809 Cardinal Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

$975,000
4
BD
4
BA
2,770
SqFt

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Sold Price
$975,000
List Price
$1,000,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
13
Closing Date
Mar 30, 2026
MLS#
TB8470211
Property Style
Single Family
Architectural Style
Cabin
Year Built
1984
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,770
Lot Size
38,054
Acres
0.87
Total Acreage
1/2 to less than 1
Legal Subdivision Name
Red Oak Hills Lots 73 & 74
MLS Area Major
Palm Harbor

Property Description

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.

Additional Information

Taxes
$12384
Minimum Lease
No Minimum
Location
Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Private
Community Features
No Deed Restriction
Property Description
Two Story
Zoning
R-2
Interior Layout
Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior Features
Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Floor
Wood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Exterior Construction
Log, Frame
Exterior Features
Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Storage
Roof
Metal
Foundation
Slab
Pool
No Pool
Garage Carport
1 Car Carport, 2 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Garage Features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Oversized, Parking Pad, Workshop in Garage
Elementary School
Sutherland Elementary-Pn
Middle School
Palm Harbor Middle-Pn
High School
Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
Fences
Chain Link, Stone, Wood
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
X
Parcel ID
35-27-15-74034-000-0740
Legal Description
RED OAK HILLS LOTS 73 & 74

Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS SOUTH TAMPA. murraycoleman@kw.com

Selling Office: FUTURE HOME REALTY INC.

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