218 S MATANZAS AVENUE, TAMPA, FL, 33609
Active88 days on marketListed May 12, 2026MLS #TB8508016
About this home
218 S MATANZAS AVENUE
Absolutely stunning mid-century home on a huge nearly 1/3 acre lot. The 98x136ft lot is surrounded by a 10-12 foot podocarpus hedge for the ultimate privacy. This home was designed by famed local designer Thomas Everett Lamb and has stunning high-end finishes. Beautiful gleaming hardwood flooring, crown molding, stacked stone walls, and pecky cypress trayed ceilings. The eat-in kitchen features a subzero refrigerator, Gaggenau oven and microwave, wine fridge, ice maker and stunning mother of pearl wall covering. Step into the enormous backyard and view the most beautiful pool you have ever seen! The heated pool is finished with glass tile and pebble tiles, a gorgeous circular hot tub with a spill over, built-in planters, and multiple bubblers. A truly fabulous home with endless possibilities for living and working from home.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,081
Sqft
0.3 ac
Lot size
1961
Year built
One
Levels
$576
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.
$8,346 /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
$8,346/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
+4.5%
$/sqft vs SOUTHERN PINES
$576 vs $220
Days on market
88 vs 42 typical
Where $576/sqft sits among the 9 homes for sale in SOUTHERN PINES
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 Palma Ceia Pines
Drive times from this address
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Palma Ceia Pines — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,655
Median age
39
Median income
$86,315
Median home value
$538,184
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
519
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 → $439K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
2 of 9
SOUTHERN PINES have cut their price
Median sold price, Tampa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 178% above the TAMPA 33609 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 218 S MATANZAS AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$500,000
212 S BRADFORD AVENUE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,078 sqft · $241/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$510,000
2942 SOUTHERN PINES LOOP · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,169 sqft · $235/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$450,000
2902 SOUTHERN PINES LOOP · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · $205/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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 218 S MATANZAS AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 218 S MATANZAS AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
218 S MATANZAS AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 218 S MATANZAS AVENUE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $8,346/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 218 S MATANZAS AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $15,200. 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 $1,199,000, this home is listed about 166% above the Tampa median of $450,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 218 S MATANZAS AVENUE?+
Grady Elementary School (elementary), Plant High School (high), Coleman 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
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,199,000 runs 178% above the TAMPA 33609 median — but at 2,081 sqft it's also 31% larger than the typical Tampa listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
88 days on market against a Tampa median of 42 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Grady Elementary School, Plant High School, Coleman Middle School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Grady Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC · Gregory Margliano. MLS #TB8508016.
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