#2251286, Listing Office: Homan Realty Group Inc
8401 Carolyn Dr Port Richey, FL 34668
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About 8401 Carolyn Dr
This private 4,461 sqft. tropical resort offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a spacious heated pool with a sun shelf. This luxurious home, includes a gourmet kitchen with a convection oven, microwave combo, gas cooktop, warming drawer, reverse osmosis water filtration system, and water softener. It’s equipped with a REME HALO® Whole Home In-Duct Air Purifier (which kills viruses), hurricane-impact windows, It also features an impressive game room with a ping pong table, a full-body multi-gym, and a kitchenette. For sports enthusiasts, there's a professional-sized half-court for basketball. The game room is beautifully decorated with tropical accents and includes an 8-panel sliding door that opens to the pool area, backyard, and dock. Composite decking on the dock which has a deco boat lift with a remote making access to and from the home on the boat much easier. In addition from the dock you can launch kayaks or head out on a boat, reaching the Gulf of Mexico and nearby islands in just 10-15 minutes. This home is very definition of boating convenience since there is also a free public boat ramp which is just minutes away in addition to your private dock. The home is well equipped a new roof, air conditioning, downstairs kitchenette, a workshop, rust resistant stainless steel cable fencing and railing, low maintenance artificial grass in the backyard and surrounding pool deck, tankless hot water heater, hurricane-impact windows, and an office space for the ability to work from home with Ethernet and high-speed WiFi. The primary suite is equipped with a bedroom, his and her closets, and a spacious bright bathroom fit for a king and queen. Just imagine starting your day with a cup of coffee while watching the stunning sunrise over Miller's Bayou, where you can spot dolphins right from the kitchen window. Across the bayou, you'll find a variety of waterfront restaurants with live music accessible by a quick golf cart ride away. The area is bustling with multiple things to do such as exploring local state parks full of wildlife, golf courses, downtown New Port Richey, shopping, and restaurants. The best part is the home is available to purchase with the furnishings as it is currently being utilized as a very popular AirBnb. He home was only minimally damaged during hurricane Helene since homes AC's and pool heater are elevated, with a separate breaker box for the upstairs and downstairs, tile floors, hardie backer board walls first 4 feet, outlets raised, and plastic baseboards.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, Golf Cart Parking
- Exterior: Awning(s), Balcony, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,260,000
- Price/SqFt: $285
- Annual Tax Amount: $14,554
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: US 19 North to West Bay Blvd to Bay Blvd to South on Carolyn Drive
- Year Built: 1998
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 4,416 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.24 Acres
- MLS Number: W7872989
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: SNAP REALTY LLC
- Office Phone: (727) 457-5453
- Listing Agent: Shawn Poole
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2005 | Home Sold | $345,600 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $773,931 | $14,554 |
2022 | $663,394 | $12,270 |
2021 | $526,141 | $12,270 |
2019 | $270,290 | $4,654 |
2018 | $265,257 | $4,573 |
2017 | $259,801 | $4,520 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Richey Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.7 mi
•6850 Adams St
2
Calusa Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.6 mi
•7520 Orchid Lake Rd
3
Chasco Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.9 mi
•7906 Ridge Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $48,669. Most Port Richey, FL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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About 8401 Carolyn Dr
The listing price of 8401 Carolyn Dr property is $1,260,000.
The property 8401 Carolyn Dr is a house located in Port Richey, Florida, 34668.
Active Listing: 8401 Carolyn Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 8401 Carolyn Dr are: Richey Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Calusa Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Chasco Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Chasco Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Gulf Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Learning Lodge Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wendell Krinn Technical High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Schwettman Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Gulf High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $14,554 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 29, 2005 for $345,600 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 8401 Carolyn Dr has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 8401 Carolyn Dr is 4,416 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 8401 Carolyn Dr is 1998.
This home is located at 8401 Carolyn Dr in Port Richey, FL and zip code 34668 in the Paradise Estates neighborhood. This 4,416 square foot home, which was built in 1998, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,260,000.
In April 2025 more than 23 listings in Port Richey, FL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 16 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 49 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Port Richey, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.5%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $244,740, while the average time on the real estate market was 49 days.