Nestled on Carlton Road, another name for this stunning waterfront Tarpon Springs home would be, "Emerson Way". Fitting as American writer, lecturer, and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson was best known by millions for his inspirational writings & quotes such as “The earth laughs in flowers”. This home is certainly inspiring, for starters, your eyes will smile at the botanical beauty of the charming curb appeal as you approach. The dream is real now with your NEW Vinyl fencing with large double-gate and widened concrete driveway perfect for that boat or camper you have been wanting. Mr. Emerson was all about quality & integrity, and this home delivers even more with its cozy fresh design & style complimenting the hybrid indoor/outdoor lifestyle, perfect for working & playing at home, and we’re not even to the best part yet. The late Emerson also said “people only see what they are prepared to see”, that being said, you should know this stunning home is sprinkled with hidden gems. From the top down; NEW ROOF in 2018; 2019 NEW CUSTOM crown molding; baseboards; door trim; interior paint, and BRAND-NEW Irrigation pump in 2020 which draws 100% of the water from the pond. Escape to your backyard oasis where the best seat in the house is outside! Complimenting the gorgeous views of nature, you can enjoy valuable space for entertaining, breaking bread, or catching a variety of fish day or night in your own backyard. Right in line with the late Ralph Waldo Emerson’s pursuit to understand the meaning of life, this home is a dream actualized for the seller, and for the next lucky buyer, it is a chance to feel good about where you live and bring back the pride of ownership. For others, this house will be the best place to bring family closer together and share new memories. This well designed, well made, and well-kept home gives you more of what you want, including NEW lighting, fans & fixtures; ALL NEW Exterior & Interior Doors and hardware in 2019, BRAND NEW hand-scrapped engineered composite wood flooring, and BRAND NEW 15 SEAR HVAC unit installed in 2018. Feast your eyes on the buttery smooth ceiling, but leave the movies at home because you won't find any popcorn in this house, and that's not all! This home also comes with upgraded stainless appliances; BRAND NEW backyard deck in 2017; ALL NEW landscaping, shrubs, flowers, and seasonal rose bushes. Quarantine in style whether you are working or playing from home, 6 feet is close enough for new neighbors to become your friends! This home puts the “style” in lifestyle, and obsessed with quality and integrity, one of the most famous quotes by Ralph was “build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door”. Your eyes will enjoy the traditional beauty of Tarpon Springs, and your future self will appreciate its rapid growth & modernization. There is certainly something for everybody including Tarpon Spring’s Golf Courses, Holiday Cove, Sunset Beach, Marinas, first Friday at Downtown Tarpon Springs and some of the best schools, shops, eateries, and entertainment the Tarpon Springs community has to offer. Also walk or bike, enjoying coastal living through some of Tarpons most historic shoreline views, fishing spots, and Salt-Life culture. This home has been enhanced to amaze and priced to sell. In honor of the late Ralph Waldo Emerson, if you are looking for the perfect home, (as he once said) “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Robert Paolini• BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
Seller says sale! Adorable 3 bedroom home with office or nursry. Beautiful kitchen with new wood cabinets. 18x18 tile & laminate trroughout home. This home offers 2 master suties & split floor plan. Home over looks a lake with a dock, no motor boats. Spacious lanai is perfect to relax on and enjoy the waterfront view. Location is near 3 schools & 2 beaches.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7303087
Mar 28, 2008
Sold
$170,000
$114/sq ft
Sep 21, 2007
Listed
$179,900
$121/sq ft
WOW! What a beautiful lakeview and so much more in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car garage split plan. Put your feet up and relax in the SPACIOUS living room and enjoy the view of the lake or enjoy the breeze on the screen enclosed patioand 2 level waterfront deck complete with a dock. (Just bring your canoe). You will enjoy preparing many family meals in this bright open kitchen. Relax in the master suite that features a sitting area with a view of the lake. You will lovethe easy care ceramic tile in the entry/living room, kitchen/dining area, and 2nd bedroom.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7282664
Jun 12, 2007
Listed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #U7195344
May 10, 2006
Listed
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Public Records
Apr 1, 1982
Sold
$56,000
$38/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1981
Sold
$62,600
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,015 (+5.7%)
2024
$3,797 (+1.8%)
2023
$3,729 (+3.0%)
2022
$3,619 (−0.9%)
2021
$3,652 (+83.6%)
2020
$1,989 (+2.3%)
2019
$1,944 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,914 (+1.3%)
2017
$1,889 (−2.4%)
$30,361 + $102,487
$132,848
2016
$1,934 (−34.3%)
$29,672 + $103,777
$133,449
2015
$2,943 (+145.3%)
2014
$1,200 (+1.2%)
2013
$1,185 (−41.8%)
2012
$2,037
Tax history for 902 Carlton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,015 (+5.7%)
2024
$3,797 (+1.8%)
2023
$3,729 (+3.0%)
2022
$3,619 (−0.9%)
2021
$3,652 (+83.6%)
2020
$1,989 (+2.3%)
2019
$1,944 (+1.6%)
2018
$1,914 (+1.3%)
2017
$1,889 (−2.4%)
$30,361 + $102,487
$132,848
2016
$1,934 (−34.3%)
$29,672 + $103,777
$133,449
2015
$2,943 (+145.3%)
2014
$1,200 (+1.2%)
2013
$1,185 (−41.8%)
2012
$2,037
*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
—
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
72 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
1,384
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Pinellas County
APN
152714347670120310
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
R-70
One And Two Family Residential Districts
The R-70 one and two family residential district is established to provide for a mixture of 1 and 2 family dwellings at a medium density where the mixture is determined to be compatible with development trends in the area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 22X20
Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Fence, French Doors, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Fencing: Vinyl
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Pond
Water Body Name: SHORE LAKE
Waterfront Feet Total: 140
Water Frontage Feet Lake: 70
Water Frontage Feet Pond: 70
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Lake,Pond
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake,Pond
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Dock - Wood,Fishing Pier
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 1/4 Acre to 21779 Sq. Ft.
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Limits, Sidewalk, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Lot Size Dimensions: 72x100
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size Square Meters: 1371
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 213.86
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,944.07
Tax Year: 2019
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 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: Coming from Tarpon Springs or Palm Harbor, head west on E Klosterman Rd, turn right on Carlton Rd and the house is a mile down the road on the left. Or if you are coming from the downtown Tarpon Springs area, you can go west down Meres Blvd and then turn left on Carlton Rd, and your destination will be 100 yards down on the right.
Condo Information
Floor Number: 1
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Pinellas County
APN: 152714347670120310
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 2
Status Contractual Search Date: 2020-07-24
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 201.35
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: East
Green Energy Efficient: Appliances
Home Information
Living Area: 1485
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Estimated
Living Area Meters: 137.96
Building Area Total: 2302
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Sunset Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Tarpon Springs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
6/10
Tarpon Springs High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 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 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 6.2 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$395,000 – $478,000
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