Kristen Brown, Realtor, TRC

10/01/2021

Just Listed - $400,000 - BEAUTIFULLY renovated Seminole home, close to the Beaches, No HOA, No CDD’s & No flood insurance required!

View 43 photos of this 3 bed, 2 bath, 1706 sqft. single family home located at 11492 119th Ter, Seminole, FL, 33778 on sale now for $400000.

03/05/2021

I’m having pool envy!!!
🏡 Just Listed - $354,900 - 3/2 Pool Home on Conservation 🏡
•• MLS T3292296 | 14938 Redcliff Dr, Tampa, FL 33625 ••
(Link to full listing and photos in comments!)
Citrus Park area 3/2 Pool home on Conservation!! You’ll fall in love as soon as you see the fully brick-paved driveway, architecturally charming front porch and excellent curb appeal. The floor plan is the perfect mix of both beauty and function with a large kitchen, a breakfast bar open to the Great Room, and a split-bedroom floor plan. The great room also features a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and 3 panel sliders leading to your STUNNING pool & lanai. The En Suite Master Bedroom has a walk-in closet, a lovely private bathroom with dual vanity, and shares no walls with any other bedrooms. Both of the secondary bedrooms are spacious and one has a walk-in closet. Other Recent Updates & Upgrades include: 2019 New roof. 2018 New stainless steel refrigerator & stove/oven. 2017-2018: Custom refinishing of kitchen and bathrooms cabinetry & counters. Major pool & patio renovations including full re-marcite of the saltwater pool, the addition of 2 travertine water features, new custom tile accents, multi-color-option LED underwater light show features, new brick pavers, new pool pump motor, Florida "privacy glass" and PVC fencing with a gate to the conservation area behind the pool. $5,000 of hurricane shutters. The wood burning fireplace chimney was serviced October 2020 and a new chimney cap installed. Driveway pavers were pressure washed, the sand was replenished and pavers resealed February 2020. Excellent schools, low HOA fees, no CDD and no flood insurance is required. The quaint Eastbrook subdivision is minutes from Westfield Mall at Citrus Park and numerous stores, restaurants and also movie theaters. The entrance to the Veteran's Expressway is approx. 5 minutes away making this home an easy commute to Tampa International Airport, Westshore Business District and downtown. Washer/Dryer excluded from sale. Lanai TV brackets and white corner piece in kitchen stay, along with extra laminate flooring planks and bathrom tiles.

01/29/2021

As a 17 year Residential Real Estate specialist, I’m often asked advice on preparing a home for a sale now, or down the road. Here are some “hidden” gems you may not have yet considered.

10/02/2020

10/02/2020

Just Listed - Sunset Park - 2/2 - $179,000

Lovely 2/2 condominium in the heart of SUNSET PARK. Some of the EXTENSIVE renovations completed in the last few years: A Complete overhaul of the kitchen, including moving a wall to widen the kitchen, all new solid wood, dovetail, soft close cabinetry, reconfiguration of soffits and electric to allow the cabinetry to carry to the ceiling - an abundance of storage, granite counter tops, new fixtures and subway tile backsplash. All flooring replaced: Wood-look tile throughout the home, and brand new carpet (2020) in the bedrooms. Popcorn ceilings removed. Custom glass mirrors installed to cover the block wall, giving the home a light and extended feel. New HVAC 2016 and interior paint throughout. Bathroom upgrades include new Kohler toilets & sinks, all new fixtures, lights and mirrors, granite counter tops, and a new whirlpool bath brand bathtub & surround in the guest bathroom. An En Suite Master with a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. No shortage of storage: both bedrooms have sizeable closets, a large coat closet at the entrance, a roomy linen closet in the hallway, and a storage closet on the patio too! This home comes with a prime parking spot - located just 3 spaces from the building’s south entrance. Monthly association fee includes a LOT! - INTERNET, CABLE, WATER, SEWER, TRASH, POOL, SECURE BUILDING (key or code required for entry), EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE & INSURANCE, ROOF, PEST CONTROL, and more. Zoned for some of THE most sought after schools in Tampa: Mabry, Coleman and Plant. Affordable, upgraded, and move-in ready in one of South Tampa’s most desired neighborhoods. Video tour available upon request!

MLS # T3267491

2302 S MANHATTAN AVE #204
TAMPA, FL 33629

09/21/2020

Just Listed - $299,700
Located in the beautiful Fawn Ridge community of Tampa. 100% move-in ready, and located just a few minutes from the Veterans, Howard Franklin and Citrus Park Mall ~

Updated, move-in ready home in desirable Fawn Ridge. Split floor plan, No carpet ANYWHERE - BEAUTIFUL Hardwood floors throughout the entire home (except bathrooms/laundry which are tiled) Vaulted Ceilings in every room, Skylights, stainless steel appliances, custom plantation shutters, private maste...

09/13/2020

Are you ready? A reminder of some great Hurricane season tips for protecting your home.

08/14/2020

Here’s a simplistic view of what I mean when I say rates are historically low, and how the interest rate affects your monthly mortgage payment. This example is on a $300,000 house.

08/01/2020

---- Just Listed - South Tampa - $335,000 ----
(Full listing, photos, & information link in the comments!)
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On nearly 1/4 acre, this lifestyle-property has features RARELY found in S. Tampa ranch homes: Dramatic ceilings, 3 large bedrooms + a den, a 700 sqft screened lanai, and a 1,224 sqft detached garage - Built on a 28x33' concrete slab, Pole Barn style construction, fun, retro features, and enough space on the W. side of the home to pull car(s), boat trailer(s), recreational vehicle(s) through to the garage -- The possibilities are endless! With just 1 owner for nearly 30 years, this home has not only been immaculately-maintained, but upgraded & transformed BEAUTIFULLY overtime. Outside is fantastic, but when you walk inside, you'll be just as pleased - Vaulted ceilings in the welcoming living/dining room entrance, a completely split-bedroom floor plan, tile and wood laminate floors throughout (no carpet), 2 year new HVAC, TruWood kitchen cabinetry, custom built from solid Birch, and designed to maximize both storage and function. All 3 bedrooms have custom California closets systems built-in, and all bedrooms are large enough to accommodate king or queen sized beds. Double-pane windows and great natural light. No shortage of storage either - A big laundry/utility room- fantastic for climate-controlled storage, plus 2 linen closets in the hall, and an 8x35' covered carport conversion, hidden-away on the E side of the home! Palma Ceia Lion’s Park just 2 blocks away w/ playground, baseball, basketball courts, and picnic gazebo, but really... with a home like this, you’ll have a hard time finding reasons to leave for your weekend-fun! All interior appliances included. The back lanai’s Commercial refrigerator and the freezer are negotiable.

04/22/2020

This applies to anyone quarantining with kids, while working from home right now 😄