WONDERLAND! - You need to see it to believe it!!! Set on a rare .87 double lot just minutes from downtown Palm Harbor, this secluded log cabin estate offers privacy, flexibility, and character. Enter through a stone-paved drive framed by a jasmine-covered pergola, custom stone pillars, and a handcrafted log-cabin mailbox, and the property immediately reveals itself as a private retreat wrapped in mature landscaping. The main residence features a 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and flexibility. The upper level includes two generously sized primary-style bedrooms, each with its own private ensuite bath, offering ideal separation for guests. The main level naturally flows the living, dining, and kitchen spaces, creating a comfortable, connected gathering hub. Throughout the main home, natural pine floors, solid pine doors, and exposed wood-beam ceilings add warmth and architectural integrity, reinforcing the authenticity of the log construction. Wood plantation shutters and double-pane hurricane-rated windows enhance both character and efficiency. The main house is topped with a tin roof, a distinctive architectural element that adds durability and timeless appeal. The fully updated kitchen blends rustic materials with modern functionality, featuring new appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a layout that remains connected to the home’s primary living spaces. A stone-faced island with a granite countertop anchors the room, complemented by a stone backsplash that adds texture and depth while reinforcing the home’s natural material palette. The main residence is a detached 1-bedroom guest house, offering exceptional versatility for extended family, guests, rental income, or creative use. The property is zoned multifamily and not subject to HOA restrictions, providing rare flexibility of walking distance to grocery, restaurants, shopping, etc. Updates include new 2023 Bosch and 2025 Trane A/C systems and a whole-house water filtration system serving the property. Outdoor and landscape lighting enhances walkways, stone features, and gathering spaces after sunset. The grounds are a destination in themselves. A stone-paved driveway and expansive parking pads provide ample space for multiple vehicles and guests. A 2.5-car garage with an electric opener, an attached carport, and a built-in workbench provides storage, workspace, and space for hobbies and projects. Mature palms, plumeria, pine trees, and jasmine create a dense canopy that naturally keeps the property 8–10 degrees cooler in the summer, enhancing comfort year-round. Outdoor living is woven throughout the landscape with a fire pit, a horseshoe pit with a spotlight, a woodland swing, and multiple seating areas designed for both quiet enjoyment and entertaining. Additional features include a wood shed with a roof and floor, a generous side yard with room for a pool, and railroad-style fencing with custom stone pillars featuring original artwork. All of this privacy and craftsmanship is paired with the rare convenience of being minutes to amenities creates a truly distinctive offering that blends nature, flexibility, and location. This is more than a home - it is a private residential estate defined by craftsmanship, versatility, and a true sense of place.
Sold for $975,000
$975,000
809 Cardinal Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
4beds
2,770sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.87 Acres Lot
$973,200 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$3,992 Estimated rent
Home value
$973,200
$895,000 - $1.06M
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Attached carportWoodland swingNew appliancesGenerous side yardStone-paved driveHandcrafted log-cabin mailboxCustom stone pillars
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Listing Provided by:
Jodi Avery 727-238-9660,
KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA 813-875-3700
Bought with:
Charity Bell, 3455992
FUTURE HOME REALTY INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8470211
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 472.16 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.7x20.8
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 179.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.6x13.2
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Width: 21.11 Feet
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bath With Whirlpool, Dual Sinks, Exhaust Fan, Granite Counters, Makeup/Vanity Space, Multiple Shower Heads, Rain Shower Head, Shower No Tub
- Level: Second
- Area: 120.84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.9x7.6
Bathroom 2
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Exhaust Fan, Rain Shower Head, Shower No Tub, Single Vanity, Linen Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 46.41 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.1x5.1
Bathroom 3
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Exhaust Fan, Shower No Tub, Single Vanity, Linen Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 77.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5x8.2
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 883.43 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52.9x16.7
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 228.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38.1x6
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 168.99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1x12.9
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 261.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.2x15.2
Laundry
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 76.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7x6
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 429.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.11x18.6
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes, Rods, Shutters
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,438
- Total interior livable area: 2,770 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Oversized, Parking Pad, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Stone,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Private
- Residential vegetation: Oak Trees, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Additional parcels included: 35-27-15-74034-000-0740
- Parcel number: 352715740340000740
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Palm Harbor
- Subdivision: RED OAK HILLS LOTS 73 & 74
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Sold | $975,000-2.5%$352/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #TB8470211 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$361/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8470211 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000+38.9%$361/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8470211 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2021 | Sold | $720,000-6.4%$260/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2021 | Pending sale | $769,000$278/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $769,000$278/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2021 | Pending sale | $769,000$278/sqft |
Source: COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $769,000$278/sqft |
Source: COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2021 | Pending sale | $769,000$278/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2021 | Price change | $769,000-2.6%$278/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2020 | Listed for sale | $789,900+305.1%$285/sqft |
Source: COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP #U8106292 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2001 | Sold | $195,000+160%$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2001 | Sold | $75,000$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,384 +1.3% | $736,344 +3% |
| 2023 | $12,223 +2.5% | $714,897 +3% |
| 2022 | $11,920 +77% | $694,075 +80.8% |
| 2021 | $6,733 +87.5% | $383,823 +75% |
| 2020 | $3,590 +4.3% | $219,322 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $3,442 | $209,788 -3.2% |
| 2018 | $3,442 +2.8% | $216,673 +9.7% |
| 2017 | $3,349 +9.1% | $197,529 +4% |
| 2016 | $3,069 +0.1% | $190,018 +0.8% |
| 2015 | $3,065 +4.2% | $188,437 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $2,942 +3.8% | $179,247 +5.2% |
| 2013 | $2,835 +6.9% | $170,329 +2% |
| 2012 | $2,652 | $166,919 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $175,337 +5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $165,628 -14.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $194,608 -4.1% |
| 2008 | $3,257 | $202,905 -2.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $208,731 -9.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $230,400 +9.9% |
| 2004 | $3,412 +3.6% | $209,700 +9.3% |
| 2003 | $3,293 +39.5% | $191,800 +16.3% |
| 2002 | $2,361 | $164,900 +8.1% |
| 2001 | $2,361 +5.6% | $152,600 +5.2% |
| 2000 | $2,236 | $145,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 34683
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sutherland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Palm Harbor Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 8/10Palm Harbor University High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sutherland Elementary-PN
- Middle: Palm Harbor Middle-PN
- High: Palm Harbor Univ 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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- Pinellas County
- Palm Harbor
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- 809 Cardinal Ave
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