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8908 Alafia Way

Riverview, FL 33578

$1,700,000

  • 5Beds
  • 5Baths5 full
  • 8,100Sq Ft
  • $210Per Sq Ft
  • 1.53Acres
  • 1994Built
Subdivision
Riverlachen
County
Hillsborough
MLS®
A4580046

Overview

NO DOC LONG TERM OWNER FINANCING WITH LOW 6% INTEREST RATE! BRING ALL OFFERS! A castle fit for Poseidon himself. Elevation is at 12'9" meaning the flood insurance is dirt cheap annually at $802 which is extremely rare for waterfront estates in the Tampa Bay area. This Legacy Estate is the jewel of the Alafia River. Timeless Coastal architectural properties like this with estate size waterfront lots rarely come to market and are built to be generational assets. The deep-water River feeds directly to Tampa Bay and is a quick boat ride to the waters of the Gulf. Riverview, a bedroom community to the cities of Tampa, St Petersburg, and Sarasota; 15 mins to the courthouse, 20 mins to Tampa General Hospital or St Joseph’s hospital, 30 mins to Tampa Airport. This estate is NOT in an HOA giving the owner the freedom to do as they wish with their property along with an additional 2/1 rental unit or mother-in-law apartment for added income covering expenses. Tastefully remodeled over the past three years, this 8,100 plus square foot previous builder owned estate sits on two waterfront lots totaling 1.54 acres and will impress even the most discerning of buyers. Lots can be split for an additional build or sold. Close to several top rated charter schools. Entering the paved circular drive, you will notice the estates landscaping with over 54 hand selected ornamental palms that are watered by a fully updated irrigation system, and new stainless steel deep well water pump along with strategically placed outdoor lighting to bring the grounds to life at night. Reaching the main estate you will be greeted by the covered parking, personal mermen guards and the main entrance. This entry showcases and gives hints of the luxuries that lay inside the fortresses 14plus inch thick walls. A few of the external upgrades include a new metal roof in 2019, full Icynene insulation in 2021 maximizes energy efficiency, a MASSIVE 42,000-gallon 8ft deep saltwater pool and spa, 3 car garage with electric car charging station and fully electronic fenced yard for your furry friends. Inside your humbled while standing in the grand foyer towering above with 26ft ceilings and sweeping wide staircase and mermaids to great you. This estate home was designed for entertaining and privacy. The property features many places to gather or spaces to slip away for time to enjoy your favorite hobbies from its reading rooms, dens, and offices to its oversized storage room. At the center of the estate is its magnificent one-of-a-kind luxurious kitchen features imported translucent rear lit 168,000kw granite counters and island built for demanding affluent owners. Hidden away, the pantry will be a favorite place to store your unused items as to keep clutter aside to showcase this kitchen’s elegance. This kitchen is one of a kind and worth the viewing alone. The property also has two laundry rooms and a well-placed oversized mud room. To the side of the estate and tucked privately away is the mother-in-law apartment boasting a 2-bedroom 1-bath with full kitchen and is currently used as a vacation rental generating over $30,000 annually. To the rear of the property on its 80ft of coastline is a boaters dream and a new 40ft dock and 16,000LB lift setup to accommodate up to a 40ft boat and water toys. Bring your family, four legged friends, boats and toys, welcome home. Bring all offers.

Listing Snapshot

Price
$1,700,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
8,100 sqft
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
0
Lot Size
1.53 Acres
Year Built
1994
MLS® Number
A4580046
Status
Sold
Property Tax
$16,173.45 (2021)
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Owner

Property Details

General Features

18 items
Acres
1.53
Attached Garage
Yes
Carport
2
Direction Faces
Northwest
Foundation
Slab
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Green Energy Efficient
Insulation
Levels
Three Or More
Parking
Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Guest, Off Street, Open, Oversized, Workshop in Garage, Attached
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Security
Security System Owned
Sewer
Septic Tank
SqFt Total
10,468
Style
Coastal
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Water Source
Private, Public
Zoning
RSC-2

Interior Features

22 items
Appliances
Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Family Room
Flooring
Carpet, Tile
Heating
Central
Interior
Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Laundry Room
Spa
Yes

Rooms

RoomDimensionsLevelFeatures
Bathroom 17.2x15First
Bathroom 217.5x22.2Second
Bedroom 117.5x22.2Second
Bonus Room12x19First
Dining Room22.3x20.5First
Family Room23.8x23.7First
Foyer20x15First
Kitchen22.5x27.5First
Laundry20.7x15.3First
Living Room22.1x20.1First
Master Bathroom21.7x14.5Second
Master Bedroom28.3x19Second
Office14.5x14.5Second

Exterior Features

15 items
Construction Details
Block, Brick, Stucco
Exterior
Balcony, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Dock
Fencing
Chain Link
Lot Features
Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Waterfront
Other Structures
Cabana
Patio And Porch
Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch
Pool Features
In Ground, Private
Private Pool
Yes
Roof
Metal
Spa
Yes
Spa Features
In Ground
View
River, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
River Front
Waterview
River, Water

Community Features

4 items
MLS Area
33578 - Riverview
Township
30
Financing Terms Available
Cash, Conventional, Trade, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Roads
Concrete, Paved

Location

8908 Alafia Way, Riverview, FL 33578 · 33578 - Riverview

Neighborhood & Commute

ZIP Code 33578

Median household income
$72,440
Income per person
$36,387
Households
24,777
Average household size
2.49
Median age
35.9

Source: Walk Score.

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Schools

Elementary School
Riverview Elem School-HB
Middle School
Giunta Middle-HB
High School
Spoto High-HB

Price & Status History

  1. Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
  2. Status changed to Closed
  3. Price changed to $2,499,800

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