1478 WICKLOW DRIVE, PALM HARBOR, FL 34684

$699,900

Welcome to resort-style living in the much-admired Highland Lakes community on beautiful Lake Tarpon. This extensively remodeled home offers an impressive blend of spacious design, modern upgrades, and the vibrant active-adult lifestyle that has made Highland Lakes one of Florida’s most celebrated 55+ communities. Boasting more than 2,750 square feet of… Read More living space, this thoughtfully designed home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an oversized office/study, which can be a THIRD BEDROOM by adding a closet, & 2-car garage. Inside, the true open floor plan creates an inviting flow ideal for both everyday comfort and entertaining, with two separate family areas, an additional sitting area, soaring vaulted ceilings, and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light. A split-bedroom layout provides privacy for both owners and guests. The heart of the home is the completely redesigned kitchen, where style and functionality come together beautifully. White wood cabinetry with soft-close pull-outs, a full pantry & pull-out storage, quartz countertops, textured white subway tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, a new designer range hood, updated fixtures, and an expansive quartz center island with plenty of seating and pendant lighting create a space equally suited for casual mornings & gathering with friends and family. The living room makes a striking impression with a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone accent wall and an electric fireplace added in 2024, creating a warm focal point that complements the home’s modern finishes. Throughout the home, NEW neutral tile plank flooring installed in 2024 provides a seamless and sophisticated look. The spacious primary suite offers direct access to the office/study, large walk-in closet, and en suite bathroom featuring a dual sink vanity and a separate toilet and shower room. Guest accommodations are equally inviting with a spacious second bedroom and a guest bath that offers a tub and shower combo. The oversized office/study offers exceptional flexibility for a home office, conversion to a 3rd Bedroom, hobby room, fitness space, or additional guest area. Outside, the upgrades continue with some new windows and garage door, metal hurricane shutters, a rear paver patio where early morning conversations and evening meals are enjoyed overlooking the tranquil pond and golf course, a new irrigation well pump, and a new invisible fence system. In 2025 the entire exterior received fresh new paint, including the trim, soffits, and gutters. Life in Highland Lakes offers far more than just a beautiful home. Residents enjoy unlimited free golf on three private executive golf courses, heated pools, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, shuffleboard, fitness and dance classes, RV and boat storage, and an incredibly active social calendar with more than 75 clubs and groups. The community’s Lake Tarpon Lodge features pontoon boats, scenic lake tours, lakeside dining access, and a rustic waterfront setting designed for relaxation and connection. Conveniently located between the Gulf beaches and Lake Tarpon, the community is just minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and both Tampa International Airport and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. This is more than just a home. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the best of Florida living in one of the area’s most established and amenity-rich active adult communities. Come see it today! Read Less

Courtesy of COASTAL PROPERTIES GROUP INTERNATIONAL 727-493-1555

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 15, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,758

Lot Size

0.18 Acres

Year Built

1985

MLS Number

TB8508590

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface: Asphalt, Paved

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Other equipment: Private Entrance, Private Yard

Building

Built in 1985, Living area: 2758, Living area units: Square Feet, Building faces Northeast, 1 storey, Levels: One, Construction Materials: Block, Brick, Stucco

Community

Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Pool, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights

Cooling

Central Air

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Side Porch, French Doors, Private Entrance, Private Mailbox, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors

Fireplaces

Electric, Insert, Living Room

Floors

Tile

Foundation

Slab

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Central, Electric

Home Owner's Association

Association Fee: $164, Fee Frequency: Monthly, Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Recreational Facilities, Amenities: Clubhouse, Golf Course, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Laundry

Inside, Laundry Room

Lot

0.18 acres, Dimensions: 65x120, City Limits, In County, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, On Golf Course, Sidewalk, Paved, Trees/Landscaped

Parking

Garage Door Opener, Ground Level

Pets Policy

Allowed: Yes

Property

Golf Course, Water

Roof

Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 05-28-16-38920-000-0990, Public Survey Range: 16, Public Survey Section: 05, Annual Amount: $8,472.23, Tax Block: 000, Tax Book Number: 89-27, Legal Description: HIGHLAND LAKES UNIT FIFTEEN PHASE 4 LOT 99, Lot: 99, Year: 2025, Zoning: RPD-7.5

Utilities

Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Water Source: Public

Windows

Blinds, Drapes, Rods, Shutters, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments

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