18408 Bittern Ave

Lutz, FL 33558

$695,000
Price
4
Beds
2,301 Sq. Ft.
$302 / Sq. Ft.
2,301
Sq. Ft.
$302
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending

Description

Fall in love with this spectacular 4/3/3 Rutenberg home nestled on a pristine waterfront and conservation homesite in the popular, deed restricted community of Calusa Trace in Lutz. Enjoy the advantages of being in the sought after Steinbrenner school district! Breathtaking views of the pond & protected woods make this nature retreat a delight as deer, great blue heron, Sandhill cranes & other rare & beautiful wildlife abound. From the moment you enter, you will be impressed with the hard wood flooring...Fall in love with this spectacular 4/3/3 Rutenberg home nestled on a pristine waterfront and conservation homesite in the popular, deed restricted community of Calusa Trace in Lutz. Enjoy the advantages of being in the sought after Steinbrenner school district! Breathtaking views of the pond & protected woods make this nature retreat a delight as deer, great blue heron, Sandhill cranes & other rare & beautiful wildlife abound. From the moment you enter, you will be impressed with the hard wood flooring & split floor plan! Entertaining is a breeze with the elegant formal living, dining room & family room! The main attraction is the recently renovated (2024) pool and spa to include travertine tiles and a brand new PANORAMIC pool cage with stunning views of the conservation lot, pond and woods. The kitchen features gorgeous staggered cabinetry, granite countertops, recent stainless appliances & tile. The family room overlooks the kitchen & pool area and includes a wood burning fireplace. The master bedroom is spacious with his & hers walk in closets, a garden tub, separate shower, gorgeous cabinetry, granite & tile! Professionally installed closet organizers & fans are in all bedrooms! Other upgrades include a New Roof March 2019, a New 5 Ton A/C July 2019, and 3 car extended garage, Culligan water softener, reclaimed water. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in your own private, custom heated pool & gas spa!
  1. Listed by Jorge Zea • Brokerage DRE #2026623 • BLUE LIGHTHOUSE REALTY INC
    P: (855)-550-0528 bluelighthouserealty@gmail.com

Property Details for 18408 Bittern Avenue

Subdivision Name
CALUSA TRACE UNIT FIVE PH
Township
27
Garage Spaces
3
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Pond
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 04/03/2026 03:12 PM

Property Details for 18408 Bittern Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #O6388842
Days on Market26
Taxes$5,099 / year
HOA Fees$600 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1995
Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,750 SF
CountyHillsborough County
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Location

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Building Information for 18408 Bittern Avenue

Stories1Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,750 SF

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$3,975 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,500

Property Taxes

$425

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 18408 Bittern Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2301.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Park, Sidewalks
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From Dale Mabry: turn onto Calusa Trace Blvd (heading west) and make a right onto Bittern Ave. From Van Dyke: Turn onto Calusa Trace Blvd and make a left onto Bittern Ave.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Pending
  • Major Change Type: Pending
  • Listing Service: Limited Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 18408
  • Street Name: BITTERN
  • Street Suffix: AVENUE
  • State: FL
  • City: LUTZ
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Name: greenacre properties
  • Association Phone: 8136001100
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 73-46
  • Tax Legal Description: CALUSA TRACE UNIT FIVE PHASE II LOT 60 BLOCK 2
  • Tax Lot: 60
  • Tax Year: 2025
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 130
  • Parcel Number: U1627180K600000200060.0
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: PD
  • Living Area: 2301
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 130
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1995
  • Association Amenities: Park, Playground
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 08-28-2008
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12057C0044H
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 18
  • Public Survey Section: 16
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Street Lights, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Dimensions: 12x15
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Spa: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 100
  • Number Of Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Travertine, Hardwood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 3.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 18408 Bittern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 3, 2026

Pending

MFRMLS #O6388842

—
Mar 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6388842

$695,000—
Feb 24, 2020

Sold

MFRMLS #T3216865

$391,000—
Feb 19, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #665927224

$391,000—
Jan 12, 2020

Pending

MFRMLS #T3216865

—
Jan 7, 2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #T3216865

$385,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/03/2026

Pending

MFRMLS #O6388842

—
03/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6388842

$695,000
02/24/2020

Sold

MFRMLS #T3216865

$391,000
02/19/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #665927224

$391,000
01/12/2020

Pending

MFRMLS #T3216865

—
01/07/2020

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #T3216865

$385,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 18408 Bittern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$5,099 ($425 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,301 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,301 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated2009ZoningPDCountyHILLSBOROUGHAPNU1627180K6000002000600Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 18408 Bittern Avenue

This home is within Hillsborough.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Martinez Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Steinbrenner High School
Public - 9 to 12
Sunlake Academy of Math and Science
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Martinez Middle School
Public6 to 8

Steinbrenner High School
Public9 to 12

Sunlake Academy of Math and Science
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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