1708 POND LAKE DRIVE, TAMPA, FL, 33612
Active168 days on marketListed Feb 20, 2026MLS #TB8477089
About this home
1708 POND LAKE DRIVE
Welcome to your own private sanctuary! BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT HOME IN FOREST HILLS! This 3BR/2BTH isn't just a place to live...its a lifestyle! You will get a perfect blend of modern versitility and a rare opportunity to live in a quiet sought-after neighborhood. This ia a well known established community while being minutes away from the best shopping, dining. and golf courses the area has to offer! its located in a PRIMETIME area with quick access to Downtown Tampa and USF! The property also includes a detached shed that can easily be transformed into an ADU with potential for ADDITIONAL INCOME, AIRBNB, multifamily living,an office, art studio,cozy guest suite or a man/she cave! The backyard is the REAL TREASURE! with a beautiful garden! perfect for weekend BBQ's or just for your own enjoyment and relaxation! with an extended front porch overlooking a beautiful lake perferct for early morning coffee/tea time... This home is MOVE IN READY!! NO CDD! NO HOA! WELCOME HOME!! this is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY THAT YOU DONT WANT TO MISS!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,907
Sqft
0.36 ac
Lot size
1959
Year built
One
Levels
$241
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.
$3,509 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,509/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
+1.1%
$/sqft vs FOREST HILLS
$241 vs $233
Days on market
168 vs 40 typical
Where $241/sqft sits among the 21 homes for sale in FOREST HILLS
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 Lake Magdalene
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Lake Magdalene — neighborhood snapshot
Population
31,512
Median age
43
Median income
$81,772
Median home value
$334,003
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
3,419
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 → $435K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
6 of 21
FOREST HILLS have cut their price
Median sold price, Tampa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 45% above the TAMPA 33612 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1708 POND LAKE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$443,000
1053 GRAND BOULEVARD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,778 sqft · $249/sqft · 34 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$673,635
12910 FOREST HILLS DRIVE UNIT A · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,194 sqft · $307/sqft · 92 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$217,500
1153 TAMARAC DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,569 sqft · $139/sqft · 88 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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1708 POND LAKE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1708 POND LAKE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1708 POND LAKE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1708 POND LAKE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,509/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 1708 POND LAKE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $5,331. 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 Tampa?+
At $459,000, this home is listed about 2% above the Tampa median of $450,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1708 POND LAKE DRIVE?+
Buchanan Middle School (middle), Lake Magdalene Elementary School (elementary), Gaither 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
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$459,000 runs 45% above the TAMPA 33612 median — but at 1,907 sqft it's also 20% larger than the typical Tampa listing.
02Garden views
The garden view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
168 days on market against a Tampa median of 40 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Buchanan Middle School, Lake Magdalene Elementary School, Gaither High School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Gaither High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $469,000, now $459,000 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of REALTY ONE GROUP ADVANTAGE · Leslie Knox. MLS #TB8477089.
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