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Property Description
FIND YOUR FLORIDA TREASURE IN THE LOST RIVER PRESERVE! This uniquely designed, thoughtfully constructed estate delivers advanced amenities inside and out on 2.6 acres of natural, waterside privacy still convenient to all the highlights of life around Tampa Bay. Custom-built only 6 years ago, it's a truly rare blend of quiet retreat and vibrant progress -- tucked beside publicly protected lands and waters as well as exclusive community fishing and boating spots, yet packed with extras such as rooftop solar panels, 20kWh home battery, propane generator hookup, tankless water heater, EV charger, RV parking pad with electrical hookup, and a beautiful courtyard pool surrounded by a travertine deck. The main residence provides more than 3,170 SF of single-story living with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, but then there's another 700 SF or so in a climate-controlled fitness room (part of a flexible-use backyard building) and a front-entry studio apartment. This additional living space is a big benefit for extended family, long-term guests, a caregiver, or a home business office. It features a full bathroom, kitchenette, water heater, washer/dryer connections, pool access, and attached 1-car garage separate from the 3-car garage that shares the long driveway. Other highlights of this impressive property include no carpet, only wood-look tile and luxury vinyl plank floors; stone counters with undermount sinks; raised-panel wood cabinets; stainless-steel appliances including a gas range and double wall ovens; crown molding; tile listello and backsplashes; decorator fans and fixtures; and a customized fire pit lounge patio with brick wall seats for entertaining in the expansive yard. The property rests in FEMA Flood Zone X500, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, and is not subject to any CDD, simply a $225 HOA quarterly fee that includes community-gated water access, boat storage and recreation land. You need to visit to envision all the possibilities here. Arrange your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3016 Smilodon Trail
General
- Price: $1,700,000
- HOA FEE: $75/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $11,217 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8524137
- Updated: 6/30/2026
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Concrete, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground
- Security/Safety: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Courtyard, Fire Pit, French Doors, Storage
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Covered Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad, Split Garage
Location
- Area: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- County: Hillsborough
- Development Name: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- Subdivision: LOST RIVER PRESERVE
- Driving Directions: From I-75 Exit 240, west on State Road 674 (College Avenue) about 3 miles to U.S. Highway 41. South on 41 about 2 miles to stoplight at Gulf City Road. West on Gulf City nearly 2 miles to left on Smilodon Trail.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- Elementary School: Ruskin-HB
- Middle School: Shields-HB
- High School: Lennard-HB
Community
- Community Name: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- Community Features: Water Access, Park
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Wise Property Management / Chris Crain
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Private, Propane, Public, Solar
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Contemporary
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Exterior Const.: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 3,813
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 2020
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.61
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 113,836
- Lot Size: 2.6133
- Lot Dimensions: 179 x 378
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $225
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $11,217
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOST RIVER PRESERVE PHASE 2 LOT 2 BLOCK 4
- Flood Zone Info: X500
- APN: U14321890O00000400002.0
- Property ID: U14321890O00000400002.0
- Block/Lot/Section: 4
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Schools
Schools serving 3016 Smilodon Trail
School District:Hillsborough County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ruskin Elementary School 101 East College Avenue, Ruskin, FL 33570 | K-5 | 3 mi |
Shields Middle School 15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573 | 6-8 | 7.2 mi |
Lennard High School 2002 East Shell Point Road, Ruskin, FL 33570 | 9-12 | 4.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3016 Smilodon Trail
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/29/2026
Listed
$1,700,000
1583.17%
MLS
5/17/2006
Sold
$101,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 3016 Smilodon Trail
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$11,217
8%
$626,113
3%
2024
$10,340
8%
$608,467
8%
2023
$9,536
3%
$562,853
6%
2021
$9,220
—
$530,543
-3%
2022
$9,218
—
$546,459
707%
2021
$9,220
474%
$67,713
-23%
2019
$1,605
-2%
$88,079
—
2018
$1,632
109%
$88,079
112%
2017
$780
-2%
$41,602
—
2016
$794
-33%
$41,602
-31%
2015
$1,178
-1%
$60,515
—
2014
$1,186
-2%
$60,515
—
2013
$1,209
—
$60,515
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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3016 Smilodon Trail, Ruskin, FL 33570 (MLS# TB8524137) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 3016 Smilodon Trail is currently listed for $1,700,000 and was received on June 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 3016 Smilodon Trail? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ruskin? You can browse all Ruskin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

