For sale · Active

5819 Imperial Key

Tampa, FL 33615 · Tampa Shores Unit 7

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3 beds2 baths2,574 sqftbuilt 1973

About this home

Palm trees, pool days, postcard canal views, and your own private dock with TWO covered boat lifts—this is Florida WATERFRONT living with direct saltwater access & the open bay just minutes away! This elevated 3-bedroom + Office (or 4th bedroom), 2-bath pool & spa home blends coastal lifestyle, boating convenience, and smart peace of mind. Thoughtfully reconstructed, remodeled, & elevated between 2010–2012, the living areas stayed high & dry through past storms while offering the comfort, flow, and modern features buyers love. Lush landscaping, swaying palms, and coastal character welcome you home. Inside, an impressive 14' ceiling foyer transitions to light-filled living spaces with 10' ceilings, architectural details, and sweeping canal views. The renovated kitchen is designed for real life and entertaining with premium solid wood soft-close cabinetry, pull-out storage, under-cabinet lighting, granite counters, stainless appliances, cooktop with vent hood, wall oven, microwave/convection oven, dual sink stations, walk-in pantry, and breakfast bar. Nearby breakfast nook and dining area offer flexible dining options. The Great Room brings the view front and center, with a wall of windows and sliders framing the pool, spa, and canal beyond. Out back, the Florida lifestyle takes center stage! The screened saltwater pool, spa, and expansive patio set the scene for sunny afternoons, easy entertaining, and peaceful canal views. Catch dolphins and manatees playfully passing by, then follow the flagstone path to your seawall and private dock with power, water, floating dock, and TWO covered boat lifts with wireless remotes. Bring the boats, kayaks, fishing gear, and water toys—direct & open Bay access just minutes away! Back inside, the Office, with greenery-view, flexes as a workspace, creative studio, playroom, or optional 4th bedroom with two adjacent closets. The spacious Primary Suite with proper entry offers privacy, pool access, water views, sitting area, organized walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with dual sinks, granite vanity, strategically placed in-cabinet appliance outlets, storage tower, water closet, jetted soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower with bench, and unique & custom balsa wood window insert with coastal bird detail. Two generous bedrooms, guest bath, & extra storage sit opposite in a split-plan layout for privacy. Practical perks include interior laundry with sink, cabinetry, & storage closet; oversized 2-car garage with cabinetry, racks, & utility sink; plus vinyl-fenced yard with gates, resin sheds, & irrigation system. Bonus features: New pool pump & Jacuzzi blower, interior paint, and garage door spring in 2026; pool vacuum 2025; roof 2024; pool rescreen 2023; A/C 2022; Pro Elite whole-house water treatment with new carbon filter; solar hot water with electric backup; decked attic for extra storage with two pull-down stair access points; wider halls & doors; high-capacity closets; windows impact-rated or hurricane shutters; security system; & professional landscaping with new edging & refreshed mulch. Located in Tampa Shores Imperial Key, a waterfront community offering a laid-back coastal lifestyle, social activities, resident boat ramp, & no HOA. Convenient to airport, Target, Publix, shopping, beaches, & dockside restaurants by boat. Short-term rentals allowed within county/state rules. Boating, poolside relaxing, entertaining, and everyday waterside living—it’s all waiting in your backyard. Paradise found!

The essentials

Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1973
Subdivision
Tampa Shores Unit 7
County
Hillsborough
MLS #
TB8545503

Interior

Living area
2,574 sqft
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Flooring
Tile
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Heat Pump

Exterior & lot

Lot size
8,470 Square Feet
Pool
Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Deck, Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Tile
Waterfront
CHANNEL A TO OLD TAMPA BAY
View
Water
Garage spaces
2
Construction
Block, Stucco
Roof
Shingle
Exterior features
Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Storage

Community & costs

Annual taxes
$6,221
Ownership
Fee Simple

Listing courtesy of CENTURY 21 INTEGRA · Stellar MLS. This information is believed to be accurate, but without warranty.