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809 Cardinal Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

$1,000,000

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Property Description

Under contract-accepting backup offers. 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.

809 Cardinal Avenue | MLS# TB8470211

This single family home located at 809 Cardinal Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $1,000,000. This property was built in 1984 and has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths with 2770 sq. ft. Cardinal Avenue is located in the RED OAK HILLS LOTS 73 & 74 subdivision. Search RED OAK HILLS LOTS 73 & 74 real estate on cshober.watsonrealtycorp.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central Air
Fenced: Yes
Garage: 2
Heating: Central
Home Style: Cabin
Lot Size: 0.87 Acres
Roof Type: Metal
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $12,384
Year Built: 1984
Square Feet: 2,770

Amenities

Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
Solid Wood Cabinets
Split Bedroom
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-In Closet(s)
Fire Pit
Lighting
Private Mailbox
Rain Gutters
Storage

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Days on Site: 51
Directions: Traveling NORTH on US Hwy 19 from Tampa Road, turn LEFT onto Alderman Road. Then turn RIGHT onto Cardinal Avenue. Property will be on your LEFT - 809 Cardinal Road.
Exterior: Log, Frame
Fencing: Chain Link, Stone, Wood
Flood Zone Code: X
Flooring: Wood
Foundation: Slab
Home Warranty Y/N: No
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Lot: Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Private
Lot Dimensions: 0.87
Other Equipment: Fire Pit
Other Structures: Guest House
Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Oversized, Parking Pad, Workshop in Garage
Parking Notes: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Ove
Patio/Porch: Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Pets Allowed: Yes
Property Attached Y/N: No
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Instructions: Listing Agent Must Accompany, No Lockbox, ShowingTime
Special Sale Provisions: None
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Vegetation: Oak Trees, Wooded
Water: Public
Water Access Y/N: No
Windows: Drapes, Rods, Shutters, Wood Frames
Zoning: R-2

Room Sizes

Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 38.1x6
Living Room: 23.11x18.6
Dining Room: 13.1x12.9
Kitchen: 17.2x15.2
Laundry: 12.7x6
Bathroom 2: 9.1x5.1
Bedroom 2: 13.6x13.2
Balcony/Porch/Lanai: 52.9x16.7
Primary Bedroom: 22.7x20.8
Primary Bathroom: 15.9x7.6
Bathroom 3: 9.5x8.2

Local Schools

High School: Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
Middle School: Palm Harbor Middle-PN
Elementary School: Sutherland Elementary-PN

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA
Agency Contact: murraycoleman@kw.com

Shown By

Agent Name: Cassandra Shober
Agent Phone: (904) 755-2647
Agency Title: Watson Realty Corp., REALTORS ®

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$ 6,145.82 per month $4,822.15 Principal & Interest $1,032.00 Property Tax $291.67 Homeowner's Insurance

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