17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE, LUTZ, FL, 33558
Active20 days on marketListed Jul 7, 2026MLS #TB8526873
About this home
17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE
Welcome to this beautiful townhome in a gated community of Lake Shore Preserve. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage, a spacious upstairs bonus room, and 2,307 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this townhome sits on a conservation lot. As you walk in you’ll immediately notice the upgrades from wood plank tile floors, high volume ceilings, 42” Cabinets, with Granite Countertops, subway tile back splash, extended kitchen island, newer good quality carpet (changed in 2020) and stainless steel appliances. The oversized living room and dining room with accent wall, follows seamlessly into the kitchen for entertaining and offers an abundance of natural light from the sliding doors that lead out to the private screen patio with custom shades, conservation lot and has no back yard neighbors. The second floor offers privacy and space for the entire family, with a split bedroom concept separated by a large loft and a oversized laundry room with a custom cabinets. The Master Bedroom and on suite offers a Frameless shower, double sink vanity and 2 Custom Designed Walk In Closets. The spare bedrooms are both oversized and can double as work from home offices, that share a beautiful bathroom with shower and tub. Lets not forget about the large 2 Car Garage with Custom Epoxy Floors, include Overhead Storage, and Custom Designed Wall Storage. The community includes a beautiful pool with outdoor grills, gated entry, and is centrally located close to the Tampa Airport, Hospitals, Shopping, Restaurants, Tampa, and Bay Area Beaches, and A rated schools from elementary to high school. Neighboring school of choice are Lutz Preparatory School, Sunlake Academy of Math and Science. You can also rent the property after two years of ownership. THIS PROPERTY WONT LAST, SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,307
Sqft
0.05 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2018
Year built
Two
Levels
$184
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.
$3,663 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,663/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
+0.9%
$/sqft vs Lutz actives
$184 vs $244
Days on market
20 vs 35 typical
Where $184/sqft sits among the 276 Lutz 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 Lutz
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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LUTZ 33558 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
30,912
Median age
40.4
Median income
$107,427
Median home value
$479,300
Avg household
2.76
Households w/ children
4,377
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lutz market
$580K → $487K
Lutz median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
153 of 276
Lutz actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lutz, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 10% above the LUTZ 33558 median. See the full Lutz market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE
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$650,000
8818 BISMARCK PALM DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,493 sqft · $261/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$490,000
17863 STELLA MOON PLACE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,618 sqft · $187/sqft · 56 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$417,000
17880 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,962 sqft · $213/sqft · 46 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 17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,663/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $397/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 17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE?+
The association fee works out to $397 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,998. 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 17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions, 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 Lutz?+
At $425,000, this home is listed about 13% below the Lutz median of $489,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 17852 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE?+
McKitrick Elementary School (elementary), Martinez Middle School (middle), Steinbrenner 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.
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Listing courtesy of REALTY ONE GROUP ADVANTAGE · Urvi Parmar. MLS #TB8526873.
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