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$1,299,000$1,350,0005 bd3 ba3,020 sqft$430 /sqft≈$9,908 /mo all-in ↓

8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL, PLANT CITY, FL, 33565

Active79 days on marketListed Aug 20, 2026MLS #TB8540377

✦ Reduced $51KPrivate poolSingle Family ResidenceGALLAGHER PLACE

About this home

8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL

Newly positioned at $1,299,000, this exceptional custom-built 5-bedroom, 3-bath pool home offers 3.21 fully cleared and manicured acres in Flood Zone X with peaceful views of a picturesque organic strawberry farm. No CDD. No HOA. Completed in summer 2023 and surrounded by newer custom homes in North Plant City, this property combines privacy, acreage, and upscale living with convenient access to McIntosh Rd, I-4, downtown Plant City, Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, and the Orlando corridor. The owner was personally involved throughout construction, resulting in thoughtful attention to detail. Built on a stem-wall foundation, the home sits approximately three feet above the surrounding lot and features impressive ceiling heights, including approximately 13 feet in select areas and 10 feet throughout, along with tray ceilings in the great room, dining room, primary suite, and additional bedroom/office. Enter through double front doors to expansive sightlines and a direct view of the sparkling in-ground pool. The spacious great room features a dramatic tray ceiling with integrated LED lighting, while two separate living areas provide flexibility for entertaining and everyday living. Crown molding, 6-inch baseboards, recessed LED lighting, tile flooring, and carefully selected finishes continue throughout. The chef-inspired kitchen features double wall ovens, matching appliances, a 36-inch convection cooktop/range with coordinating hood, abundant cabinetry, and a massive one-piece high-end granite island designed for gathering and entertaining. The split-bedroom floor plan provides privacy for the primary suite, where the spacious bath offers an oversized walk-in shower, two separate vanities, generous storage, and a dedicated linen closet. Outside, an oversized covered lanai overlooks the pool, decorative water feature, expansive acreage, and neighboring strawberry fields, creating a beautiful backdrop for outdoor living. The completely cleared and highly usable acreage offers exceptional flexibility for future additions, workshops, garages, recreational structures, or detached living space, subject to applicable approvals. The property also offers abundant parking with an oversized side-by-side driveway, additional side parking, and an oversized 2-car garage. A dedicated RV connection and generator connection wired directly into the main electrical panel are already installed. Additional features include plantation shutters, a built-in alarm system, laundry room with cabinetry and utility sink, whole-home water softener, and an upgraded private well with a higher-powered pump drilled deeper during construction to access a cleaner water source. Few properties combine this combination of a nearly new custom home, pool, more than three acres of cleared and usable land, agricultural views, privacy, generous parking, and thoughtful upgrades while remaining so convenient to Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful country living without sacrificing proximity to shopping, dining, universities, entertainment, and major employment centers.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

5

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3,020

Sqft

3.21 ac

Lot size

2

Garage

2023

Year built

One

Levels

$430

Per sqft

Private pool

Inside

FlooringTile
AppliancesDishwasher · Range Hood
InteriorCeiling Fan(s) · Crown Molding · Open Floorplan · Tray Ceiling(s)
LaundryInside · Laundry Room
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral · Electric

Outside & construction

RoofShingle
ConstructionBlock · Stucco
FoundationBlock
FacesNorth
ExteriorLighting

Community & fees

Taxes (2025)$13,039/yr

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesElectricity Connected
WaterWell

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$9,908 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%

Principal & interest$8,175
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$487
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$1,087
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeConventionalDown payment10% · $129,900Loan30-yr fixed at 7.5%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.

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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Loan type

FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.

Down payment10% · $129,900
Interest rate7.50%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$9,908/mo

Principal & interest$8,175
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$487
Property taxes (actual bill)$1,087
Est. insurance$160

Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. 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.

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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.

List $1.3M
$791KedgeAI estimate $858,350 · range $824K–$908K$1.4M

vs edgeAI estimate

+51.3%

$/sqft vs Plant City actives

$430 vs $203

Days on market

79 vs 43 typical

Where $430/sqft sits among the 288 Plant City actives

104
105
41
18
8
12 · this home
$140–188$188–237$237–285$285–333$333–382$382+

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 Plant City

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa≈ 26 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)≈ 38 min
Walt Disney World≈ 62 min
Universal Orlando≈ 72 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Plant City. See the full Plant City guide →

PLANT CITY 33565 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

18,108

Median age

44.2

Median income

$73,414

Median home value

$273,200

Avg household

2.85

Households w/ children

1,718

For the school run

Hillsborough County School District

ElementaryKnights Elementary School★★★★★
MiddleMarshall Middle Magnet School★★★★★
HighStrawberry Crest High School★★★★★
ElementaryPatricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School★★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Plant City market

Seller’s marketLeans seller — 3.4 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$351K → $346K

Plant City median sold, yr/yr

98.2%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

165 of 288

Plant City actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Plant City, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 225% above the PLANT CITY 33565 median. See the full Plant City market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

CurrentPrice reduced to $1,299,000 ▼ $51K
Aug 20, 2026Listed at $1,350,000 · 79 days on market since
2023Built · GALLAGHER PLACE

Reality check

What actually sold near 8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

8518 W KNIGHTS GRIFFIN ROADSold · Apr ’26

$650,000

8518 W KNIGHTS GRIFFIN ROAD

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,910 sqft · $223/sqft · 178 DOM

4402 GALLAGHER ROADSold · Aug ’26

$455,000

4402 GALLAGHER ROAD

6 bd · 4 ba · 2,850 sqft · $160/sqft · 0 DOM

7410 PIERCE HARWELL ROADSold · Oct ’26

$624,900

7410 PIERCE HARWELL ROAD

5 bd · 3 ba · 3,202 sqft · $195/sqft · 18 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.

Arbel Joseph

Your agent

Arbel Joseph

REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL?+

With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $9,908/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 8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $13,039. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

How does the price compare to other homes in Plant City?+

At $1,299,000, this home is listed about 229% above the Plant City median of $395,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 8552 BRANDING IRON TRAIL?+

Knights Elementary School (elementary), Marshall Middle Magnet School (middle), Strawberry Crest 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

$1,299,000 runs 225% above the PLANT CITY 33565 median — but at 3,020 sqft it's also 49% larger than the typical Plant City listing.

02Your own pool

A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.

03Strong assigned schools

Knights Elementary School, Marshall Middle Magnet School, Strawberry Crest High School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Strawberry Crest High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.

04The price has already moved

Listed at $1,350,000, now $1,299,000 — a $51K cut. The full history is in the market section below.

Listing courtesy of REALNET FLORIDA REAL ESTATE · Mo Sidky. MLS #TB8540377.

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