
18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE, ODESSA, FL, 33556
Active66 days on marketListed May 28, 2026MLS #TB8512855
About this home
18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE
Classic, timeless, and effortlessly luxurious — welcome to your dream lifestyle at 18562 Council Crest Drive, where refined lakefront living meets the perfect Tampa Bay location. Behind the gates of the exclusive Council Crest community, surrounded by 4.69 private acres with 329 feet of frontage on Lake Martha, this extraordinary estate blends elevated design/upgrades, resort-style outdoor living, and serene waterfront beauty. The atmosphere is immediate: quiet, private, and framed by mature live oaks and cypress — worlds away from the city, yet minutes from Tampa's best dining, shopping, interstates, airports, and beaches, and zoned for top-rated Steinbrenner High School. Spanning over 7,260 SF across three levels with a private elevator, the home (built 2009) has been extensively upgraded by the sellers for elevated living and unforgettable entertaining. Beneath a newer metal roof (2022), new solid wood doors open to a foyer and a redesigned, open staircase. Rich wide-plank engineered hardwood floors flow under soaring coffered ceilings and crisp millwork. The layout offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a 4-car garage, dual primary suites, a theater room, formal living and dining spaces, and a stunning double-island kitchen — two stone islands, custom cabinetry, brick backsplash, Wolf gas range, Wolf appliances, Sub- Zero fridge, built-in coffee maker, and a breakfast room wrapped in custom wallpaper. The living room anchors with a custom entertainment wall and brick fireplace. Every room has been enhanced with designer-level upgrades — custom carpentry, statement lighting, designer wallpaper, renovated baths, and surround sound inside and out. The dual primary suites include a main-level suite with new brick flooring and a fully updated pool bath, plus a hotel-worthy upper suite with spa bath, freestanding tub, glass shower, dual vanities, and a massive walk-in closet with its own center island. Lifestyle spaces include a theater room, spacious guest suites, a bonus/gym room (currently the 5th bedroom), and an expansive third-floor loft that serves as an air-conditioned storage level and bonus space. Outside, the estate becomes a private resort. A spectacular 38-foot heated saltwater pool and spa with oversized sun shelf centers a travertine terrace built for entertaining. The upgraded cabana features a brick fireplace, mounted TV, speakers, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and a matching metal roof, all framed by lake views. A new private covered dock with electricity overlooks Lake Martha — perfect for fishing, sunsets, and peaceful mornings on the water. Significant investment includes a 2022 metal roof, 2022 water treatment system, newer pool equipment, tankless gas water heater, 500-gallon propane, an expanded backyard (˜38 truckloads of fill and nearly $50,000 in sod), extended lanai decking, new front doors, and extensive interior and exterior renovations throughout. Wake to peaceful lake views, fish from your private dock, and entertain under the cabana at sunset — all while enjoying complete privacy minutes from the energy of Tampa Bay. Set within a small community of just 10 homes, 18562 Council Crest Drive is more than a home; it is a fully curated luxury lifestyle of beauty, privacy, and timeless elegance in one extraordinary address.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
7,260
Sqft
4.69 ac
Lot size
4
Garage
2009
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$551
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.
$26,515 /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
$26,515/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.
$/sqft vs Odessa actives
$551 vs $267
Days on market
66 vs 38 typical
Where $551/sqft sits among the 204 Odessa 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 Odessa
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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ODESSA 33556 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
34,045
Median age
40.9
Median income
$151,034
Median home value
$589,700
Avg household
2.93
Households w/ children
4,581
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Odessa market
$655K → $682K
Odessa median sold, yr/yr
97.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
115 of 204
Odessa actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Odessa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 506% above the ODESSA 33556 median. See the full Odessa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 18562 COUNCIL CREST 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$1,550,000
8510 LAYS COVE PLACE · same community
5 bd · 5 ba · 6,500 sqft · $238/sqft · 70 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$1,200,000
16502 OFFENHAUR ROAD · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,217 sqft · $230/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$1,650,000
16573 HUTCHISON ROAD · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,700 sqft · $351/sqft · 68 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 18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $26,515/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $250/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 18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $250 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $36,258. 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 18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. 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 Odessa?+
At $3,999,999, this home is listed about 433% above the Odessa median of $749,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 18562 COUNCIL CREST DRIVE?+
Steinbrenner High School (high), Martinez Middle School (middle), Hammond Elementary School (elementary), 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
$3,999,999 runs 506% above the ODESSA 33556 median — but at 7,260 sqft it's also nearly 3 times the size of the typical Odessa 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
Steinbrenner High School, Martinez Middle School, Hammond Elementary School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Steinbrenner High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $4,100,000, now $3,999,999 — a $100K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COMPASS FLORIDA LLC · Austin Marks. MLS #TB8512855.
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