn left on 17th Street NW, at fork in Road keep left (E. North Branch Rd.) 106 North Branch is on right
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Hillsborough County
APN: 0320920000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Backups Requested YN: 1
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 77
Status Contractual Search Date: 2015-07-30
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 143.58
Green Information
Direction Faces: East
Home Information
Living Area: 1044
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1518
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Thompson Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
2/10
Shields Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.4mi
2/10
Lennard High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 6.3 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$248,000 – $301,000
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