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Property Description
Welcome to your private riverfront retreat on the Little Manatee River where 200 feet of water frontage and sweeping views set the stage for true Florida living. Perfectly positioned on 1.34 acres and perched 20 feet above the waterline, this home offers the rare combination of direct river access with no flood insurance required. Step inside to over 3,220 heated square feet of living space, with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a layout designed to showcase the outdoors. There are plenty of windows in the home with natural light highlighting serene river views. Durable tile and terrazzo floors run throughout, creating a timeless foundation for your vision. The oversized master suite feels like a private retreat with its own kitchen and expansive ensuite layout, ideal for multi-generational living or long-term guests. A/C replaced 2021 Outside, the Florida lifestyle unfolds with a private dock and boat lift, giving you immediate access to fishing, boating, kayaking, or cruising straight out to Tampa Bay. A massive three-car garage provides more than enough room for vehicles, storage, or a workshop. With no HOA restrictions, you have the freedom to truly make this property your own. Located in the charming town of Ruskin, this home places you minutes from waterfront dining, local markets, and the natural beauty of Little Manatee River State Park, all while being a short drive to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and some of Florida's best Gulf Coast beaches. Offering privacy, views, and endless possibilities, this property is more than a home-it's an invitation to live the Florida riverfront lifestyle every day.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 308 Manatee Dr
General
- Price: $1,275,000
- Taxes: $9,126 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: P4936244
- Updated: 9/12/2025
- Added to Site: 127 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Private Mailbox
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 3
- Carport Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Driveway, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- County: Hillsborough
- Development Name: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
- Subdivision: LITTLE MANATEE HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: From I-75, take Exit 240 (SR-674/College Ave) west toward Ruskin. Turn left onto U.S. Hwy 41 S. Turn right onto Shell Point Rd. Continue west, then turn right onto 6th St NW. Turn left onto Manatee Dr. Home will be on the right.
- Direction Faces: Northeast
School Information
- Elementary School: Ruskin-HB
- Middle School: Shields-HB
- High School: Lennard-HB
Community
- Community Name: 33570 - Ruskin/Apollo Beach
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water District: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds, Shades
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 3,220
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1957
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.34
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 58,370
- Lot Size: 1.34
- Lot Dimensions: 200 x 245
- Frontage: Street Dead-End
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: River
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
- Water Front Desc.: River Front
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,126
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LITTLE MANATEE HEIGHTS LOT 9 AND 10
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 579120000
- Property ID: 579120000
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Schools
Schools serving 308 Manatee Dr
School District:Hillsborough County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ruskin Elementary School 101 East College Avenue, Ruskin, FL 33570 | K-5 | 1.6 mi |
Shields Middle School 15732 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573 | 6-8 | 5.5 mi |
Lennard High School 2002 East Shell Point Road, Ruskin, FL 33570 | 9-12 | 2.9 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 308 Manatee Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2025
Listed
$1,275,000
466.67%
MLS
8/15/2012
Sold
$225,000
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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 308 Manatee Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,001
5%
$516,517
—
2024
$9,506
4%
$516,552
1%
2023
$9,180
17%
$513,968
18%
2021
$7,862
-12%
$434,507
-23%
2022
$8,910
13%
$566,753
54%
2021
$7,862
17%
$368,330
6%
2019
$6,705
10%
$347,365
10%
2018
$6,096
52%
$315,786
30%
2017
$4,014
1%
$242,669
2%
2016
$3,982
-1%
$237,678
1%
2015
$4,028
-16%
$236,026
1%
2014
$4,774
4%
$233,015
6%
2013
$4,593
—
$219,397
—
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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308 Manatee Drive, Ruskin, FL 33570 (MLS# P4936244) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 308 Manatee Drive is currently listed for $1,275,000 and was received on September 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 308 Manatee Drive? 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.

