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2 bd1 ba1,297 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1958
Lot10,258 sqft
Living area1,297 sqft
Price / sqft$266

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Ceiling Fans(s)Private MailboxPrivate YardDishwasherElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

605 S Florida Ave is a 1958-built home in Karen Acres, Tarpon Springs. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, and 1,297 square feet of living space. Listed at $344,900 (about $266/sqft), 106 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Virtually Staged. Imagine starting your day with the Gulf just across the street and Sunset Beach less than a mile away. Set on almost a 1/4 OF AN ACRE, this charming Tarpon Springs home offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle, plenty of outdoor space, and room to make the property your own, all with **NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED**!! A circular driveway, tropical landscaping, and beautiful foxtail palms welcome you home. Step inside to a LIGHT & BRIGHT INTERIOR with an easy, open flow and charming architectural details, including arched doorways that give the home character. The spacious living and dining areas offer plenty of flexibility for everyday living, entertaining, or simply relaxing after a day at the beach. The kitchen offers an abundance of cabinet and counter space, solid-surface countertops, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, and breakfast bar seating that connects naturally to the dining area. There’s also additional space within the kitchen for a bistro table, coffee bar, or casual breakfast spot, giving you options for how you want to use the space. A separate INDOOR LAUNDRY ROOM adds another layer of everyday convenience. Step outside and the possibilities really open up. The HUGE PRIVACY FENCED BACKYARD gives you plenty of space to create the outdoor setup that fits your lifestyle, with room for a pool, outdoor entertaining area, garage, or additional parking pad. The 10x16 STORAGE SHED provides even more space for beach gear, bikes, tools, and everything that comes with enjoying the Florida outdoors. Important updates include a 2019 ROOF, 2021 A/C, and some hurricane-impact windows. Seller confirmed with the City of Tarpon Springs that the property is eligible for connection to the city sewer, offering flexibility for future improvements such as adding a pool. And then there’s the location. With the Gulf directly across the street and Sunset Beach less than a mile away, beach days and waterfront sunsets can easily become part of your routine. You’re also minutes from Fred Howard Park, the Pinellas Trail, downtown Tarpon Springs, and the famous Sponge Docks, with boating, kayaking, fishing, festivals, restaurants, live music, and waterfront sunsets all nearby. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or investment opportunity, this property offers a combination of location, indoor and outdoor space, flexibility, and coastal living. Gulf breezes, beach days, a light-filled home, and a HUGE backyard with room to make it your own — this is Tarpon Springs living.

The essentials

Built
1958
Price / sqft
$266
On market
106 days
Annual tax
$5,144
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
10,258 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1958
10,258 sqft lot
Lot size
1,297 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,400/mo
Down payment (20%)
$68,980
Property taxes
$429/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1958
Lot
10,258 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway, Off Street, Parking Pad
Days on Market
106
Ceiling Fans(s)
Private Mailbox
Private Yard
Dishwasher
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$5,144
Parcel #
14-27-15-45180-004-0060

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Karen Acres
County
Pinellas
MLS Area
34689 - Tarpon Springs
Lot Size
10,258 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
8/28/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8524031
$344,900-4.2%
$266/sqft
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Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8524031
$359,900-4.0%
$277/sqft
6/28/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8524031
$375,000
$289/sqft

Neighborhood

605 S Florida Ave
Tarpon Springs, FL, 34689 · 34689 - Tarpon Springs

Market insights

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List price: $344,900
$340,000 – $344,900
98.4% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
92 of the last 183 home closings in 34689 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 30 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 106 after a $30,100 cut.

Sample: 183 closed home sales in 34689 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,400/mo
Principal & interest$1,799
Property taxes$429
Insurance$172
Down payment20% · $68,980
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$344,900

$266 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 1 baths

Size

1,297 sq ft

Time on market

106 days

Year built

1958

Monthly payment

About $2,400/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $5,144 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY PORTFOLIO COLLECTIONListing agent: Jennifer KoellingListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# TB8524031.

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