809 Cardinal Ave, Palm Harbor, Florida 34683

  • $1,000,000

Description

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.

Details

  • Property ID TB8470211
  • Price $1,000,000
  • Property Size 4438 Sqft
  • Land Area 0.87 Acres
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 4
  • Garages 2
  • Year Built 1984
  • Property Type Single Family Residence, Residential
  • Property Status Closed

Additional details

  • Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
  • Roof Metal
  • Utilities Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Connected
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Central
  • Flooring Wood
  • County Pinellas
  • Property Type Residential
  • Parking Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Oversized, Parking Pad, Workshop in Garage
  • Elementary School Sutherland Elementary-PN
  • Middle School Palm Harbor Middle-PN
  • High School Palm Harbor Univ High-PN
  • Architectural Style Cabin
  • Address: 809 CARDINAL AVENUE
  • City: Palm Harbor
  • State/county: FL
  • Zip/Postal Code: 34683
  • Country: US

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