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$575,000 Sale Pending

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  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,720 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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505 W Alva Street, Tampa, FLVideo Tour of 505 W Alva Street, Tampa, FL.
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Charming Tampa Bungalow in the Heart of Chelsea / Seminole Heights! Welcome to this beautifully maintained home nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Tampa's most sought-after historic districts. Located in the Chelsea area of Seminole Heights, this property offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern updates just minutes from Downtown Tampa, Armature Works, and the Riverwalk. Step inside to discover an inviting open floor plan filled with natural light, featuring spacious living and dining areas ideal for entertaining. The updated kitchen boasts stylish cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, creating a perfect space for everyday living. This home offers a desirable split-bedroom layout with generously sized bedrooms and updated bathrooms. Additional features may include original architectural details, terrazzo flooring, and a cozy front porch perfect for relaxing mornings or evening gatherings. Enjoy outdoor living with a private backyard-ideal for entertaining, gardening, or adding a future pool. With no HOA and a prime central location, you'll love the easy access to top-rated restaurants, breweries, parks, and major highways. Highlights: Prime Seminole Heights / Chelsea location, Close to Downtown Tampa & Riverwalk, Updated kitchen & baths, Open, light-filled floor plan, Spacious yard with room to entertain and No HOA

Full Property Details for 505 W Alva St

General

  • Price: $575,000
  • Taxes: $10,880 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: TB8491674
  • Updated: 3/30/2026
  • Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: No Minimum

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Terrazzo

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Laundry Room, Outside

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Private Yard
  • Deck/Patio: Front Porch
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Front Porch

Parking

  • Carports: Yes
  • Carport: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway

Location

  • Area: 33603 - Tampa / Seminole Heights
  • County: Hillsborough
  • Development Name: 33603 - Tampa / Seminole Heights
  • Subdivision: CHELSEA
  • Driving Directions: I-75 south to exit 46B west on Martin Luther King Blvd, right on Lynn Avenue to Alva Street.
  • Direction Faces: South

School Information

  • Elementary School: Bryant-HB
  • Middle School: Memorial-HB
  • High School: Hillsborough-HB

Community

  • Community Name: 33603 - Tampa / Seminole Heights
  • Number of Pets: 3
  • Pet Restrictions: per city/county restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Central, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Public

Structural Information

  • Exterior Const.: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Stories/Levels: One
  • Square Feet: 1,720
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1962

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,936
  • Lot Size: 9936
  • Lot Dimensions: 108 x 92
  • Frontage: Street Paved
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Vinyl

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $10,880.09
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: CHELSEA S 92 FT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 6
  • Flood Zone Info: X
  • APN: A0129184GN00000600004.1
  • Property ID: A0129184GN00000600004.1
  • Block/Lot/Section: 6

Listed by Advantage Realty Services, Inc

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Schools serving 505 W Alva St

School District:Hillsborough County School District
NameGradesDistance
Broward Elementary School
400 West Osborne Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
PK-50.3 mi
Memorial Middle School, Tampa, FL
4702 North Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
6-80.6 mi
Hillsborough High School
5000 North Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
9-120.7 mi
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Price & Sales History for 505 W Alva St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/28/2026
Listed
$575,000
51.72%
MLS
4/23/2019
Sold
$379,000
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Tax History for 505 W Alva St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,316
9%
$533,963
12%
2023
$9,428
59%
$476,282
45%
2021
$5,937
-42%
$329,324
-36%
2022
$10,198
72%
$513,296
58%
2021
$5,937
73%
$324,777
61%
2019
$3,439
1%
$201,365
2%
2018
$3,400
2%
$197,610
2%
2017
$3,339
3%
$193,546
2%
2016
$3,234
1%
$189,565
1%
2015
$3,192
42%
$188,247
80%
2014
$2,248
274%
$104,560
22%
2013
$601
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$85,905
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505 W Alva Street, Tampa, FL 33603 (MLS# TB8491674) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 505 W Alva Street is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on March 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 505 W Alva Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Old Seminole Heights? You can browse all Old Seminole Heights real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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