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Welcome home to Villa Condo 1 in the heart of Highland Lakes 55+ Golf & Lakefront community! This villa has a premium view overlooking the well maintained preserved greenbelt~ Plenty of space to pull in and out of your deeded garage and driveway~ Large Florida room is a bonus - not counted in the interior sq ft. A.C. may be added if desired~ Great floor plan with direct access to laundry & oversize garage~ Sunroom & living room view & additional privacy of the greenbelt~ Newer tile flooring and the windows with vertical blinds are easy to operate~ Step into comfortable home with updates you'll appreciate~ Gracious upgraded art glass door with sidelight~ Beautiful wood product flooring~ Newer ceiling fans & fixtures~ Light neutral paint~ Efficient use of open spaces~ Attractive furnishings are optionally included~ Living room leads into dining area & kitchen with door to garage~ Skylight adds even more natural light~ kitchen upgraded with raised tray ceiling with another new ceiling fan~ Professionally painted cabinets with granite counters & coordinating tile splash walls~ Whirlpool stainless steel appliances with even newer fridge with ice & water~ Efficient laundry station with utility sink & newer washer conveniently located~ Abundant natural light from entry door & sliding doors to Florida room~ Liv ing room opens to hall with both storage & linen closets~ Updated hall bathroom also has tray ceiling with new vanity & commode fixtures, glass doors on tub/shower~ Larger than usual secondary bedroom~ Built in double closet~ Upgraded wood panel interior doors~ Spacious master bedroom with custom draperies & blinds~ Concrete block construction & hurricane rated double pane windows for safe & quiet sleep~ Angle showing walk-in closet door & private bathroom~ Updated master bathroom with step in shower with double shower heads, sturdy glass doors, & safety bars~ Floor plan review~ Your own garage & front door entrances & block construction with insulations means you will never hear your neighbors~ One angle of the greenbelt view~ A community you'll love coming home to! There's something for everyone in Highland Lakes~ Beautiful facilities are well maintained~ The auditorium is one of the venues for a full calendar of entertainment, informative & social events~ Large clubhouse pool is both heated & cooled for year-round use~ Water aerobics offered, also Sunday afternoon DJ concerts and board games under the pavillion~ The Ahh Spa is big enough for a small party~ Arts & Crafts Annex building has studios, classes & a full woodwork shop~ The golf building is the starting point for free golf for Highland Lakes residents~ Three private executive courses make for pretty views throughout the entire entire community~ Courses are professionally maintained~ Golf cart paths also serve as walking/jogging paths early mornings and just before sunsets~ You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy these views~ Pickleball & tennis leagues with beginner clinics & free play on lighted courts~ There are shuffleboard, bocce & bowling leagues also~ Over 2,400 single family and villa homes make up Highland Lakes in the heart of Palm Harbor of Tampa Bay~ Lake Tarpon Lodge offers a second heated pool, private party & picnic facilities, fishing pier & outdoor games equipment~ Heated pool with restrooms in the adjacent lodge~ Fishing pier/open dock connects to the private boat ramp. Free RV or boat storage in a private secure lot for residents~ Community pontoon boats with trained volunteer captains offer tours of Lake Tarpon~ Enjoy Lake Tarpon in your own boat or kayak with private ramp & storage lot~ Located on magnificent Lake Tarpon and within minutes of Gulf Beaches, but Highland Lakes is safely high & dry above the flood plain~
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2281 SHELLY DR #D, PALM HARBOR, 34684



Property highlights

  • MLS#: TB8443851
  • Year built: 1978
  • Floor: 1
  • Parking spaces: 1
  • Pool: Community pool
  • Listed: 11/01/2025
  • Taxes: $3,198.98
  • HOA fees (monthly): $575.00
  • Average Monthly Fees (not including CDD, if any): $739.00
  • Maintenance fee includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Insurance, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash and Water
  • Building Name: 2281 SHELLY DR #D

