Welcome to 18509 Bittern Avenue, a spacious and versatile home in the desirable Calusa Trace community of Lutz! Offering an expansive layout, a generous lot, and a flexible floor plan, this property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to customize a home to fit their needs. The main kitchen has been demolished, giving the new owner the opportunity to design and build a kitchen to their own taste. The seller will provide a credit toward the installation of a new kitchen, allowing buyers to personalize the space and bring their vision to life. The home also features new appliances for the buyer’s future kitchen. The flexible floor plan includes generously sized bedrooms and versatile living spaces. The downstairs bedroom is ideal for a mother-in-law suite, offering added privacy and potential for multigenerational living, extended guests, or a private living area. The primary suite provides a comfortable retreat, while the additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Sliding glass doors lead to an oversized patio and spacious backyard, creating an inviting setting for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Major updates include a new roof and new HVAC system, adding value and peace of mind for the next owner. Conveniently located near the Veterans Expressway, shopping, restaurants, parks, and everyday essentials, this property offers space, flexibility, and the opportunity to customize a home in a desirable Lutz location. Bring your vision and make this property your own! Schedule your private showing today.
For sale
$690,000
18509 BITTERN AVENUE, LUTZ, FL 33558
5beds
3,760sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$58/mo HOA
What's special
Generously sized bedroomsNew roofExpansive layoutSpacious backyardNew appliancesGenerous lotFlexible floor plan
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eddie Meza 915-319-9738,
EXP REALTY LLC 888-883-8509
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8560227
Originating MLS: Sarasota - Manatee

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Utility Room, Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bonus room
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x20
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x15
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x18
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,721
- Total interior livable area: 3,760 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: In County, Landscaped, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: U1627180K600000200036.0
- Zoning: PD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: CALUSA TRACE UNIT FIVE PH
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $58 monthly
- HOA name: Calusa Trace Master Assn
- HOA phone: 813-600-1100
Location
- Region: Lutz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $524,362
- Annual tax amount: $10,287
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $690,000+22.1%$184/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Sold | $565,000-5.8%$150/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Pending sale | $599,900$160/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $599,900$160/sqft |
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| 3/1/2025 | Pending sale | $599,900$160/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Price change | $599,900-1.6%$160/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Price change | $609,900-2.4%$162/sqft |
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| 2/3/2025 | Price change | $624,900-1.6%$166/sqft |
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| 1/31/2025 | Pending sale | $634,900$169/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $634,900$169/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Pending sale | $634,900$169/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Price change | $634,900-3.1%$169/sqft |
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| 12/19/2024 | Price change | $654,900-1.5%$174/sqft |
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| 12/4/2024 | Price change | $664,900-2.9%$177/sqft |
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| 11/18/2024 | Price change | $684,900-1.4%$182/sqft |
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| 11/7/2024 | Price change | $694,900-2.1%$185/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $709,900+8.8%$189/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Sold | $652,400-10%$174/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Price change | $724,900-2%$193/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Price change | $739,900-2%$197/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Price change | $754,900-1.3%$201/sqft |
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| 7/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $764,900+125.6%$203/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/1/2024 | Price change | $4,350-1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,395+76.2%$1/sqft |
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| 12/23/2019 | Listing removed | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 12/22/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,495$1/sqft |
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| 12/10/2012 | Sold | $339,000+94.4%$90/sqft |
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| 2/23/1996 | Sold | $174,400$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,287 -3.4% | $524,362 -7.5% |
| 2024 | $10,650 +7.3% | $566,930 +10% |
| 2023 | $9,924 +8% | $515,391 +10% |
| 2022 | $9,185 +12% | $468,537 +10% |
| 2021 | $8,200 +10.6% | $425,943 +10% |
| 2020 | $7,416 +0.3% | $387,221 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $7,393 | $385,120 +3.8% |
| 2018 | $7,393 +2.7% | $371,012 +9.8% |
| 2017 | $7,196 +8.3% | $338,036 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $6,643 +8.2% | $305,589 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $6,142 +7.6% | $286,523 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $5,708 | $276,474 +9.5% |
| 2013 | $5,708 +22.3% | $252,377 +16.8% |
| 2012 | $4,667 -4.8% | $216,157 -4.9% |
| 2011 | $4,902 +22.6% | $227,312 +1.2% |
| 2010 | $3,999 -11.2% | $224,548 -9.8% |
| 2009 | $4,506 0% | $248,810 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $4,508 -2.1% | $248,561 +3% |
| 2007 | $4,604 -5.6% | $241,321 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $4,875 0% | $235,435 +3% |
| 2005 | $4,877 +71.8% | $228,578 +6.8% |
| 2004 | $2,839 | $213,983 +17.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $182,064 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $177,797 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $174,997 -0.8% |
| 2000 | $3,717 | $176,417 |
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Neighborhood: Calusa Trace
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Schwarzkopf-HB
- Middle: Martinez-HB
- High: Steinbrenner High School
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






