Tucked away within the exclusive enclave of Lost River Preserve, this custom-built Mediterranean-inspired waterfront estate offers a rare opportunity for multigenerational living without compromise. Newly repositioned to reflect exceptional value within Tampa Bay’s luxury market, this legacy property spans more than 2.25 acres across four addresses with over 300 feet of water frontage—thoughtfully designed to bring generations together while preserving connection and independence. From the moment you enter through the landscaped paver courtyard, the estate feels like a secluded waterfront sanctuary. Constructed with poured concrete tilt walls, impact-rated windows and doors, and a Galvalume aluminum tile-look roof, the home offers exceptional durability while positioned high and dry in Flood Zone X. Inside, nearly 6,700 square feet of refined living space unfolds across two distinct yet connected residences joined by a sunlit foyer—an ideal layout for extended family, aging parents, adult children, caregivers, or long-term guests. Soaring tray ceilings, arched architectural details, and walls of glass frame sweeping lake views throughout the home. The primary living areas and both primary suites were positioned to embrace the waterfront setting. Designed as a family compound, both primary suites feature spa-inspired baths, dual closets, and bay window seating overlooking the lake. Each residence offers its own office, ensuite bedrooms, generous storage, and dedicated laundry room. A flexible bonus suite with kitchenette and full bath opens directly to the pool terrace, ideal as a private suite, fitness studio, creative workspace, or independent living space. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a custom saltwater pool, 9-person spa, outdoor kitchen, and expansive screened lanai overlooking the water. The covered boat dock features a ski boat hoist and filleting station, while a second dock accommodates kayaks and paddleboards and is topped with a sunset bell. The detached villa offers approximately 1,200 square feet with a full kitchen and private accommodations, while the three-bay garage provides ample storage for boats and recreational equipment. An approximately 800-square-foot lakefront entertainment space with full bath and double French doors leading to a private screened lanai creates endless possibilities for gatherings, wellness experiences, family reunions, executive retreats, and extended-stay guests. Completing the estate is a fourth parcel pre-plumbed for a future residence, creating opportunities for expansion, guest accommodations, or a custom lakefront home. Set within the breathtaking 900-acre Lost River Preserve community, residents enjoy boating, trophy bass fishing, and an unmatched connection to nature surrounded by protected shoreline, scenic waterways, and native wildlife including roseate spoonbills, ospreys, and herons. Rich in history, the community is also home to the renowned Leisey Shell Pit fossil discovery, with artifacts showcased at the nearby Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum. Offering privacy without sacrificing convenience, this waterfront estate is located just 35 minutes from Downtown Tampa and within reach of fine dining, luxury shopping, championship sports, and world-class entertainment. Whether envisioned as a family compound, multigenerational estate, executive escape, or legacy property, this extraordinary waterfront residence delivers a lifestyle few properties can match!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
2.27 acresLot Size
$371Price/Sq.Ft.
$74/moHOA Dues
8 car garageParking
Listed by Carina Galati• GULF SHORES REALTY ERA POWERED LLC
Listed by Haley McKay• GULF SHORES REALTY ERA POWERED LLC
Lost River Preserve, located between U.S. 41 and I-75, is a residential and waterfront Ruskin neighborhood with canal-lined streets and mangrove-fringed views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Little Manatee River boat ramps and marinas, where bait shops, dockside slips, and working-waterfront routines set the tone. Architectural cues lean coastal Florida, with screened lanais, elevated details, and garages built for gear. Daily rhythms track the river and Tampa Bay, with kayaks, flats boats, and sunset walks along the water’s edge. A short drive links to Ruskin’s produce stands and seafood counters, keeping the lifestyle grounded in the local landscape.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Central vacuum
Crown molding
Eat-in kitchen
High ceilings
In-wall pest system
Kitchen and family room combo
Formal dining
Open floorplan
Pest guard system
Solid surface counters
Solid wood cabinets
Split bedroom layout
Stone counters
Tray ceilings
Walk-in closets
ENERGY STAR qualified windows
Insulated windows
Storm windows
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bathrooms
8 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Convection oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Exhaust fan
Range hood
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water filtration system
Water purifier
Water softener
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with corridor access (inside)
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric and propane)
Central air conditioning
Humidity control
Zoned cooling
Exterior features
Covered front and rear porches
Screened porch
French doors
Sliding doors
Outdoor grill
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor shower
Private mailbox
Outdoor lighting
Child-safety pool fence
Pool with fiber optic lighting, gunite construction, heated, lap pool, salt water, lighting, outside bath access
In-ground heated spa
Pool screen enclosure
Lakefront location with lake access (Chain of Lakes) and lift (covered) — skiing allowed
Barn(s), guest house, and additional storage structures
Irrigation equipment
Fruit trees, mature landscaping, oak trees, landscaped grounds
Cleared, oversized paved lot
Home design
Single-family residence
One-story (single level)
Facing east
Residential property in PD zoning
Accessible design features throughout (ramps, accessible bedrooms, closets, common areas, doors, full bath, kitchen, appliances, washer/dryer, hallways; customized wheelchair accessible)
Parking
Attached garage
Garage (total 8 garage spaces)
RV garage
Oversized garage
