1221 N Riverhills Drive, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- $925,000
- 4
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 3,505
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $925,000
- List Price
- $949,900
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 47
- Closing Date
- Mar 06, 2026
- MLS#
- TB8449712
- Property Style
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1978
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Baths Half
- 1
- Living Area
- 3,505
- Lot Size
- 17,040
- Acres
- 0.39
- Total Acreage
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Legal Subdivision Name
- Temple Terrace Estates
- MLS Area Major
- Tampa / Temple Terrace
Property Description
Welcome to the riverfront retreat you’ve been dreaming of—serene waters, lush landscaping, and resort-style living await in the highly sought-after Temple Terrace Estates. From the moment you arrive, the peaceful setting, mature landscaping, and luxurious outdoor spaces make it clear that this is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary. Situated on an expansive .39-acre lot with a generous horseshoe driveway and side-entry garage, the home welcomes you with a charming elevated catwalk leading to the front entry. Step inside to a warm, inviting foyer highlighted by an elegant open wood banister staircase and dramatic vaulted ceilings that immediately elevate the space. The downstairs layout offers multiple inviting living areas designed to capture the beauty of the outdoors. A comfortable living room just off the kitchen features vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and plantation shutters overlooking the lush backyard and side patio. The kitchen opens to a second family room filled with windows framing stunning river and backyard views, with French doors leading directly to the pool deck. The kitchen itself showcases cream cabinetry, speckled granite countertops, high-end appliances including a desirable gas range, a center island, and a peninsula with bar seating—perfect for entertaining. A lovely formal dining room with soaring ceilings adds to the home’s charm. The first floor also includes a stylish powder bath, a spacious laundry room, and two guest bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. Upstairs, a large bonus room and secondary living area provide additional flexibility, along with an adjoining sunlit space wrapped in windows overlooking the peaceful landscape. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a beautifully updated primary bathroom with a large walnut vanity topped with granite counters and a stunning walk-in shower with a picture window that floods the space with natural light and brings nature into the room. The primary suite also offers a walk-in closet and a private balcony with serene river views. The fourth bedroom features its own balcony facing the front of the home and has access to a dedicated full bathroom just outside the room. The outdoor living space is undeniably the showstopper—your own private resort. Enjoy multiple patios, gazebos, and a beautiful pool deck surrounded by lush, tranquil landscaping, all set against the backdrop of the shimmering river. Other important features include a new roof installed in 2025, new fencing on the pool side, new wood decking on the master balcony, new wood decking on the riverfront gazebo, a transformer switch for generator hookup, and a pool resurfaced within the past few years. Whether you love fishing, boating, or simply relaxing by the water, this property offers endless possibilities for enjoying Florida living at its finest. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a true riverfront paradise—where luxury, tranquility, and natural beauty come together in perfect harmony. Welcome home.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $8204
- Minimum Lease
- No Minimum
- Location
- Near Public Transit, Paved
- Community Features
- Golf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, No Deed Restriction, Golf Community
- Property Description
- Two Story
- Zoning
- R-10
- Interior Layout
- PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
- Interior Features
- PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
- Floor
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Other, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
- Heating
- Central
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Fireplace Description
- Family Room
- Exterior Construction
- Stucco, Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Block
- Pool
- Private
- Pool Type
- Deck, In Ground
- Garage Carport
- 2 Car Garage
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Garage Features
- Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Elementary School
- Temple Terrace-Hb
- Middle School
- Greco-Hb
- High School
- King-HB
- Fences
- Wood
- Water Name
- Hillsborough River
- Water Extras
- Bridges - Fixed
- Water View
- River
- Water Access
- River
- Water Frontage
- River Front
- Pets
- Allowed
- Flood Zone Code
- X, AE
- Parcel ID
- T-14-28-19-54N-000A19-00032.0
- Legal Description
- TEMPLE TERRACE ESTATES LOTS 32 AND 33 BLOCK A-19
Listing courtesy of MCBRIDE KELLY & ASSOCIATES. 813-254-0900
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