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Property Description
Lost River Preserve is a community with 82 homesites showcasing luxurious executive style properties on oversized lots that are surrounded by 900 acres of nature preserve. This community was featured on HGTV's 100 Day Dream Home and has hiking trails, covered picnic areas, boat ramps and five private lakes where you will enjoy fishing, boating, waterskiing, kayaking and a variety of wildlife. You can add your own dock and lift if you desire! The community also allows for TWO-STORY detached structures to house all your recreational vehicles and has a lot where you can store your boat for no fee! Custom built by Chadwell Homes, this STUNNING home sits on a waterfront lot that is 1.75 acres and boasts impressive exterior features such as Hardie Board trim, wood gables, a covered entry and a spacious 3-car side-entry garage. The 3-way split floor plan provides privacy and includes 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. There are two primary bedrooms, each featuring en-suite baths, making this home perfect for multi-generational living. Elegance and comfort blend seamlessly as you enter through the double doors into the GREAT ROOM with 12' ceilings, LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring throughout and a fireplace that anchors the living room. The GOURMET kitchen is equipped with double wall ovens, a cooktop, pot filler, a backsplash with herringbone pattern and farmhouse sink with a window view. The white shaker style cabinets blend well with the natural wood cabinetry on the island and custom bar niche complete with open shelving and a wine refrigerator. Extend your living space into the covered rear porch that provides a relaxing area to enjoy gatherings with an expansive backyard which is easily cared for with the automated irrigation system. The yard is fully fenced, there are no backyard neighbors and the 220' of water frontage provides you with private lake access for many water activities or to simply enjoy the serenity. Back inside, the primary bedroom has a double door entry and windows with motorized blinds. The en-suite is spa-like with a soaker tub, dual split vanities with linen storage, a water closet and a super-sized walk-in shower with seamless glass and shampoo/soap niches. The walk-in closet is large enough to house furniture for if additional storage is needed and has dual shelves. The secondary bedrooms are generously sized and share a hall bath that has tile installed to the ceiling, dual sinks and natural wood cabinetry. The second primary bedroom features a wall niche for furniture and an en-suite bathroom that boasts the same natural wood cabinetry, complete with linen storage. It also includes a walk-in shower adorned with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a seamless glass door. The laundry room has a sink with a vanity, extra storage complemented by countertop folding space, and shelves for hanging your items effortlessly. Additionally, it is connected to the primary bedroom, making this chore a much more enjoyable! Additional features and upgrades include timeless finishes such as black matte hardware and Quartz countertops throughout, a walk-in pantry with an electric outlet, double pane windows, hurricane shutters, oversized garage for larger vehicles, pull down attic access, plumbed for outdoor kitchen and the remainder of the warranties. There is a low HOA, No CDD and this home is not located in a flood zone. In addition to the private lakes, Cockroach Bay State Preserve is 5 minutes away which provides access to Tampa Bay.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3070 Smilodon Trail
General
- Sold For: $770,000
- HOA FEE: $75/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $2,925 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8385371
- Added to Site: 246 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Irrigation System, Lighting
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Location
- Area: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- County: Hillsborough
- Development Name: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- Subdivision: LOST RIVER PRESERVE PH 2
- Driving Directions: From I75 South -> Take exit 240B -> Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto US-41 S/S Tamiami Trl/S U.S. Hwy 41 -> Turn right onto Gulf City Rd -> Turn left onto Smilodon Trail and the home will be on the left.
- Direction Faces: North
Community
- Community Name: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Wise Property Management/Chris Cain
- Assoc. Fees Include: Manager
- Pet Restrictions: Verify with association.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Builder: Chadwell Homes
- Exterior Const.: Block, HardiPlank Type, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 2,540
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,540 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2024
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.72
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 74,923
- Lot Size: 1.72
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Fencing (Description): Other
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $224
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $2,925.91
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOST RIVER PRESERVE PHASE 2 LOT 4 BLOCK 4
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: U14321890O00000400004.0
- Property ID: U14321890O00000400004.0
- Block/Lot/Section: 4
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Schools
Schools serving 3070 Smilodon Trail
School District:Hillsborough County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ruskin Elementary School 101 East College Avenue, Ruskin, FL 33570 | K-5 | 3.1 mi |
Shields Middle School 15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573 | 6-8 | 7.3 mi |
Lennard High School 2002 East Shell Point Road, Ruskin, FL 33570 | 9-12 | 4.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 3070 Smilodon Trail
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Sold
$770,000
-3.75%
MLS
9/03/2025
Price Reduced
$800,000
-3.03%
MLS
8/13/2025
Price Reduced
$825,000
-2.93%
MLS
6/14/2025
Price Reduced
$849,900
-2.87%
MLS
5/16/2025
Listed
$875,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
3070 Smilodon Trail, Ruskin, FL 33570 (MLS# TB8385371) is a Single Family property that was sold at $770,000 on October 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 3070 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.

