South Tampa › Bel Mar Shores

3609 S Gardenia Ave

Tampa, FL 33629
$2,625,000
5 bed4.5 bath5,158 sqftSingle-family home · built 2026

What stands out about this home

Compared with single-family homes like it, within product classi
Size
Larger than 89% of single-family homes sold in Bel Mar Shores
42 single-family home sales · Mar 2024 - Oct 2026
Price
The seller has not permitted automated price comparisons
Standout feature
A garage for 3 or more cars: 18% of single-family homes listed in South Tampa have one
875 single-family home listings · Mar 2008 - Oct 2026
Age
Newer than 86% of single-family homes in Bel Mar Shores
60 homes · Nov 2023 - Oct 2026
Compared against 40 similar homes sold within 0.76 mi.

About this property

Set in the highly sought-after Belmar Shores neighborhood of South Tampa, this newly constructed luxury residence offers 5,158 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Built with block-on-block construction on a 5-course stem wall and positioned approximately 11 feet above elevation, the home was designed with both longevity and peace of mind in mind, all within the coveted Plant High School district. From the moment you step inside, engineered hardwood flooring and flawless Level 5 drywall establish a clean aesthetic. Just off the foyer, a dedicated office and formal dining room offers a beautifully defined spaces for both work and entertaining. A mudroom with washer and dryer hookup provides convenient access to the split 3-car garage. At the heart of the home, the chef’s kitchen features premium Monogram appliances, abundant cabinetry, a hidden pantry, and a stylish dry bar. The open-concept layout flows effortlessly into the main living area, highlighted by a sleek electric fireplace and expansive hurricane-rated sliding doors that lead outdoors. Step into your private outdoor retreat featuring a covered lanai, full outdoor kitchen with wine cooler, and a stunning pool and spa designed for year-round Florida living. Hurricane-rated windows and sliders, dual HVAC systems, and a tankless hot water heater add efficiency, durability, and comfort. The first floor also offers a private guest bedroom with a full pool bathroom. Upstairs, a spacious media room, full laundry room, and generously sized bedrooms, including a Jack & Jill-style bath, provide ideal functionality. Custom closet build-outs are featured throughout the home. The primary wing serves as a true retreat, complete with expansive walk-in closets and a spa-inspired bath featuring dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, an oversized walk-in shower with dual shower heads, a dedicated linen closet, and a private water closet. Located in the heart of South Tampa’s desirable Belmar Shores, just minutes from Downtown Tampa, International Plaza, and Tampa International Airport, this exceptional residence brings together luxury finishes, thoughtful construction, and an unbeatable South Tampa location.

Property details

Year built2026
Lot size0.2 ac
HOANot stated
Parking3-car
Days on market48
MLS#TB8541821
LightingOutdoor kitchenPrivate mailboxRain guttersSidewalkBuilt-in features
All features →
  • Lighting
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Private mailbox
  • Rain gutters
  • Sidewalk
  • Built-in features
  • Ceiling fans
  • Dry bar
  • Open floorplan
  • Primary bedroom upstairs
  • Thermostat
  • Tray ceilings
  • Walk-in closets
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tankless water heater
  • Washer
  • Wine refrigerator
  • Ceramic tile flooring
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Central air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Metal roof
  • Slab foundation
  • Stem wall foundation
  • Block construction
  • Two stories
  • Laundry room
  • Broadband internet available
  • Cable available
  • Electricity connected
  • Sewer connected
  • Water connected
  • Private pool
  • Garage
  • Fireplace
  • New construction

The market for homes like this

Single-family homes with 5 or more bedrooms in South Tampa
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Median sold price$2,045,000219 sales · last 12 months
Median price per sq ft$496219 sales · last 12 months
Median rent$3,000/mo374 leases · last 12 months
Median days to lease38374 leases · last 12 months

South Tampa, as its listings describe it

What agents stated on listings, 2005 – 2026i
Community pool59%of 1,502 listings
HOA fee, median$563/moof 724 listings
Has an association40%of 2,906 listings
Pets allowed85%of 3,453 listings
Minimum lease, most commonNo Minimum52% of 1,909 listings · next: 1–2 Years
Lease restrictions41%of 1,908 listings
Association approval required50%of 1,175 listings
Private pool18%of 4,285 listings
Gated33%of 1,502 listings
Public water · sewer99% · 99%of 2,318 · 2,458 listings
Flood zone (A or V)49%of 2,375 listings
55+ communityNo99% of 2,921 listings · next: Yes
Homestead share Bel Mar Shores84%of 199 homes · county tax roll
Also stated: waterfront 6% of 2,948 listings; CDD 1% of 2,032.

Price and time on market

This listing against homes like iti
Price per sq ft
The seller has not permitted automated price comparisons
Time on market
The seller has not permitted automated comparisons
Price history
Listed at $2,699,999 originally; now $2,625,000, 2.8% lower after at least one price reduction. The most recent: down $74,999 on Oct. 8, 2026
at least one price reduction visible

Cost of ownership

What this home costs to hold, from public recordsi
Current owner's taxes
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$4,697 for 2025 on the listing; about $7,400 on the 2026 roll
The listing and the county roll disagree materially; both are shown
Estimated taxes at this price
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About $39,700/yr homesteaded, $40,500/yr as an investor
Estimated: the asking price through the county's price-to-value factor, at the parcel's published millage; assessments reset at sale
Typical electric bill
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$166/mo (2024)
Typical: the utility's average residential bill for 2024 (not this home's)
Typical water and sewer
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$79/mo at 5,000 gallons
Typical: the provider's published schedule at 5,000 gallons a month on a standard residential meter
THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Living in South Tampa

City of Tampa · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33629 · Flood zone AE
Explore South Tampa →
Homes28,583residential parcels
Median sold price$690,0001,627 sales · last 12 months
Vs. the prior year+7.8%1,627 sales this year · 1,423 sales the prior year
Median rent$2,650/mo910 leases · last 12 months
Homes that changed hands6%1,627 sales of 28,583 homes
Homestead share69%of 28,583 homes · county tax roll
Single-family homes in South Tampa, by bedroomsFigures appear once a group has 40 sales
GROUPSALESMEDIAN SOLDMEDIAN RENT
All single-family homes · 12 months1,052$800,000$3,000/mo374 leases
2 bed74$367,500$2,000/mo41 leases
3 bed428$530,000$2,900/mo227 leases
4 bed331$1,010,000$4,150/mo86 leases
5+ bed · this home219$2,045,000—
All single-family homes · 24 months2,075$740,000$3,000/mo684 leases
Median price

South Tampa homes sold for a median of $690,000 in the 12 months to Oct. 11, 2026.

1,627 sales
Price trend

That's 7.8% above the median for the 12 months before, $640,000.

1,627 sales this year · 1,423 sales the prior year
What's selling

Single-family detached homes made up 1,052 of the 1,627 sales in the same 12 months, at a median of $800,000.

1,052 of 1,627 sales
The South Tampa record: homes, prices, rents, communities and listings →

Location

3609 S GARDENIA AVE, TAMPA, FL 33629

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Based on information from Stellar MLS® for the period July 25, 2005 through October 11, 2026.

Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID

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