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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,616 sqft2 car garageVilla
TypeVilla
HOA$371/mo
Built2005
Lot4,753 sqft
Living area1,616 sqft
Price / sqft$157
Garage2 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Open FloorplanWalk-in Closet(s)Buyer Approval RequiredDeed RestrictionsFitness CenterPoolTennis Court(s)

229 Shell Falls Dr is a 2005-built home in Southshore Falls Ph 1, Apollo Beach. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,616 square feet of living space. Listed at $253,000 (about $157/sqft), 68 days on market. Flood zone X, AE - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $371 monthly.

From the listing

Welcome to effortless Florida living in the highly desirable Southshore Falls by Del Webb, one of Apollo Beach's premier 55+ gated communities. This beautifully maintained Cascadia floor plan offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a versatile den/home office, and a spacious open layout designed for both comfortable everyday living and entertaining. From the moment you enter, you'll appreciate the bright and inviting great room with abundant natural light and generous space for gathering with family and friends. The formal dining area is perfect for hosting special occasions, while the well-appointed kitchen features wood cabinetry, granite countertops, an integrated sink, a custom pantry, and a sunny breakfast nook for casual dining. The desirable split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for both owners and guests. The expansive primary suite serves as a true retreat with room for large furnishings, dual closets, and a spacious ensuite bath. Life at Southshore Falls is all about enjoying an active, resort-style lifestyle. Behind the 24-hour gated entrance, residents enjoy access to a spectacular 14,000-square-foot clubhouse, three heated pools including a lagoon and resistance pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library, arts and hobby rooms, billiards, ballroom, putting green, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, cornhole, outdoor grilling areas, fire pit gathering spaces, and an endless calendar of social events, live entertainment, clubs, and activities organized by a full-time lifestyle director. Conveniently located near waterfront dining, shopping, medical facilities, golf courses, marinas, Tampa, Sarasota, and the Gulf Coast's beautiful beaches, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and the vibrant Florida lifestyle you've been looking for. Please note the tile roof was just repaired with a new ridge vent .

The essentials

Built
2005
Price / sqft
$157
On market
68 days
Annual tax
$4,821
HOA
$371/mo
Flood zone
X, AE · Low risk
Lot
4,753 sqft
Type
Villa

At a glance

Villa
Built 2005
Community pool
Fitness center too
2 car garage
4,753 sqft lot
Lot size
1,616 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,218/mo
Down payment (20%)
$50,600
Property taxes
$402/mo
HOA
$371/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Villa
Year Built
2005
Lot
4,753 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Days on Market
68
Ceiling Fans(s)
Open Floorplan
Walk-in Closet(s)
Buyer Approval Required
Deed Restrictions
Fitness Center
Pool
Tennis Court(s)
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Elementary
Apollo Beach-HB
Middle
Eisenhower-HB
High
Lennard-HB

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X, AE
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,821
Parcel #
U-28-31-19-73O-000008-00004.0

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
Southshore Falls Ph 1
County
Hillsborough
MLS Area
33572 - Apollo Beach / Ruskin
Lot Size
4,753 sqft
HOA
$371/mo
Saundra Wallace

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/7/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8536384
$253,000-4.9%
$157/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8536384
$266,000-4.7%
$165/sqft
8/5/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8536384
$279,000-17.7%
$173/sqft
4/20/2023
Sold
Source: Hillsborough County Public Record
$339,000
$210/sqft

Neighborhood

229 Shell Falls Dr
Apollo Beach, FL, 33572 · 33572 - Apollo Beach / Ruskin

Market insights

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List price: $253,000
$252,500 – $253,000
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
43 of the last 69 townhouse or villa closings in 33572 landed at this number or higher (62%). The median one sat 48 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 68 after a $26,000 cut.

Sample: 69 closed townhouse or villa sales in 33572 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,219/mo
Principal & interest$1,319
Property taxes$402
Insurance$127
HOA$371
Down payment20% · $50,600
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$253,000

$157 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,616 sq ft

Time on market

68 days

Year built

2005

Monthly payment

About $2,218/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,821 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $371/mo HOA fee.

HOA fee

$371/mo

Managed by Saundra Wallace.

Flood zone

Zone X, AE

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

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Brokered byEQUITY REALTY SUNCOASTListing agent: Peter ChicourisListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# TB8536384.

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