17849 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE, LUTZ, FL, 33558
Active14 days on marketListed Jul 14, 2026MLS #W7887640
About this home
17849 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE
Don't miss your chance to live in the desirable Lakeshore Preserve community in Lutz! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome offers a spacious and inviting layout with tile flooring throughout the first floor, an updated kitchen, and renovated bathrooms. Relax on the screened in porch or enjoy the convenience of the attached one-car garage. The home also features a water softener and Culligan water filtration system for added comfort and quality. Residents enjoy access to the community pool and the security of a gated entrance. Water and sewer are included in the monthly rent. One small dog will be considered. Sorry, no cats. Schedule your showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,961
Sqft
0.06 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
2018
Year built
Two
Levels
$1
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$180 /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
$180/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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 Lutz actives
$1 vs $245
Days on market
14 vs 35 typical
Where $1/sqft sits among the 274 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 274
Lutz actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lutz, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the LUTZ 33558 median. See the full Lutz market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 17849 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 · Jan ’26$361,000
17841 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,961 sqft · $184/sqft · 244 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$340,000
5510 VIOLA LEE WAY · same community
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,961 sqft · $173/sqft · 101 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$365,000
5525 CUMBERLAND STAR COURT · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,961 sqft · $186/sqft · 95 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 17849 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 17849 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
17849 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 17849 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $180/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 17849 ALTHEA BLUE PLACE?+
The listing reports pets: Dogs OK, 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 Lutz?+
At $2,700, this home is listed about 99% below the Lutz median of $489,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 17849 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.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the LUTZ 33558 market on paper
$2,700 is 99% below the LUTZ 33558 median of $377,000, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Lutz average of $269.
02Strong assigned schools
McKitrick Elementary School, Martinez Middle School, Steinbrenner High School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — McKitrick Elementary School rates 5 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $2,800, now $2,700 — a $100 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP · Kirby Dulin. MLS #W7887640.
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