18562 Council Crest Dr,ODESSA, FL 33556
ODESSA, FL 33556
Description
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Classic, timeless, and effortlessly luxurious welcome to your dream lifestyle at 18562 Council Crest Drive, where refined lakefront living meets the perfect Tampa Bay location. Behind the gates of the exclusive Council Crest community, surrounded by 4.69 private acres with 329 feet of frontage on Lake Martha, this extraordinary estate blends elevated design/upgrades, resort-style outdoor living, and serene waterfront beauty. The atmosphere is immediate: quiet, private, and framed by mature live oaks and cypress worlds away from the city, yet minutes from Tampa's best dining, shopping, interstates, airports, and beaches, and zoned for top-rated Steinbrenner High School. Spanning over 7,260 SF across three levels with a private elevator, the home (built 2009) has been extensively upgraded by the sellers for elevated living and unforgettable entertaining. Beneath a newer metal roof (2022), new solid wood doors open to a foyer and a redesigned, open staircase. Rich wide-plank engineered hardwood floors flow under soaring coffered ceilings and crisp millwork. The layout offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a 4-car garage, dual primary suites, a theater room, formal living and dining spaces, and a stunning double-island kitchen two stone islands, custom cabinetry, brick backsplash, Wolf gas range, Wolf appliances, Sub- Zero fridge, built-in coffee maker, and a breakfast room wrapped in custom wallpaper. The living room anchors with a custom entertainment wall and brick fireplace. Every room has been enhanced with designer-level upgrades custom carpentry, statement lighting, designer wallpaper, renovated baths, and surround sound inside and out. The dual primary suites include a main-level suite with new brick flooring and a fully updated pool bath, plus a hotel-worthy upper suite with spa bath, freestanding tub, glass shower, dual vanities, and a massive walk-in closet with its own center island. Lifestyle spaces include a theater room, spacious guest suites, a bonus/gym room (currently the 5th bedroom), and an expansive third-floor loft that serves as an air-conditioned storage level and bonus space. Outside, the estate becomes a private resort. A spectacular 38-foot heated saltwater pool and spa with oversized sun shelf centers a travertine terrace built for entertaining. The upgraded cabana features a brick fireplace, mounted TV, speakers, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and a matching metal roof, all framed by lake views. A new private covered dock with electricity overlooks Lake Martha perfect for fishing, sunsets, and peaceful mornings on the water. Significant investment includes a 2022 metal roof, 2022 water treatment system, newer pool equipment, tankless gas water heater, 500-gallon propane, an expanded backyard (38 truckloads of fill and nearly $50,000 in sod), extended lanai decking, new front doors, and extensive interior and exterior renovations throughout. Wake to peaceful lake views, fish from your private dock, and entertain under the cabana at sunset all while enjoying complete privacy minutes from the energy of Tampa Bay. Set within a small community of just 10 homes, 18562 Council Crest Drive is more than a home; it is a fully curated luxury lifestyle of beauty, privacy, and timeless elegance in one extraordinary address.
Details
| MLS # | TB8512855 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| HOA Dues | $3,000 |
| Sub-Type | For-sale |
| Status | Active Under Contract |
| Year | 2009 |
| Days On Site | 113 |
| Listing Provided By | COMPASS FLORIDA LLC | Austin Marks |
Features
| Bed(s) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 5 Total |
| SQ Feet | 7,260 |
| Garage | 4 |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Zoning | AR |
| Acreage | 4.69 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Pool, Trees, Woods, Water |
Taxes
| Property | 36258 |
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Area Information
| State | FL |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | ODESSA |
| Zip Code | 33556 |
| Area | 33556 Odessa |
| Community Name | KEYSTONE PARK COLONY SUB |
| School District | Steinbrenner High School |
| Elementary School | Hammond Elementary School |
| High School | Steinbrenner High School |
| Listing VS Median (in KEYSTONE PARK COLONY SUB) | |
Price: $3,999,999 low | high Med: $599,000 sqft: 7,260 low | high Med: 1,578 $ / sqft: $551 low | high Med: $380 On site: 113 low | high Med: 52 | |
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| State | FL |
|---|---|
| County | Hillsborough |
| City | ODESSA |
| Zip Code | 33556 |
| Area | 33556 Odessa |
| Community Name | KEYSTONE PARK COLONY SUB |
| School District | Steinbrenner High School |
| Elementary School | Hammond Elementary School |
| High School | Steinbrenner High School |
| Listing VS Median (in KEYSTONE PARK COLONY SUB) | |
Price: $3,999,999 low | high Med: $599,000 sqft: 7,260 low | high Med: 1,578 $ / sqft: $551 low | high Med: $380 On site: 113 low | high Med: 52 | |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked. Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com. “The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information: (1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement; (2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content; (3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address; (4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law; (5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and (6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
