$2,886

closing credit¹

8501 Elgin Dr Port Richey, FL 34668

$243,000
2 beds
2 full
1,087 sqft
0.2 acres
$224 / sqft
House

Property details

About 8501 Elgin Dr

Ready to retire? If so, this is the perfect home for rest and relaxation! Located in the beautiful 55+ community of Timber Oaks. Lots of renovations and upkeep have been completed for you! You will not have a worry in the world when you make this 2-bedroom, 2- bathroom home your “home sweet home”! The A/C Unit was just replaced with a new vinyl fence enclosure along with all new stainless steel Whirlpool kitchen appliances and new hardware on all the kitchen cabinets (Jan. 2025), a new roof and insulation was installed in 2023 and a new water heater in 2021. With the major repairs done for you, you can focus on creative interior designing to let your personality shine throughout the home! The kitchen is light and bright with lots of natural lighting plus a tray ceiling with recessed lighting. You will find ceramic tile and room for a kitchen dinette table for your morning coffee by the front window. The formal dining room is an open floor plan that includes the living room area. In the dining room the gorgeous chandelier, crown molding and chair rail are perfect for entertaining your special guests. If more room is needed the triple sliding glass door with beautifully updated window treatments can open wide to the enclosed Florida room with aluminum windows, vertical blinds and a window A/C unit plus ceiling fan to keep friends and family cool while enjoying the serene open back yard with mature oak trees an no back neighbors! The primary bedroom with en-suite has a ceramic tiled step-down shower with safety grab bars, a new vanity faucet and plumbing, a medicine cabinet and pocket door to the bedroom. You will also find a walk-in closet for plenty of storage but let us not forget the hallway double built-in closet plus a linen closet! The second bathroom has been fully renovated with a tripled mirror medicine cabinet, new vanity with a granite countertop, and a shower/tub combination with ceramic tile and safety grab bars. The other bedroom looks over the back yard and has a double built-in closet with a ceiling fan. This home also has newer windows with mini blinds throughout, an extra-long driveway, a one and half space garage with a hurricane garage door, lots of cabinets plus washer & dryer area. The Timber Oaks Clubhouse is just around the corner where you can relax at the pool or play some tennis! Schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Size1,087 sqft
Lot size0.16 Acres
Year built1981
ParkingDriveway, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
MLS #W7871408
Attached garage1 space
ViewTrees/Woods

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Summary

  • MLS Number: W7871408
  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • Office Name: RE/MAX SUNSET REALTY
  • Office Phone: (727) 863-2402
  • Listing Agent: Jillian DeMarco, PA

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$243,000

8501 Elgin Dr

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 04, 2002
Home Sold
$79,800

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$62,260$786
2022$60,450$792
2021$58,690$792
2019$84,570$1,738
2018$76,886$1,552
2017$77,640$1,476

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Schrader Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

11041 Little Rd

1

Fox Hollow Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

8309 Fox Hollow Dr

1

Gulf Highlands Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

8019 Gulf Highlands Dr

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,495. Most Port Richey, FL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

56%
<35k
37%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
0%
Single, with Kids
46%
Married, No Kids
0%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

0%
<11 yrs old
0%
12-17 yrs old
1%
18-34 yrs old
17%
35-64 yrs old
82%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • PGA/LPGAPGA/LPGA
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • Bob EvansBob Evans

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • LincolnLincoln
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • ClassicalClassical
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 8501 Elgin Dr

This home is located at 8501 Elgin Dr in Port Richey, FL and zip code 34668 in the Bayonet Point neighborhood. This 1,087 square foot home, which was built in 1981, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $243,000.

While more than 14 listings in Port Richey, FL in December 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 22 listings sold at asking price, and more than 37 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Port Richey, FL decreased by 0.3% between November and December 2024. In December 2024 median list price was $246,281 and the average listing age was 64 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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