1351 Willow Brook Dr, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Local realty services provided by:Bingham Realty ERA Powered
Listed by: tara cook
Office: orange grove property solutions
MLS#:TB8482821
Source:MFRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,195,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$303.84
- Monthly HOA dues:$62.92
About this home
Discover a residence that feels worlds away—yet sits in the heart of Palm Harbor. Tucked within highly sought-after Autumn Woods, this extraordinary 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath custom pool home rests on nearly half an acre and offers something increasingly difficult to find: true privacy, architectural character, mature natural beauty, and a home that is truly one of a kind.
Originally custom architected and built as the personal residence of acclaimed Bay-area luxury builder Marc Rutenberg, the home was created with intention. Mature trees, lush tropical landscaping, privacy hedges and brick-paver walkways create an estate-like setting with remarkable seclusion. Even the landscape has a story—the magnificent oak anchoring the property was hand-selected after an extensive search throughout the Southeast, transported by flatbed and installed by crane approximately 30 years ago.
Inside, craftsmanship takes center stage with solid white oak hardwood flooring, cedar beams, solid-core wood doors, tongue-and-groove ceilings, skylights and Marvin double-insulated windows and patio doors. Expansive living spaces flow naturally together and open to the pool and gardens, creating an effortless connection between indoors and out.
The chef's kitchen is equally impressive, featuring Calacatta marble countertops, custom wood cabinetry, Miele built-in ovens, a Wolf cooktop and multiple integrated Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer units, including drawer refrigeration. A first-floor en-suite bedroom overlooking the pool offers flexibility for guests, multigenerational living or an office, while three additional bedrooms upstairs include the private primary suite.
Outside, the property transforms into a secluded garden retreat. The pool and expansive paver patio are surrounded by mature tropical landscaping, privacy hedges and a fully fenced yard, complemented by mango, lemon, fig and acerola cherry trees, an herb garden and premium landscape lighting.
Notable improvements include a 2021 roof, three newer high-efficiency HVAC systems, hardwood floors refinished in 2025, remodeled half bath and laundry room, siding upgrades, whole-home water filtration and softener with reverse osmosis.
Autumn Woods is known for its custom homes, mature tree canopy and peaceful streets, with four community ponds, tennis courts and a private park, all minutes from Gulf beaches, shopping, dining and major commuter routes.
1351 Willow Brook Drive is more than a luxury home—it is a private sanctuary with a history, a landscape decades in the making, and an individuality rarely found in Palm Harbor....
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Home facts
- Year built:1983
- Subdivision & Development:AUTUMN WOODS-UNIT III
- Listing ID #:TB8482821
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 25, 2026 at 03:58 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:3
- Half bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Eat In Kitchen
- Kitchen Description:Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Water Softener
- Bedroom Description:High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Upstairs, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Living area:3,091 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central, Electric
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1983
- Building area:3,091 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.44 Acres
- Lot Features:Near Golf Course, Oversized, Paved, Private, Sidewalk, Unincorporated
- Construction Materials:Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Front Porch, Garden, Lighting, Patio, Private Mailbox
- Foundation Description:Slab
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
- Middle school:Palm Harbor Middle-PN
- Elementary school:Sutherland Elementary-PN
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected, Well
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,195,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$303.84
- Tax amount:$7,705 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Built-in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Irrigation Equipment, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener
- Laundry features:Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Amenities:Cable Available, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Irrigation Equipment, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Pool features:Gunite, In Ground, Private Pool, Salt Water
Parking
- Parking description:Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Oversized, Tandem, Workshop in Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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