MOTIVATED SELLERS & FINAL PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!! With stunning water views and unmatched outdoor access, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is a dream for anyone who enjoys waterfront living. The interior features a galley-style kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a separate dry bar area with a bar refrigerator, and a convenient passthrough. The open-concept living and dining spaces flow seamlessly into an additional rear room—perfect for taking in the breathtaking view year-round. Step outside to your own personal retreat: a saltwater pool with LED lighting, powered by a self-adjusting heat pump/chiller (2023), and a 3” deck drain (2025) for easy maintenance. The newly added covered outdoor area (2025) is fully wired with electricity and includes a sitting space, hot tub with electrical, and built-in fan for warm days. This property has experienced no flooding or storm damage. Proactive lake management includes lowering the water level and opening locks to Tampa Bay before major weather events, minimizing flood risk. The canal leads directly to Florida’s second-largest freshwater lake—Lake Tarpon. And if you’re into boating, the Gulf of Mexico is just 2.6 miles away. Recent updates include new metal roof (2022), LED pool lighting (2022), Composite deck with lifetime warranty (2020), Water heater (2020), Electrical wiring for hot tub (2024). A full list of upgrades and features is available—there are simply too many to mention! Enjoy optional access to the Lake Shore Estates private boat ramp—just 0.2 miles away—for $30/year. The community clubhouse is available for rental by members ($60 + $50 deposit), offering a full kitchen and indoor/outdoor lakefront space. Pet lovers will appreciate the neighborhood dog park, and golf cart owners will feel right at home with holiday parades and regular rides around the neighborhood. Come experience the Lake Shore lifestyle—where every day feels like a getaway.
Sold for $492,500
$492,500
281 Maple Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
3beds
1,545sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
10,237 Square Feet Lot
$492,600 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$3,441 Estimated rent
Home value
$492,600
$448,000 - $542,000
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Granite countertopsNew metal roofCovered outdoor areaStunning water viewsGalley-style kitchenStainless steel appliancesWood cabinetry
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Listing Provided by:
Cynthia Fannan 813-841-3359,
HOMESMART 407-476-0461,
Timothy Fannan 813-598-2585,
HOMESMART
Bought with:
Mark Wetzel, 3340223
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8409329
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x9
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x16
Heating
- Central, Electric, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo, Carpet, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Thermal Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,031
- Total interior livable area: 1,545 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Boat, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Private Mailbox
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Solar Heat
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Above Ground, Heated, In Ground
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Canal, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Canal,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Canal - Freshwater, Freshwater Canal Access, Lake Privileges, No Wake Zone, Seawall
- Body of water: LAKE TARPON
Lot
- Size: 10,237 sqft
- Dimensions: 67 x 110
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Oversized Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 302716485280002810
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Community Boat Ramp, Fishing, Lake, Water Access, Dog Park, Golf Carts OK
Location
- Region: Palm Harbor
- Subdivision: LAKE SHORE ESTATES 2ND ADD
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3 monthly
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $492,500-5.3%$319/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Pending sale | $520,000$337/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Price change | $520,000-1%$337/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $525,000-2.8%$340/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $540,000-1.8%$350/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$356/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000+79.7%$372/sqft |
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| 3/26/2020 | Sold | $320,000-3.8%$207/sqft |
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| 2/18/2020 | Pending sale | $332,500$215/sqft |
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| 1/25/2020 | Price change | $332,500-2.2%$215/sqft |
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| 10/28/2019 | Price change | $339,900-5.6%$220/sqft |
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| 9/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $359,900+24.7%$233/sqft |
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| 11/17/2016 | Sold | $288,500$187/sqft |
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| 9/23/2016 | Price change | $288,500-3.8%$187/sqft |
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| 5/26/2016 | Price change | $299,900-6.3%$194/sqft |
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| 5/7/2016 | Listed for sale | $319,900+12.2%$207/sqft |
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| 5/24/2005 | Sold | $285,000+87.5%$184/sqft |
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| 11/5/2003 | Sold | $152,000$98/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,390 +1.5% | $338,792 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,308 +2.8% | $328,924 +3% |
| 2022 | $5,163 -1.3% | $319,344 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,230 +64% | $310,043 +55% |
| 2020 | $3,189 +1.8% | $200,091 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $3,132 | $195,592 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,132 +1.5% | $191,945 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $3,085 +53.8% | $187,997 +40.9% |
| 2016 | $2,007 -1.5% | $133,468 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,038 +0.5% | $132,540 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,027 +1.1% | $131,488 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $2,005 +8.2% | $129,545 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,853 | $127,380 -8% |
| 2011 | -- | $138,412 -15% |
| 2010 | -- | $162,779 -18.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $198,965 -17.5% |
| 2008 | $4,047 | $241,200 -0.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $242,200 +40.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $172,600 +34.6% |
| 2004 | $2,830 +131.5% | $128,200 +15.6% |
| 2003 | $1,223 -1.7% | $110,900 +4.3% |
| 2002 | $1,244 | $106,300 +29.2% |
| 2001 | $1,244 +6.4% | $82,300 +3% |
| 2000 | $1,169 | $79,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 34684
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Highland Lakes Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 6/10Tarpon Springs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 6/10Tarpon Springs High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Highland Lakes Elementary-PN
- Middle: Tarpon Springs Middle-PN
- High: Tarpon Springs High-PN
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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