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Overview

5 bd4 ba3,760 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$695/yr
Built1996
Lot14,027 sqft
Living area3,760 sqft
Price / sqft$168
Garage2 car

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About this home

Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanPrimarybedroom UpstairsSolid Surface CountersSplit Bedroom

18509 Bittern Ave is a 1996-built home in Calusa Trace Unit Five Ph, Lutz. Inside you'll find 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,760 square feet of living space. Listed at $630,000 (about $168/sqft), 24 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $695 annually.

From the listing

Welcome to 18509 Bittern Avenue, a spacious and versatile home in the desirable Calusa Trace community of Lutz! Offering an expansive layout, a generous lot, and a flexible floor plan, this property presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to customize a home to fit their needs. The main kitchen has been demolished, giving the new owner the opportunity to design and build a kitchen to their own taste. The home also features new appliances for the buyer’s future kitchen. The flexible floor plan includes generously sized bedrooms and versatile living spaces. The downstairs bedroom is ideal for a mother-in-law suite, offering added privacy and potential for multigenerational living, extended guests, or a private living area. The primary suite provides a comfortable retreat, while the additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, or a home office. Sliding glass doors lead to an oversized patio and spacious backyard, creating an inviting setting for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Major updates include a new roof and new HVAC system, adding value and peace of mind for the next owner. Conveniently located near the Veterans Expressway, shopping, restaurants, parks, and everyday essentials, this property offers space, flexibility, and the opportunity to customize a home in a desirable Lutz location. Bring your vision and make this property your own! Schedule your private showing today.

The essentials

Built
1996
Price / sqft
$168
On market
24 days
Annual tax
$10,287
HOA
$695/yr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
14,027 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1996
2 car garage
Driveway
0.32 acres
Lot size
3,760 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$4,516/mo
Down payment (20%)
$126,000
Property taxes
$857/mo
HOA
$695/yr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1996
Lot
14,027 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Electric
Parking
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level
Days on Market
24
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Open Floorplan
Primarybedroom Upstairs
Solid Surface Counters
Split Bedroom
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Garden
Lighting
Rain Gutters
Sidewalk
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Elementary
Schwarzkopf-HB
Middle
Martinez-HB
High
Steinbrenner High School

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

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$10,287
Parcel #
U-16-27-18-0K6-000002-00036.0

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
Calusa Trace Unit Five Ph
County
Hillsborough
MLS Area
33558 - Lutz
Lot Size
14,027 sqft
In CountyLandscapedSidewalkPaved
HOA
$695/yr
Calusa Trace Master Assn

Price history

Date
Event
Price
11/4/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8560227
$630,000-6.7%
$168/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8560227
$675,000-2.2%
$180/sqft
10/21/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8560227
$690,000+22.1%
$184/sqft
5/28/2025
Sold
Source: Hillsborough County Public Record
$565,000
$150/sqft

Neighborhood

18509 Bittern Ave
Lutz, FL, 33558 · 33558 - Lutz

Market insights

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List price: $630,000
$625,000 – $630,000
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
83 of the last 165 home closings in 33558 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 26 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 24 after a $60,000 cut.

Sample: 165 closed home sales in 33558 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$4,516/mo
Principal & interest$3,286
Property taxes$857
Insurance$315
HOA$58
Down payment20% · $126,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Property taxes are this home's actual annual bill from the MLS, divided by twelve. Insurance estimated at 0.60%. HOA includes any condo dues reported on the listing. Rate defaults to 6.8% on a 30-year fixed. Tap a pencil to use your own numbers. Estimates only, not a loan quote.

Quick answers.

Price

$630,000

$168 per sq ft

Beds and baths

5 beds, 4 baths

Size

3,760 sq ft

Time on market

24 days

Year built

1996

Monthly payment

About $4,516/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $10,287 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $695/yr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$695/yr

Managed by Calusa Trace Master Assn.

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 byEXP REALTY LLCListing agent: Eddie MezaListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# TB8560227.

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