18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE, LUTZ, FL, 33558
Active7 days on marketListed Oct 5, 2026MLS #TB8554894
About this home
18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE
Virtually Staged. LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Welcome to Birchwood Preserve, a highly desirable gated community ideally situated just off N. Dale Mabry and within the sought-after Steinbrenner High School district. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a thoughtfully designed floor plan with a first-floor owner’s suite, dedicated office, spacious upstairs loft/media room, and a chef-inspired kitchen perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Interior upgrades include ceramic tile and luxury vinyl flooring throughout, walk-in closets in every bedroom, a whole-home water softener, and a water filtration system. Upstairs, the oversized bonus room is pre-wired for theater-style entertainment and offers flexible space for a media room, game room, or additional living area. Outside, enjoy the partially enclosed backyard along with access to Birchwood Preserve’s community pool, clubhouse, park, and playground. With convenient access to the Veterans Expressway, shopping, dining, and some of the area’s top schools, this home delivers the location, space, and lifestyle buyers are looking for. Come see why Birchwood Preserve continues to be one of Lutz’s most sought-after communities. *Buyer to verify all room dimensions, leasing restrictions, and school zoning information*
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
3,186
Sqft
0.14 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2018
Year built
Two
Levels
$239
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$5,325 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$5,325/mo
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.
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
+14.4%
$/sqft vs Lutz actives
$239 vs $240
Days on market
7 vs 66 typical
Where $239/sqft sits among the 268 Lutz 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 Lutz
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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LUTZ 33558 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
30,912
Median age
40.4
Median income
$107,427
Median home value
$479,300
Avg household
2.76
Households w/ children
4,377
For the school run
Pasco County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lutz market
$541K → $512K
Lutz median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
166 of 268
Lutz actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lutz, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 90% above the LUTZ 33558 median. See the full Lutz market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$1,005,000
18783 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 4 ba · 4,267 sqft · $236/sqft · 13 DOM
Sold · May ’26$835,000
3532 WICKET FIELD ROAD
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,149 sqft · $265/sqft · 24 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$792,000
1503 SERENITY OUTLOOK COURT
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,231 sqft · $245/sqft · 0 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
Shawn Lewis
Realtor · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,325/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $200/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $200 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,950. 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 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 Lutz?+
At $759,900, this home is listed about 57% above the Lutz median of $484,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 18738 BIRCHWOOD GROVES DRIVE?+
Sunlake High School (high), Charles S. Rushe Middle School (middle), Oakstead Elementary School (elementary) — Pasco County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$759,900 runs 90% above the LUTZ 33558 median — but at 3,186 sqft it's also 52% larger than the typical Lutz listing.
02Fresh on the market
Only 7 days on market in a Lutz market that averages 66 — if it fits, move quickly.
03Strong assigned schools
Sunlake High School, Charles S. Rushe Middle School, Oakstead Elementary School — Sunlake High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of THE ELITE REALTY EXPERIENCE · Jen Snells. MLS #TB8554894.
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