8505 SANDY BEACH STREET, TAMPA, FL, 33634
Active50 days on marketListed Jun 15, 2026MLS #TB8518117
About this home
8505 SANDY BEACH STREET
Welcome to this beautifully updated and move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome with a 1-car garage, located in the highly desirable gated community of Solana Bay. Offering tranquil pond views, abundant natural light, and extensive upgrades throughout, this home provides the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and Florida lifestyle living. Step inside to discover a bright, open floor plan featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, fresh interior finishes, updated fixtures, and a spacious great room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The renovated kitchen overlooks the main living area and boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and excellent workspace for the home chef. Sliding glass doors lead to a large screened lanai with ceramic tile flooring, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor retreat where you can relax and enjoy peaceful pond views. A convenient half bath is located on the first floor for guests. Upstairs, you'll find all three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and the laundry area. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet and an updated ensuite bath with dual sinks and granite countertops. The secondary bedrooms are generously sized and share a beautifully updated bathroom. Major improvements provide peace of mind, including a new roof (2021), AC system (2020), water heater (2023), updated kitchen and bathrooms, luxury laminate flooring (2020), stainless steel appliances, interior paint, ceiling fans, and modern fixtures throughout. Residents of Solana Bay enjoy resort-style amenities including a community pool, dog park, turf recreation field, pond access, and gated entry. The HOA provides exceptional value by covering water, sewer, trash, basic cable, lawn care, exterior maintenance, building insurance, roof maintenance and replacement, reserves, and community amenities. Ideally located just minutes from the Veterans Expressway, shopping, dining, entertainment, Tampa International Airport, and the Gulf Coast beaches, this turnkey townhome is perfect as a primary residence, seasonal retreat, or investment opportunity. Don't miss your chance to own and schedule your private showing today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,625
Sqft
0.03 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
2005
Year built
Two
Levels
$225
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.
$3,400 /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
$3,400/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
+26.9%
$/sqft vs Tampa actives
$225 vs $303
Days on market
50 vs 40 typical
Where $225/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.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside The Solana, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental · projected
$49,316/yr gross
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,295/mo median
Live Tampa rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
The Florida short-term market
▼ Softening46%
Occupancy
▼ 27% yr/yr
$227
Avg nightly rate
▲ 5% yr/yr
$25K/yr
Revenue per listing
$108
RevPAR
35 days
Booking lead time
4.7 nights
Avg stay
4
Typical min nights
4,292
Active rentals
▲ 2% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 58% in Mar · bottoms at 36% in Jun
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Florida — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Deerfield
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The Solana is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Deerfield — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,887
Median age
44
Median income
$57,321
Median home value
$252,500
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
215
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)
188 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 9% below the TAMPA 33634 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’26$315,000
8448 SANDY BEACH STREET · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,625 sqft · $194/sqft · 21 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$310,000
8560 SANDY BEACH STREET · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,625 sqft · $191/sqft · 36 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$280,000
8520 SANDY BEACH STREET · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,625 sqft · $172/sqft · 38 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 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8505 SANDY BEACH STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,400/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $495/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 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET?+
The association fee works out to $495 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,220. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside The Solana, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET?+
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 $364,900, this home is listed about 19% below the Tampa median of $450,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8505 SANDY BEACH STREET?+
Webb Middle School (middle), Crestwood Elementary School (elementary), Leto 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
Three things that matter here
01Under the TAMPA 33634 market on paper
$364,900 is 9% below the TAMPA 33634 median of $399,999, and at $225/sqft it sits under the Tampa average of $345.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
The Solana is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Water views
The water view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
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Listing courtesy of CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC · Bill Smith. MLS #TB8518117.
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