An entertainer’s dream in the heart of South Tampa. Tucked away on a secluded homesite on a quiet, established neighborhood block, this one-of-a-kind modern estate offers exceptional privacy while remaining just minutes from Downtown Tampa via scenic Bayshore Boulevard. Enjoy the rare ability to walk to local restaurants and Tampa Yacht & Country Club while coming home to a peaceful, tucked-away setting. Designed for hosting on any scale, the home features expansive glass throughout, accordion doors that open the living spaces to the outdoors, and large kitchen pass-through windows that create a seamless connection between the chef’s kitchen and outdoor entertaining areas. Natural light pours through the home's distinctive glass block walls by day, while the home glows with warmth and ambiance at night. No expense has been spared with recent upgrades including custom steel front doors, a completely renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, updated bathrooms with new tile throughout, pool refinishing and tile, fresh interior and exterior paint, and a new roof. The resort-style indoor-outdoor oasis features a negative-edge pool spilling into a reflection pool, huge spa, grotto, outdoor shower, built-in grill area, grand stone gas fireplace, expansive lounge and dining spaces, hidden storage shed, and a privacy wall surrounding the pool area. Offering 6 bedrooms plus a gym, this exceptional residence is the perfect retreat for those who love to entertain while enjoying complete privacy. Schedule your private tour today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$703Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brooke Brate• SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
Ballast Point, located between Bayshore Boulevard and MacDill Air Force Base, is a residential and waterfront Tampa neighborhood with a bayfront park and a long, palm-lined shoreline. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Ballast Point Park on Bayshore, where the fishing pier, playgrounds, and open lawns set a breezy, outdoors-first rhythm. Streets of mid-century ranch homes and newer coastal builds sit under mature oaks, with frequent glimpses of Hillsborough Bay. Tampa Yacht & Country Club anchors the area’s maritime tradition, while nearby Salt Shack on the Bay keeps the waterfront social scene casual. Sidewalk runs and bike rides track the waterline, and sunsets often become the day’s main event.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Dry bar
High ceilings
Kitchen/family room combo
Living room/dining room combo
Open floorplan
Solid wood cabinets
Split bedroom layout
Stone counters
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full baths
1 half bath
Kitchen
Built-in oven
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Bar fridge
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Laundry room located on upper level, inside
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Outdoor kitchen
Sliding doors
Exterior lighting
In-ground saltwater pool with lighting
Heated spa (in-ground)
Mature landscaping and trees
Landscaped yard
Near marina
Street dead-end
Paved/asphalt road access
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Two-story home
Faces south
Zoned RS-60
Parking
Driveway
Rear-facing garage
2-car garage
Construction
Stucco and frame construction with metal framing elements
Block foundation
Other roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Natural gas connected
Cable connected
High-speed internet available
Water connected
Sewer connected
HOA & community
No association listed
No association approval required
Other
Homestead exemption indicated
Electricity and solar
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Paradise found in this secluded modern city home, conveniently located just minutes to Downtown Tampa while driving along Tampa Bay's scenic Bayshore Blvd. Abundant Glass, built around the outdoors with privacy walls and intimate court-yard, this home is a unique and one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Reflections and a tranquil feeling of peace surround you from the rippled glass block walls during daylight hours to the visual expansion of twilight with glass reflections of the majestic oaks. No cost has been spared with quality upgrades from red oak and granite floors to the expansive impact windows and state-of-the-art designer kitchen with stainless steel Architectural appliances including microwave, convection oven, warming drawer, French door refrigerator, icemaker, Viking 5-top gas range and Eurocave six-foot wine cooler. Every fixture, appliance and detail has been chosen to complete and enhance the experience of owning this piece of art. Enjoy the covered indoor/outdoor fireplace during cool evenings, a time when the grounds come alive with accent lighting of walls and landscape. A grand stone gas fireplace with a large lounge area, dining area and huge inground spa complete this casual fireside experience. Encompassing the outdoors is the resort style swimming pool with the negative edge spilling into the reflection pool, outdoor showers, spa and grotto. You and your guests alike will be intrigued by the life and flow of this home as you live and entertain throughout all seasons. This home is a “must see” for anyone seeking a comfortable home for a large family or one with the option to entertain large numbers of guests! Call Today for a Private Tour!
This district provides areas for primarily low density single-family detached dwellings similar to those provided for in the RS-150, RS-100 and RS-75 single-family districts, but with smaller minimum lot size requirements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
May 12, 2026 • Final
Residential roof trade
Roofing
Feb 17, 2025 • Final
Tree removal and pruning
Remove a laurel oak tree that is in decline and leaning over a garage. The tree has been previously over-pruned and poses a risk of damage to the structure.
Demolition
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.
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 107° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tampa, FL • 33611
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2515 W Shell Point Rd
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