Property Overview

Lucky you! The previous buyer's contingency contract fell through, and this price-reduced villa is available! Enjoy this beautifully updated villa with an exceptional view in the highly desirable 55+ community of Highland Lakes. This corner end home is on a premium lot backing up to protected & well maintained preserve land. You'll love your wide open view and the additional privacy this home affords. This villa with attached oversize garage has been upgraded and lovingly maintained. Recent updates include hurricane rated windows & garage door, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, almost new HVAC system, and beautiful easy care wood product flooring. Both bathrooms also have updates. The living/dining room combination make it a great space to relaxing or entertaining and a skylight brings in even more natural light. There are newer ceiling fans & fixtures throughout. All appliances, including the washer and dryer convey with purchase. This beautiful home is move-in ready and has lower maintenance fees. Feel secure with concrete block construction, hurricane-rated windows, your attached garage, and location above the flood zone in a non-evacuation zone - The safest place to be! Enjoy maintenance free living in desirable Palm Harbor's premier 55+ golf and lakefront community with it's friendly old fashioned country club atmosphere. Ownership includes your membership to the Highland Lakes HOA with endless resort style amenities including free golf, heated pools & spa, entertainment & social events, health & fitness classes, arts & crafts, and a club for every interest. This is definitely carefree living at its best!!! Highland Lakes is conveniently located near beaches, parks, restaurants, shopping, excellent medical resources. Your new home is just minutes from two international airports, a cruise port, rich cultural resources, & exciting pro sports. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel right at home!

Driving directions : U.S. 19 North to Highland Lakes main entrance (fountains) just past Nebraska. Follow Highland Blvd to left on East Dorchester Drive. Left on Highland Blvd North. Right on Cinnamon Hill to Villa Condo I entrance on left. Follow Shelly Drive to address on left. Unit D is on the left back side of the quad overlooking the preserved greenbelt. You may park in front of the garage in driveway, or guest parking spaces along the road. Please do not lock the door between the kitchen and garage.

Property Features

Rooms Dimension Description
Living Room 15.4x14 First level , Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room 8x9 First level
Kitchen 8x9 First level , Exhaust Fan , Granite Counters
Primary Bedroom 18x11 First level , Carpet , Built-In Shelving , Ceiling Fan(s) , En Suite Bathroom , Shower No Tub , Stone Counters
Bedroom 2 13x12 First level , Carpet , Ceiling Fan(s)
Florida Room 15x8 First level , Porcelain Tile

Interior Features

  • Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Living Room/Dining Room Combo
  • Open Floorplan
  • Primary Bedroom Main Floor
  • Solid Surface Counters
  • Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Treatments

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Water Softener

Heating

  • Central
  • Electric

Laundry features

  • Electric Dryer Hookup
  • In Garage
  • Same Floor As Condo Unit
  • Washer Hookup

Air Conditioning

  • Central Air

Floor Covering

  • Hardwood
  • Tile

Utilities

  • BB/HS Internet Available
  • Cable Connected
  • Electricity Connected
  • Public
  • Sewer Connected
  • Sprinkler Well
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Connected

Exterior features

  • Lighting
  • Private Entrance
  • Private Mailbox
  • Private Yard
  • Sliding Doors

Parking features

  • Driveway
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Golf Cart Parking
  • Guest
  • Oversized

View

  • Park/Greenbelt

Patio and porch features

  • Enclosed
  • Front Porch
  • Porch

Pets restrictions

  • No dogs unless trained service animal or emotional support animal. Bird or fish OK

Architectural Style

  • Ranch

Community Features

  • Association Recreation - Owned
  • Buyer Approval Required
  • Clubhouse
  • Deed Restrictions
  • Golf Carts OK
  • Golf
  • Pool
  • Special Community Restrictions
  • Tennis Court(s)
  • Street Lights

Association Amenities

  • Cable TV
  • Clubhouse
  • Fence Restrictions
  • Golf Course
  • Maintenance
  • Pickleball Court(s)
  • Pool
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Spa/Hot Tub
  • Storage
  • Tennis Court(s)

Construction Materials

  • Block
  • Stucco

Water access details

  • Lake
  • Boat Ramp - Private
  • Fishing Pier
  • Sailboat Water
  • Skiing Allowed

Road Surface Type

  • Paved

Property Condition

  • Completed

Roof

  • Shingle

Foundation

  • Slab

Vegetation

  • Mature Landscaping

Lot Features

  • Greenbelt
  • Level
  • Near Golf Course
  • Paved
  • Private

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