Virtually Staged. Rare Pondside Setting, Flexible Living and Endless Possibilities in Forest Hills!
Enjoy peaceful pond views from the covered front porch, a garden-filled backyard, and a distinctive setting with included land across Pond Lake Drive extending to the waters of Lake Sophia. Located in Tampa's Forest Hills neighborhood, 1708 Pond… Read More Lake Drive offers a unique blend of comfortable living, versatile bonus space, and valuable updates—with exciting possibilities to make the property your own.
This single-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,907 square feet of living space on approximately 0.36 acres. Inside, the open living and dining area creates a welcoming atmosphere for entertaining and everyday gatherings, while a separate family room provides additional space for movie nights, relaxing, or spending time with family and friends. The kitchen features warm wood-tone cabinetry, light-colored countertops, a convenient breakfast bar, and an adjoining dinette—creating a natural gathering spot for casual meals and conversation. Tile flooring and wood-look plank flooring in the bedrooms offer practical, easy-care appeal.
The possibilities extend beyond the main home with a detached bonus building featuring electricity and water! Envision transforming this versatile space into an ADU with potential for additional income, a short-term rental, or a private retreat for multigenerational living. It could serve as a guest retreat, home office, creative studio, workshop, or hobby space, offering flexibility for work, creativity, and relaxation. Whether you're looking for extra living space, a place to work and create, or an opportunity to explore income-generating potential, this additional space offers flexibility to fit a variety of needs and lifestyles.
Step outside to enjoy the garden and generous backyard, with room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, weekend projects, or simply unwinding at home. The covered two-car carport adds everyday convenience, while the pond views and property's setting near Lake Sophia contribute to its distinctive outdoor appeal.
Major improvements add even more value, including the main home roof and detached-building roof (2022), electrical panel (2022), water heater (2022), A/C (2023), and a new septic pump. The interior was painted approximately three years ago, and documentation of improvements is available. No HOA or CDD is reported.
Conveniently located in Tampa's Forest Hills neighborhood, this property offers access to USF, Downtown Tampa, shopping, dining, and golf. With its pondside setting, inviting living spaces, versatile detached bonus building, garden backyard, and important updates, this home presents an opportunity to enjoy a distinctive property with room to grow, create, and make it your own.
Discover the charm. Explore the possibilities. Make 1708 Pond Lake Drive your next home! Read Less
Built in 1959, Living area: 1907, Living area units: Square Feet, Building faces North, 1 storey, Levels: One, Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior Features
Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Garden
Floors
Laminate, Tile
Foundation
Slab
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets
Laundry
Inside, Laundry Closet
Lot
0.36 acres, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Parking
2 carport spaces
Pets Policy
Allowed: Yes
Property
Other structures: Shed(s), Garden, Trees/Woods, Water
Roof
Shingle
Sewer
Public Sewer
Taxes
Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: U-11-28-18-104-000068-00012.0, Public Survey Range: 18, Public Survey Section: 11, Annual Amount: $5,791.22, Tax Block: 68, Tax Book Number: 27-51, Legal Description: TAMPA'S NORTH SIDE COUNTRY CLUB AREA UNIT NO 3 LOT 12 AND W 1/2 OF LOT 13 BLOCK 68 AND THAT PART OF BLOCK 57 DESC AS COM AT SE COR OF LOT 12 THN N 89 DEG 35 MIN 20 SEC W ALG S BDRY OF SAID LOT 12 150 FT TO SW COR THEREOF THN SOUTH 25 FT TO CENTERLINE OF POND LAKE AVE THN N 89 DEG 35 MIN 20 SEC W ALG CENTERLINE 60 FT TO POB THN N 89 DEG 35 MIN 20 SEC W 55 FT NORTH 64.6 FT MOL TO WATERS OF LAKE SOPHIA THN NELY ALG SAID WATERS 62 FT MOL TO PT WHICH LIES NORTH OF POB THN SOUTH 93.7 FT MOL TO POB, Lot: 12, Year: 2025, Zoning: RSC-6
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Water Source: Public
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