809 Cardinal Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Local realty services provided by:ERA ONETEAM REALTY
809 Cardinal Avenue,Palm Harbor, FL 34683
$975,000
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Sold
Listed by: jodi avery
Office: keller williams south tampa
MLS#:TB8470211
Source:MFRMLS
Sorry, we are unable to map this address
Price summary
- Price:$975,000
About this home
WONDERLAND! - You need to see it to believe it!!! Set on a rare .87 double lot just minutes from downtown Palm Harbor, this secluded log cabin estate offers privacy, flexibility, and character. Enter through a stone-paved drive framed by a jasmine-covered pergola, custom stone pillars, and a handcrafted log-cabin mailbox, and the property immediately reveals itself as a private retreat wrapped in mature landscaping. The main residence features a 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and flexibility. The upper level includes two generously sized primary-style bedrooms, each with its own private ensuite bath, offering ideal separation for guests. The main level naturally flows the living, dining, and kitchen spaces, creating a comfortable, connected gathering hub.
Throughout the main home, natural pine floors, solid pine doors, and exposed wood-beam ceilings add warmth and architectural integrity, reinforcing the authenticity of the log construction. Wood plantation shutters and double-pane hurricane-rated windows enhance both character and efficiency. The main house is topped with a tin roof, a distinctive architectural element that adds durability and timeless appeal.
The fully updated kitchen blends rustic materials with modern functionality, featuring new appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a layout that remains connected to the home’s primary living spaces. A stone-faced island with a granite countertop anchors the room, complemented by a stone backsplash that adds texture and depth while reinforcing the home’s natural material palette.
The main residence is a detached 1-bedroom guest house, offering exceptional versatility for extended family, guests, rental income, or creative use. The property is zoned multifamily and not subject to HOA restrictions, providing rare flexibility of walking distance to grocery, restaurants, shopping, etc. Updates include new 2023 Bosch and 2025 Trane A/C systems and a whole-house water filtration system serving the property. Outdoor and landscape lighting enhances walkways, stone features, and gathering spaces after sunset. The grounds are a destination in themselves. A stone-paved driveway and expansive parking pads provide ample space for multiple vehicles and guests. A 2.5-car garage with an electric opener, an attached carport, and a built-in workbench provides storage, workspace, and space for hobbies and projects. Mature palms, plumeria, pine trees, and jasmine create a dense canopy that naturally keeps the property 8–10 degrees cooler in the summer, enhancing comfort year-round. Outdoor living is woven throughout the landscape with a fire pit, a horseshoe pit with a spotlight, a woodland swing, and multiple seating areas designed for both quiet enjoyment and entertaining. Additional features include a wood shed with a roof and floor, a generous side yard with room for a pool, and railroad-style fencing with custom stone pillars featuring original artwork.
All of this privacy and craftsmanship is paired with the rare convenience of being minutes to amenities creates a truly distinctive offering that blends nature, flexibility, and location.
This is more than a home - it is a private residential estate defined by craftsmanship, versatility, and a true sense of place....
Contact an agent
Home facts
- Year built:1984
- Listing ID #:TB8470211
- Added:54 day(s) ago
- Updated:March 31, 2026 at 06:45 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:4
- Flooring:Wood
- Dining Description:Eat In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Eat-in Kitchen, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters
- Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom Upstairs, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Metal
- Year built:1984
- Lot Features:Landscaped, Oversized, Private
- Architectural Style:Cabin
- Construction Materials:Frame, Log
- Exterior Features:Front Porch, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Rear Porch, Screened
- 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
- Sewer:Public, Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$975,000
- Tax amount:$12,384 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer
- Amenities:Cable Available, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Pool features:Public Pool
Parking
- Parking description:1 Car Carport, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Oversized, Parking Pad, Workshop in Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
- Carport spaces:1
New listings near 809 Cardinal Avenue
- New
$625,000Active3 beds 2 baths1,936 sq. ft.3109 Lake Valencia Ln E, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8491566Listed by: RE/MAX REALTEC GROUP INC - New
$450,000Active3 beds 2 baths1,652 sq. ft.956 Edgehill Drive, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8491743Listed by: MIHARA & ASSOCIATES INC. - New
$525,000Active3 beds 2 baths1,550 sq. ft.36 Citrus Drive, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8491961Listed by: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC - New
$447,500Active2 beds 2 baths1,660 sq. ft.36750 Us Highway 19 N #8-202, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8491561Listed by: GENSTONE REALTY - New
$698,000Active5 beds 3 baths1,890 sq. ft.815 Florida Avenue, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683
MLS# TB8491354Listed by: JASON MITCHELL REAL ESTATE FLO
$640,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,715 sq. ft.36750 N Us Highway 19 #26-204, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8487450Listed by: COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL- New
$499,000Active3 beds 2 baths1,944 sq. ft.2938 Macalpin Drive W, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8491531Listed by: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - New
$310,000Active2 beds 2 baths1,182 sq. ft.32 William Penn Way #1, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8488750Listed by: INVESTORS CHOICE REALTY - New
$749,000Active4 beds 3 baths2,913 sq. ft.14 Baywood Drive, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683
MLS# TB8489311Listed by: FUTURE HOME REALTY INC - New
$534,900Active2 beds 2 baths2,072 sq. ft.1207 Gillespie Drive N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684
MLS# TB8491462Listed by: A BETTER WAY REALTY INC