Welcome to your Dream Home! In the heart of Tarpon Springs and a walk to Sunset Beach this CUSTOM-BUILT coastal cottage is finally for sale! Built in 2014 with northern cottage charm in mind this house is truly one of a kind and you will be impressed in person! Quietly tucked away on an OVERSIZED 0.50-ACRE double lot, this exquisite property is MOVE-IN READY and has a SPECTACULAR LOCATION. Boasting 3 Bedroom + a flexible Bonus Room/Office/Den, 2.5 Bathrooms, an oversized 2 car garage designed with plenty of height for storage and two beautiful windows, a LARGE POOL with screened-in enclosure, a HUGE front yard, and a HUGE backyard that is totally private. This house is set back from the road behind beautiful oak trees, offering a serene retreat and total privacy. Many great features of this home include its elevation as it's ELEVATED AND HAS NEVER FLOODED, and the WINDOWS ARE ALL TRIPLE-PANE HURRICANE RATED. As you step onto the charming, big front porch you are greeted by an authentic northern cottage style. Step inside the foyer to find a very cute, light, and bright open-concept layout with high vaulted ceilings illuminated by natural light beaming from the skylights. The heart of the home is the open fully updated kitchen, featuring marble countertops, classic white kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a natural gas range, and a walk-in pantry closet. Enjoy meals in the cute, custom built-in breakfast nook with bench seating that includes storage underneath and a fantastic view of the pool and backyard. Designed as a split bedroom floor plan, the primary bedroom is located in the back right corner and features a walk-in closet with built-in shelving, and access to the pool. The primary bathroom is an en-suite fully updated with a glass door shower, a separate tub, and a dual vanity sink. The spare two bedrooms are located on the left-hand side of the house, both also featuring custom built-in shelving in the closets, and wonderful windows. The second full bathroom sits in the hallway between the two spare bedrooms and features an updated vanity and a tub/shower combo. The flexible bonus room makes for a perfect office or den, featuring a custom 9-foot cherry study workstation and custom built-in bookshelves. The half-bath offers direct access to the pool. Step outside to discover your own private, very quiet pool oasis. Entertainment is effortless in this big, screened-in pool enclosure featuring a 32-foot long pool (6 feet deep in the deep end), and spa. The huge backyard is fully fenced and offers plenty of space for pets and kids. The home has had only two owners since it was custom-built in 2014, with the current owners taking meticulous care of the property since 2018. Notable assets include durable ceramic tile flooring throughout the entire house, again all windows are triple-pane hurricane impact windows, a brand-new 2026 HVAC system with a 10-year transferable warranty, and a tankless water heater. This property truly has everything on your wish list and checks all of the boxes for a perfect primary or vacation house. There's no HOA. You are just a 5-minute walk to Sunset Beach, giving you quick access to a beach, playground, picnic tables, and a community boat launch. Imagine watching sunsets nightly! With close proximity to Fred Howard Park, the historic Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, Dunedin, Clearwater Beach, Tampa, and Tampa International Airport. Don't miss this opportunity. Schedule your private showing today!
