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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,477 sqft$159/sqft
896 Lake Forest Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1968Year Built
$159/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

New Improved Price. This is an Amazing Price for a spacious, move-in-ready home in the Quiet, and Very Desirable Hillcrest Estates subdivision of Clearwater. This wonderful home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large 2 car garage with open space, perfect for a workshop, and sits on a extra-large lot that is .37 acres. Lot has plenty of room for an addition/and or a pool. The beautifully updated kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space. The large family room has a wood burning fireplace....New Improved Price. This is an Amazing Price for a spacious, move-in-ready home in the Quiet, and Very Desirable Hillcrest Estates subdivision of Clearwater. This wonderful home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large 2 car garage with open space, perfect for a workshop, and sits on a extra-large lot that is .37 acres. Lot has plenty of room for an addition/and or a pool. The beautifully updated kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space. The large family room has a wood burning fireplace. Conveniently located to St. Petersburg College, The Long Center, Northeast Coachman Park, Spectrum Field, which is the Philadelphia Phillies spring training stadium, as well as shopping, restaurants, beaches, and Tampa Airport. Do not miss this great opportunity! Buyer responsible for verifying all room sizes.
  • Listed by: Daniel Beach 727.218.3065 danbeachsr@yahoo.com Brokerage DRE #1040069 • COASTAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
Listing closed: 09/20/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: U8000474

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$225,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

88.5%

Clearwater, FL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of COASTAL REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT, Daniel Beach

Sold By LUXURY & BEACH REALTY INC, Michael Hitchens, PA

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Property Information for 896 Lake Forest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,446 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: HILLCREST ESTATES 1ST ADD
  • Township: 29
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,278 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2163.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Directions: from Belcher Rd, east on NE Coachman Rd, to Lake Forest Rd
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 896
  • Street Name: LAKE FOREST
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: CLEARWATER
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage Dimensions: 20X20
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Bath In Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 63-48
  • Tax Legal Description: HILLCREST ESTATES 1ST ADD LOT 4
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Year: 2017
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Oversized Lot
  • Parcel Number: 072916399240000040
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Living Area: 1477
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1968
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 09-03-2003
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12103C0126G
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 16
  • Public Survey Section: 07
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 4.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 896 Lake Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632202189

$235,000

+9.4% / yr

Sep 20, 2018

Sold

MFRMLS #U8000474

$235,000
Jul 10, 2018

Pending

MFRMLS #U8000474

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #632202189

$235,000

+9.4% / yr

09/20/2018

Sold

MFRMLS #U8000474

$235,000
07/10/2018

Pending

MFRMLS #U8000474

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

Public Records for 896 Lake Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,672 ($306 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,477 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,477 SqFtStories1Lot Size16,278 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968Year Renovated1995CountyPINELLASAPN07-29-16-39924-000-0040Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 896 Lake Forest Road

This home is within Pinellas.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Eisenhower Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Safety Harbor Middle School
Public6 to 8

Clearwater High School
Public9 to 12

Pinellas Teleschool
Public6 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 896 Lake Forest Road, Clearwater, FL 33765
$235,000
2
1,477
16,278
$100
2
2,554
13,530
$420,000
3
2,092
21,810
$188,000
2
2,154
10,507
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