3456 Forsythia Drive, Odessa, FL 33556

$986,500
3
BD
3
BA
3,054
SqFt

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List Price
$986,500
Status
Active
Days on Market
1
MLS#
TB8539702
Property Style
Single Family
Architectural Style
Courtyard, Florida
Year Built
2017
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,054
Lot Size
11,433
Acres
0.26
Total Acreage
1/4 to less than 1/2
Legal Subdivision Name
Esplanade/Starkey Ranch Ph 1
MLS Area Major
Odessa

Property Description

One of the top lots in all of Esplanade at Starkey Ranch with GORGEOUS WATERFRONT AND CONSERVATION VIEWS! Esplanade provides a private, gated community including an amenity center with a full-time lifestyle concierge, fitness room, heated resort pool, resistance pool, hot tub, pickle ball and tennis courts for an active lifestyle. HOA fees also include weekly lawn care and landscape maintenance for each home and common areas. Surrounding Starkey Ranch are 12 miles of paved trails & sidewalks connecting the community’s neighborhoods & parks. They are designed to eventually link up to the trails in the adjacent Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Preserve and the nearby Suncoast Trail. The Suncoast Trail spans over 54 miles and is a must for avid walkers, joggers, and cyclists! This stunning home built in 2017 features an open floor plan designed for entertaining. The home includes every structural upgrade offered by the builder: courtyard in the entrance, extended lanai with summer kitchen and fireplace, extended garage (20x27), bay windows in the master suite, high ceilings, 8-foot doors, and recessed lighting, and crown molding throughout! The chef's kitchen showcases premium cabinetry, granite countertops, a gas cooktop, a wine cooler, prep sink, and an oversized island overlooking the expanded dining area. The dishwasher and refrigerator were replaced in 2025 and come with extended transferrable warranties. The family room includes a Klipsch 7 speaker surround sound system with subwoofer along with two additional speakers on the lanai to enhance your enjoyment. The home is wired for security, internet, and cable. There is ceramic tile throughout the living space and carpeting in the bedrooms. The master suite is a true retreat! The large bay windows in the master bedroom overlook Huckleberry pond with conservation area in the background. It also has a large walk-in closet with an en-suite that has a double vanity, granite counters, upgraded tiled shower with rain shower head, and a separate toilet. The second bedroom also has its own en-suite bathroom with granite counter and tiled shower. The third bedroom is spacious and allows for a king-sized bed. Enter the expansive study through double French glass doors. The study is a flex space that can be converted into a fourth bedroom for a Jack and Jill setup, if needed. For additional privacy, a motorized shade has been installed over the sliding glass doors leading to the extended lanai. The extended lanai includes a gas grill, wet bar, and an outdoor fireplace for those chilly winter nights. It is enclosed with screens and pavers overlooking Huckleberry Pond. Total covered outside living space exceeds 678sqft, prime for outdoor entertainment. The entire exterior of the home, lanai, and garage were recently painted (June/July). The garage floor has a brand-new epoxy coating that includes a transferrable warranty. The driveway pavers were cleaned and resealed this August. The cooling coils on the 4-ton Lennox A/C unit were replaced this past July. Water treatment includes a Kinetico water softener system with chlorinator and a kitchen RO system. The home also comes with hurricane shutters. Starkey Ranch cultural center and the K-8 school located within is a highly desirable community for families and retirees desiring a piece of nature along with an active lifestyle. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of paradise in Odessa, FL! Schedule your showing today!

Additional Information

Taxes
$13562
Taxes
$3,338
HOA Fee
$423
HOA Payment Schedule
Quarterly
Maintenance Includes
Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Recreational Facilities
Location
Conservation Area, Landscaped, Level, Sidewalk
Community Features
Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated Community - No Guard, Golf Carts OK, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Park, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), No Deed Restriction
Property Description
One Story
Zoning
R1
Interior Layout
Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, In Wall Pest System, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, In Wall Pest System, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Floor
Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Filtration System, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Recycled, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Heating
Central, Electric
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Fireplace Description
Gas, Outside
Exterior Construction
Block, Stucco
Exterior Features
Courtyard, Outdoor Kitchen, Sidewalk
Roof
Tile
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Community
Garage Carport
2 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Garage Features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Garage Dimensions
20x27
Elementary School
Starkey Ranch K-8
Middle School
Starkey Ranch K-8
High School
River Ridge High-PO
Water View
Pond
Water Frontage
Pond
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
X
Parcel ID
17-26-20-002.0-000.00-030.0
Legal Description
ESPLANADE AT STARKEY RANCH PHASE 1 PB 72 PG 037 LOT 30 OR 9579 PG 558

Listing courtesy of ANGELA FOWLER REAL ESTATE, LLC. 423-320-4620

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