Property Description: Elevated
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$438Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Adam Thibodeau• DALTON WADE INC
Contact: 888-668-8283
Bought with Ashley Gillum Smith• REAVES REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS LLC
Est. $2,734 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1709 Gulf Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #TB8508696
Jun 26, 2026
Sold
$680,000
$438/sq ft
Jun 9, 2026
Pending
—
May 20, 2026
Listed
$689,000
$443/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7845542
Apr 3, 2018
Sold
$420,000
$270/sq ft
Mar 24, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 22, 2018
Pending
—
Feb 7, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 26, 2018
Price Changed
$429,900
$277/sq ft
Jan 24, 2018
Listed
$424,900
$273/sq ft
WALK TO SUNSET BEACH. .. FROM OUR DESIGNER COLLECTION. .. CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN 2014 FOR DISCRIMINATING BUYERS ONLY!! DOUBLE LOT OVER 1/2 ACRE! 3 BEDRMS. PLUS STUDY/DEN, 2.5 BATHS! SOARING CEILINGS, SKYLIGHTS, UPGRADED BASE TRIM, TRIPLE PANED HURRICANE RESISTANT WINDOWS, FRENCH DOORS, GORGEOUS GREAT RM DESIGN, FABULOUS DESIGNER KITCHEN W/ CUSTOM BUILT IN BREAKFAST NOOK W/ BENCH SEATING & STORAGE BENCHES! CUSTOM FURNITURE QUALITY CABINETRY W/ ROPE & CROWN MOLDING, GRANITE & REAL CHERRY COUNTER TOPS, TOP OF THE LINE STAINLESS GALLERY COLLECTION GAS APPLIANCES, COUNTER DEPTH REFRIGERATOR, UNDERMOUNT CABINET LIGHTING, BUTLER PAN DRAWERS, CENTER ISLAND W/ BREAKFAST BAR & PENDANT LIGHTING! WALK-IN PANTRY, EXTENSIVE WOOD PLANK LOOK TILE FLOORING, TRANE 17 SEER ENERGY EFFICIENT A/C, EXQUISITE MAS. BEDRM W/ LG WALK-IN CLOSET, POSH MAS. BATH W/ FURNITURE QUALITY VANITY, UNDERMOUNT SINKS & MARBLE COUNTER! MARBLE SHOWER PLUS A WHIRLPOOL TUB! BEADBOARD TO ACCENT THE "COASTAL DESIGN"! TANKLESS GAS H. W. HEATER, OVERSIZED 2 CAR SIDE LOAD GARAGE, WELL FOR EXTERIOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM W/ RUST INHIBITOR SYSTEM! BEAUTIFUL POOL W/ ELEVATED HEATED SPA, GAS HEATER FOR POOL & SPA! BRICK PAVERS ON LANAI & POOL DECKING! 12X33 LANAI AREA! SECURITY SYSTEM W/ RING VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEM! LOT EXTENDS 8 FT BEYOND REAR FENCE! PRIVACY FENCED. .. SPECTACULAR! WALK OR BICYCLE TO SUNSET BEACH! MINUTES TO DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL TARPON SPRINGS & WORLD FAMOUSE "SPONGE DOCKS"! GREAT SCHOOLS, RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING & GULF BEACHES! A TRUE "DESIGNER SHOWCASE"!!!
Public Records
Dec 22, 2004
Sold
$140,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,610 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,068 (+1.4%)
2023
$9,927 (+18.6%)
$177,601 + $393,584
$571,185
2022
$8,369 (+12.6%)
2021
$7,435 (+4.4%)
$95,564 + $281,162
$376,726
2020
$7,120 (+4.0%)
$83,177 + $272,795
$355,972
2019
$6,845 (+19.3%)
$69,490 + $269,825
$339,315
2018
$5,736 (−0.3%)
$64,751 + $216,720
$281,471
2017
$5,753 (+5.3%)
$69,539 + $208,658
$278,197
2016
$5,465 (−1.8%)
2015
$5,568 (+323.1%)
2014
$1,316 (+0.7%)
2013
$1,307 (−21.4%)
2012
$1,664
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
220 ft.
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,554
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pinellas County
APN
152715347580000160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R-100
Single Family Residential Districts
The single family residential districts are established to provide for detached dwellings in a variety of districts with a full range of dimensional and density standards compatible with the established development of the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Garden center
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup
Lot Features: FloodZone, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Size Dimensions: 100x220
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 2036
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 243.59
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,610.10
Tax Year: 2025
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, See Remarks
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Additional Water Information: Sunset Beach is a 5 minute walk from the property. Sunset Beach has a community boat launch.
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Negotiable
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Sunset Hills Elementary-PN
Middle Or Junior High School: Tarpon Springs Middle-PN
High School: Tarpon Springs High-PN
Location Information
Directions: North on Alt 19, turn West on Klosterman Road W, turn right on Carlton Road, turn left on W Curlew PL, turn right on S Florida Ave, turn left on Gulf Road. The house is on the left hand side 1709 Gulf Road Tarpon Springs FL.
Community Information
Community Features: Golf Carts OK, Park, Playground, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,554
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Pinellas County
APN: 152715347580000160
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 27 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, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Tarpon Springs, FL • 34689
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Tarpon Springs. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$657,000 – $795,000
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