16509 Round Oak Drive, Tampa, FL 33618

Property Description

Peaceful waterfront views and beautiful backyard scenery can be enjoyed from nearly every room of this charming 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Step through the front door into the large foyer, which leads to the living and dining rooms. Sliders open to the lanai and showcase the beauty of the backyard and water views. The living room features a beautiful stone fireplace with built-in bookcases, while the dining room opens to the kitchen with a lovely bay window—the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or breakfast with a view. Just off the kitchen is a fantastic flex space, ideal for a home office, complete with a built-in desk, large storage cabinets, the third full bathroom, an exterior door to the backyard, and access to the garage. A hallway off the living room leads to two large bedrooms with walk-in closets, the laundry room, and the owner's suite featuring a walk-in closet, en suite bathroom, and beautiful bay window. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the backyard oasis featuring a large screened lanai overlooking the lush, mature landscape, Brushy Creek, and views of Lake Heather. Whether you enjoy gardening, wildlife watching, or simply relaxing outdoors, this backyard offers it all. Add a little adventure and launch a kayak, canoe or boat with a trolling motor and enjoy Lake Heather. This home has been lovingly cared and maintained for by one owner for the past 25 years. Recent updates include: New roof (2025), All interior and partial exterior paint (2026), New flooring and baseboards (2026). Enjoy all the community has to offer, including sidewalks, multiple parks and playgrounds within walking distance, as well as the Northlakes Sports Complex featuring pickleball courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, restrooms, and walking and biking trails. Conveniently located off North Dale Mabry Highway and Lakeview Drive, this home is less than a mile from beautiful Lake Park and close to everyday amenities including grocery stores, the YMCA, many local dining favorites, and easy access to the Veterans Expressway. No HOA. No CDD.