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Palm Harbor 34683
809 CARDINAL AVENUE
$975,000
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809 CARDINAL AVENUE

PALM HARBOR, FL 34683
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
4 Baths
square feet
2,770 Ft²
$5,943
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
2,770 Ft²
Days on Market
54 days
Land Size
0.87 acres
Price per sqft
$361
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,032
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1984

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Last updated: 6 months ago (Stellar MLS #TB8470211)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Mar 30, 2026 Sold
Sold
Feb 18, 2026 In contract -
In contract
Feb 4, 2026 Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA $1,000,000
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA
May 10, 2021 Sold
Sold
Apr 18, 2021 No longer available -
No longer available
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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Effective Year Built: 2000
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 12
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 25
  • Exterior Walls Type: 23
  • Interior Walls Type: 16
  • Roof Shape Type: 10
  • Roof Cover Type: 5
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 9
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Garage Square Area: 672
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 69
  • Porch Type: 59
  • Pool Type: 9

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 38,054
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,920
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,000
  • Total Building Area: 4,438
  • Gross Building Area: 4,438
  • Building Area: 2,770
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 3
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,770
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: RED OAK HILLS
  • Land Acres: 0000000874
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1110
  • County Land Use Code: 0810
  • State Land Use Code: 008
  • Legal Description 1: RED OAK HILLS LOTS 73 & 74

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Pinellas County School District
  • School Tax School District: 0011
  • Census Tract: 027211

Zoning

  • Zoning: R2

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 30
  • Account Number: R382929
  • District: PHMT
  • Subdivision Tract Number: 74034
  • Parcel: 35-27-15-74034-000-0740
  • Lot: 73,74
  • Meridian: SEC 35 TWN 27S RNG 15E
  • Municipality: PALM HARBOR COM SVC
  • Latitude: 28.0977
  • Longitude: -82.7693

    Address

  • Full Address: 809 Cardinal Ave
  • Address - House Number: 809
  • Address - Street Name: Cardinal
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Palm Harbor
  • Carrier Code: C077
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1906
  • Zip Code: 34683

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,191,996
  • Tax Rate Code Area: PHMT

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.4368
  • Valuation Date: Jan 03, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 12
  • Final Value: 1,018,681
  • High Value: 1,463,664
  • Low Value: 573,697

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $694,075
  • Market Land Value: $423,741
  • Market Improvement Value: $270,334

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $694,075
  • Assessed Land Value: $423,741
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $270,334

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 10, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 10, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2021154944
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 31, 2001
  • Previous Sale Amount: $195,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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When was property at 809 Cardinal Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 809 Cardinal Avenue was built in 1984 and last sold on May 10, 2021 for $720,000.
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