Garage with bath
Garage faces side
Detached-style features: circular driveway and driveway
Boat parking
Ground-level parking
Security
Closed-circuit cameras
Fire alarm
Security lights
Security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Concrete and stucco construction with tilt-up walls
Metal roof
Stem wall foundation
Built with accessibility enhancements
Utilities
Well water (well required)
Septic tank
Propane available/connected
Electricity connected
Water connected
Cable available and connected
BB/HS Internet available
Fiber optics
Phone available
Underground utilities
HOA & community
Has HOA (monthly amount $74.80; quarterly association fee $224.39)
Association amenities include park, storage, and trails
Association fees include escrow reserves fund and maintenance of grounds
Association fee requirement: required
Financial info
Total annual fees $897.56 (as reported)
Other
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
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Rare destination waterfront property offering a unique blend of luxury accommodations, event-ready gathering spaces, and hospitality potential across over 2.25 acres in the exclusive Lost River Preserve community. Spanning four addresses with over 300 feet of water frontage, including a separate parcel pre-plumbed for future development, this one-of-a-kind estate presents exceptional flexibility for expansion, guest accommodations, executive retreats, wellness experiences, seasonal rentals, corporate gatherings, multi-generational/family events, and evolving hospitality opportunities. Designed to accommodate larger groups while preserving privacy and comfort, the property encompasses nearly 6,700 square feet across two distinct yet connected residences joined by a central foyer. Multiple living areas, two full kitchens, private suites, dedicated offices, and expansive gathering spaces create a versatile setting capable of serving a variety of residential, hospitality, and retreat-oriented uses. The primary living areas and suites were positioned to embrace the waterfront setting, with soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and panoramic lake views creating a memorable guest experience. Constructed with poured concrete tilt walls, impact-rated windows and doors, a Galvalume aluminum tile-look roof, and situated high and dry in Flood Zone X, the property offers durability and peace of mind for owners and guests alike. Outdoor amenities rival those of a private resort, featuring a custom saltwater pool with sun shelf, 9-person spa, outdoor kitchen, expansive screened lanai, covered boat dock with ski boat hoist and filleting station, secondary dock for kayaks and paddleboards, and breathtaking sunset views across the water. Further enhancing the property's versatility, the detached villa provides approximately 1,200 square feet with a full kitchen and private accommodations, creating opportunities for guest lodging, caretaker housing, executive stays, or owner occupancy. A three-bay garage offers ample storage for boats and recreational equipment. Adjacent to the villa, an approximately 800-square-foot waterfront gathering space with full bath and private screened lanai is ideally suited for executive retreats, wellness experiences, family reunions, extended-stay guests, and other hospitality-oriented opportunities. The inclusion of four separate addresses, multiple residential structures, dedicated gathering spaces, and a future homesite creates a scale and versatility rarely available in a single waterfront offering. Set within the breathtaking 900-acre Lost River Preserve community, visitors enjoy boating, trophy bass fishing, and an unmatched connection to nature surrounded by protected shoreline, scenic waterways, and native wildlife including roseate spoonbills, ospreys, and herons. Rich in history, the community is also home to the renowned Leisey Shell Pit fossil discovery, with artifacts showcased at the nearby Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum. Located just 35 minutes from Downtown Tampa and within reach of Tampa International Airport, fine dining, luxury shopping, professional sports, and world-class entertainment, the property offers a rare balance of seclusion and accessibility. Whether envisioned as a hospitality destination, executive retreat, wellness venue, seasonal rental opportunity, family reunion compound, or private waterfront estate, this remarkable property offers a level of flexibility rarely found in the Tampa Bay market.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #TB8429656
May 6, 2026
Price Changed
$3,250,000
$371/sq ft
Oct 9, 2025
Listed
$3,450,000
$393/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 6, 2007
Sold
$181,000
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 6, 2002
Sold
$57,500
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,121 (+97.4%)
2024
$14,248 (+3.0%)
2023
$13,838 (+2.6%)
2022
$13,486 (+1.9%)
2021
$13,239 (+1.2%)
2020
$13,088 (+1.7%)
2019
$12,870 (+2.9%)
2018
$12,511 (+1.1%)
2017
$12,379 (+0.4%)
2016
$12,324 (−1.0%)
2015
$12,454 (+0.3%)
2014
$12,418 (−10.6%)
$42,352 + $620,031
$662,383
2013
$13,892 (+25.0%)
$42,352 + $755,619
$797,971
2012
$11,110
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
7
Stories
1
Lot width
295 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
2.27 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Finished Sq. Ft.
6,479
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
6,479
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hillsborough County
APN
0326961056
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
PD
Planned Development District
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.
Feb 22, 2022 • Final
Residential mechanical trade
Replace a 5 ton heating and air conditioning system.
HVAC
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% 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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Historical weather
Ruskin, FL • 33570
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Feb
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ruskin. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
7.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3215 Gulf City Rd
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