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709 E Lotus Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612

$249,000

Home List Price

$2,957*

Closing Credit

4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,396 SqFt
$178/SqFt
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709 E Lotus Ave, Tampa$249,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,957*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1953
HeatingCentral, Electric
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #TB8331807
Lot Size0.24 Acres
StatusActive

About 709 E Lotus Ave

Attention Opportunity Seekers! Don’t miss this chance to restore and capitalize on a great property. This 4-bed, 2-bath home (1,396 sqft) with a DETACHED 1 bed, 1 bath IN LAW suite (400 sqft) offers a prime FIXER UPPER opportunity on an OVERSIZED lot, perfect for those ready to roll up their sleeves and unlock its full potential. The main house, renovated in 2022 with crawlspace repairs by LRE, plumbing updates, and new sub-flooring and laminate flooring, is in need of significant repairs due to tenant damage. The in-law suite was last leased in 2023 for $1,005/mo, and the main house was leased for $1,950/mo in 2024. Both units share one meter and a flat fee for utilities was baked into these rates. All offers must include attached disclosures and proof of funds. Schedule your showing today and don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring this property back to life! SOLD AS-IS, CASH ONLY, NO SIGHT UNSEEN offers will be considered.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1953
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,396 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: LPT REALTY
  • Office Phone: (877) 366-2213
  • Listing Agent: Carey Lewis

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile
  • Interior: Ceiling Fans(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Sidewalk

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Oversized Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.24 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From i275 N, take Bird St/Waters Ave exit, EXIT 49, slight right onto E Bird St, left onto N Nebraska Ave/US-41 N/FL-45, left onto E Lotus Ave, 709 E LOTUS AVE is on the left.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $249,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $178/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $2,276
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Tampa, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$424.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$275

Avg. Days On Market

51

# of Sold Homes

488

709 E Lotus Ave vs Tampa

2 DAYS ON ROCKET

-49 Days

$249,000

-$175.9K Less

$178/SqFt

-$97 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $175.9K less than the Median Sold Price and $97/SqFt less than other homes in Tampa, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • MLS Number: #TB8331807

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: LPT REALTY
  • Office Phone: (877) 366-2213
  • Listing Agent: Carey Lewis

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Aug 15, 2019Home Sold
$76,000
Jun 10, 2009Home Sold
$23,100
Nov 16, 2005Home Sold
$145,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$2,276$100,874
2018$559$40,857
2017$532$40,017

History based on county public records data.

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$1,310

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$813

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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3
/10

  • Forest Hills Elementary School

  • 10112 N Ola Ave

  • 0.69 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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2
/10

  • Shaw Elementary School

  • 11311 N 15th St

  • 1.21 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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3
/10

  • Belle Witter Elementary School

  • 10801 N 22nd St

  • 1.32 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,040. Residents of Tampa, FL typically earn less than $35k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 709 E Lotus Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 709 E Lotus Ave property is $249,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 709 E Lotus Ave is a house located in Tampa, Florida, 33612.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 709 E Lotus Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $2,276 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on August 15, 2019 for $76,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 709 E Lotus Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 709 E Lotus Ave is 1,396 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 709 E Lotus Ave is 1953.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Hillsborough County›Tampa›33612›709 E Lotus Ave

This home is located at 709 E Lotus Ave in Tampa, FL and zip code 33612 in the North Tampa Community neighborhood. This 1,396 square foot home, which was built in 1953, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $249,000.

In November 2024 more than 78 listings in Tampa, FL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 112 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 298 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Tampa, FL increased by 4.6% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 51 days, the median list price was $424,933.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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