16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE, TAMPA, FL, 33618
Active19 days on marketListed Jul 16, 2026MLS #TB8530003
About this home
16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE
Peaceful waterfront views and beautiful backyard scenery can be enjoyed from nearly every room of this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Step through the front door into the large foyer, which leads to the living and dining rooms. Sliders open to the lanai and showcase the beauty of the backyard and water views. The living room features a beautiful stone fireplace with built-in bookcases, while the dining room opens to the kitchen with a lovely bay window—the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or breakfast with a view. Just off the kitchen is a fantastic flex space, ideal for a home office, complete with a built-in desk, large storage cabinets, the third full bathroom, an exterior door to the backyard, and access to the garage. A hallway off the living room leads to two large bedrooms with walk-in closets, the laundry room, and the owner's suite featuring a walk-in closet, en suite bathroom, and beautiful bay window. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the backyard oasis featuring a large screened lanai overlooking the lush, mature landscape, Brushy Creek, and views of Lake Heather. Whether you enjoy gardening, wildlife watching, or simply relaxing outdoors, this backyard offers it all. Add a little adventure and launch a kayak, canoe or boat with a trolling motor and enjoy Lake Heather. This home has been lovingly cared and maintained for by one owner for the past 25 years. Recent updates include: New roof (2025), All interior and partial exterior paint (2026), New flooring and baseboards (2026). Enjoy all the community has to offer, including sidewalks, multiple parks and playgrounds within walking distance, as well as the Northlakes Sports Complex featuring pickleball courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, restrooms, and walking and biking trails. Conveniently located off North Dale Mabry Highway and Lakeview Drive, this home is less than a mile from beautiful Lake Park and close to everyday amenities including grocery stores, the YMCA, many local dining favorites, and easy access to the Veterans Expressway. No HOA. No CDD.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,893
Sqft
0.21 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1984
Year built
One
Levels
$264
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,567 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,567/mo
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.
$/sqft vs Tampa actives
$264 vs $303
Days on market
19 vs 40 typical
Where $264/sqft sits among the 400 Tampa actives
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 Lake Magdalene
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Lake Magdalene — neighborhood snapshot
Population
31,512
Median age
43
Median income
$81,772
Median home value
$334,003
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
3,419
For the school run
Hillsborough County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Tampa market
$413K → $435K
Tampa median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
188 of 400
Tampa actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Tampa, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 81% above the TAMPA 33618 median. See the full Tampa market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$555,000
16605 ROUND OAK DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,969 sqft · $282/sqft · 226 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$560,000
3238 CULLENDALE DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,538 sqft · $158/sqft · 23 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$422,500
15143 SPRINGVIEW STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,875 sqft · $225/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.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,567/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,986. 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 16509 ROUND OAK 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 Tampa?+
At $499,000, this home is listed about 11% above the Tampa median of $450,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 16509 ROUND OAK DRIVE?+
Buchanan Middle School (middle), Lake Magdalene Elementary School (elementary), Gaither High School (high), Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School (elementary) — Hillsborough County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$499,000 runs 81% above the TAMPA 33618 median — but at 1,893 sqft it's also 20% larger than the typical Tampa listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Strong assigned schools
Buchanan Middle School, Lake Magdalene Elementary School, Gaither High School, Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School — Gaither High School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $525,000, now $499,000 — a $26K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PEOPLE'S CHOICE REALTY SVC LLC · Lauren Haseman. MLS #TB8530003.
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