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Property Description
This spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom split-level ranch home is ideally situated on a peaceful street in the leafy, well-established neighborhood of Temple Terrace, just around the corner from the Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex. Nestled on a generously sized lot, the property has a backyard complete with a deck, inground pool, and a large, screened lanai, perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. Recent updates include a new roof (2023), a new A/C unit (December 2024), a fully renovated kitchen (2024), updated bathrooms, and a new water heater (2023). The expansive great room features soaring cathedral ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and French doors that open to an enclosed, air-conditioned Florida room, providing fantastic additional space for family and friends to gather. The brand-new kitchen offers granite countertops, an eat-in breakfast area, and plenty of storage, making it a dream for any home cook. The large master suite includes an ensuite bathroom with a jet tub, its own water heater and a separate walk-in closet, offering a private retreat. On the opposite side of the house are 3 guestrooms and 2 full bathrooms. The versatile 5th bedroom is currently being used as an office. A floor plan is included with the photos of the property. This home is located in a non-flood zone, so no flood insurance is required, and there are no HOA or CDD fees. The neighborhood is known for its excellent Charter Schools, and nearby International Baccalaureate programs. Conveniently located near I-75, the University of South Florida, the 14th hole of the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, Busch Gardens, the VA and Moffitt Hospitals, and just a short drive to beautiful beaches, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and accessibility.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 531 Garrard Dr
General
- Price: $550,000
- Taxes: $5,273 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8338282
- Updated: 1/5/2026
- Added to Site: 366 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 7 Months
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Bamboo, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden, Irrigation System, Rain Gutters
- Deck/Patio: Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Street
Location
- Area: 33617 - Tampa / Temple Terrace
- County: Hillsborough
- Development Name: 33617 - Tampa / Temple Terrace
- Subdivision: FRANCES ARBOR SOUTH
- Driving Directions: Take Fowler; then go south on Riverhills Drive; then right on Whiteway; then left on Bua; immediately turn left on Garrard Drive. Home is on the left.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elementary School: Lewis-HB
- Middle School: Greco-HB
- High School: King-HB
Community
- Community Name: 33617 - Tampa / Temple Terrace
- Pet Restrictions: Buyer or Buyers agent to check with the City of Temple Terrace for any pet restrictions.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Contemporary, Ranch
- Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds, Drapes
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 2,949
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1979
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,200
- Lot Size: 13200
- Lot Dimensions: 110 x 120
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,273
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: FRANCES ARBOR SOUTH LOT 6 BLOCK 2
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: T14281954200000200006.0
- Property ID: T14281954200000200006.0
- Block/Lot/Section: 2
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Schools
Schools serving 531 Garrard Dr
School District:Hillsborough County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lewis Elementary School 6700 Whiteway Dr, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Greco Middle School 6925 East Fowler Avenue, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
King High School 6815 North 56th Street, Tampa, FL 33610 | 9-12 | 2.7 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 531 Garrard Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/05/2026
Price Reduced
$550,000
-12%
MLS
1/14/2025
Listed
$625,000
—
MLS
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 531 Garrard Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,690
8%
$333,687
3%
2024
$5,273
3%
$324,283
3%
2023
$5,137
4%
$314,838
6%
2021
$4,958
-1%
$296,765
-3%
2022
$4,995
1%
$305,668
4%
2021
$4,958
3%
$292,668
2%
2019
$4,832
-12%
$286,088
4%
2018
$5,519
4%
$274,178
7%
2017
$5,308
58%
$255,894
28%
2016
$3,366
—
$199,626
1%
2015
$3,362
4%
$198,238
1%
2014
$3,244
-1%
$196,107
1%
2013
$3,265
—
$193,209
—
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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531 Garrard Drive, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 (MLS# TB8338282) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 531 Garrard Drive is currently listed for $550,000 and was received on January 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 531 Garrard Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Temple Terrace? You can browse all Temple Terrace real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

