Eric Chery
$465,0002 bd2 ba1,642 sqft$283 /sqft$3,422 /mo all-in ↓

1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34684

Active23 days on marketListed Jul 1, 2026MLS #TB8524182

Single Family ResidenceHIGHLAND LAKES UNIT 14 PH 1

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About this home

1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE

Impeccably maintained and beautifully updated, this spacious home is sure to impress from the moment you walk through the door. With its fresh finishes and modern updates, it has the look and feel of a new construction home without the wait. The bright, open living area is surrounded by windows that fill the space with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Just off the primary bedroom is a versatile bonus room, perfect for a home office, sitting room or hobby area. The updated kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring newer appliance and a 2015 A/C system. Step outside to a welcoming patio that's ideal for relaxing or entertaining, Throughout the home, you'll find thoughtful upgrades, including beautiful bamboo flooring in the dining area, wood-look porcelain tile in the bedroom a new hot water heater and a 2015 A/C. Step outside to a welcoming patio that's ideal for relaxing or entertaining family and friends. Located in a highly desirable area, this move-in ready home offers the perfect combination of comfort, quality and convenience. All that's missing is the new owner. You can golf free and any of the three Golf courses or enjoy Pickleball or Tenns. Take a ride on one of the Pontoon boats that will take you to Tarpon Turtle and an enjoyable ride on the lake. Join the Bocce ball, shuffleboard or bowling groups or come dance at one of the Chef provided dinner dances. Take a dip ine one of the many pools or join one of the many clubs.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

1,642

Sqft

0.17 ac

Lot size

2

Garage

1980

Year built

One

Levels

$283

Per sqft

55+ communityPets allowed

Inside

FlooringBamboo · Ceramic Tile · Other · Porcelain Tile
AppliancesDishwasher · Disposal · Electric Water Heater · Microwave · Range · Refrigerator
InteriorOther
LaundryInside
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral · Electric

Outside & construction

RoofShingle
ConstructionBlock · Stucco
FoundationSlab
FacesWest
ExteriorOther

Community & fees

HOA fee$164/mo
Taxes (2025)$1,858/yr
PetsYes
CommunityCommunity Boat Ramp · Dock · Association Recreation - Owned · Clubhouse · Golf Carts OK · Golf · Pool · Sidewalks · Tennis Court(s)

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Sewer Connected · Water Connected
WaterPublic

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.

$3,422 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$2,737
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$206
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$155
HOA fee — from the listing$164
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $16,275Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.

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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $16,275
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$3,422/mo

Principal & interest$2,737
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$206
Property taxes (actual bill)$155
HOA / condo fee$164
Est. insurance$160

Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

List $465K
$396KedgeAI estimate $415,635 · range $413K$417K$484K

vs edgeAI estimate

+11.9%

$/sqft vs Palm Harbor actives

$283 vs $259

Days on market

23 vs 42 typical

Where $283/sqft sits among the 400 Palm Harbor actives

76
86
100 · this home
74
33
31
$150–196$196–242$242–288$288–334$334–380$380+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Highland Lakes

Map of 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE inside its neighborhood boundary

Drive times from this address

Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)35 min
Downtown Tampa39 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Palm Harbor. See the full Palm Harbor guide →

Highland Lakes — neighborhood snapshot

Population

5,270

Median age

69

Median income

$65,822

Median home value

$287,444

Avg household

2

Households w/ children

226

For the school run

Pinellas County School District

MiddleJoseph L. Carwise Middle School★★★★
ElementaryHighland Lakes Elementary School★★★★★
HighPalm Harbor University High★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Palm Harbor market

Seller’s marketLeans seller4.6 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$425K$450K

Palm Harbor median sold, yr/yr

96.3%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

208 of 400

Palm Harbor actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Palm Harbor, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 86% above the PALM HARBOR 34684 median. See the full Palm Harbor market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

Jul 1, 2026Listed at $465,000 · 23 days on market since
1980Built · HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT 14 PH 1

Reality check

What actually sold near 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

3013 GREGOR COURTSold · Mar ’26

$415,000

3013 GREGOR COURT · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,637 sqft · $254/sqft · 4 DOM

3146 E DORCHESTER DRIVESold · Nov ’25

$449,000

3146 E DORCHESTER DRIVE · same community

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft · $271/sqft · 4 DOM

3147 E DORCHESTER DRIVESold · Jun ’26

$335,000

3147 E DORCHESTER DRIVE · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,698 sqft · $197/sqft · 0 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Eric Chery

Your agent

Eric Chery

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,422/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $164/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

How much are the HOA fees at 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE?+

The association fee works out to $164 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.

What are the property taxes on 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,858. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

Are pets allowed at 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE?+

The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Palm Harbor?+

At $465,000, this home is listed about 24% above the Palm Harbor median of $375,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 1743 MACDONNELL DRIVE?+

Joseph L. Carwise Middle School (middle), Highland Lakes Elementary School (elementary), Palm Harbor University High (high) — Pinellas County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

Listing courtesy of CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC · Diane Thompson. MLS #TB8524182.

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