18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE, TAMPA, FL, 33647
Active22 days on marketListed Oct 16, 2026MLS #TB8558365
About this home
18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE
Welcome to your own private Florida retreat in the highly desirable gated community of Kingshyre at Cross Creek! This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom pool home with a spacious 2-car garage offers the perfect combination of comfort, privacy, and outdoor living. Situated on a picturesque pond with no rear neighbors, this home provides peaceful water views and a serene backyard setting. Step outside to your private screened-in pool, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying Florida's beautiful weather year-round. The pool features numerous recent upgrades, including a new saltwater system (2023), solar pool heating (2023), updated pool lighting (2023), and a new pool screen (2022). Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan offering flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The fourth bedroom serves as an ideal second primary suite or private guest retreat, featuring an accessible bathroom and convenient direct access to the pool area. This versatile space is perfect for multigenerational living, extended guests, or anyone seeking additional privacy and accessibility. The home also features updated appliances (2022), a whole-house Culligan water softener, and a convenient laundry room complete with added cabinetry, utility sink, and washer and dryer. Additional improvements include a beautifully updated guest bathroom (2023) and sealed pool deck pavers (2025). The oversized, deep 2-car garage provides additional storage space. Enjoy the privacy of gated community living while being conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways. With its stunning pond views, private pool, flexible floor plan, and impressive list of upgrades, this home offers the Florida lifestyle you've been looking for. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,898
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
1999
Year built
One
Levels
$233
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.
$5,322 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
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
$5,322/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.
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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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+12.4%
$/sqft vs Tampa actives
$233 vs $277
Days on market
22 vs 55 typical
Where $233/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 Cross Creek
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Cross Creek — neighborhood snapshot
Population
7,428
Median age
39
Median income
$113,694
Median home value
$291,192
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
1,096
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
$410K → $425K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
191 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 93% above the TAMPA 33647 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$705,000
9909 KINGSHYRE WAY · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,324 sqft · $212/sqft · 50 DOM
Sold · May ’26$645,000
10209 WATERSIDE OAKS DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,891 sqft · $223/sqft · 190 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$948,000
9109 WOODRIDGE RUN DRIVE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,912 sqft · $326/sqft · 26 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
Pedro Ribeiro Gloria
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $5,322/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $22/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 18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $22 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $7,679. 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 18016 ROYAL FOREST 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 Tampa?+
At $674,900, this home is listed about 57% above the Tampa median of $429,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 18016 ROYAL FOREST DRIVE?+
Wharton High School (high), Hunter's Green Elementary School (elementary), Benito Middle School (middle), Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School (elementary) — Hillsborough 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
$674,900 runs 93% above the TAMPA 33647 median — but at 2,898 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Tampa listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Wharton High School, Hunter's Green Elementary School, Benito Middle School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Hunter's Green Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of OCEAN BLUE REALTY,INC. · Arielle Corinti. MLS #TB8558365.
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