1502 ECKLES DRIVE, TAMPA, FL, 33612
Sold1008 days on marketListed Oct 18, 2023Sold Apr 12, 2024MLS #U8217536
About this home
1502 ECKLES DRIVE
Checkout this Incredible Lakefront Gem! SELLER IS OFFERING A BUYER INCENTIVE OF $10,000 TOWARD CLOSING COSTS/RATE BUYDOWN! ++PLUS++ ****Offering a 1% rate reduction for first 12 months at no cost when you use our approved lender.**** Amazing 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Lakefront home on a double lot in the Forest Hills area. Step into a world of charm and character with this remarkable 2,522 square feet of spacious living area. Lovingly built and maintained by two generations, this home is now ready for a new family to make it their own. This home has "great bones"! Recent updates include: Roof - 2019, Gutters - 2019, porcelain "wood look" plank flooring (all but 2 rooms)- 2019, New Windows - 2019 (entire house including sunroom), Repainted inside and out entire house - 2021, New Iron & Glass custom front entry doors - 2022, Water Heater - 2022. Flood insurance is not required, and there's no HOA to worry about. As you approach, a covered front porch welcomes you. Upon entering through the impressive custom front entry doors, the tranquil lake view immediately captivates. The layout is inviting, with a formal living room, dining room, and a spacious family room featuring a wood-burning fireplace. One bedroom and a full bathroom are conveniently located downstairs, adjacent to the family room. Also adjacent to the family room is the enclosed sunroom, light & bright with peaceful lake views. The expansive kitchen boasts solid wood cabinetry, a new cooktop & hood (2022), and at the kitchen sink is a large window overlooking the backyard and lake. Upstairs, discover the spacious master bedroom with a private balcony, perfect for unwinding while enjoying the lake view. An ensuite bath with a garden tub complements this retreat. Two additional bedrooms share a full bathroom with a tub/shower. The oversized 2-car garage offers ample storage and houses the full-size washer and dryer. Step out into the backyard on the large paver terrace overlooking a private oasis with 64' of lakefront and lush landscaping, making it an ideal place to relax and entertain. The home has an irrigation system with a well pump. Conveniently located minutes to the Carrollwood area and its amenities, including parks, golf courses, Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, Raymond James Stadium, and more.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,522
Sqft
0.26 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1972
Year built
Two
Levels
$238
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
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.
$/sqft vs TAMPAS NORTH SIDE CNTRY CL
$238 vs $262
Days on market
1008 vs 33 typical
Where $238/sqft sits among the 11 homes for sale in TAMPAS NORTH SIDE CNTRY CL
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 Tampa
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The numbers that matter
The Tampa market
$430K → $455K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
96.9%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
7 of 11
TAMPAS NORTH SIDE CNTRY CL have cut their price
Median sold price, Tampa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 29% above the Tampa median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1502 ECKLES DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$439,900
1357 ECKLES DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,135 sqft · $206/sqft · 33 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$495,000
1113 S PINE LAKE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · $236/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$545,000
2019 N VILLAGE AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,066 sqft · $264/sqft · 16 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
Chris Shouse
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
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Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$599,000 runs 29% above the Tampa median — but at 2,522 sqft it's also 57% larger than 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.
03Time on market is leverage
1008 days on market against a Tampa median of 33 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $790,000, now $599,000 — a $191K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 COASTAL ALLIANCE · Gail Urban. MLS #U8217536.
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