Lipply's Blog: Waterfront Property in Tampa Bay

Everyone around the East Lake area was talking about the East Lake Woodlands resident who found an alligator in her kitchen the other night.  It was on all the late news channels and I don't think anyone in the area missed it.

As it turns out the woman lived on the first floor and the alligator broke through the screened patio and came in an open door. The local Deputies believe he was after her cat.  Most people would have been quite frighened at the sight of an 8' hungry alligator in their kitchen, but Sandra Frosti kept her cool very well and quite calmly called 911.  In fact after the deputies arrived she was all smiles and even made a few jokes about the episode.

This time of year alligators get pretty hungry and leave nearby ponds in search of…

Fabulous Belleair! What can be more exciting than living on the water in Florida? Waterfront condos are the way to go if you want maintenance free living and more time to spend enjoying the white sandy beaches. Some of the best Belleair Real Estate buys this winter are:

Aldea Condo - providing direct Gulf of Mexico frontage in prestigious Belleair Beach. Many of the 2/2 condos have gorgeous views from multiple decks. Enjoy the master suite with its own balcony overlooking a wide beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Short term income rental potential. This location has easy access to Belleair Causeway, mainland shopping and restaurants.

Coquina Shores Condo - this is a small seven unit complex hidden in Belleair Beach and is a wonderful Old Florida Lifestyle…

As a Realtor, it's sometimes interesting to see what our website customers are looking at in homes or some of the great deals they find when we receive inquiries.  Also, just like the clerk in a dress shop during the clearance sales, it's tough to pass up some of the deals that I see come across my desk. Unless I have a reason to get into the MLS and search for a certain type of property, I probably won't because I am always quite busy.

Well today I received  a lead for this waterfront condo in Dunedin in Royal Stewart Arms.  Royal Stewart Arms is a very popular condominium in Dunedin and is in a sought after location - near to some of the most amazing beaches in the United Staes.  It used to be that all waterfront condos in this area were quite…

Every once in a while an opportunity presents itself to own not merely a piece of property, or even just a home, but a lifestyle.  A lifestyle that fulfills all our dreams, one that leaves no detail to chance.  This lifestyle exists in the quiet gated community of Chateaux des Lacs at the northern end of Lake Tarpon in Tarpon Springs, FL. 

There are three distinct attributes that make the homes in Chateaux des Lacs stand out.  The first one is that they are all custom designed and each one is different from the other.  Secondly, the topography of Chateaux des Lacs is quite different from other Tarpon Springs subdivisions.  And the last reason Chateaux des Lacs is considered exclusive is because the homes sit on 1 acre + homesites and have access to Lake…

Ozona, Florida is right on the Gulf side of central Florida, just west of Palm Harbor and not far from Clearwater in Pinellas County. With many surrounding communities, it has the privilege of being part of a growing larger community with many of the extra features nearby that make a community feel like a home.   Ozona, Florida remains a quiet and small town with an "Old Florida Feel" of about 1100 people, but enjoys the benefits of major highways and two international airports nearby - the Tampa International Airport and the St. Petersburg / Clearwater Airport. From Ozona, you could be in downtown Tampa within 35 minutes giving you access to all the shops, jobs, sightseeing, and other things that a larger city affords. There are plenty of schools to… Read Full Post

Pinellas County is home to some of the most gorgeous white sand beaches in the country.  Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, these stunning waterways are a destination paradise.  Each has ample condominium living, hotels and tropical setting restaurants.  You can listen to steel drum music, enjoy outdoor entertainment, or just relax by the crashing waves.  Many people enjoy charter fishing, renting watercraft or surfing on a windy day.

There are miles of gorgeous beaches and some are more popular than others.  For a more crowded, lively beach location, St. Pete Beach, Clearwater Beach and Treasure Island offer many activities and are generally filled with people playing paddle ball, strolling by the water or building sand castles.  At Clearwater Beach a…

Treasure Island, Florida is a unique destination whether you are looking for a nostalgic vacation or a permanent home. Treasure Island is, in fact, a small island located off the west coast of Florida proper in the Gulf of Mexico, in Pinellas County. The island was developed in the 1950s and still retains the charm and appeal of that particular era. Many of the original motels and diners are still in operation today looking much like they did when they first opened.   While primarily a tourist resort town, Treasure Island real estate is available and some eight thousand residents call the island home. Being so close to the larger cities of Saint Petersburg and Tampa, Treasure Island is the perfect place for those looking to relocate somewhere special and… Read Full Post

Grand Bay Heights in Palm Harbor is one of the fine waterfront subdivisions that everyone is always looking for.  There's quite a variety here too.  One, two, and three story homes, some newer, some older -- but most all have the gorgeous water view out their back balconies.

Located close to quaint Ozona, you can walk to the Pinellas Trail, shopping and restaurants. 

If you are looking for a great deal on a waterfront property in Palm Harbor, check out Grand Bay Heights for a remodel project.  You can pick up an older home and build up to take advantage of the views.

Looking for a waterfront condo in Palm Harbor instead?  Check out the Harbor Club, just minutes from Honeymoon Island. 1, 2, and 3, bedroom starting in the low $100,000's. … Read Full Post