20209 MERRY OAK AVENUE, TAMPA, FL 33647

30k price drop! Welcome to the gated community of Live Oak in New Tampa, featuring 24/7 guard. This stunning lake-view home is perfect for your family, offering 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a 3-car garage. NEW ROOF (2024). Double-pane windows for energy efficiency. <p> Live Oak is a vibrant neighborhood where residents ride bikes on the sidewalks after school, swim, and play tennis with friends. Residents enjoy scenic walks surrounded by lush landscaping and beautifully manicured green spaces. <p> As you enter the grand two-story high foyer, guests are welcomed into the formal living and dining rooms. Open floor plan with breathtaking lake views from the family room, breakfast nook, and kitchen, creating the perfect setting for family gatherings. Kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, 42-inch cabinetry, and a built-in office nook—perfect for charging devices and staying organized. A true family-centric space! <p> The first floor also features a bedroom, full bathroom, laundry room, and extra linen storage. The 3-car tandem garage offers additional storage space. Upstairs, the owner’s suite overlooks the serene lake and includes a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a separate soaking tub, walk-in shower, double vanity, private toilet room, and two spacious closets. The second floor also has a large loft area and additional bedrooms, ensuring plenty of space for everyone. <p> Step outside to the covered patio and screened-in lanai, where you can enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the peaceful lake views. Clubhouse with a large swimming pool, water play area, water slides, jacuzzi, tennis courts, fitness room with weights and fitness equipment, covered playground, full kitchen and meeting rooms available for parties or meetings. HOA fees $130+34 / month. Property tax can be lower as a Florida primary resident and qualify for homestead exemption. NOT in the flood zone. Best of two worlds.<p> Conveniently located just minutes from Super Target, Super Walmart, Publix, Costco, Sam’s Club, Winn-Dixie, USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, AdventHealth, Busch Gardens, Wiregrass Mall, and various restaurants. <p> Highly rated Turner-Bartel K-8, Wharton High with sports booster club. Schools may have gifted programs, magnet, IB, and charter school choices. Ask me for the video tour link and schedule your private showing today! Welcome all offers!