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8603 ALAFIA HILLS

LITHIA, FL 33547

MLS#: TB8492191

$1,650,000

Status: Active
Listing number: TB8492191
Listing provided by: SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
On site: a month ago
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ALAFIA RIDGE ESTATES - Residential

Property

Beds

7

Full Baths

6

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

2007

Sq.Footage

4,939

Welcome to this private retreat where luxury, functionality, and natural beauty converge on 5 acres within a gated equestrian-friendly community. Completely renovated multi-generational home, this custom estate features a chef's kitchen with a professional gas range, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, custom maple cabinetry with built-in organizational features, and designer finishes throughout. Entertain in style with a media room, bonus family room with a fully-equipped wet bar, and a custom fireplace. Surround sound throughout. The primary suite offers his-and-her closets with built-in storage, a connected office, and a renovated bath. Every closet features custom built-ins. Outside, a saltwater pool with water feature & firepit. The 2019 roof/2025 exterior doors and sliders provides added peace of mind. A 2BD/2BA guest casita built in 2020 includes a kitchen & laundry. Plus an AC RV/workshop garage & whole home generator. Please note this property carries a Plant City postal address (33567); it is located in unincorporated Hillsborough County.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar

  • Total Bedrooms

    7

  • Bathrooms

    6

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Block

  • Other Exterior Features

    Awning(s), Fire Pit, Garden, Outdoor Grill, Private Entrance, RV Hookup, Storage

  • Parking

    Driveway, Garage Door Opener, RV Garage, Workshop in Garage, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    Pool, Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Cleared, Landscaped, Pasture, Private

  • Lot Size(acres)

    5.01

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    218235.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Contemporary, Custom

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,650,000

  • Tax Amount

    $11,191.93

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 939

  • Price/SqFt

    $334

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee

    $1,966.5

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Semi-Annually

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

  • Total Monthly Fees

    $327.75

School District

  • Elementary School

    Pinecrest-HB

  • Middle School

    Turkey Creek-HB

  • High School

    Durant-HB

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Association Amenities

    Gated, Maintenance

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Tax Lot

    2

  • Water Source

    Private, Well

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Welcome to this private retreat where luxury, functionality, and natural beauty converge on 5 acres within a gated equestrian-friendly community. Completely renovated multi-generational home, this custom estate features a chef's kitchen with a professional gas range, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, custom maple cabinetry with built-in organizational features, and designer finishes throughout. Entertain in style with a media room, bonus family room with a fully-equipped wet bar, and a custom fireplace. Surround sound throughout. The primary suite offers his-and-her closets with built-in storage, a connected office, and a renovated bath. Every closet features custom built-ins. Outside, a saltwater pool with water feature & firepit. The 2019 roof/2025 exterior doors and sliders provides added peace of mind. A 2BD/2BA guest casita built in 2020 includes a kitchen & laundry. Plus an AC RV/workshop garage & whole home generator. Please note this property carries a Plant City postal address (33567); it is located in unincorporated Hillsborough County.

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