8709 El Portal Dr
What stands out about this home
About this property
Virtually Staged. Welcome to this charming Tampa home where classic character meets a convenient central location! Built in 1947, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,110 square feet of living space and features some of its beautiful original hardwood floors, adding warmth and character that is hard to replicate. A newer ROOF installed in 2021 and Brand NEW Front Door provides an important update, while the home retains the charm of its era. The covered front porch offers a welcoming place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, while the covered back porch provides additional outdoor living space overlooking the backyard—perfect for morning coffee, unwinding at the end of the day or entertaining. Situated on a 9,100-square-foot lot, there is plenty of opportunity to make the space your own.
Location is a standout feature! Enjoy being approximately 1.5 miles from Lowry Park Zoo, 4 miles from Busch Gardens, 7 miles from the University of South Florida, and approximately 7 miles from Downtown Tampa, with Tampa International Airport about 10 miles away. Shopping, dining, entertainment, major roadways and many of Tampa Bay's most popular destinations are all within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a place to call home or a Tampa property with plenty of potential, this charming home combines character, location and opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and see all this home has to offer!
Property details
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- Private yard
- Ceiling fans
- Eat-in kitchen
- Living/dining combo
- Split bedroom
- Cooktop
- Dryer
- Electric water heater
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Ceramic tile flooring
- Laminate flooring
- Wood flooring
- Central air conditioning
- Central heating
- Shingle roof
- Crawlspace foundation
- Slab foundation
- Block construction
- Single story
- Laundry closet
- Broadband internet available
- Cable available
- Cable connected
- Electricity connected
- Sewer connected
- Water connected
The market for homes like this
Single-family homes with up to 2 bedrooms in ZIP 33604Tampa, as its listings describe it
Price and time on market
Cost of ownership
Living in Tampa
Tampa homes sold for a median of $460,000 in the 12 months to Oct. 11, 2026.
5,038 salesThat's 1.1% above the median for the 12 months before, $455,000.
5,038 sales this year · 4,894 sales the prior yearSingle-family detached homes made up 3,639 of the 5,038 sales in the same 12 months, at a median of $465,800.
3,639 of 5,038 salesLocation
8709 EL PORTAL DR, TAMPA, FL 33604
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Based on information from Stellar MLS® for the period September 16, 2002 through October 11, 2026.
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
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