Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Brandon
Listing Price: $498,000
Description of Property
PRICE REDUCED-This extraordinary CUSTOM-BUILT Victorian style riverfront property presents a rare opportunity to live the waterfront lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of — peaceful, elegant, and close to everything. This could be your private riverfront sanctuary — a timeless, Victorian-inspired two-story residence nestled along a wide, winding stretch of the Alafia River in Brandon, Florida. This lovingly maintained one-owner home blends classic charm with thoughtful updates, offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a unique 9x9 “Tower Room” perched above the primary suite and accessed by a spiral staircase — the perfect nook for reading, reflection, or quiet work with panoramic views. Step inside to a formal living room framed by a bay window overlooking the front garden, a separate dining room, and a spacious family room that opens to a multi-level screened porch with tranquil views of the backyard and river beyond. The kitchen, recently refreshed with granite countertops, custom maple cabinetry, and stainless appliances, overlooks the rolling backyard area and meandering river — an inspiring setting for morning coffee or sunset meals. The expansive outdoor area awaits your personal touch — if you envision lush gardens, winding pathways, or a private dock. With over 75 feet of river frontage, the property offers direct boat access to Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, perfect for fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying sunsets along the water. Additional Highlights: • Two elevated high-efficiency A/C systems • Irrigation system and two storage sheds • Premium Wilsonart wood laminate flooring throughout • Wrap-around front porch ideal for relaxing evenings • Half-acre+ lot on a deep, scenic bend of the Alafia River Recent Upgrades & Features: • Leaf guard gutters (installed 2024) • New refrigerator with interchangeable color panel (2024) • New stove (2022) • Washer & dryer (2020) • 30-amp RV service with septic hookup in backyard • Durable metal shingle roof (installed 2017) • Master bath renovation (2024); guest bath renovation (2022) • 220V mobile generator with hookup for power during outages • Mature fruit trees: banana, mango, key lime, lemon, loquat, elderberry, star fruit, and cashew • Carport • Elegant Czech crystal chandelier Enjoy the best of both worlds — privacy and serenity but just minutes from Brandon’s shopping, dining, and top-rated schools, and less than 25 minutes from downtown Tampa. Call for an appointment to come see it in person! (Photos limited due to seller packing)
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Brandon
County: Hillsborough
Subdivision: Alafia Estates Unit A
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Half Baths: 1
Sq. Ft. Gross: 3,082
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,317
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $215
Year built: 2000
Annual Tax: $3,103
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Realtor for more details.
Appliances: Washer
Window Features: Window Treatments
Additional Rooms: Loft
Flooring: Vinyl
Schools
Elementary School: Kingswood-HB
Middle/Junior High School: Rodgers-HB
High School: Riverview-HB
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: River Front
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type: River
Water Name: ALAFIA RIVER
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style: Victorian
Construction: Wood Frame
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Lighting
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: None
Floors in Unit: Three Or More
Cooling: Zoned
Heating & Fuel: Zoned
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Shed(s)
View: Water
Fencing: Fenced
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Public
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County
Lot Size (acres): 0.54
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,522 square feet
Lot Dimensions: 76 x 226
Road Frontage: Street Paved
Front Exposure: East
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: VA Loan
Parcel Number: U1030202OJ00000400008.0
Zoning: RSC-3
Tax Legal Desc.: ALAFIA ESTATES UNIT A LOT 8 LESS R/W BLOCK 4
Section: 10
Range: 20
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