8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE, TAMPA, FL, 33615
Active440 days on marketListed Jul 29, 2025MLS #TB8412032
About this home
8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE
***RARE FOR THIS PRICE AND MOVE-IN READY*** Tampa waterfront house that leads to the GULF with no bridges!! New house on the same street is going for 2.7M!!!!! Boater's Paradise, go to Bahama Breeze, Whiskey Joes or a sandbar!!! Bring your boat to this beautifully remodeled and already furnished home. Waterfront living will never be more affordable than it is today! Take your boat to St. Pete and all the beaches. The house has been completely remodeled with luxury vinyl floors and updated bathrooms and kitchen. New AC and water heater in 2024, sewer replaced with PVC piping and roof replaced in 2019! No HOA so currently being used as a VRBO. Contact owner/listing agent directly via text for any questions or offers.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,139
Sqft
0.2 ac
Lot size
1960
Year built
One
Levels
$474
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$4,203 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$4,203/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+21%
$/sqft vs Tampa actives
$474 vs $284
Days on market
440 vs 64 typical
Where $474/sqft sits among the 400 Tampa actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Bay Crest Park
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bay Crest Park — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,383
Median age
42
Median income
$106,697
Median home value
$427,548
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
329
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Tampa market
$413K → $430K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
230 of 400
Tampa actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Tampa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 47% above the TAMPA 33615 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$369,000
5007 STOLLS AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,155 sqft · $319/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · May ’26$425,000
8705 TAHITI LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,162 sqft · $366/sqft · 83 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$265,000
5010 SHETLAND AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,022 sqft · $259/sqft · 3 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Nicholas Giaccone
Director of Agent Success · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,203/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $7,505. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Tampa?+
At $539,900, this home is listed about 24% above the Tampa median of $435,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8609 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE?+
Bay Crest Elementary School (elementary), Webb Middle School (middle), Alonso High School (high), Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School (elementary) — Hillsborough County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$539,900 runs 47% above the TAMPA 33615 median.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
440 days on market against a Tampa median of 64 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Bay Crest Elementary School, Webb Middle School, Alonso High School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Alonso High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC · Christina Sanchez Miller. MLS #TB8412032.
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