208 MATANZAS AVENUE
TAMPA, FL 33609
Location
About this home
A rare South Tampa gem! This beautifully maintained 1927 Traditional home seamlessly blends timeless historic charm with thoughtful modern updates and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. The 2,804-square-foot main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, along with a sparkling heated pool, beautifully landscaped and newly turfed backyard, and a detached 437-square-foot, 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house. This truly special property offers a unique combination of character, flexibility, and functionality. The main home showcases gorgeous original hardwood floors, high ceilings, beamed ceilings, detailed millwork, and an inviting open layout filled with natural light. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances and flows seamlessly into the spacious family room, where a wall of windows provides beautiful views of the backyard and pool. A first-floor bedroom and full bath offer excellent flexibility for guests, an office, or additional living space. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a beautifully appointed bath with dual sinks and a walk-in shower, while two additional bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bath. A large second-floor terrace overlooks the backyard and pool, creating a wonderful space to enjoy your morning coffee or relax and entertain. Recent improvements provide peace of mind and modern comfort, including new roofs installed in 2024, new water heaters installed in 2024 and 2025, and all-new ductwork. The backyard has been newly turfed, creating a fresh, low-maintenance outdoor setting, while the pool heater was replaced in 2024, allowing for year-round enjoyment of the sparkling heated pool. The detached guest house adds even more versatility and includes a living area, bedroom, full bath with an original claw-foot tub, and kitchenette—ideal for guests, extended family, a private office, studio, or additional living accommodations. Beneath the guest house, an additional workshop/storage area provides abundant storage and incredible potential for a pool room, office, hobby space, or future finished area. Situated in a desirable South Tampa neighborhood with A-rated schools and convenient access to shopping, dining, parks, and all that South Tampa has to offer, this exceptional property is a rare opportunity to own a home where history, character, thoughtful updates, and modern living come together beautifully.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 3,241 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat…
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 8,160 sqft (0.19 ac)
- Pool
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Frame
- Exterior
- Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage
Parking
- Carport
- 1 space
Financial
- Annual tax
- $14,668 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $478/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1927
- Subdivision
- SOUTHERN PINES
- County
- Hillsborough
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Mitchell-HB
- Middle
- Wilson-HB
- High
- Plant-HB
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2 days
- MLS #
- MFR802977569
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Abby Grimaldi · SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $7,838/mo
- Property tax
- $1,222/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Listed | $1,550,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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